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The morning times., 1896-12-18
AT WORK ON CONGRESS.
Bureau of Education Seeking q
Higher stand.

There is a fair chance that the Bureau
of Education ma Y be elevated by this Con-
gress or the Fifty-fifth, into department,
as originally contemplated. The friends of
the bureau are actively at work, although
the personnel of the bureau are not found
among the lobbyists.
The bureau has two strings to its bow
this time. One is to have this branch Of
the service made q department, and the
other is to have it's head and chiefs and
specialists paid eommensurately at least
with other branches of the government
service.
There Is now a bill seeking to make the
salary of the superintendent So, 900, that
Of the specialist for the prevention of
pauperisn and crime, So, 500, and others
in proportion. The paper is backed up
by Secretary Francis, First Assistant
Secretary Sims and other high officials.
In the Endorsement of Mr. Sims the fact
is brought out that the Commissioner OF
Education of the United States gets
salary about equal to that of some superin-
tendents of schools in the city OF New
York, and in other Endorsements it is shown
that the specialists get compensation not
as high as some Senate clerks and gener-
ally less than that of chiefs of division
in most Of the government departments.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
BUSINESS MEMS SMOKER.
Club and Its Friends Enjoyed a
Plea SAINT Entertainment.

The members and friends of the BUSINESS
Mems Club gathered in generous numbers
at the Buena Vista club house, No. 1lS
sixth street northwest, last night, and
enjoyed the first smoker of the society
The committee having charge OF the ar
rangemcnts was comp osed of the following
members: Messrs. Isaac Cans, chairman;
Simon Wolf, Louis Gundling, Louis Gold
smith, Leonard Vinton, Henry Buscher aid
Simon Lyon A number Of entertainers OF
local renown assisted in an Interesting
program and were introduced in turn by
Mr.. Cans.
Interspersed among the other numbers
were selections 10y the combined orchestras,
Hanlien and Gee. Mr.. Sol g oldsm.th was
heard in comic recitat.ons. A bass solo
was sung 10y Mr.. Arthur Middleton ana
several piano selections were rendered by
Mr.. Giesford. The Burnt Cork Quartet
came in for share of the entertainment and
a brief season of merriment was had with
Mr. Callahan, NOR ologuist
Mr. Eddie La Ray was heard IN female
impersonations and seen in acrobatic dane
ing. The Campt0tvn Quintet had occasion
to respond to several encores. Mr.. Thoma!
wnkinson's comic recitstions were an en-
Joyable feature, as weIl as tenor solo by
Mr.. Harry Wolf.
Impromptu speeches were made by mem
bers OF the committee and others.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
OPEN EVENINGS
Suits :

Think Of complete pure
wool Mems Suits for SIS.
And they're not only pure
wool-but they'r re substan-
TALLY trimmed = and fine
fitting.
The price is low enough
to create suspicion - but
you ought to know by this
time that you can't lind
anything unreliable here.
They're all SO and $40
values-and while they last
the price will be SIS. 90.
So quality Smoking Jack
cts are here for $3.50.
Some are satin bound
trIcots-others are made of
imported Plaid Scotch
Cheviot.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
baltimore Markets.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 17.-Flour dull. un-
ehanged-receipts, 1886 barrels; exports.
none; sales, 150 barrels. Wheat dull
spot, 80 bid: May, SO 3-4as7-receipts,
5,04O bushels; exports, 10000 bushels;
stock, 349 ,5S2 bushels; sales, 5000 bush
els-Southern wheat by sample, 91a92;
do on grade, SO 1-2a90 1-2. Corn steady
spot, 27 3-4a2S; year and January. "a Ia
a27 3-S; February, q 1-2a27 5-8; March,
27 3-4a2S; steamer mixed, 25 3-Sa25 1-2
receipts. 1s1 ,s57 bushels; exports, 1O6,-
404 bushels; stock, $685. ,097 bushels;
sales, CT 600 bushels-Southern white
corn, % 1-2 asked; do. yellow,
27I-4 asked. Oats steady to firm
No. white, 25a26; No. mixed. % LA
23Lreceipts sc, ,624 bushels; exports, 237 :
S53 bushels; stock, 1 0SS 500 bushels
Rye easier and active-No. 2nearby, 41af2;
w estern, 43 1-9a43 1-4-ree eipts, TO-
500 bushels; exports, &c, n 8 bushels; stock,
117,710 bushels. Hay quiet and steady
choice timothy, $13. 50a$14.00. Grain
freights very quiet, unchanged Sugar,
butter, and eggs steady. unchanged Cheese
firm, unchanged. Whisky. unchanged.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
SONS HAD HIM ARRESTED.
DIR. Edward Scott in Trouble Over
Mrs. Pinn's Estate.

EdwardD- Scott. a coIored ph ysician, was
arrested yesterday afternoon by Detective
Boardman, on 3 warrant charging him
with the enIbezzIement of So ,O60 belong
ing to the estate of the late Mrs. Susie E.
Pinn.
DR.. Scott is-a clerk in the office of the
coast survey, and was found there by the
officer yesterday. The warrant was sworn
out by Howard w. T. Pinn, of No. 1905
T street, a son Of the dead woman. 1t is
alleged that Scott, who had charge of
Mrs. Pinn's financial affairs. loaned So 900
belonging to her to man named Open
heimer, who lives at No. 514 Ninth
street. Property on Sherman avenue was
accepted as security. Scott, il is claimed
acted as agent for Mrs. Pinn, and received
500 commission.
| Mrs. Pinn, it Is said, asked that the
note signed by Oppenheimer be delivered
to her, but this Scott failed to do. After
her death, which occurred ON December 6,
the heirs were unable to find the note.
They finally discovered, it is said, that
Scott had discounted it, and pocketed the
money. i warrant was then sworn out
| for his arrest, and, as has been stated, he
was taken into custody.
When seen last night at police head
| quarters DIR. Scott made the following
| statement:
II have been doing business for Mrs.
| Pinn for two or three years. She left
| Washington last April for Boston, and dur
| ing and before her absence / constantly
| kept her supplied with money. In July
| she was taken sick in Boston and wrote
me to send her money to bring her
| home, w hich 1 did.
| ''She was carried to DR.. Francis SAM
| tarium here, the bills for all her expenses
| being paid by me. She was subsequently Y
| brought to No. 1905 7 street north
west, with her daughter -ln-law and two
sons. 1 have supported them all ever since.
Not one of them has done any work. She
is now dead and the boys claim that
owe the estate $4,000. 1 claim they owe
| me''
The morning times., 1896-12-18
VERDICT FOR THE RECTOR.
Rev. Thomas Hughes Is Not Guilty
of Assault

New York, Dee. 1.-THE trial of the
suit of fifteen ycar-old Maria Slavak for
$4,000 damages for assault against the
Rev. Dr. Thomas B. Hughes, rector of
the Protestant Episcopal Church of the
Holy Sepuiehre, which has been ia prog
ress for two days, resulted in a qualified
verdict for the rector.
: The case was heard before Justice DAILY
The taking of evidence was completed
yesterday The testimony of the wit
nesses for the plaintiff and defendant
was in the tnnst important points, con-
Trajectory.
Maria Slavak wanted $40, 900 damages
from the rector because on the afternoon
OF March 81, she alleges, he behaved i'm
properly toward her while she was in his
study.
Dr. Hughes emphatically denied this
charge when he Was on the stand. He
declared that he had been talking TO the
girl about the poverty OF her family and
her own prospects,, and then she began to
cry, whereupon he kissed her out OF pure
sympathy. The girls statement that the
study door was locked at the tine was
directly contradicted by the rector's pri-
vate secretary.
The defense also placed on the stand
the slavak's landlord = Frank Bartoscok,
and their former counsel, Thomas Capok,
who swore that the plaintiffs told them
that they wanted the clergyman to give
them S. 900 to drop the case.
The wardens, and vestrymen of the Pro.
| testant Episcopal Church OF the Holy sepul-
chre issued an address to the public, in
which they characterize the charges OF
assault, brought by Maria Siavak against
| their rector, as ''infaInous.
Late this afternoon the jury brought In
| the following verdict: We, the jury.
| find the evidence in this case equally y
| balanced and that there is no preponderance
| OF evidence on either side. Under the
| Instructions of the court, we are there
| fore compelled to find verdict for the
| defendant"
The morning times., 1896-12-18
EISEMAN Bros,
Cor. 9TH and E SITS. N. w.
No Branch Store in Washington.

cussion, Mr.. Bingham agreed to this and
said in postponing the paragraphs referred
To he wouid agree that nothing should be
lost to the opposition.
Upon requested Messrs Brosiu and Evans
the paragraphs regarding the civil service
were passed over without prejudice for
discussion in the future.
Without completing tie reading the conn
nittee rose.
Speaker Reed appointed as conferces on
S. 1882 Messrs. Powers, Johnson, of
California. and Harris. At 5:10 the House
adjourned.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
Martina Knott WIN Recover.

Martha Knott, the servant girl who fell
down the cellar stairs at the home of j. R.
Freeman, No. 2319 Thirty second street,
Wednesday evening, was yet delirious at
Emergency Hospital last night. but her re-
coyery is anticipated Her injuries were
all external and her chief suffering is
from the mental shock.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
steamfitters Elect Officers.

: The semi-annual election of officers of
Local Branch No. 10, Steam and Hot Water
Filters, resulted as follows: President.
: John A. Brett; vice president. c. E. Al
lison; recording secretary, William Whyte;
treasurer, Thomas Chapman; financial sec,
retary, Michael Cation; inspector, /. Sly
der. A full set of delegates was also
chosen to the Central Labor Union, and
Building Trades Council. 1t was also de-
cided to give a ball for the benefit of
unemployed members.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
Maryland Mansion Burned.
Special to The Times.

Rockville Md, Dec. 1.-THE dwelling
house ON the farm OF Capt. James Ander
son, clerk of the court for Montgomery
county, at Whites Ferry, was destroyed
last night by fire. The house was oc-
cupied at the time by Mr.. Everett Rick
cites, overseer The loss is estimated
between six and seven thousand dollars;
property uninsured.
The house was the old homestead of
General Thomas Wheeler, and on the
west gable end was large marble slab
on which was inscribed his name and the
wear In which the house was built.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
Italy VIII Send a Delegate.

I Rome, Dec. 17.-Dr. Emidio Chiaradia,
who represents Pordenone in the Chamoer
rof Deputies, has been selected to repre-
sent italy at the coming postal congress
to be held in Washington. DR.. Chiara.lia
/ win be accompanied on his visit to Wash
ington by two officials Of the ministry of
posts and telegrams.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
MARTINS WILD DRIVE.
Fun Was at Its Height When the
Police Took Hand

James Martin, jr-, last night drove from
his home through the Agricultural Grounds
and started in the direction of the polar
star along Thirteenth street.
Patrolman Flathers saw the dashing
steed and mounted a bicycle and gave
chase. Martin quickly outdrove him and
the policeman gave up the effort.
The horseman found the sport so great
that he determined to repeat it over the
same route. This time Flathers and Sergt.
Acton were in waiting for him and hauled
him from his buggy and away to the
Twelfth street station-house.
Judge Kimball viii listen to explanations
this morning in the police court.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
Grand Jury Would Not In,

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE grand
3ury at Fort Smith, Ark, having failed
to indict George Erb, the self-cunfessed
poisuner OF Edward Nutter at Fort Smith,
who has been in Jail here since last week,
he viii be discharged from. prison to-
morrow. Sheriff Bugg wired from Fort
Smith this afternoon to release Erb, who
is rather disappointed at the turn OF events.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
Atlantic short Line Sold.

Syainsboro, Ca, Dec. 1.-THE Atlantic
Short Line Railroad was sold here today
for 500, 900 TO A. r. Daley OF wrigtffs-
Vile, representing the wrightsvilIe and
Tennine Railroad Company.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
Saved bY Delay,

Tiecounter-what do you think of my
part in the last act? ss57tss,ti - 3 =
Hamfatter-That il it had been in the
first act we'd have been mobbed. Detroit
Free Press. II
The morning times., 1896-12-18
FINANCIAL AND CONNER cIAI.
New York stock Market.

Furnished by Seymour Bros, Bank
ers and Brokers. members of New
York Stock Exchange Washington
office, Rooms 3 and ga, sun Build
ing. j. A Breen, manager.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

S3.OSos5 $aTs TsSiSssi,i5 Sss5 blue 4seES3: W..
and Irish frieZe ulsters. which have
been selling at 50 and $3.50.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

n q for your choice OF
ri On line of boys Atwood
REFER suits, sizes 3 to
3 years, which b ave been selling at
$500. Broken lot.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

for the famous Cracker
soc ssaes g0ee sRee ah2 P2%ls; %Ssre w9lsa Fsa
20. Very strongly seweu and Spien-
did wearing.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

for a lot Of mems white
DC unlauudered shirts, with
OO~ linen bosom and made
oT best musIn. Worth T5c. All
sizes from IA TO IL
The morning times., 1896-12-18

~ a for your choice OF
S2.S0Hne Of boys Atwood
~ Scheyiot and cassimere
suits, which have been S5-broken
lOi--uenc1 tine reduction.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

for boys soc. extra
roc vice and long plaid silk
OS>reefer ties-a splendid
line from which 10 pick.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

for your choice Of about
QnC 100 medium and dark
OS perCale and pint wrap
eers-balance Of the lot unsold at
9SC and 81. .25.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

for voGr choice OF a lot
nnC of link. blue, garnet and
gray dressing sacqHeS,
VII emDrOl,t, Ft-I cugP ana ribbon
strings. Worth $125.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

G for your choice of our
81. 20 boys 81 and 81 90 leath-
er andcor1uroy leggins-
-witlr straps sort which fasten up
high on the legs.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

for Your choice OF a lot
Z/SVw which tia''iss'e sold originaliS ii9'
for zoe. Small lot.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

~ for figured brilliantine
MILO and rough boucle skirts
~NH- lined, suffened md
velvet nound-and worth So.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

O. O-for your choice of any
S2.QSor our line il % Of m men,s . 81 ; and 1d
all-silk umbrellas, with natural wood,
silver trimmed and Dresden and gold
haDules, Initials engraved free.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
HECHT & COMPANY,
SIS Seventh Street.

Potpourri
of special
I-day values.
1t will be a great day to-
morrow. A great day for
the economical shopper
the Christmas bus ers. Low
prices.-big values will make
ii so.
1t isn't necessary TO have
much money with you, for
you know your credit IS
good here-anybody's is-if
they're honest and upright
and will do as they prom
ise.
Our liberal credit system
makes the buying wonder
fully easy by chopping up
the bill into "littles."
We guarantee that such
values as follow cannot be
}, equaled elsewhere.
for your choice of any
70Cofo oo,SanI our line % or N mems i1d61asl and
las--of fine gloria silk, with natural
wood and Dresden handles; some sill
Yer trimmed.
S3.OSoIf or EI1s Rne s&G1ss 81 $sns s any any
wOmen's 50, SO and 81
all-Silk umbrellas, with natural wood,
! silver trimmed and Dresden and gold
haDules; Initials engraved free.
for your choice of our
81. % boys - and 81 90 leath-
er andcorduroy leggins-
with straps sort which fasten up
| high on the legs.
Sg.OS line Of boys an-wool
REFER suits, sizes 3 to
s years, which rave been selling at
! S4.G0. Broken lor.
S2.SQans. q ~ boys So,H 5I,eS sh;%ogi Y
suits, which have been S5-broken
lot-uence the reduction.
f o-for any Of an odd lot
S3.OSssss ssmssT ssTs sntssslia Ssis slqs PseEsP: %2
. and Irish frieZe ulsters. which have
been selling at 50 and $3.50.
fort the famous Cracker
30C saet jack eds kReG an2 n2Ris; Where w9iea qSa
\ go, VERY strongly sewed and spbn-
did wearing.
for boys SOC. extra
S0Srweteffeer Api tieima S PIii,i Splendid did
line from which 10 pick.
for "A lot Of mems white
y IC unlauudereu shirts, with
OO> linen bosom and made
u oI best muslin Worth I5c. All
sIzeS, from 4 TO II
4 for your choice Of about
SOS percaie ana pint wrap
psrs-balance Of the lot uusold at
gsc and Sl.25.
R for your choice OF a lot
O0Cgeff eftG Ilnki dressias slss gasee .seaaas aaa
' VI n emnroi,,,r'.1 caer ana r1pbon
strings. Worth Sl.25
", for your choice OF a lot
j 27CGTt Tnlas flannelefte ssie orlEfaaiI7 TsiifS.
h for zoe. Small lot.
Szo a25 saa nsHEsd rsaFs edaaIs S5li1aias sFiFss
R pAs"@Hned, stiffened md
Y velvet nound-and worth sd. so.
~ for handsome plaid mix
S2.4Osssal ss5a saa sisi" sna ,sIsS is5Es
VI Oily made-which are worth So.
e S2.OS cnsSlot Al q ana ~ =, stsysF @ ;55SsI
@ stylish collars and rronts-which sell
about town FOR So.
" Nv for a lot OF Persian
Y p4.5O coats"weII lined and
w worth So.
S6.o8 R5ss Rsssis 1Iss sss'@Ssif is@si pss5 :iE
Al huttons-w which every store in town
w sells for $3.50 TO S12-a saving OF
NM % TO S5.
nm n for the same seal silk
MI nS plush capes, with silk
G SosSo lining, which others sell
Y for $40.
Balance OF the electric seal muffs,
W satin lined, for 73c.
New OF minkneckscarfs for5Sc.
v HECHT & COMPANY,
Y SIS Seventh Street,
~~ ~S~1@
The morning times., 1896-12-18

-for your choice of any
70Cof our line or mems and
las--of fine gloria silk, with natural
wood and Dresden handles; some sill
yer trimme ed.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

p for handsome plaid mix
NJ A0ed cloth and plain serge
p<s40skirts-lined and ,.pIen-
CIuy made-which are worth So.
The morning times., 1896-12-18
MO NEY Is NEEDED.

To furnlSn tleSe Things, Wflcn may
legally be done, money becomes literally
the sinews OF war. The league asks for
subscriptions throughout the United States
in aid of patriots, which may be sent to
Hon, Darwin r. James, the treasurer, at
No. 203 Broadway, New York City.
The Cuban League OF the United states
is organized to give practical consolida-
ton to the sentiment of American citizens
and the moral support of the same in
securing to Cuba, by all legal means, the
inaIienabIe right of self-government. 1t
isproposed TO SO arouse public sympathy by
mass meetings and through the press that
recognition az an independent state shall
be secured to the patriots.
We earnestly request the cooperation OF
all men and women in this cause. In CRATE
full recollection of those who crossed the
ocean to help our fathers a century ago,
let us do now what Is necessary to en-
courage those who are repeating the story
OF Washington and his compatriots. From
the North and from the South, the East
and the West, let one united voice pro-
claim in peace for the patriots, and young
Cuba, powerful because OF this, shall
scourge the assailant from her soil, and
take her place with us in the family OF
republics.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

Chicago Grain Market.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

Gen. Henderson said considering how
long the matter had troubled the Dis
trict authorities it would be better to
pass the bill.
MIR. Blue withdrew his amendment, the
substitute was accepted by unanimous con-
sent, the committee rose, the bill was
reported and passed.
Mr.. Bingham moved to take up the leg
islative bill in committee and Il was
agreed. The first reading was dispensed
with.
Mr.. Bingham said there were only two
points OF new legislation in the hill. That
making provision for the new library he
| thought would not come under the rule.
The question pertaining to the atfminis-
tration of the new library might provoke
opposition. He would pass those para
| graphs to, give chance for amendment
| and discussion.
Mr.. Quigg said he had an amendment
| which he asked unanimous cansentto have
| printed in the Record with the present dis
The morning times., 1896-12-18

IN q for lot OF plain
Nd IN chevIot and bcayer
coats-wlth the most
styhsn collars and fronts which sell
about town FOR So.
The morning times., 1896-12-18

Washington Stock Exchange.
sales-Farmers & Mechanics Bank. Sat ITS;
r r, Is at les; MergenthaIer
Linotype. So at lbs.
GOVERNMENT BONDS Bid Asked
Q. 3 ~. r 1907 Q J...-. 1895 II0IS
b : Is, C. 1867 Q J- IID1S IllK
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-29
TRICKS PLAYED by PLANTS.

DIR. Lundstrom has recently de-
scribed some cases of alleged plant
mimicry. The cultivated plant known
ms calendula may, in different condi-
tions, produce at least three different
kinds of fruit. Some have sails and
are suited for transportation by the
wind, while others have hooks and
catch hold of passing animals, but the
third kind exhibits more desperate
dodge, for it becomes like caterpillar.
Not that the fruit knows anything
about it, but if it be sufficiently like a
caterpillar, bird may eat it by mis-.
take, the indigestible seeds will be
subsequently dropped, and so the trick
succeeds.
The next case is more marvellous.
There is very graceful wild plant
with beautiful delicate fowery(
known to man as the COW wh,4t.
Ants are fond OF visiting the COW
wheat to feast on sweet ban
qust spread out upon the leavss. Dr.
Lundstrom has observed on of those
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-29
THE BEAVERS TRAITS.

The beaver is found in the northern
part of Europe and Asia, but more of
them are found now in the northern
part of North America. 1t has two
layers of fur. The under hair is gray
and very short, the outer hair is chest.
nut in color AMI is long and thick.
Jackets and cloaks are male of it be-
cause of its warmth.
The hind feet of the beaver are
webbed. Its tail is like the rudder of
boat. 1t does not have fur on it,
but is covered with scales. The beaver
is gnawng animal. Its food is the
bark of trees. 1t is two feet from the
nose to the root of the tail. The tail
is over one foot in length.
When they build dam they find IL
suitable spot where there are trees on
the side of the stream SO that they can
gnaw them. The beaver gnaws a tree
so that it will fall across the stream.
If it IS not large enough they will
gnaw another one. This is the foun-
dation for the dam. They gnaw more
trees so that they can float them down
the stream. When they reach the
other trees they are caught among the
branches and packed with mud and
stones. 1t goes on this way until it Is
high enough. They do this becaus Q
in very cold countries the shallow
streams freeze to the ground and in
the short hot summers they dry up.
Their houses, which are near the
dums, are made of branches of trees,
moss and mud. Two or three beavers
can live in one OF these houses. They
dig deep bitches so that they can go
into the stream without going over
the land, Beavers cut number of
small logs and fasten them near their
houses SO that when they are hungry,
they dive for one of these logs and
strip off piece of the bark and eat
it--Trenton, N. j. American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-29
EGabildp soOunpD7

ants, and was surprised to see II max =
ing off with one Of the seeds from an
open fruit The ant took the seed
home with it. On exploring some ant
nests, the explorer soon saw that this
was not the first COW wheat seed which
had been similarly treated.
Many seeds we're found in the ant
nurseries. The ants did not eat them
or destroy them; in fact, when the
nest was disturbed the ants saved the
seeds along with their brood, for in
size, form, color and weight, even in
minute particulars, the seeds in ques.
ton resemble ant cocoons. Once
placed among the cocoons, it requires
better than an ant to distinguish the
tares from the wheat. In the excite
ment Of fitting, when the nest is dis
turbed, the mistake is repeated, and
the seed are also saved. The trick
is found nut some day for the seeds
like the cocoons, awake out of sleep.
The awakening displays the fraud.
The seeds ai thus supposed to be
scattered; they germinate and seem to
thrive in the ah, nests.