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The evening times., 1896-09-23

FROM When it was proposed
a few years ago TO do
ONE TO away with the present
clumsy and inconvenient
TWENTY notation of time. and
substitute therefor the
FOUR. much more practical sys.
TEN of continuous num-
bers, from one to twenty-four, a good deal
of fun was made OF it, though few clocks
and watches made their appearance OH
which both notations found place. The
common sense of the mooted change was
generally admitted. but presumably n men,
tai indisposition to depart from accustomed
ways prevented its adoption. Now. how
ever. Italy has come to the front, and has
put herself officially on record. Here
after it will no longer be / O'Clock p. IN.
in Rome. but 13 O'Clock, and when husband
comes home from his lodge he will he
greeted by his loving spouse in this wise:
well. Giovanni, like this; coniug home
at half past twenty-five O'clock
The new method is infinitely simpler than
that now in vogue. 1t avoids needless
complications and annoyances. In the one
item of railway time tables, for instance,
animmense saving Of worry and annoyance
would ultimately be effected. and in q
hundred other ways the continuous nota-
ton will be found far more agreeable thar
the present. The objection that the change
would cause confusion eau lie met by
siinnly pointiDg to the ease with which
the present system of standard time was
adopted in this country, aud the fact that
everybody likes it very much better than
the old. clumsy and irritating multiplicity
OF local time. In very little while peo-
pie fell into the new way, and it is Alto
gether probable that they would not ex-
perienee much more difficulty in accus-
toming themselves to numbering the hours
from to "a
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The evening times., 1896-09-23
COMING TO THE THEATERS.

The attraction at the New National next
week is the highly successful hit of New
York's last season, " "Chimrnie Fadden. pop
ularly known as 1.-The national hero"
Charles Hopper, Marie Bates and the en-
tire original company appear.
A carload OF scenery, from the brush Of
d. Frank Dodge, accompanies Charles Hop
per and his highly successful ulcomedy-draina
The first act setis Il faithful representation
of aportion Of the Bowery- TIE other scenes
show the interior of Chimmie's home and
the parlors OF n mansion on Long Island
Sound.
"Chimmie Fadden" began its career last
Christmas Day in Middletown, Conn. An
interested member or the audience was A.
II. Palmer. who had come up from New
York to see the play. At the conclusion Of
the performance ne went back TO 1fr. Hop
per and offered him time at his New York
The evening times., 1896-09-23
EwIs CALL HuTCHINs of unkviIle.


IL Greg, Is registered at the Raleigh
Mr.. HutChins says that the people
OF Oregon believe they have found an ex-
pianatIon OF the Red Sea miracle in the
irregular actions OF Link River. the wa
ters OF which some fear or five times each
year divide. leaYiaga passa &c wa between.
The position OF this stream is analogous
TO that OF the Red sea. Like the latter.
1t is short and wide counecting two larger
bodies of water. one of which is mich
greater in extent than the other.
The indians knew Of this phenomenon of
the Link River and accounted for IL in
their own fIsiioI by many quaint and Gu
rious myths, but with the advent of the
white man science took the latter in
hand and som discovered the real cause.
The action OF the wind is responsible
forit. The COURSE ofthe stream issoutheast,
and the high winds which prevail ia Tn.
spring and taH1 1are frem the south, and
blow up the river. i S the outlet OF Tia.
upper lake is small. tive force of the wind
easily toccsthe-wa ater back into II. and the
riyertlls1n OeSorhe ioy nd finally runs dry.
This condkion lasts only a few hours.
During this time, however, people har been
known to walk across the river bed, dis
JdhCe oi over 'oo ieeb' "iliioul SetdbE tuttr
feet wet.
The bottom ot the river in many places
la S been dug out by the action OF I he water,
forming pot -huies. When the river runs
dry these holes are Oiled with trout, which
have been left stranded. when the dry
spell occurs men and boys who live along
the banks arm themselves with clubs and
travel from hole To hole, knocking the fish
Oh the head. In this way large quantities
are caught.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

The attraction at the Lafa yette Square
Opera House next week is TO be the Irish
Queen. Miss Marguerite Cline, otherwise
Maggie Cline. Miss Cline hasn't been a
star but a few weeks. Her appearance
here Will be- novelty, as she has never
been seen here before
The vehicle of her fun and songs is a
COMEDY drama of New York life, "on
Broadway. in which she plays the daughter
of q contractor Her company is promised
To he adequate. Maggie Cline will sing
Throw En- Down. McClosky."
The evening times., 1896-09-23
A SUGGESTIVE BEGINNING.

"Ah," sighed the disconsolate wife, mar
riage is a sad, sad failure"
Haven't you realized your hopes in
welded life?" asked a sympathetic friend
No; even my bridal veil was Illusion"
The evening times., 1896-09-23
a. EopLE who attend services at lars

a. EOPLE who attend services ut large
churches often compisin of the diff
ficulty in hearing the minister. A
church in Syracuse, n. Y, has adopted
novel scheme for ObviatinG this trouble,
according to Johnston T. Howe, civil en-
sinecr of that city, at present guest at the
National.
1t is in the shape of a series of spea king
tubes. which connect the pulpit Of the First
PRESBYTERIAN Church, the largest there,
with every pew.
They were originally intended for the
use of partially deaf persons who re mem
bers of the congregation. But the arrange
mept was found 30 convenient by many Of
the congregation who were thus afflicted
that an extension of the system was made,
and a tube placed in each pew.
The idea originated with DR.. Spaulding,
the pastor OF the church. 1t is an exceeding
IL simple one. In the top of the pulpit is an
opening, covered with fine wire screen,
which serves as a support for whatever IS
placed upon it, 1t is like the larger end OF
a megaphoue, and narrows down to tie
size of an ordinary speaking tube.
This tubing passes to the base OF the
pulpit and then beneath the flooring of the
church to the pews.
A coil is placed in each seat, which is
of such length that it can be held in the
hand and placed to the ear without being
seen by those behind. In fact, the whole
system is almost entirely bieaen, and no
one who is not Informed would surinise
that every whisper in the pulpit is passed
by this simple device to the occupants OF
the pews.
The p,an proved so successful that there
is talk OF constructing similar tubes in
other churches
One elderly lady who used tube In the
First Presbyterian Church recently burst
into tears on hearing The Sermon SAYING
that it was the first one she had heard in
twent y-five years.
The evening times., 1896-09-23
Fierce Gales I'm the English Channe

Fierce Gales I'm the English Channel.
London, Sept. 23.-Fieroe gales prevailed
In The English Channel last evening and the
passenger and mail boats plying between
Calais and Dover Were greatly della yed in
consequence. A number of fishing boats
at Cornwall were badly damaged and isolat-
ed cases of drowning are reported. The
steamer Rhynland from Philadelphia, Sept
ember IL, for Liverpool, arrived at Queens
town today. She reports having had a
stormy passage with vh,lent and high
seas. One large wave swept over her deck
and flooded her stateroomA
The evening times., 1896-09-23

or all the gorgeous spectacular dramas
none surpass Tompkns' BLACK Crook"
which coines to the Grand Opera House
next This drama. which enlists the
services of 100 people, ia a special train OF
cars. enjoyed The unparalleled success of
run OF one year at the Academy OF
Music. New York, and six months i'll New
Eugiand's metropolis at the Boston Theater.
and during the Worlds Fair at Mcyicker's
Theater. Chicago.
The scenic pictures of the gorgeous bal
lets. the weird effects and the dazzling
display of arnior, COSTUMES and electrical
effects have been, as yet. unparalleled in
the history of the drama. Three grand
ballets are introduced, one OF which, the
Ballet of Gems Is unsurpassed in terp-
sichoreau and custuniers' art The genius
OF Edison bas been employed, and the
grand electrical display will be found 4
marvel of the century's progress.
A decided addition will be the intro
dUction OF many European specialties. In
cludiug the musical MarioDettes and the
fin de steele "Trilby ballet the cele-
brutei Rixford brothers. from the Cirque
OF Cisinelii, St Petersburg. No expense
has been spared in this monster attrac-
ton and in addition to the New York pro-
duction. the management have introduced
the new ballet International, and a unique
ly humorous ballet of the latest popular
airs OF the day.
The evening times., 1896-09-23
EXCURSIONS.

theater, the Garden The proposition was
accepted, the play went to the Garden
Theater, made a big metropolitan hit and
subsequently, at the CONCLUSION OF its con
tracted time there, was transferred to the
Standard Theater. pis yIng iu all 14O times
in New York city.
The evening times., 1896-09-23
Seriously Thought
To Be Humorous
IT Is DEBASING.

Anson-I believe male attire for women
lowers her religious standard.
Ganley Why so? 90
Anson-Because in mans garb she looks
like he then.
The evening times., 1896-09-23
Epitome of the News in the
Morning times.

Ifyou miss any news III the evening
edition look IN Ihe LIST DeIuw. What
you're looking for WAS pI oDaDly pub
nsned in this mornings edition, and
Ms The Times never repeats youu
hnve TO take both editions 10 Vet all
the news Us quick as 1t happens.
The evening times., 1896-09-23
WHEREIN THEIR TALENTS LAY.

Tenderfoot-AlI. do you fellows have any
talent, ali, that is, for anything, doncher-
know?
Blizzard Bill-wall stranger, reckon
we got a little talent fer bereavin' a family
when we don't happen ter like its repre-
sentative.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

II CCORDING TO Frank L. Weber, a
manufacturer, OF Reading, Ia, the
trade outlook is not what manufac-
turers expected at this time.
They had counted, he says. upon the per iod
preceding election being u little oifish. out
did no; think it would be as bad rs II IS
Were it not for the fact that if they cease
manufacturing they Gould not hope TO hUld
their trade, many of tie factories would
long ago have put up their shutters and
waited for better times before rcopening.
They all believe that these letter times
are due after the election of Mckinley,
for whom they are working. Reports to the
contrary Notwithstanding, almost all the
business men OF that section are red,hot for
gold and the Republican Candidate viii
secure a large ma iority.
Mr.. Weber says lie knows of many recent
converts TO the Republican party, but he
has not heard of a single detection in his
neighborhood. =
The evening times., 1896-09-23
ONLY PROMISING.

Young sportley is promising young
man."
Yes; l would hardly call him pa yirss
one."
The evening times., 1896-09-23
DIDN'T NOTE.

IT understand that Hirsute, the pianist.
didn't execute his number last night.
mo, he didn't get the hang of it,
The evening times., 1896-09-23
A KEEN SENSE OF HUMoR.

The cop who arrested me- said the
burglar, had n keen sense OF humor''
How was that"
AS soon as. we met he sprung gag on
me-"
The evening times., 1896-09-23

are bent upon getting
BOUNCED. some one else To repre-
. sent the party's choice
for governor in the impending campaign.
Is not at all surprising. For the sake of
regularity" upon the flimsy pretext of
not seeming to go counter to the party
organization. Thacher consented to es-
pouse Bryan's election, and vote for him .
too. while at the same time repudiating
without qualification or modification the
platform and issues OF which Mr.. Bryan
is the chief exponent and champion. II
is doubtful If there is record OF another
case OF such political immortality. No
party having the least regard for its prin-
ciples; no leader having the least particle
of self-respect. could tolerate such a Janus
faced freak in the front rank of its lire
OF battle. Mr.. Bryan was entirely justified
in his refusal to prosecute Il campaign In a
State whose Democracy mad put up such
Il political What is -gucss-it- and YOU
may -have-it as John Boyd Thacher. The
notification committee appointed by the
Democratic State committee this morn
ing will have fulfilled its purpose when it
has notified Thacher that he is wanted 10
longer.
The evening times., 1896-09-23
OOLDENBERG'S,
976-o78 7th-706 X Street.

! We have brought you the
J modern prices for Innings
! and dressmakers' findings.
Z They have been too high.
! We pay less, perhaps, for
! them than any other store
in town, and we sell them
proportionately low.
Yard-wide se,icia. black and all col
ors, 57sc yard-usual price Is lUc.
Sateen-fnish black back figured
Wa st Lining. g.. yard-ususal price.
l2hc.
! Yard-wide Gray Rustic Percaline.
J osIc yard-usuai price. l2I4c.
Genuine French HaircIoth-gray
J and black, 3Jc-usual price, 5es yard.
All colors y ard-wido Percaline. SO
usual price, l2,ac.
Black extra heavy imported Linen
Canvas. 15c yArd-usuai price, 25c
"VoRWERK," the new collar stiff
J ening. Cut round on the bias-Ieldy
Tor use. i5c yard. Only of us in town.
All colors SILK betting, &c a belt. O.
I'D piece all-si seam binding. SC
piece 9yd piece siik-sti;ehed whale
bGne casing, &c piece. All size best
} French .ha.ebone. sc dozen. Kings
5Doyd spool cotton. 4c spool Smiths
best English needles, sc paper. Vel
veteeu skirt binding. z inches wide. &c
piece.
GOLDENBERG'S,
926-978 7th-7O6 K Street.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

WINTER HOMES AT THE ZOO
Preparations Being Made to Protect Ami
ma Is from the Cold.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

aow YOUR CHILDREN WRITE
Vertical System Now Taught In Public
Schools.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

rom CoAKLEY ASKS FOR DIVORCE
HeIsa Doorkeeper in the House OF Repre-
sentltlycS
The evening times., 1896-09-23

ENTHUSIASM IN THE RAIN
Inrec DcIegatIons Lame " Mckinley at
Canton esteruay.
The evening times., 1896-09-23
WARNING Gil

II f. learned by The Times that w.
q. Hobbs has been Soliciting subscrip-
lions and advertisements for this pa'
per. The publict IL warned against tbs
fellow, as he has no authority to
solicit or make collections for The
Times-
The evening times., 1896-09-23

PROTEST AGAINST THACHER-
Reu-nUJ MceU.nS Ut Tue SUalr Committed
Held.
The evening times., 1896-09-23
notice.,

4, Arthur Fassett is no longer in any
way connected with any department.
Of The Times.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

sHoJTLD KEEP A FLAGMAN-
Coroner's Jury on Quisley's Death Cen
sures the Railroad.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

IN THE CAMPAIGN PILOT HOUSES
Views OF the Political situation from va
rious Political Standpoints.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

Ats per cent ON approved renl esAass m
The Dtstrict Of IGoasmbia- The TinBs neai
Estate Bureaa,s Tenth and Rsamyivashs
The evening times., 1896-09-23
Money 70 I,an

MIX. 3. and &c.: guaranteed fresh
and n,,re 616 E st. NV. se22-2t
The evening times., 1896-09-23

he FEARED THE ELECTION
one Ut the Juus,.s UI IGp.I,IIst Edward
Keith Suicide.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

SECRET h. OF l.. DRAFTS
ENpIdnatiuu UIcicu ~ Jne Democrats
Committee
The evening times., 1896-09-23

BRYAN INVADES QUAkERDOM-
thousands Cruwu anu .otIu5GIe to Get
Sight ut Him.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

HELD AT BAY BY A MANIAC
Madman and HIS hnIte bIIiled Emer
Eeucy STAR
The evening times., 1896-09-23

PREPARING FOR ST. LOUIS
Interstate Democrats DISCUSS tue Coz
yenuion OF Clubs.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

RCLOFF On THE LAURADA-
Witness ICSLIIlrS "A -siIuSy Ile Allege'
CUBAN EllDusIer.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

SEARLY BROKE A RECORD
Greer and Smith Missed 1t by a. Hair
Breauu1.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

PowERLESS TO SAVE lyman
THIS government Can Only demand 6
Fair Trial Tor Him.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

WHERE REFORM IS NEEDED
Laws IN r orce Concerning Abandoned
Children.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

I'm McJAMES WAS SUPERB
Pitched the Giants Out Tor Only Thre
Hits.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

MEAT DEALERS CONVICTED
Judge KimDaIl Imposes a Fine on Thost
Arraigned.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

WITH PALMER AND BUCKNER-
IrJmInenG Democrats On The stage a
Madison Square.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

BRYAN'S VOICE WAS THERE
Talked Through a Funnel TO Columbia
Democrats.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

POTATO LAWS CONFLICT
Question Referred to Attorney Thomas
for Interpretation.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

BRYAN MEETINGS. MUSIC
Federation OF Labor Investigates the
Question.
The evening times., 1896-09-23

NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Colored People Celebrate Emancipation
Day.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-30

withdrew. According to the newspa-
pers here President Faure has declined
to countersign the bill providing for the
revision of the constitution which the
premier, NJ. Bourgeois, wished to submit
to the Chamber of Deputies when that
body reassembled today as a result of
the special summons following the act
of the Senate in pOstponing the vote on
the Madagascar credits.
1t is added that in view of the Presi-
dents refusal to sign this bill the mem
bers of the Radical Left party have
decided to introduce a motion denying
the Senate the right to be the sole inter-
prefer of the constitution and demand
ing that meeting of the national AS
sembly be called to decide the question in
dispute.
NJ. Bourgeois, in announcing the resig-
nation of the ministry, read statement
contesting the right of the Senate to
overthrow ministry or to be the sole in
terpreter of the constitution. but, he
added, in view of the impossibility of Sc
curing proper military reliefs for NADIA
gascar, the cabinet was compelled to re-
sign.
The premier was frequently interrupt
ed with cries from the extreme left of
Down with the Senate and when the
ministers fled out of the house there was
loud applause from the right and center.
to which the left replied with loud cries
of 'Turn out the SenateH' Down with
the Senaten'
A scene of prolonged tumult followed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-30
GEORGE MUNRO DEAD.
He was the Founder Of the Cheap
Novel Publishing
Business.

New York, April 25.-George Munro,
the publisher, died of heart failure at his
summer residence in the Catskills. The
remains have been brought to his resi-
dence, Is West Fifty-sevenIh street. Mr..
Munro leaves a widow and four chill
dren-Miss Helen Munro Mrs. Barbara
Schurman. wife of President Schurman
of Cornell university: George w. Munro
and John Munro. Since their fathers
retirement from the publishing business
in 1893 the sons have continued the
business under the style of George Mum
ro's Sons. Mr.. Munro was born i'll Pic
tou county, Nova Scotia, November II.
1925. After a preparatory schooling he
supported himself by teaching. He came
to New York in 1856 to begin publishing
Munros 10-cent novels, tales of advent
ures designed to appeal to boys The
Eireside Companion he started in 1867,
and ten years later issued the first num-
Der of the Seaside Library.
The publishing house located in Nande-
water street was destroyed by fire in
July, 1888, together with millions Of
books, but was promptly replaced.
Mr.. Munro founded five professorships
in Dalhousie college. which superseded
the free Church academy in Halifax.
and since 1880 has provided $4,000 Il
year for open scholarships.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-30
A PRESIDENTIAL CRISIS.
French Socialists May Compel
Faure to Resign-The Consti-
tutiOnal Question.

Paris, April 24.-President Faure con-
ferred with NM. Loubet, Brisson, Pey-
trail and Poincare today. He will re-
ceive NM. Bourgeois Sarrien, Leroyer
and Meline this afternoon.
The newspapers agreed that yester-
days vote in the Chamber of Deputies
has brought the constitutional crisis to
an acute stage and the majority of the
papers anticipate dissolution of the
chamber This course is favored by
many of the senator's.
According to the Gaulois, the new pre-
mier, whoever he may be, will appear in
the chamber with a dissolution decree in
his pocket. The Gaulois adds: LAS a
result of the experiment with a Radical
cabinet, President Faure has resolved to
take a determined stand upon constitu-
tional ground and will pursue a line Of
conduct in opposition to Socialist ran
cor"
The Socialists regard the proceedings
in the chamber in the light of victory
and demand the summoning of the ma
tional assembly.
The Conservatives predict presiden-
tial crisis.
The Senate today unanimously adopted
the credits asked for Madagascar.
NJ. Angles then submitted a proposal
for revision of the constitution and de-
manded urgency on the question. The
proposition was rejected by vote Of
PA to 33 and the Senate adjourned until
Low
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-30
NINE. Pillar MoRIN'S TRIAL.
''Orange Blossoms Pantomimist Explains
the Part.

'sOrange Blossoms PantOmimiSt Explains
the Part.
New York, April 25.-Petite Nine.
Pillar NORM, brimful of Partisan chic and
daintiness, was the central figure in the
Jefferson Market police court where
Manager John 3. Doris of the Gaiety
theater was given a hearing before Mag
istrate Wentworth on the charge of pre-
sentlng an improper pantomime called
..Orange, Blossoms ar his playhouse.
One of the witnesses was Mrs. Eliza beth
Grannis, president of the National Chris
tan League for the Promotion of Social
Purity. She said she had seen the per-
Torrance and that the most demoralizing
part OF it to her mind consisted of ges-
lures and suggestive grimaces. Far
Pillar MORN. she declared, had given an
exhibition of another class of woman.
"Mrs. Grannis, just what does the act
ress do that is improper?" was asked.
The prim little reformer hesitated a
moment and then answered
"When she unties the string that holds
her undergarment and catches it in her
teeth her downward glances are demor-
alizing. her actions untrue to the char
acter of the BRIDE
Mrs. Grannis said she had talked with
the actress after the play and that the
latter had declared she would rather ap-
pear in the higher class of dramatic
work. but that it was question of
money with her.
Then Nine. NORM was put on the
stand She said that she was married
and had son. Asked to describe the
pantomime to the court, she beamed gra-
ciously upon his honor, shrugged her
shoulders and said with the most attrac-
tive shadow Of an accent: ut is very
simple
Then she proceeded to give his honor
word picture of the alleged Objectionable
part of the play.
The magistrate reserved his decision
for one week and Mr.. Doris was paroled
in his LAWYERS custody