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GOLD By THE YARD.
Wonderful ThimnesSto W hich Beaters
Reduce the Precious Metal.


PedrsoRs weekly
The beating of the inuumerable little
square pieces of gold which are used 10
cover doIneS and signs, aud so On, forms
d distinct industry i'll the gold trade which
employs large number OF hands aud re-
Quires no small amount of skill.
The long, low building in which the work
is carried on is filled throughout the day
with the sound OF hammers. On every side
little boxes continuing tiny rolls Of guId
are TO be seen, which, although only meas
uring an inch and u half in length, are
each worth about IlO. The gold Is re-
ceived in bars one-eghth of an inch In
thickness, an inch i'll width and weighing
24O pennyweights. This is rolled out iuto
a ribbon thirty yards in length.
1t is then given TO the workmen in strips
measuring seven yards, each OF which is
cut up into $50 pieces. These are now
ready to be beaten out by hand. They are
placed, protected by fine skins. in a tool
known as the clutch and are thoroughly
pounded out on great granite block set
in the ground in such a way that there IL
absolutely no vibratory movement The
process is repeated several times, the gold
as it spreads being continually sJbdivided
until 1t Is OF the exact dimensions required.
The skins in which the gold is beaten are
SO delicate that they will tear as easily q
paper, nevertheless they are OF so fine q
quality that they viii withstand the con-
tinual bammering for several years The
gold, W hich is finally beaten down to 20O.-
900 of an inch, is rubbed with brine
before being placed in the Skins, in order
that it shall not adhere to them.
Easy as this work OF beating out the gold
may seem, it is. in reality, an art of very
delicate description. The workman must
know to nicely precisely how hard or
gentle the blows or his hammer must be-
fall. Accordingly, very superior class
OF men are employed in the business.
The morning times., 1896-09-11

Earned Baltimore, 3; Brooklyl, o.
First base on errors Baltimore, 4; Brook
lyn, L. Left on bases Baltimore, 8; Brook
Iyn, g. First base on balis-Off Pond, l;
off Payne, l /; off Stein, 1. Struck out-By
Payne g Threc-base hits-Anderson,
Shindle and Payne. Two-base hits-Griffin,
Jennings, Grim and Doyle. Sacrifice hits
Donneily and Robinson. Stolen bases
Donnelly, 2; DAILY g uinn and Brodie. Double
play Shindle and Anderson. Umpire-Mr.
Hurst. Time OF game-2 hours and Is
minutes.
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Earned runs-New YORK, .; Boston, z.
Two-base hits-Beckley, 2; Collins. Three
base hits-Da Wis. Collins. Home run
Meekin Sacrifice hit-Gileason. stolen
base-Van Haltren. First base on errors
Neekin. 3; Off Nichols, g Struck out-By
Meekin. 8: by Nichols, 1. Left on bases
New York, Z; Boston, 3. Double play
McGanu and Bergen. Passed baii-bergen
Wild pitch-Meekin. Unpires-Messrs Hen
derson and Campbell. Attendance. 500.
Time OF game hours aud minutes.
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Iotal ..........-...,..f30 GHETTO
'Batted in McJames' place.

Earned runs-W ashington 4, philadelphia
q: Left on ses-washingron 5, Phila-
James 5. off German ., off Taylor &.
Struck out--by McJafnes l by Taylor 3.
ihree- base hit-Grady. Two-base hits
thompson, Cross. Sacrifice hits-Abbey .
Brown Stolen bases-A bbey, Lush. De.
Montrevllle, De!ehanty. Thompson, Cooley
:. Double plars-Lush and Mcclure: Cross
unassisted; Wild ptch--McJames. Passed
Lynch. Time of game hours
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DOCTOR YOUNG

errors-PittsburG q Left on bases-Pitts-
burg 8, Chca go .. First base ON bails-Orf
Hawiey 8, Off Friend 4. Struck out.By
Everett. Sacrifice hits-Dahien, Ryan.
Stolen base-Lanee. Hit by pitchcr-By
Hawley /. Umplrc-Mr. Shcrdan. Time
of ame-2 hours.
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EARNED runs-Cincinfati. 2. First base
by errors-Lo1isv,lle, s. LEFT on bases
Cincinnati, 5; Louisville. Z. First base on
balls -On Herman, 2. Struck out-by
Herman, l; by Dwyer, 8. Two-base hit
pickering. sacrince mtf- Gray stolen
base -Hoy, Vaughn, McCreary, Rogers.
Double piay-fIcKering and Dexter. I'm
pires-Ehret and Miller. Time OF game
l hour and 90 minutes.
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NEW YORK CLIMBING UPw ARD
Beaneaters Again Compelled to Bow
fn q la mt

New York, Sept. 1O.-The New York's
easily disposed oil the Boston's again today.
They hit Nichols almost at will ana scored
until the game was a farce.
Meekin was invincible with men on bases
and received magnificent support, the
locals playing without an erior Weather
clear and warm. The score:
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WALLACE WAS A PUZZLE.
st. Louis Unable to Connect with
His Curves.

Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 1O.-Inability to
bunch hits on Wallace lost ST. Louis today's
game with Cleveland
Inc game was slow and tedious, being
devoid OF features outside Of Parrots long
drive for three bases and sensational catches
by McAleer and Burkett. Attendance,
l.2OO. Score,
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Lett on DaSes-Cleveland, 3; st. Louis, 10
First base on balls-Orf Wallace, 4: Of
Breitenstein, 8. Struck out-By Wallace
2; by BreiteDstcin, Il. Three-base hit
PARROT. Two-base hit-TurDeT. Umpire
Mr.. Emslie. Time OF game-l hour and sc
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PITCHERS FOUNDED HARD.
Cha mpions Developeda Batting Streak
That Could Not be stopped.

Baltimore, Md, Sept. 10. The champions
pounded ayne out OF the box in the Sixth
inning Stein could not stop the cannon-
aiding. and lie was very inGifferently sup
ported.
Dupnelly's ALI round work and Griffin's
two catches were gilt edge. Attendance,
Score
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BICYCLES.

You don't want to buy a
wheel every day. Like a
piano or watch, tits an in
vestment that necessitates
prudence. You study pru
dence and economy when
20 buy a Columbia, for you
then get the best.
I, Pc MFG. CO.. Riding Academy.
}. II ART BRITAIN. 1900 feet surface.
Local Manager. 22d and p SITS NV
452 Pa. Ave.
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cHIcAGoED ny CHICAGO.
PittsburE Unable, TO Connect witt
Friends Delivery,

FIttBDurH uADIe TO CONNECT with
Friends Delivery.
Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 10.-Pittsburg suf-
fered a shut-out at the hands Of Chica go
today, the local players being unable to
hit Friends delivery.
The work OF Everett in left and LANCE
in middle fields was a feature of the game,
the former also doing some magnificent
base running.
Some fault was found with Sheridan's
umpiring, but Pittsburg was clearly out
played at all points. Attendance, 500.
Score
The morning times., 1896-09-11

William II. Webb of Engine Company
No. z has returned to duty after several
weeks vacation, which was spent in the
Blue Ridge Mountains.
Fireman Barry and Lee Weaver of No.
and 1 respectively, are off on leave.
Policeman J. s. Cramer OF No. precinct
has returned from New York.
Policeman Lebbin OF the Ninth precinct
has returned to duty.
Policeman F. s. Wheeler, who has been
up to Harper's Ferry, has returned to WASH
ington.
Desk Sergt. j. W. EVERY Of police sta
ton No. l returned to duty last night, after
fifteen days leave of absence.
sergt. Shilling of precinct No. left
last night on fifteen days leave OF alb
sence Policeman Mellen is acting ser
reant Sergt. Moore will leave on Sep
TENDER 20.
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Pants which were left
from Suits worth $40 and
$50 are now being sold for
$1.75 a pair.
What's the matter with
buying a pair-and not get
ting a new Suit until later
on ?
Better come before they're
all gone.
Parker, Bridget 6 Co.,
Clothiers, 3ls eth St.
The morning times., 1896-09-11

The finest. the best boards, only 81
per 100 feet. II you want common boards.
4bc Per 100 feet Frank Lbbey 4 Co.
eth and N. 7. ave.
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HOLMES HIT DID 1T.

Drove in the Run That Lost Cincin-
natl the Game.
Louisville, Ky, Sept. l0.-Today's game
was u pitchers battle Holmes bat,ed FOR
herman In the ninth inning ard brought
Id The winning run with ii MT 10 rilA. ..,,,..
Attendance, 200. Score:
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Flooring $50 per 100 feet, all one
width. r. Ibbey 3 Co. eth adm. z ave.
The morning times., 1896-09-11

may put coal up. Protect yourself by Sc
curing guarantee against raise In price.
S. .. Daish & Son. Second street and Florida
avenue northeast.
The morning times., 1896-09-11
VIRGINIA LEAGUE GAMES.

At Portsmouth
Portsmouth ..........-O 90 OF 2-5
Hampton ..............1 90 o 200 OO-3
Uits-Portsmouth 4, Hampton 8. Errors
Portsmouth 8, Hampton g Batteries
Boyd and Rollins; Hallman and Goodheart.
At Richmond
Norfolk :. .........00 o 10000
Hits-Ricbniond, Z: Norfolk, g. Errors
Richmond, 2: Norfolk. 8. Batteries-Tanne-
hill and Foster; Pfann,iller and Fields.
The morning times., 1896-09-11
Yesterdays Results.

Yesterdays Results.
Washington. 8; Philadelphia, 4.
New York, 12; Boston, s.
Baltimore, IA; Brooklyn, 8.
Cleveland, 8; st. Louis, 9.
Chicago, 2; Pittsburg, o.
Louisville, 8; Cincinnati, 2.
Games Today.
Philadelphia at Washington.
St. Louis at Cleveland,
Brooklyn at Baltimore.
Chicago at Pittsburg.
Boston at New York.
D.. Cincinnati a Louisville.
The morning times., 1896-09-11

The Senators made it two straight from
the Quakers and Baltimore sent Brooklyn
within haiitng distance of Tom Browns
boys. New York pounded Boston to beat
the band, and out West Patsy's Spiders
Won from st. Louis and tied Cincinnati for
second place, as Bucks Braves lost to
the Colonies Uncle Anse and his Colts
''Chica soed'' the Pirates 9 to o, which
was a bitter dose Mr.. Emerson pink"
Iawley, who was on the rubber for the
Smoked Italians flying the flag made
famous by LaFitte and Capt. Kidd. All
the clubs play today on the same grounds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

propositions to amend the Constitution
OF the United States are neither few nor
tnfrequent in their appearance. Some of
the amendments have merit and are worthy
OF serious consideration, but the great ma
3ortty are wholly without value The idea
Of electing Senators by direct popular vote
Is one In behalf of which a great deal can
be said. but 1t will not be easy for any one
who has the country's best interests at
heart to advocate the amendment which it
Us Senator Chambers purpose to offer when
the senatorial election amendment comes
up for consideration. The Chandler amend
Tho President and Vice President. the
Justices OF the courts, each within his own
judicial district or circuit, and the post
masters and collectors Of revenue shall be
elected at the time and places and in the
manner provided for electing Representa-
tives. Congress shall make rules and reg
,ulations for such elections, and for tempo
rarily filling vacancies, and may prescribe
the length Of the terms Of such officers. ex-
cept the President and Vice President"
Plainly stated. Mr.. Chambers plan looks
toward misuse of the Constitution: seeks
to engraft into that document an indorpe-
ment Of the spells system. Postmasters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
A Bond Issue for Sewers.

In the matter of bond issues for sewers
cnd street extension the Commissioners
ought not to play dog-in-the-manger. If in
view of Judge Cox's decision and the pend
ing appeal from 1t there is no possibility of
securing at this session an appropriation
through q bond issue for street extension
Under the highway act, and there is pos
sibility of securing q bond issue covering
that part Of the bond bill referring to
sewers. which Is not inseparably connected
with the highway act, the latter proposition
missioners are unable at this time to obtain
comprehensive street extension, they ought
not on that account to prevent the COM
munity from obtaining sewer improvements.
When Congress has assented to the wisdom
Of the policy of bend issue for one great
and expensive municipal Improvement as
for instance comprehensive sewer system
tension are hereafter proposed will be ex-
clusively on the merits of the street ex-
tension project as a public benefit, unem-
barrassed by opposition on principle to the
issuance of bonds fer any municipal pur-
pose. That opposition will have been de-
.stroyed by favorable action with reference
to bond issue for sewers, and in this way
the street extension project will have half
It's battle fought for 1t in advance by the
sewer bill advocates. Those who are
specially interested in street extension
ought to encourage rather than to retard
q properly-guarded bond issue for sewers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

and revpnns COLLECTORS. II they attSnd to
their official duties and rendar satIafactory
service. should be retained In ONCE; they
are government employees Who II they are
faithful, do the business committed to
their care in a businessl!ke way. Political
considerations should have no weight what
ever in the filling of such positions. If the
Chandler idea ever became effective, we
would see Generalization Of two important
branches Of the public service; the post
masters and revenue collectors would be
the good fellows'-the men who would be
popular with the ward politicians, and who
would do the bidding of the bosses who
for long time to come will control con-
siderable percentage of American votes.
The present method of political selection Is
be infinitely worse. 1t is probably the case
that the Senator from New Hampshire Is
not In earnest as to his proposed amend
ment; perhaps he hopes by it to create a
diversion which will weaken the movement
favoring the election of Senators by popu-
lar vote. In the absence, however, Of any
evidence Of sincerity on the part Of the
Senator it must be supposed that the
proposition is advanced seriously. That it
will never amount to anything goes with
out saying. for the people of the United
States will rather bear the ills they have
than fly to those which they know are
worse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
sub.lue the ..scorcher."

There Is steady increase in the number Of
local wheelmen who deem 1t their privilege
to travel over our smooth-surfaccd streets
about as rapidly as legs and pedals will
allow. Hardly an hour goes by that is not
marked by foolish exhibitions Of speed and
consequent collisions or narrow escapes
therefrom. Every person who has bestrid-
den q bicycle and rolled luxuriously over
Washington's highways will appreciate the
temptation to which SO many thoughtless
riders yield. but no one who considers the
matter eQuitably has any excuse to offer for
the lack of consideration for non-riders con-
stantly on exhibition hereabouts. Street.
cars. running on tracks which constitute
rights of way, are limited to ten miles an
hour. while other vehicles rarely move
faster than seven or eight miles an hour,
but cyclists are plentiful who seem to
imagine that they are doing the proper thing
when their gait is from sixteen to twenty
miles in sixty minutes. The Star does not
desire to curb the wheelmens privileges,
but in behalf of those who are not bicycle
riders it must protest against indulgence in
the "scorching'' habit on city streets. The
argument which has 1t that the wheelman
is likely to suffer more injury than the per-
son with whom he may be unfortunate
enough to collide is not an effective permit
for reckiessness; the assaulted one finds
no satisfaction in a comparison of the dam
ages sustained by himself and his as
sailant. Apparently proof against moral
srasion, 1t now appears as If the "scorch-
ers" need to be restrained by the arm of the
law. The Star has several times suggested
the advisab ility of mounting one or two
policemen on wheels, such officers to be
charged especially with the duty of arrest
ing reckless riders and drivers but the plan
could not easily be put into operation be-
cause an unduly-large proportion of the
force is already doing other than legitimate
police duty. The demand for such a patrol
is real, and The Star suggests that it be
considered by some Of the wheelmens clubs
Restricted legislation CT a sort likely to
annoy all riders will surely result unless
there is speedy diminution Of the evil COM
planned Of SO 1t behooves the respective
organizations to act in self-defense If one
or two responsible members of each organi-
cation were detailed for casual service as
special policemen, with instructions to ar
rest persons guilty of furious riding the
reign of the ''scorcher'' would be at an end
so far as the thoroughfares of Washington
are concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
The Stars Political News.

Last Saturday The Star presented an ex-
haustiye review of the political situation
within and related to the republican party,
made after a careful canvass of the repub-
lican delegations in Congress. Today there
is equally careful and comprehensive dis
cussion of democratic conditions as seen
through the eyes of democratic Congress
men. Political students will find in these
two publications great quantity Of valu-
able material-unbiased facts. reasonable
deductions and prophesy that looks as if 1t
would stand the tests of time and national
conventions. The Stars facilities for the
collection of political news are uncommon
ly good. Having no party axe to grind The
Star tells what it believes to be the truth,
the whole truth. and nothing but the truth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
Save Our Native Bfrd..'

At first thought the idea Of regulating
fashion by law may seem like radical &C
ton. but in view of the statements made in
an article on the destruction of birds, copied
from the Philadelphia Ledger In another
column OF today's paper, 1T would seem to
be movement in the right direction for
the legislatures Of the several states to
pass law making it Enable offense to
trim or wear hat trimmed with the plum
age CT bird. Certainly something ought
to be done to preserve to the country its
fast disappearing wood and field songsters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

The friends Of Mckinley are all right
in making him the Napoleon of the NC
Kinley bill'' but they are OVERRIDING the
thing when they credit him with the reel.
procity lecture Of the bill That is Blaine's
thunder. The facts of history show that i,
was only on account of the tremendous
denunciatioI of the bill without that fea.
ture by Mr. Blaine that the provision was
reluctantly inserted by the Mckinley men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
SHOOTING STARS.
One EXPLANATION.

Il am very popular with Miss De MUIR
said Willie Washington, as that pleased
look spread over his countenance. "She
has asked me to call on her. almost every
evening during Lent
WELL" replied Miss Cayenne thoughtful
ly, maybe she's doing penance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

There was time, just after the Vene-
zuelan proclamation, when Great Britain
was disposed to regard this country as
absolutely unfriendly. But as events in
volving other nations have since developed,
the attitude OF Uncle Sam seems positively
cordial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
Snfety I'M n Distinction

did you draw that picture?' said the
man whose indignation was constantly in
creasirg.
Il did," was the reply.
WELL sir, 1t is outrageous. If 1t were
a likeness 1t would be a caricature. 1t Is
a monstrosity; an insult, sir-not merely
to me, but to the entire human race"
Il beg your pardon" said the artist "but
you are in the wrong office. merely drew
the picture. I'm not the man who put your
name under it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

1t should be remembered to Mr. Bayard's
credit that he has not yet advised this
country to cooperate with Great Britain
in taking possession of the whole of Vene.
zuela.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
The Sure Sirn.

Though Winter cease his buster drear
And skies may smile instead of frown,
We can't believe that Spring Is here
Until the price of coal goes down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

Scientists may deny the existence of the
equincctial storm, but they must admit
that there is a very heavy demand for
umbrellas every spring and fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

1t would be beneficial undertaking IL
Mr.. Depew would establish an institution
for instructing diplomats in the art of dis
Greet after-dinner speaking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

The Senate has detracted a great deal
from the enthusiasm with which its stand
on the Cuban question was received by
waiting too long between the acts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

business was comparatively brisk at the
city post-ofice building today, yet there
were only one hundred and ten men en-
ployed upon that structure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

There Is no possible objection to Governor
Bradley's coming forth as a presidential
candidate If he will agree not to forget
himself at the convention and call out the
troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

1t can be said Of the average candidate
that he Is in Eowise to blame II his views
on the monetary question do not suit every
body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

The chemists in charge of Major McKin-
ley's numerous booms express entire con-
fidence in their ability to make them ANAL
gamate at the critical moment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

Notwithstanding the precedents and pres
emit Indications 1t is not believed that the
dollar gas bill will die In the Senate Dis
trfct committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

General Campos will not be SO discourte-
GUS as to say Il told you So" but there is
nothing to prevent him from thinking It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

Mr.. Reed believes that . boom should
take It's natural course and not invite col
lasioua
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
Leaving Him to M. Fate.

"Jonn," she said, there's burglar try
ing to get in the house,
lis there?" was the uninterested reply
Eyes. Aren't you going to do something
about it?'
mo. Maria. I'm a humane man, but If
that fellow falls ever Johnny's tin wagon,
and steps into toy drum and gets fright
ened by, treading on rubber doll that says
papa and banks his shin the same as 1
did when came here In the dark tonight,
it'll be all his own fault. don't feel called
on to interfere with my advice or to offer
helping hand, for it won't be deserving
case"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
According to Custom.

whats this!" said the Spanish general
I'm deep Indignation. II thought I told you
to have those insurgent prisoners killed?'
Il did SO, sir" replied the trembling
subordinate.
But saw them just now walking about
in entire safety"
well, you see. general, we must have
misunderstood your orders. We had the
newspaper correspondents report them as
killed. We did not understand that you
meant to have it done in any except the
usual way"