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The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
Patrolied Aqueduct Bridge.

Numerous complaints have been made re-
Gently mt precinct NO. z, Georgetown, OF
disorder on the Aqueiuct Bridge after
nightfall Last night Officers stonebrakcr
Housed and Lucas, dressed in citizens
clothes. patroiied the bridge until mid
night. but the news OF their presence soon
spread aroud Boston" and vicinity, and the
bridge was deserted. But one arrest was
made. and John Smith was sent up Tor
profanity. ~
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
FALL RIVER MILLS CLOSE.
Thirty-six of Total of Eighty-One
Give Up to Hard Times.

Fail River, Mass, Aug 22.-The follow
ing mills will be closed next week: American
Linen, Fail River Iron Works, Barnard,
Chace, Fail River Mandatory, Globe
Yarn Mills, Nos. and 2. Sanford Spinning
Company, Hargraves No. 1, Merchants,
Crescent, Union, Osborn No. 1, Pocasset,
Matacomet, Sagamore, Robeson, Sladc,
Kerr, Thread, Cthrec days,l Stevens,
Tecumseh and Troy.
This list includes thirty-six mills out OF
a total Of eighty-one in the city. The
Loom Fixers' Association have voted to
discontinue the payment of Benefits while
the present deression lasts.
The spinners will meet toward the end
of the month to consider whether or not
they will continue the aid they have been
granting to spinners who are idle ON account
OF the depression.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
PORT Buron work. SMUT Down.

Port Huron, Mich, Aug. 22.-The Upton
works, which some weeks ago discharged
15O of their employees, has shut down en-
tirely until January L. This will throw
100 more men out Of employment. The
unsettled condition Of the money market
is given as the cause Of the shut down.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23

Alliance, Ohio. Aug. 22.-Frank swope.
canvasman, employed by a circus that Is
exhibiting here today, was this morning
terribly ciawed by n lioncss. Before keep
ers could rescue Swopc his right arc was
stripped OF its flesh to the bone and his
right side fearfufly Iaccrated. The inju-
ries will probably prove fatal.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23

Indianapolis. Ind. Aug. 22--The W. b.
notion Manufa curing Company. dealers
in bicycles and farm implements. assigned
here today. The failure was caused by
the failure of arother Eastern firm. with
which II did large business. The assets
greatly exceed the liabilities. but no figures
are given. The firm say they will pay
dollar for dolalr.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23

4 meeting of the board OF managers Of
the WorkinGman's Library and L abor Bu-
reau was held last evening to consider
the adoption OF a form OF membership
cards. Final action was postponed until
the next meeting of the board.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
JOHN SYKES MElNT TO DIE
Says He Turned on the Gas
With Suicidal Intent. !
WOMAN Is In THE CASE
He Loved MartOry and Left Letters
Telling Her SO-A NeighbOr Has
the Epistles, However, and Declines
to Divulge Their COntents-Would-
be Suicide Is Doing Nicely.

John Sykes, who attempted to kill him
self by inhaliug gas AT. his lodgings, No.
sos street northwest, Friday uigbt, as
stated in The Times OF yesterday, con-
resscd last night that it WAS because of
his love for woman that he sought to
end his life.
Sykes fought the men who rescued him
from Ills gas-filled chamber and refused
as stoutly as he could to 60 to the
hospital
p The farewell letter which Sykes wrote
to his sweetheart just before he turned
on the gas, aud those love letters which
the sweetheart had written to him, We're
taken from the table where he had placed
them by the neighbors, who broke into
the room
MUTTERED HER NAME.
Yesterday afternoon Sykes became
drowsy. In sleepy way he would mutter
names and words that were inaudible.
Now and then the ualnc "MarjOry'' would
fall from his lips. He would call on Mar
jory to come 10 him and to stay with him.
This name is the clue TO the romance which
prompted Sykes TO seek sclr-destructiun.
DR.. H. IL. Parcher, the employer OF sykes.
and Mr.. John Bray, No. SO4 street, called
on the patient at the hospital yesterday
afternoon. To DR.. Parcher Sykes denied
that he had wanted to die, and said that he
had been working in wax and that sorn,. Of
it had probably stuck to his fingers when
he turned out the gas. John Bray Knew
differently. because he was in the room W hen
the farewell letter was found
SYKES CONFESSED IT.
Last night Sykes was accused OF intended
suicide. He broke down and said:
Yes, 1 wanted to die. l am religious
man, Il member OF the church, and know
the Consequences OF Il lie. did try to
kill myself l loved Marjory" He would
not divulse the name or the girl lie loved
The contents OF the last letter could not
be learned. From what Sykes said, 1t IS
surmised that he told the girl chat he had
loved her, did love her and would love her
in heaven. 1t charged herwi not properly
rcciprncatinE his love and expressed regret
IL in any way he had ever caused her pain
The young lady is described as tall,
spare brunette, with an aquiline nose.
She lives in Virginia.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23

The Labor Day committee will meet
'"is morning at 10 O'Clock at Plasterers'
Hall.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23

The executive board of d. A. Sc will meet
this morning at IL o'clock at the Labor
Bureau. ,-s-
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23

Balance of the All-wool Serge,
Homespun, Hopsacking and Bril-
liautine Skirts which were So
aud 81 will go at S3.9S.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23

Balance of the fine Black
Cheviot Skirts which sod for
SO. so for 81. ~.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23

We're making quick work of
the Women's Summer Skirts and
Suits. There won't be one left
to tell the tale in few days.
Balance of the Cotton Covert
Cloth Skirts-49c each.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
HECHT &. COMPANY.
SIS Seventh Street.
Mems 81 to$6
Pants, So.
CashOrCredit.

Sorry we did not have enough
of the 50 to So Pants at q for
all of you, but we've more now
brought over nearly all we had
in our Baltimore store, and
which sold for 81 to Sc, and they
will go for 50 pair.
They're some of our finest
stock-made by our own tallors,
and made as fine as pants can be
made. We guarantee their wear
and their fit, and that is suffl'
cient to convince you of their
goodness. Pay us as you can.
If you haven't cash-you can
pay little each week or month.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23

We've bought lot of fine Sim
gle and Double Cloth Capes-
some elegantly braided and just
the weight for fall wear. They
sold this spring for as high as
S. and Sc. These will go at
81. 90 each.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
BRYAN SPOKE IN A PASTURE

Continued from First PageJ
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23

Balance of the 50 and 50 20
Percale, Lawn and Batiste Wrap
pers-some with ruff1es. some
corded, all lined down to waist,
for csc each,
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
GAMBLERS ALL CAVE BOND
Continued from First Page

OF $500 for the appearance of Mudd and
the latter was discharged.
aGlI-Il.I,I.r,
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23

You know our liberal credit
system-or f you don't why
don't you get acquainted.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23

We never did have such a sale
of Boys Trousers as We are 60
ing to have, beginning tomor-
row, for we're going to bunch all
the SOC and 75c Cheviot and Cas-
simere ones at 27c-and let you
take your ch ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28
\ Legislative HereaSter.

Trc Communication from Mr. Charles
Moore. clerk of the Senate Distric, Com
mite. which Is printed in another column.
confirms The Stars statement that ii was
the dvoWed intent of the Senate District
Committee in framing the Capital railway
legislation TO keep the trolley off the Navy
lard bridge. The Star repeats thar the
Commissioners will be wise to make very
sure That they are Enthusiastically backed by
the law before so cons ;ruIng a statute and
so exercising suppos-d discretion as to re-
verse the conceded congressional intent.
There are two questions fer the Commits
sIoners: First, Is the Navy Yard bridge en-
Hreiy outside of the city limits so that the
trolley is added to the list of motors whicf
IN our discretion may be permitted upon
The bridge And. second, if through ignor-
aHce of the law or fact concerning the civ
limits Congress has so worded a statute
that We may i'll our discretion permit 10 be
done under it exactly the opposite of what
Its trainers intended. will 1t be either wise
or polite for us to maize such use Of our
supposed discretion? NJ Moore's stale
ment may also have The effect of checking
the Capital Railway Company in Its efforts
TO discover a technIcali.y upon which with
the aid of the Commss. oners the intent of
Congress concerning 1t may lie reversed by
suggesting TO that corpora ion that there Il
legislative hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

And so the farce is To end. II 81 ems
strange that any hesitation should ever
have existed about notifying Mr.. Bryan of
his nomination for Pres dent by the poa,--
list party. The thing was not done IN
corner. The honor was not thrust upon IN
unwilling man. Mr.. Prvan. through J. :
representatives. solicited the honor We
much a candidate for the popLlis; &c
nomination as he had been for the deco
cratic nomination. Chairman Jones of the
democratic national ticket was in s..
Louis when the populisri" nomination was
madc: was in town to help secure such
action: gratifed at the action WREN
taken. Md yet. in the face of all this
history made iii open day. and widely ON
n'ented on in all the newspapers ever since
in official silence has bee studious:y pre-
served about the matter
Why not break this silence? What en-
barrassment can come 10 Mr.. Bryan from
official notification of something cf which
he and everybody else are already awar"?
\ suggested reason for the silence has been
that Mr. Bryan did no! desire to g n
res ord respecting the popuist platform.
l:ut no objection was by his de- o.
cratic friends at St..Louis to the platform,
In fact. this declaration of principles WIS
nearly acceptable TO Mr. Bryan as any pla :
form emanatinS from a pcpulist c n en-
ton could possibly he. and it was accep d
by Mr.. EryanS representatives at st. Oh g.
Their only concern was about the tick
They We're asking that their ticket oil
Bryan and Seuail be accepted and tn
only disappointment experienced by the
democrats Was at their failure to get this
ticket accepted. The populists would not
havc Mr.. Sewail. But if they had taken
him. along with Mr.. Bryan. there would
have been no hesitation about notifica-
ucn. TIL" platform would not stand in the
way for moment.
Mr. liryans relations with populists and
10 pOpulism have not been concealed by
this political play. They could not be- Too
much has been done by him and for him to
secure populistic support to leave any mat
ler OF that kind in any doubt. He may not
approve of the whole populistic propa-
ganda. but if he receives and accepts the
support of the populst party, and through
that agency becomes President of the
United States, the part the populists will
play in affairs under his administration
ought to he and probably will be consider
able The populists talk altruism, but they
DO not live UP to their proclamation. Their
eye Tor the main chance and for number
democrat or a selfish republican. and MIR
Bryan will find this out when he comes to
settle accounts with them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

General Harrison may always be relied
UPON to state his case with as much fair
ness as force. His appeal Is never to the
passions. His own intelligence Is so lumi-
nous that he need not depend and does
not depend on any of the appurtenances OF
popular 6ratory for saccess Always calm
ard self-possessed he revcr strays from
his subject; never overstates 1t, never IN
any way distorts 1t for temporary effect.
The speech delivered in New York last
night presents General Harrison In his
most effective form. 1t reads extremely
veil. 1t possesses the naturalness and
charm of personal conversation. The fis-
tres of speech are few. but they are well
chosen. All are drawn from everyday life,
md therefore are the more Instructive.
ITS Illustration used IN 1883 about Mr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

1t was not necessary for the men in line
at the bank to turn their heads in order to
be informed that a gocd-looking young
woman was approaching. The winsomely
pIand smile which flowed across the coun-
tenance of the clerk at the window con-
veyed the information swiftly and con-
clusively.
excuse me-" she said as she took her
place at the head Of the procession--a
place which strong and brave men could
nave reached only by wadnS through
sore-"l would like to ask you a question"
.'CertainIy.'
Are times really hard?"
There isn't any use Of trying to conceal
Ii. In good many branches Of industry
the depression is very Serious
I'm ever SO much ouilged to you she
Responded, and turned to so away.
III you were worrying about any particu-
.ar Inv es tment i might be able to give you
sLme ADVICE.
mo. 1t wasn't about anything especial
L just wanted 10 satisfy myself that times
are nard. L don't really WISH to annoy my
husband WITH lay expenses, and l thought
the best thing TO do was to come and find
out Tor CERTAIN whether times are hard or
whether II Is mercy the same story that
lie mas been ten.ng me every year when
the fail styles come in."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

Cleveland and the wild horses, which was
the best Of that gear. 70 now matched by
that Of a boys stilts as applied to binietal-
lem this year.
But the great value Of last nights speech
Is not alone its char m and conclusive argu-
ment, but the fact that 1t represents the
conviction Of a man OF the largest expert
ence in our public affairs. General Har-
rison Is not a closet philosopher. He has
not arrived at his conclusions from reading
text books. or from individual speculation,
but from applying the fruits Of study.
When he speaks of maintaining the public
credit he dscourses about something of
which he has personal knowledge. He
knows from experience what that means.
AS President of the United States he has
had to do with the public credit; has exam
ined all of its props and supports; knows.
as an architect knows about a house, what
will strengthen it and what weaken it. He
gives the people the benefit of study Joined
to exrer'ence, and for this reason his con-
tr:but.ors to the campaign will be especially
noteworthy and valuable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28
Ingalls, May Return.

Political turmoil is the common condition
nowadays. Strange things happen so fire.
quently that they attract only a little at
tention- Other unloOked-for and surpris-
Ing events will soon come to pass. Six
months ago he would have been a bold
prophet who would have predicted the re-
turn of John j. Ingalls, to the United States
Senate: today that appears to be an ex-
trcrn"iy probable occurrence And yet il
should not be regarded as surprising. For
eighteen years MIR. Ingalls, was prominent
among the intellectual and oratcricai giants
OF the national legislature: at times he was
the central senatorial figure; he was al
ways the best advertisement ever put in a
position Of honor by Kansas. Popular
opinion of Kansas was based to a consider
able extent upon the character of Ingalls,.
and that was a profitable thing for Kansas.
The return of such man to the Senate
sught not to be regarded as extraordinary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28
An Illusive Phrase.

Il see you are busy" said the casual
sitor. "i'Il call again.
NO, I'm not busy; I'm only worried"
was the reply.
Anything can give you advice about o.
Il don't. know. An acquaintance Of mine
has just orgs rized a new company, and he
says he'll let ME in on the ground floor"
That's coed"
Il don't know whether it is or not. The
trouble is that when man lets you in on
the ground floor you never know whether
hIs next move will be to put up the struc-
tire or Dig subcellar."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28
THE STAR BY MAIL.

The Star will be mailed to any address in
the United States or Canada If ordered at
card. Persons leaving the city for any
period should remember this. Terms: IL
cents per week: 25 cents for two weeks. or
80 cents per month. Invariably IN advance
Subscribers changing their address from
ore Post-orice to another should give the
its address as well as the new one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28
A Campaign Character.


A-sittin front O. Jones-s store, most any
Summers day.
Is Jim. hes known by every one tibet
travels round that way
each chance
An give ye bottom Jacks about our ma
tionai finance.
I've heard folks say they don't believe Jim
labora ez he should;
He gives up all his time a-thinkin fur his
country's good.
An l feel, while readin' papers with their
arguments so slim,
Tibet they don't know whut they're missin'
by not intcryiewin Jim.
He won't go shown forrard ter eIectrify
the crowd:
like an proud.
He's conscious tibet he's got the calcerla-
tons straight an pat,
An eff his country needs 'em. why it knows
jes' where they're at.
But In the private circle Of his friends he'll
oft unbend.
An feast yer mind or logic an opinions
without end.
An sc can't help realizin', while a-tistenfn'
ter him.
Thet they don't know whut they're aslssia.
by not interyiewin' Jim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

Senator y rs acceptance some time ago
- a. .=..-1tiuu TO d.:te a. the White
!e-.S. sHo.vS tHat his willingness to afti!i-
&c h a conter pcrary statesman where
m ~ i concerned does not imply thai
ne Is entirely n sympathy with him on
Questions Of public policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

Announcements from both parties show
tat there are in Colorado gold men who
arc afraid 10 speak out. and that business
rs ICONS prc-ent number Of silver men
in New York from declaring themselves.
tbs would seem to be another evidence of
- cH-.:,rese1t influence OF the las Of
3, - f.sat on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28
SHOOTING STARS.

''rhere!" exclaimed the enthusiastic ad-
mirer of music; that tenor just reached
high c."
We'll. that amt anything at ALL" re-
marked the motherly lady who was evil
IDENTIFY his guest. Just you wait tell the
foot bail season opens and you get a
chance to hear my boy Josar give his col
lege yell"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

The fact that he Will not bring his coffin
" n I'm would Indicate that Ii Huag
Chang has idea OF succumbing to the
b.cycie craze while in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

one hundred and thirty men comprised
tie sum total OF the working force on the
ne. city post-office today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

Pres dent Harrison is literatellr but
- of the tEarscenicatal visionary type.
: fsn he receives chelue from his pub
;.sa~l he wants to be able to cash it IN
i...I;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

a Hint From the Calendar.
Oar ain no certainty at all
Bout do;n's hyah below;
Iok KANT perdict whut may hefal
Ez seasons come ar go.
So when. wifi promises. dey s'arch
Fob voters. min dis rule:
We SCARCELY gifts de Fo'th oh March
Befo' it's Aprile Fool.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

F-.hu.'iastic members Of the ST. Louis
Mo- 1tS' Exchange snas he'd the hat and
.a-st-cyed til, coat worn by Mr.. Thomas
ris They did SO because She victims
.~utitar had been appointed Secretary of
t1fs Interior. Mr.. Thomas Francis is 10 be
.;-ttulated upon the fact that his
broiher was not appointed Controller of
the Treasury or elected President OF the
I'nited States. In either event Mr.. Thomas
Francis would have lost every garment
and might have been killed by St. Louis
exuberance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

Mr. Watson would advise the nominee of
ihe Indianapolis convention to Insist on a
preliminary guarantee that he Is to be for
maiiy notified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

Americans have every reason to be proud
of the latest addition to our navy-tne ar
nered cruiser Brooklyn. The official speed
trfa! resulted most satisfactorily in every
respect. the builders earnin" a bonus Of
abor; three hundred and fly thousand
collars. and our floating forces being en-
richee by the addition of a veritable terror
10 al Who may not have that respect for
our national power which all persons
shon., have. Our experience in the build
ing ot warships tit to be compared with
those at o.hcr uavies has been very brief
trg! the results have been astonishing.
ST.. tor ship and sun for gun, our navy is
81. f-gisr 10 any otber at.oat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-28

fEg W.. lsHz es,Efs
4 Lansburgh & Bro.
8 There is No
! "Let Up"
q To Our Value Giving,
g Dress Shields, SC.
q Our guarantee goes with
3 every pair-no need paying
. 25c. when these will answer
q the same purpose.
& Wash Rag and Soap, SC.
! This is the Olive Oil
j Soap with a Turkish Wash
& Cloth. Ioc. is our regular
q price.
& Woodbury's Facial Soap.15c.
& 25c. Almond Meal. .I7c.
8 SC. Toilet Paper. sc.
& Wrappers, 4oc.
& A few odd sizes in CSC.
& and SIPS Wrappers. Your
8 size may be here.
3 Ribbon Specials.
8 Nos. IL and 16 ALI
& silk. Satin and Gros
8 Grain Ribbon, any col
q or. Worth I5c. and
& ISc. a yard. Now. -. Ioc.
!. No. 20 All-silk Satin
q eros Grain Ribbon, all
& colors. Worth zoe.
& yard. Now. .I21c.
g lot 5-inch All-silk
Dresden Ribbon, all
& colors. Worth SOC. per
4 yard. Now. Ioc.
s finch All-silk Rib
4 bon. in white only.
4 Worth 75c. Now. -. 25c.
g Glove Items.
g Ladies' Washable
4 Chamois Gloves, in
+. white. cream and vel
i low. SI.oo quality. For. COG.
4 Ladies' S-button-
4 length Suede, in tan,
& mode. white and black.
4 SI.oo quality. For. .. 7oc.
& Ladies' 4-but. Glace,
in all desirable shades.
& SIPS quality. Now. :. CSC.
1 Good Values
Il In
! Hosiery.
8 Boys Fast Black
Cotton Hose, with dou-
j bic heels and toes. =
4 Were 25c. Now. ..... 1oc.
8 Ladies Hermsdorf
& Black Cotton Hose, in
& narrow drop stitch. %. CSC. :;
!. Ladies' Hermsdorf
3 Black Cotton Hose, :.
! with double sole, heel
8 and toe. Were 25c.
:! Now IQc.
! 3 pairs for. ......... soc.
& Laces Reduced.
Just received a new
& assortment OF Silk APP
4 plique Laces. Worth
!. .3Oc. and SOC. ......... csc.
Our soc. Wide Black
8 Silk Laces. ........., roc.
E All Our I0c. and
I 25c. Oriental and
!. Point de Ireland
:. LaCcS .I21c. yd.
!. Beautiful new pat
8 terms in wide Torch
8 on Laces. ......... 1oc. yd.
s. All-silk Black In
J. sertions. Worth 15c.
& and I8c. 1oc. yd.
!. We give mail orders the
3 most careful consideration,
1 SO if you live out of the
!. city YOU can shop here just
4 the same as if you came in
person. Daily deliveries to
g Alexandria, Brightwood,
Tennallytown and Brook
. land.