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The free press., 1895-07-25
a JOLLY OLD scHooLHoY.
Martin Van Burcn Stevens Goes TO
University at Seventy Years. 49, i

Martin Van Burcn Stevene Goes TO
University at Seventy Years! - 4
There are many quaint people in at
tendance at the Kansas State Unlver-
sity at Lawrence, but probably the
most interesting of these is law stu
dent who is at least 10 years old. HIS
name Is Dr Martin Van Buren, Stev-
ems. This Is his second year at the uni
versity, and he expects to graduate
this spring and become a fuu-neoged
LAWYER &a Il ssAs, s2aa issss,s.e
The doctors life has been one OF In
teresting experiences. Wilkesoarre'
Pa, was the place Of his birth. At the
age of 30 he married O Pennsyivanla
girl and enlisted in the Fifth New
Hampshire regiment, company D. lie
received the degree of bachelor OF ar's
In Oberlin College, in Ohio, and doctor
of medicine at the Adelbert College,
Cleveland, Ohio, in 1871. His first wife
having died, he married again, tAls
time selecting Michigan girl, niece
of Fighting Jim Richardson AT one
time he studied theology and preached,
but he soon gave 1t up and studied
phrenology under Fowler, OF New
Wi, q, sasa sSSe 'At>e
In a cozy little houee on the hill ttls
queer old man lives. He keeps every
thing about the place scrupuiousty
clean. One warm meal q day he con-
siders sufficient. The other two he car
At In n
box. Very little meat passes his lips
in fact, he might almost be called n
vegetarian. people eat entirely 100
much" he says.
Last year he was somewhat conSpic-
uous on account of the NUMBER OF
badges and emblems he wore on the
front of his coat. There were oaoges
Of the G. A. R., Christian Endcavor, a
seven inch chronological badge, Y. NJ.
G. A., medical society, and o. L.. B. =.
Another of his peculiarities Is that ne
carries q watch which Is fully 1our
inches In diameter He winds 1t win
q pair Of six-nch nippers Il ,<"7s~t
DR.. Stevens has been in every Sta1o
and Territory of the United States. ET-
cry summer he goes out on lectur-
Ing tour and tells the people all about
phrenology, physiology and physiog'
nomy.
When the reporter asked him his age
he aid rather bashfully: 80, l never
tell people my age because they might
think 1 was too old to be going to
school here. You can tell, though, by
these that I am no spring chicken
and he stroked his long white beard. 4
II am registered up at the university
as A years. l don't feel old, though,
for l neither drink liquor, use tobacco
nor swear l always pay my honest
debts and never worry. Worry kills
people" ''2. ~~-
All the students like him, for he Is
jolly old fellow, and acts as young as
the most Of them. When asked II he
thought Of getting married again, he
smiled and said: II shouldn't wonder.
A man is never too old to marry. -
Kansas City Star. II
The free press., 1895-07-25
Childish Sayings.

Lives there a child who would not
rather eat butter than bread?
The following remark, made by a
bright 4-year-old at the breakfast ta-
Bile, and accompanied by deep sigh,
will be understood:
"Oh, dear, how l wish bread had
never been born. then l need eat only
butter" S,s.j
John, 4-year-old, crept up to his
grandmother with his book Of fairy
stories. !,
"Grandmother, do you think you
could hold on your lap little boy and
q big book?" ~" 'xxsH'sssSS
mo, not just now, John" ss>SsSsse'S--
"Well reflectively), suppose you just
hold the little boy and I'll hold the big
book" --..-
The free press., 1895-07-25
INC Rest stsna, Llsht syssem.

|, The best night signal lights are those
invented by Lieut.. Very, Of our navy,
and named. after him, very's Signals.
They consist of white. red and q
xreen star, each fired into the air from
a pistol, so that by firing one, two or
three Of them In quick succession and
In different orders, with a pause be-
tween the groups different letters Oh
signal numbers can be made until a
sentence is complete. They can be cas-
Ily read from vessels twelve miles
away.-St Nicholas.
The free press., 1895-07-25
Population of Great Britain,

The population of Great Britain in ls94
according to the returns of the registrar
general, was 3s,776,154, England aud
Wales having 30,060, ,763, Scotland, A.
1874, 4,691, and Ireland, 4,590 200. The
birth rate for the year, in England and
Wales, was 29.6 per 1000, , per 900
less than the mean for the previous ten
years, and declared to be the smallest on
record. The death rate, 1876 per 1000,
was also the lowest on record, being 1.5
per 1000 less than the previous lowest
rate, that for 1888, and 2.6 lower than the
ten year average.
The free press., 1895-07-25

He-"You told me sour father was
retired capitalist and no. find, after
marrying you, that be is not worth a
cent" She-"I only told you the truth.
He was capitalist once, but after the
panic hit him he retired from the cap
ltaIist business completely. ."-Cincin-
natl Tribune.
The free press., 1895-07-25
Must Reckon with Clads,o

Must Reckon with Gladston.
Mr.. Gladstone may pretty .,srt..
be reckoned upon as an active n.,..
force In what remains of the ,vua 49,
session, and probably inxthe s.s
election which will follow Il % =.
said to have expressed his con,,s. :
that the real feeling Of the cour.N sus'
in favor of the policy of the NM.
Cabinet, ind he is not likely to ,o.s =.
opportunity OF making it favorable \
year ago, his health had'been wbsts
is now, he would certainly be at ~
moment Prime Minister Of England
In one form or another, tte\JIn,o,,s.
party may make up their min6a n ~
fact that they will have to reckon r,.s ~
him in the House of Commons an :.
the polling booths, ~,
The free press., 1895-07-25
The Trust After No-To-Bac.

Chicago Special.-Reported here to-day
that large sum of money had been offered
for the famous tobacco habit cure called No
To-Bac. by syndicate who want to take it
on the market. Inquiry at the general
offices revealed the fact that No-To-Bac was
no nor p Tor sale to the trust at any price. No
Io-bac success is marvellous. Almost every
druggist IN America sells No-To-Bac under
guarantee to ess-e totsoeo habit or refund
money.
The free press., 1895-07-25

II you only knew it, the trouble is with your
digestion. II that was good you would sleep
better, wake better, work better, and make
more money at it. How can one get on"
when the whole system Is sluggish2 But peo-
PIE don't realize what is the trouble. A box of
druggists.
The free press., 1895-07-25

"uncle, how do you stand on the en-
forcement Of the Monroe doctrine p
"Ain't got no time to fool wild sich, y
answered the old man. "De good ole
straight Baptis doctrine am good
enough fo' me. an is been for nigh
moren thutty yeahs. Tri-
bune
The free press., 1895-07-25

1t cured me of a very Annoying case of Piles
In few days. | have sold good many boxes
of Tetterine for the common Itch, and it has
never once failed to cure. It's all that's
claimed for it. T. L. Bedsale, Sent by mail
for 5oc. in stamps. J. T. Shuptrine, Savan-
nah, Ga.
The free press., 1895-07-25
Monkey Roosting Places.

Copper wires are used for Mexican telc.
graph lines 50 that they will hold the
weight of the birds and monkeys which
crowd them at night.
The free press., 1895-07-25

Conductor E. D. Loomis, Detroit, Mich,
says: 1.-THE effect OF Halls Catarrh Cure is
wonderful" Write him about it. Sold by
Druggists, 75c.
The free press., 1895-07-25

Piso's Cure cured me of Throat and Lune
trouble of three years standing.-E. CADY
Huntington, Ind, Nov. IL, 1894.
The free press., 1895-07-25
Automatic Air Brake.

An English inventor by the name OF
Roberts has invented an automatic air
brake in which the weight OF the train
supplies the power to set the brakes.
The free press., 1895-07-25

Il Is So Easy TO Remove Corns With
Hinderoorns, we wonder so many endure them.
Get it and see how nicely it takes them off.
The free press., 1895-07-25

There Is Pleasure anu front
and satisfaction in abating troublesome and
painful ills by using Parker's Ginger Tonic.
The free press., 1895-07-25

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething softens the gums, reduces intiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 2oc. bottle
The free press., 1895-07-25

I Half the people In the world are
working the other half for chunips,
and doing well.
The free press., 1895-07-25
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN offectually, dispeis colds,' head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 90
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accent any
substitute. e, .
CALIFORNIA FiG SYRUP co.
SAN fasHciSco. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YoaK. @E
The free press., 1895-07-25

Hoods Pills SSns on hsGiS1s F1se sc GSn'iPs psT S6s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
pPOTECTIOy IN South CAROLINA.

Washington, Dec. "A (SpeciaD-A South Caronna
Representative calmly reviews the political situa-
ton ir his State so far 1t affects the question OF
Protection and the growth of the Republican party
He says:
There is considerable development of the protec-
zionist sentiment In State. The progress OF
manufacturing has been rapid almost phenomenal;
The fact naturally creates a fee.ng III pehalI %
Protection as an economic principle among a peopie
heretofore the most invnciby opposed to II OF any
on the continent. The difficulty has been the Iare
preponderance of the blacks in population Whicii
has been a constant menace to good government, II
YOU grant that the late Constitutional convention
settled the suffrage question, and that the prime oo-
ject Of the organic law 10 exclude negro suHrage
10 a great extent will be accomplished, tneh this
protective sentiment will continue TO increase IL
will become dominant in the manufacturing poruoh
of the state AS the Republican party Is the party
that organization the bulk OF the factory-owners ana
their employees; not only So the small farmers anu
others in those localities Will take the same view
of the question. 1t IL always so. BUT there Il
reason why this development OF protect,onisin anu
RepublIcanism may be slower than would De otner-
wise the case The calculation Is that some twenty
thousand negroes will register and vote under the
'unlerstanding CLAUSE" II so many or nearIy 80
many do vote they may hold the balance or power
between the conservatives and reformers. ana TINS
fact might change the attitude on Natohai pohtics
Of a great number of Democrats-malniy conserHa-
tIvesowho tend on general principles to the Ike,
be for the immediate future. 1t VIII depend on me
Wv the negroes avail themselves OF the under
standing and reading" sections OF the CONSTITUTION
adODtp1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
HOLIDAY HANDKERCHlEFS

Here are nearly $4,000 doz. Handkerchief waiting
FIR distribution. gong at the most nominal profit. Al
direct from the makers. Every middlemans profit
squeezed out.
Women's P,n. Linen HandkerchIc!s, hensihched md
GOOD size. &c; fng count, real hemstitched loc.
Womcn's Pure Linen real hemstched, all laundered,
l1c
women's Pure Linen. hemsttched, at ~.
wom.n,s Pure Linen, hcmstitched Handkerchief,
with band-work open embroidered initial. lec each
Civ sorts Women's Pure Linen, real hemsttched q
lace edged Handkerthefs, with hand enbroides6
initials, Is.
Mons Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, all ready for USE loe
Mems extra quality Pure Linen, real hemstTched
Handkercheis, l9c
Mans Iaranese all six Handkerchef, real hem.
stitched good size l0c: with elaborate beautifully
embroidered initial nc; extra large size, extra
heavy. with exquisite initial, 81.
Chldrens Handkerchefs-G well made with printed
borders. in fancy box at $50; Of all Iinen colOred
borders, for 6Sc the box.
A box made Of Leatherette, in perfect imitation Of
real crushed Levant, with beautiful mlniatw.
ornament given with every purchase Of over 81,
palmer boxes with every purchase under $? Il
asked for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
MEMS FURNISHINGS

You can't 90 amss He will be haPpyif YOU rcn.m
her him with any one OF these tlngs-or Of thousand
Others close by
Mems silk and satin Four-in-hands and Teck Seah,
35c: for 81. Made to sell at 3oe.
Mems silk and satin lmperias: four-In.hands Tecks,
De Joinvlles and Puis we 'Sc d. M@. Full
and choice assortment Of English and dones,ir
Neckwear for holiday presents.
Mems Suspenders, extra quality, SOC: 7Sc, 81. Basket
weave six Suspenders, 81, sI.2S. Al-sIlk sus-
penders, plain, kid ends, 7Se; the SIPS kind
Embroidered satin Suspenders, pair in glass box, 81.
Mems silk Mufflers. plain and fancy eolors s.; I'M
ported to sell at 81 80. Full and choice line English
Mufilcrs, 81 to- 50.
Mems House Goats and Dressing Gowns full line Of
imported and domestic makes; also ederdown and
terry cloth Bath Robes. French and domestic.
Mems French Cardigan Jackets, full regular made,
close fitting, 81 to 81. Full line domestic Jackets,
Sup.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
DRESS PATTERNS

DRESS PATTERNS
notwithstanding the great selling Of the past week
,h,e arc still over 800 STYLES the assortment The
lengths are based on the width OF the goods and are
annle for generous dress Prices are all below regular
THESE N NEAT BOXES.
10 yd pattern wool mixed Novelty $780,
10 yds. Atwood Novelty Suitlngs, >S
az Vi rat,en French Serge combined boucle, 10
s,,yd pattern Serge with silk mixed Novelty, IS
styles. $780, 49,.
8; natte,n Henrietta with silk and-wool Novelty 10
7vd pattern silk mixed suting, A.zS
III yds Jacquard Novelty with canlcfe. s.; Others,
$3.50 TO 81.
THESE pRETTilY BANDED.
vd pattern fine wool Cashmere, $l7S.
10 yd pattern all-woo Chcvot. SLIS.
10 yd pattern fine Henrietta sZ.So.
syd pattern Indecent Novelty, sE.%.
$ yd pattern superiine Henrietta, -.
s yd pattern storm Serge, -. -
: yd pattern. SO in, Ladies Cloth, sS'lS
HOLIDAY UMBRELLAS
We have popularzed Umbrella prices and have sold
none but goods which will prove satisfactory for wear
Garcia Umbrellas close rolled, madeof gloria wmeh
will never turn green, paragon frame, choice natu-
raj handles, 81. ~
400 Woncns or mems a'-sih O''o'c""'' uo"o.e
twiled silk. with case to match, choice English
natural handles, 500.
Pure double-twiled silk Umbrellas, with hand painted
Dresden handles exquisitely mounted, si:oo.
We have grand line of odd artistic handles on INC
choicest English Umbrellas, from moderate 10 eX-
pensive sorts
OSTRICH FEATHER B0AS
Beautiful black fluffy, rlch curl, - yds. long, -.
Couu. feather Boas. pade in France very nch, 81.
Other Boas. from $3.50 TO the highest.
OPERA GLASSES
special Pearl Opera Glass in plush bag, sS9o;
Opera Glass Bags at So each-oTigna and unique.
DIAMOND RINGS
Genuine Diamond Rigs. set in solid lax gold, s+6s
to $780, A revolution in Diamond prices
THE CHRISTMAS TABLE
will eroan. Of course-the guests won't il the Groceries
are highland the cook.
New loose Muscate RaiSns. large, 7c ID.
New Curants, washed and cleaned, ready for use'
Il h.
New LAYER Raisns. hest, 73c 5 ID box.
Seeded Muscatel Raisins, l2c ID box.
Leghom Citron, for cooking, l3c h.
Glaze Corsican Cron, full pound, transparent piece
in box 23c
Mlnce Meat, finest materials nc 10 kan'Kan; sh'o
Crystalzed Canton Ginge finest quality, in tin box
this week only, l9c y ID. 35c 10.
Mixed Nuts, 3 kinds lac h.
New Paper Shell Almonds lSo ID.
New Grenoble Wanuts, lac ID.
Genuine Wiesbaden Stuffed Prunes, h. trunk, 4oc;
2 lbs; 90.
Genuine Wirsbaden Preserved Fruits, in glass, all
kinds, 7lo large flacon
New French Table Prunes alright cans, Csc ID.
can.
Genuine French Peas, best quality, very SMALL Ac
can s276 doz. a..
Genuine French Sardnes homeless, finest quality, Sc
can 1914 doz.
Spanish Queen Olives best quality, 3oc s OF bottle.
Ginger Waters, very me- crisp, thin. about 100 IN
pound made expressly for us, 22c ID box.
Canada Maple Syrup 4Sc quart o4c Z gallon, sllS
gallon.
Shredded Oats best quality, Sc 2 ID. carton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
crvrPIJ LILLY'S EXECUTORS ACCUSED.

Noucb chunk Penn Dec. IA lively legal con-
FAC, ,s going on in court hire between one OF the
heirs 10 the late General William Ltllys estate and
w f. Stroh j. NJ. Dreia5ach and Edgar W. Twin-
mo The executors Frederick Sheiren one or the
ha7rs alleges that the executors nave credited
themselves with excessive amount tor tnsir
Remaining heirs 1t is said, are satisfied with the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
ARDsLEY CASINO GOLF LINKS.
10 tho Editor OF the Tribune.

To the Editor OF the Tribune.
Sir: I have noticed.in several OF the daily news
napers an assertion made that the golf course now
Par laid out at Ardsley Park under the supervision
~ Willie Dunn il to be owned by different organ
izatlon than the Ardsley Casino This Is MISTAKE
Of the golf course and no other club or g3 course
""' CYRUS FIELD JUDSON, Secretary.
New-York, Dec. IL, 1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
NOVEMBER EXPORT STATEMENT.

Washington, Dec 1.-THE Chief OF the Bureau OF
Statistics reports that the total values OF exports
OF merchandise from the United States during the
month OF November, 1895. and during the eleven
months ended November, 1885. compared with
similar exports during the corresponding periods of
the preceding year, follows:
1895.
November .................$ s1 249T SO 1914 005
Eleven months ended Nov 1872 26s 1874 740
In November last the exports exceeded the i'm
ports $zS .9O5.9S7 In November 1894 the excess Of
exports over imports s2sSS6.523 During the
eleven months ended November 80 1896 the excess
OF imports over exports was 81 l4s 03 and the
of exports over the imports for the corresponding
period Of the preceding year Sl26.047. SS2. In
November. 1885,, the exports OF gold exceeded the
imports by S3 SIG. and during the eleven months
ended November 80 1896 the excess OF exports over
imports 57.901070. The excess OF exports OF
silver over imports during the eleven months ended
November. 1885, was so. 277 Co.
In November 1895. 229l6 immigrants arrived at the
ports Of the United States. and in NovarDber 1894
l5.5ll. During the eleven months ended November
30 1885, the arrivals numbered 305 49, and in the
responding period OF the preceding year, 23i3ol
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
CHURCHES IN THE TENEMENT DISTRICTS.
To the Editor of The Tribune.


Sir: l that DR. Rainsford, In addressing one
OF the denomnat !ona unions OF this city. advo-
Gated the establishment of beautiful churches In
the tenement districts of our city. In which the
people could be ministered to in every suitable way
az fttingy as those in the more favored parts
OF this city. With this opinion the New-York city
Mission and Tract Society agrees and II proves It's
faith by its works Ii Is fact that In the last four
teen years this society (Which Is undenominationa
has built and fully equipped In the most deserted
parts OF the city, less than three such churches
AZ a cost OF $4,000 and with not a dollar OF debt
on them. All these churches are located below
Fourteenth-st from which district In the last twen-
ty-one years twenty churches have moved
northward. or have cone out OF existence 1t seems
to that IL IL fitting to remind the Christian pub
lie OF these facts which, In the rush Of daily news
they are apt to forget A. +. ScuAUFFLER.
Eew-York, Dec. u, 1895
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
SPEAKER REED HARD AT WORK.

But HE Il NOT EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE Ills
COMMITTEES BEFORE SATURDAY
Washington, Dec 14-Speaker Reed worked until
midnight last night in his rooms al the Shoreham
arranging the House committees. He has denied
himself TO all callers except such of the members
he desires personally 10 consult Notwithstanding
the belief TO the contrary number of Representa-
tives have declined 10 embarrass the Speaker by APP
plying for committee assignments. Mr.. Reed there
fore. has sent for these men and consulted them
perform HIS work with this knowledge than without
IL. Ii IL not likely that the committees will be
viii doubtless delay the holiday adjournment until
hat 0a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15

tho gallery A new system CT ventilation Is az Wnod
for the corridors and galleries Professor 80 -
bridges plan also contcmpaes the inrouu Tbe inn
rofripera;ed air during the hot months ne a.,
nrovement can be made for $4,000 AMI VIII Ieuu,e
three months time. II agreed TO by the connI..en'
the work vii! be done after the close Oh '"'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
ART EMBROIDERY

The delight of every woman, things as pretty and
dainty At moderate prices as those of the most extrava-
Gan, sor Goods that are made in Japan by the deit
hands Of the japanese women artistic as no other eou-
six Drapery Scarf hand embroidered with gold zSc,
and then up to slO
Large pure silk Table Covers, with heavy Knotiea
fringe all around, beautifully embroidered IN goo'
Sil5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
4 MYSTICAL TREAT FOR BiYONNE.

The Ravonne Musical Society will give Its eighth
cancer, next Thursday evening. In the First Re-
formed Church. Bayonne An excellent programme
OF hgh-cass music has been Arranged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
CARPETS AND RUGS

No et-up in the interest II astonshes everybody 10
Antique DagIlestan Rugs $3.50, SIS, SIS, and SCI;
some meant to be $50.
Modern Shrvan Rugs, s7S, s47S; some meant 10
be So 80
81 80 Bigelow Administers 81 I'd.
,5c 10-wre Tapestries, 4Sc I'd
6jc al-wool Ingram, 45c I'D.
Remnants China Mattings, 4Oc kind, To- I'd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
CHINAWARE-CLOCKS

There will be extra special things on sale every evening
til Christmas and plenty more for all day
100 extra large hand decorated and gold striped JAZZ
dinieres, 81; SO. so kind.
so Doulton shape, decorated gold traced Umbrella
Stands, So; the $50 kind.
100 ROYAL Bonn Boudor Clocks, $685. 50 kind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
BETTER AIR AND LIGHT FOB SENATOR'S.

Washington. Dec 1.-THE Senate Committee on
Rules in session this morning for two hours
listening 10 the report OF Professor Woodbridge, Of
Boston. who employed last summer 10 prepare
Il plan for the better illumination and ventilation
OF the chamber. The plan of Professor Woodbridge,
as explained to the committee, contemplaies the
substitution for the present floor OF the gallery of
metallic one with opera seats instead OF benches.
The air is 10 be conducted into tine galleries through
these AT present 1000 cubic feet OF air is
forced into the chamber every minute, and q 900
into the gallery. Under the new pan 1000 cubic
feet will be sent into the chamber and 20.ooO into