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The evening times., 1896-08-08
COUNTING DISASTER.

Two shocking accidents, both resulting
fatally, have occurred recently, which,
taken singiy or together, make strong
argument in favor Of rolioe interference
with certain classes or shows and exhibi-
toDs. A young woman WHO was perform
ing some acrobatic feat bet ween air ard
water, at a resort near Baltimore, was
drowned because a Fart OF lie apparatus
ised by her collapsed and she was pre-
cipitated into the river, ard the baby of
menagcrie proprietor was killed at Chill
licothe, Ohio, by 4" ,ame' lion whichwastied
to pest oil tsde the show tent. In the first
named case the Objectionable feature is
not the showing of the performers 's exIrsor-
binary acrohatic skill, but tie deliberate
choice of an extraordinarily perilous situa-
ton; in the second there was an inexcus-
able reliance upon the extinction OF wild
beasts ferocious instincts. In both cases
il was tLis very element of danger which
was TO attract the public.
There is a sufficient element of risk
performed nowadays in circus. In
great niaDy OF ;l.rm the daring Of the ar
tist'' is carried to tire fuIthest limit OF
safety. But they are at least dcne on or
above terra fiIma, and reasonable pre-
cautions are taken to guard against the per
former being seriously hurt in case Of mis-
hap, though in spite OF these many ere
is crippled for life. Exhibitions, however.
in wf.ich drowning is The al.crIatiye OF
safety, or LallcoD ascensions with para:
chute descensions, the finale OF which may
De the dashlns to death of the aeronaut.
should no more be permitted by law than
is the leap from Brooklyn Bridge. One
feat is as foolhardy as the other.
As for wild animals put ON show, their
place is in their cages and not outside of
them Had this rule been followed in Chill
licothe, the unfortunate parents, whose
home, by the way, is said 10 he in this
city, would not now have to dcplore their
bab,'s horrible death and he themselves on
the verge of insanity.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
A spEcIEs or TYRANNY.

1t is to be regretted that tile bicyclist
who was arrested because he had his baby
on his wheel witnhim forfeited his oollateral
instead of standing trial and making lest
of this regulation OF the Commissioners.
There is little doubt that this regulation
would not stand the scrutiny OF the courts
II is autocratic to the last degree and -
unwarrantable Interference with parental
rights and privileges. There is no more
sense in it than would be in rule forbid
ding parents to take their children carriage
riding. for the horses might run away
violent assumption that parent is fully as
solicItous about the safety of his offspring
as the Commissioners possibly can be.
No fault will be found witt, the author
tiles for making and enforcing all need
full rules 10 protect not only children, but
adults, both on wheels and afoot, in tfair
transit of the public thoroughfares Their
regulations respecting the speed of bicycle
riders and drivers have been generally
commended; the amplification OF them
proposed by the Committee from the League
of American wheelmen S advisable in most
particulars, and in the enforcement OF
them they should havethe general co-opera-
tion of the public. But when they rncer-
take to dictate to parent and to forbid
his taking baby out for a morning ride
on his wheel into fresh, dewy country
lanes they go beyond the bounds of reason.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
KEEP COOL.

The first death from sunstroke during
the present hot spell in Washington is on
record, and in ortler that nervous people
whose business compels them to go out
doors In the middle OF the day may not be
unduly alarmed, The Times wishes to as
sure them that since the hot wave has
swept across the country Washington has
suffered less from the consequences OF this
hot air pressure than any other city.
There have been very few rrostratious,
and until yesterday no deaths, while else
where, especially in the West, the NOR
tality has been deplorably heavy. In view
OF the probable continuance for some days
yet Of exceedingly high temperature and
the fact that the longer it lasts the less
buoyant and resisting will be the human
system. 1t will be advisable for everybody
to keep cool.
This advice is neither paradoxicai nor
ironical. It is essential to keep cool. In
order to do 30 it is net necessary to alb
stain from the ordinary avocations OF life,
but-o only to use a little common sense.
When outdoors, don't walk too fast, nor
expose yourself to the direct rays OF the
sun mors than absolutely necessary. Alb
stain both indoors and outdoors from all
beverages that have = tendency TO heat the
blood and increase the Temperature OF the
body. and. also. be carefui about your diet.
Don't met. Don't worry. Take life easy.
II JON can't do that, take It - easy -
you can. Above al ebings. keep cool.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
KILLED BY CIGARETTES.
An Allegheny Woman Succumbs to
the Deadly Habit.

An Allegheny WOmuh SuccuMuc ~
the Deadly Habit.
Pittsburg, Aug.S.-Gcorgie Greninger,
woman occupying a Eouse at 167 Lacock
street, Allegheny, died yesterday from ex-
cessive use of cigarettes. She was in con-
yuIsions fer half an hour. Cigarettes had
entirely destroyed her power OF speech. and
she had not spoken above a whisper for
over two years.
When she arose, as was her habit, she at
once lighted one OF the deadly little paper
cigars. She had no sooner done SO when
she was seized with a violent fit of cough
ing. She was unable 10 stop the cough, and
was soon black in the face and splitting
blood. Medical aid availed not, and the
woman scon fell dead from the ri0lebce
of her attack.
The dead woman was thirty-two years
old. Her right name was Hattie Weston.
and her family lives at EmlentoB, up the
Allegheny River. The family was notified
OF her death. 1t is said they are too poor to
lake the body home for burial.
The dead woman was q cigarette fiena Of
The worst kind, smoking fifty every day
f0r the past five years. She had taken
trcantent for the habit. but to no avail.
Even after she b ad lost her voice she con.
,iinued the habit, being completely at its
mercy. When she tried to stop smoking
she became maniac and would almost die
. for want OF q cigarette. Her death was a
most horrible one.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
WE ARR THE People.

The latest record breaking performance
OF the American line steamship st. Louis
Is all the more interesting in thatit demon
strates not only the superiority Of Ameri-
can built vessels as ocean greyhounds. but
gives assurance that these ships consti-
tute a valuable auxiliary to the navy of
the United Stairs as Commerce destroyers.
Naturally Americans will be pleased TO
see that In the tremendous competition
going on between the great trans Atlantic
transportation lines vessels built in the
United States are able to give good ac-
count OF themselves. All the ship build
ers of Europe, especially those OF Eng
land, are recognizing the fact that their
prestige is in danger of being wrested
from them by their American competitors,
and they are sttalniug every nerve to
produce ships which will be able TO hold
their own against the Yankoe product.
Considering the fact that the coustruc
ton OF vessels of this character Is COM
paratively a new industry In this country,
the progress that has been made and the
perfection attained is nothing short OF
fndIVtiOus iuu wen SauSt ouCosiuSSs
to the European builders, who see their
supremacy fading from their grasp.
Yankee skill and ingenuity are demon
strated in the construction not only OF
great war vessels, but also OF ships intended
for the ocean-carrying trade. In the naval
line we have turned out fits that compel
the admiration of the world, and many
of which already serve as models TO for
eign governments. Tie United States is
being narrowly watched by all The great
naval powers, on account of its achieve
ments in this direction, and this scrutiny
will be all the closer when it is seen that
vessels intended for commercial uses are
also likely 10 take the lead.
In the manufacture of amor for battle
ships, in the construction or higb-powered
guns, in all the accessories of naval warfare,
the United States leads all otEer countries.
With legislation removing the obstacles
that now lie ir the way OF the rehabilitation
of fthemerchant marine. we shall soon gain
be foremost in this field.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
FEAR ELECTION Law REVIVAL.
fsut for That Southern Sound Money
Democrats Would Support Nick inley.

=
2. New York, Aug Sc W. Agce, ,superin-
teDdent OF the Southern Express Company,
western division, al Memphis, Tenn, in a
letter to President White, OF Cornell Uni
VARSITY, says:
q II have Eead with q great deal OF inter-
est your open letter OF July 15 to sound
money Democrats, urging upon them the
necessity of siarding by the Republican
party in the present crisis.
born ard reared in the South, my af-
f,iiation naturally is with the Democratic
party. have always voted the Democratic
ticket / irccrse the wisdom OF your sug-
gestiDn, that sound money Democrats should
frankly, boldly and unC ualifiedly break
loose from tie wild mob masquerading in
tie Dem ocraiic garb' and stand, tempo
rariiy at least, with the party which we
ilave heretofore opposed. / leg 10 assure
you that countless numbers OF Democrats
will cast their votes for tie candidates Of
the Republican party in The ensuing Presi-
dental election They prefer Republican
ism to Populism, Reputation, and dishmor.
II note you say our first difficulty
probably our main diIficalty-is the tariff
question. beg to say that many hayecome
10 DeucSC tBos NJ Sau> =" s"A"A HSA
revenue, with incidental protection"
Mr.. Agee declares tbatfears ofrevivalof
the federal election law is the only thing
that deters thousands of Democrats from
voting for Mckinley, aRd says il assurance
could be obtained from Mckinley that
he would not revive these laws, he believes
that sound money Democrats OF the South
would vote for Mckinley and Hobart.
lie concludes as follows:
'.I.et Mr.. Mckinley give US assurance that
he will recognize US iaw-abding people.
capable OF home rule, and the Democrats
of the South who are true 10 Democracy
will march shoulder to shoulder with Re-
publicans in maintaining the financial
honor OF the republic"
The evening times., 1896-08-08
WHERE'S THE PROOF


Editor Times: Now take the opposite con
dition. suppose, as before, he las $500
In bank Times are dull, and he is losing
day each week-say $lO4 in year.
Silver is rcmonetized, ana money teeon:es
20 per cent cheaper. His deposit shrinks
to S225, in purchasing power. He lCses
$40. Do. ii.is means LIZ iler prices Tor xl0Cs
His factory starts Up in full blast ard he
aSIs %e amounts eos1 e. lo2 asy year rs ahaa sa
But with the Increased demand for lai1r
wages are certain 10 ike. Keeping within
are added 10 his wages. This amounts 20
S7oi d .earin Nj ei. iLe wnoie iIl;,iun. fs
balanced at tie eEd OF the year We find
tina ne ms ilst 40 On his deposit -! q
gained $ls2iin wages, SO that he Is SLOT
better OH. But tliis is bot al The sum
to,al OF his less cn the deposit is SIS.
lie does hot 1lese anything on that ac-
count the next year, but his increased
earnings go right en-, and the second year
lie is sis Z at,ead. tpuer the changed .oii-
dlttons he would lie better off without the
$500 deposit than he was Iefcre with II.
II would take Tut a little over two years
for the Increase OF his earnings to amount
TO more than the entire deposit.
The above is from Mr. Bartine's alleged
argument for free silver. Everybody knows
that wages areiower in all free silver coun-
tries than they 6re in this country. and il. is
also undisputed that wages have ruled far
higher since 1873 tiian they ever did under
free coinage in the United States.
He says times are dull and the labor
islosingfbercby. Admitted; but what causes
the dull times? He intimates appreciated
gold, but he does not prove 1t. suppose
IL should appear after election that the
position of silver in our financial policy
has no more to 90 with the activity OF busi-
Gess and the resulting employment OF Ia
Dor and scale OF wa ses than any other metal
miCed in the country? II Mr.. Bartine and
the free silver seekers for suckers generally
should prove 10 be false prophets. what
position will the lahoring classes be in?
How is free silver going 10 compel eiemploy-
ers to hire labor? How is silver coined on
private account going 10 create a demand
for anything else? Is the owner OF silver
bullion going TO go TO the mint. ge; his silver
coined into collars and then go over the
country buying everything he can find in
order 10 create employment for labor? Is
the bullion owner 30 ny to cpin his silver
into dollars and then go around hunting
people to borrow 1t; or is he going TO dis
tribute il among the poor AS u free gift,
like the mama from heaven?
What warrant have tile free silver men
5 sforaheir hold assert on that cheaper money
means more money and higher wages for
tho worknen of this land? IL In absolutely
unsupported by our own or any other COIN
try's experience. They cannot compel en-
The evening times., 1896-08-08
JIl.TED AT THE LAST MOMENT.
Bride Fled When Everything wss
Ready Except Her Consent.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. S.-Aiss Ida
Mitchell is handsome and exceedingly
popular young lady, whoiives in Hin City,
one of Chattanooga's suburbs. Neil Samp-
son Is the son OF prominent clergyman,
who has charge OF the Methodist Episco-
pal church at Athens.
On July 4 Sampson came to Chattanooga
TO spend the day. and while here met Miss
Mitchell and was charmed at once Next
day he returned home. On Sunday morn
ing last he appeared at the home of the
young lady, and, withous hesitation, asked
her to marry him.
1t is out of the question. Your pro-
posai is absurd" she replied.
II will marry you or de-" he said
On Tuesday evening he met Miss Mitchell
and walked with her to her home, where he
rene wed his pleadings, saying a preacher
would soon be on the scene with license
and perform the ceremony. At s O'Clock
Dr.. Newcomb. dean of the U. s. Grant
University. appeared at the Mitchell home
When admitted, he asked II the ARA nee-
ments for the wedding were perfected. At
this juncture Miss Mitchell ran to the home
OF neiShbor. while the Iovesick young
man departed. Miss Mitchell has insti-
euted legal proceedings to annui the license.
The evening times., 1896-08-08

i, GOOD WORD FOR GUATEMALA.
Editor Times: I spent two years and
four months in Guatemala. Central Amer
ica. and arrived from there not many
months ago. In justice to that country
would like 10 say few words.
/ do not doubt the truth or the high
prices charged the man who told the
pathetic story published in The Times
recently, hut these prices do not apply
TO the entire country. He and his fellow
carpenters had been hired by the cOu-
tractors OF the Panzos Railroad to go and
help build the road for 81 per day.
They were taken to Panzos, In Porto
Barres. where the work W as beiag done, and
there in Jeckers camp, they were Obliged
TO board. at the rate or S1.25 per meal
They found themselves at the mercy of
some heartiess contractors, who charged
them half their wages for board. and
perhaps got the other half before the end
or each week for drinks. One years resi-
dence in that delightful climate woula
hardly make a man who Is only twenty
six years Old look like he is forty. unless
there was a little riOtous living mixed
with It,
However. S3.25 a day cleared, during
a year would enable a man to save some
$500 or $500, which l venture is more
than he will clear in Boston during the
coming year. and If he suil continues to
tramp, hunting work, like many others
are having TO do, he will look more pitt
able and have u stll more pathetic tale
10 tell before another year rolls around
l found plenty of carpenter work in
Guatemala. at 81 TO So a day. Ny board
cost me 81 day-good board at 81 a
week Flour was So barrel. instead OF
$40; shoes were $1.25 TO $3.50 per
pair. Exchange was only 80 1-3 per Cent.
instead OF so. Money was plentiful and
times were good.
The breeEes from both oceans cooled
the air, SO ii was never bot and sultry
ike IL has been here for the past few
days. 1t is delightful climate, and We're
tue Stars and Stripes floating over that
country I would live there the balance
of my days. HENRY MfER-
The evening times., 1896-08-08
LOVERS MARBLE HEARr.
After borrowing Money From H

After borrowing Money From His
Sweetheart, Refused to Marry.
Allentown, Pa, Aug g. Samuel Bieski,
whoxeepsa q sturei6C Chtasaqua wasarrcsted
yesterday morning OH b charge OF cmbez.
Element, preferred BY Kate Carrin, of
this city. 's'hs
A year ago Bicskr fell in love with her.
and the two wereenFaged to hc married.
The girl saved some ffitney to start house-
keeping. and abontthfee months ago Bieski
succecded IN borrowing s25 frcm her to
use 10 his business siace that time he got
$50 more from hcf. 81
Recently Bfeski'S = iove' toward the girl be-
gan to grow cold, aad ehas now 1t is sold.
absolutely rcfused,to Harry her cr. to ray
nackstMssnaossy. zaie atc5,rdingy had him
-nrrestsd; ana Al AidehmansF committed him
TO jail for trial bfsp
The evening times., 1896-08-08
PALMER WOULDN'T ACCEPT.
Illinois Senator Doesn't Want Sound
Money Democratic Nomination.

Illinois Senator Doesn't Want Sound
Money Democratic Nomination.
indianapolis, Iud., Aug s.-Gen. John
NJ. Palmer. OF Illinois. arrived last even
Ing. When the Uuited Press representative
suggested to him that be was much talked
OF as the probable nominee. he replied
without besitation:
VIII not accept it under any possible
combination OF circumstances. While /
am in the very fullest sympathy with the
movement for a third ticket, 1 feel that
have earned the right TO retirement from
the active turmoil OF leading foriorn hopes.
This is matter of principle, and there
are other younger men, who would be
perfectly acceptable, who ought to bear
the burden OF the light.
MI. Bynum, OF your State, Is a younger
man. sound 10 principles, aud man OF
capacity, who would be perfectly accept
able to me. and Gen. Bragg, who is
much talked of. would be more than ac-
ceptabie.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
NEW ENGINE HOUSE SITE.
mmissioners Decide to Purchase

Commissioners Decide to Purchase
Lot ON North Capitol Street
The Commissioners have practically
agreed TO purchase the site Offered by
George NJ Beaie for the new northwest
engine-house, located at the corner Of
North Capitol and Quincy streets.
A competing bidder, however, has in
formed the board that in order to make the
lot available the ground will have to be
filled In places to a depth OF six or eight
feet. 1t is understood the building In
spector has been requested to Investigates
and advise the board whether or not tho
ciiarge is correct, and II 60, whether any
difficulty is likely to arise threrfroui.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
COMING TO THE THEATERS.

Ozibuika 'sbeautiful opera, "Amorita."
will be produced by the Emma r. Steiner
Gsiety Opera Company at the Grand Opera
House Monday evening, August "a
This will he the oI.epipg OF the regular
season and the Inauguration OF the new
policy at this house.
Tue cnauge in The policy OF the house.
however, VIII SIMPLY lie as Tegarus prices
for seats Everything Will he cone iurthe
eoniIort and convenience or patrons and
entertainments OF Il high oruer OF menI
will at all times be provided
The scale OF prices viii range from %
cents TO 2 o cents and will lie maintained
through hout the entire season.
..Messrs. Herman and kife have sue
fractions for this season, said Mr.. Edward
H. Allen, who came over from the seashore
yesterday to get he house IN readiness for
the opening.
After a thorough renov alton and general
cleaning Kernan's Lyceum Theater Will
opeo the regular season Saturday evening.
August 10, the initial attraction beng
Cyrene's High-Class Vaudeyilies-
This organization Is an exceptionally
good one, and includes several prominent
features, headed by the charming eccentric
dancer, Cyrene. This weltknown artist
will introduce TO Washington a new seEsa-
tional dance, which is at present creating
favorable criticism in Paris She Will
also appear In the original pantomimic COM
edy entitled The Viceroy's Favorite-"
Another feature OF the excellent program
will be the appearance OF Fields, Salina and
Brooks, the eccentric trio.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
Hf0EE OF THE EEES
---H TIE MORNING TINES

nyou miss amy news in the evening
edition look in the list belUw. What
you're looking Tor WAS probably pub
lished In this mornings caition, and
as The Times never repeats you'll
have TO take both editions uU get ali
Tue news as quick ~ II nmppcns.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
Had a SIN all conscience.

The Secretary Of The Treasury has this
day received through the hnnds Of the
collector OF customs, Philadelphia, Pa,
from an unknown person. the sum OF c5
cents, which has been depoeitrd In tie
Treasury on account of conscience.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
A coHUsDRuM.

Say. soakley, why is a barroorn like a
bands?''
cause it's liable ter git me inter
troub.e,''
mo; because you'd find it difficult to
pass
The evening times., 1896-08-08
QUESTION OF THE HOUR
The Evening Times Opens Its Columns for Short
Articles on the Money Problem. -

ploycrs to hire labor: neither can they dc
tate the scale of wages that manufacturer
shall pay. These are self-evident PROPOSE
tions and, being true, no man has any
license TO set down figures sho wing h0 W the
workman is going TO gain anything by at
tempting to pound the employer class with
u silver sledge hammer. The facts are that
these irresponsible peddlers. OF political
prophesies are after spols. and they are
industriOusiy trying to batter down our
common sense and get us to vote on a SEN
timent of spite, without any care for the
consequences. j. E. HALL.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
A hEW DEPAETURE.

He-Miss Insypide distinguished herself
last night.
He-No, by several brilliant flashes OF
silence.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
police nel,er Fund Allotmen..

The sum of SIS was today allotted by
the Commissioners from the police relief
fund to each OF two widows Of police Of
ficers, Mrs Been and Mrs Ellis, to meet
the expenses incurred IN the burial of ther
husbands.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
GOLDENBERG's
9z6-02S 7th-706 K st.
Seriously Thought
To Be Humorous.
WOULD wIILuGLY CALL HIM BACK.

Mrs. Twicewed-Ar. Firstbub was such
lovely character; it was a great loss TO me-
when he del
Mr.. Twicewed-Beieve me. madam, no
one regrets his loss more tn anI.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
old EmpIoy,. Reiustated.

The superintendent and others employed
at the Industrial Home School under the old
regime have been reappoiuted by The Com
missicnsss, ~ order issueA eotlay-
The evening times., 1896-08-08

GOLD CONVENTION CALLED
democrats VIII Meet au indianapolis
September 2.
The evening times., 1896-08-08

NOMINATED A WATSON MAN
Georgia Pops Name s. A. Wright. a Pro
tibitionist, for Governor.
The evening times., 1896-08-08

The finest, the best boards, only 81
per 100 feet. II you want common boards,
1Bc. per 100 feet. Frank Libbey q CO..
eth and N. y. xye,
The evening times., 1896-08-08

HANNA's HOPES IN THE EAST
Long Standing Wounds Have Been Heal
ed" He Says.
The evening times., 1896-08-08
Marriage Licenses.

ing TO the following: Edgar v. Lambeth
OF Birmingham, Ala. and Grace L. Bullari
of Redford, Va; Jesse l. Ergood anc
Hanche KeDnef Shepard
The evening times., 1896-08-08

AS SLAYER AND ACCESSORY
MaIsnews and Mrs. Irwin Held by til,
Coroner's Jury.
The evening times., 1896-08-08

KILLED By AN ELECTRIC CAR
Young Howard Fleet Crushed While
Crossing Long Bridge.
The evening times., 1896-08-08

IDENTIFIED THE SUICIDE
Body Found at Cabin John Is that [.
Irwin Hutchens
The evening times., 1896-08-08

Royal Blue Ltne 90 NSw York.
Fast ttne. Prompt ssrvlee. DDgines
burn coke. Track r0ct bailasfed. Ne
The evening times., 1896-08-08

IN THE CAMPAIGN PILOT HOUSES
Facts Gathered from the Headqua rters O
Democrats and Republicnns
The evening times., 1896-08-08

VICTIMS OF THE HEAT
James kenney Dies from q Sunstroke-
Ten Persons Fatally Stricken in st
Louis.
The evening times., 1896-08-08

NAY DIE FROM THE JOKE
Young Girl Thrown Into COnyulsions b,
u DuckinE.
The evening times., 1896-08-08

NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
I0ang Ratiroad Workman Dead from the
Gffects OF Hot Weather.