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The evening times., 1896-09-19
GOLDENBERG'S
O26-02S 7th-7O6 K st.

would not be averse to the publication OF
Booths diary, and permitted him TO mako
a copy OF it.
He brought it TO Jim Young after mid
night. Itbecame rumored aleng Ne wspaper
Row that the diary was out, but no one could
get the track of it, The next morning the
Tribune and the Baltimore Sun had Zig
beat" The correspondent of the Spring
Held Republican, when taken to task for
his failure to procure the diary, ans wercd
his editorin-chicf, famous old Sam Eowles,
in these words: I'm not like Jim Young,
for I've got home to go 10, and / don't
have To prowl around until daybre1k"
But HE RETURNED IT.
Remember, Jim wasn't marned then,
and didn't have a lovely brood of red
beaded children around him.
one can't drop the subject of leakage
In government documents without telling
of the Philadelphia man attached to a
German newspaper who had the Presi-
dent's message in his possession forty
eight hours prior to its presentation to
Congress and did not make use OF it. It
happened fourteen years ago. Through a
mistake on the part OF some one in the
postoffice a copy of the message was
delivered at the officeof the German Demo-
crat two days prior TO the specified time.
The nianinto whose handsit fell promptly
returned it TO the postmaster, and felt
very much pleased with himself when he
was rapturously thanked. of course, bis
conduct was very creditable, but perhaps
he was not aware of the fact that he
could very easily have made a couple Of
thousand dollars out OF that document
Megargee in Philadelphia Times.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

Ut HE Beethoven Society of Bonn"
said s. A. Berthoid. prominent in
musical circles of Boston, at the
Raleigh. possesses a curious relic
Ing less than the pianoforte which the
great master used during the last years of
mis- life. 1t was built for him ut t he time
when his misfortures were crowd ding upon
him. and when, saddest of ali, his old foe
deafness. against which he had struggled
so long, seemed to be gaining complete
mastery over him.
1.-The instrument is of the kind known
as 'vierchorig' in Germany, and is provided
with special resonator. which Gracf,
the maker. had commissioned Maelzcl-
who had also made artificial ear-drunis
fOr Beethoven-to execute for him, SO that
the composer might better hear himself
as he improvised. This new device must
have been of great assistance to him. for
atjust taboutthistime Schneider, Beetnoven's
Boswell. writes that the master would
often sit at the piano imprOvising so di-
ynely as to bring tears to the eyes of his
hearers
Il saw this interesting relic when was
in Bonn last winter, and paid reverence, as
must every musician. to this the conIidaLt
of BeeihoveDs moments, many OF them
fierce and gloomy-moods brought on by
sorro W and phi ysical suffering which trans
lated themselves to the world as only an
artist s eccentricity."
The evening times., 1896-09-19
HEARD BY==
III THE LOUNGER.


SF z
no Y far the nloseexpeusive fruit that
- whandlr, ,'..said an F street
fr89sporter. lis the alligator
pear. In st41e seasons they command as
high as 5sNatm 75 cents apiece No one
ever eats siisailigator bear without want
ing anotllert ana the taste once acquired
demands qualification regardless of ex-
pcnsc. The fruit is green in color, smooth
skinned and ,iS large as n mans two fists.
Inside is great FOUND stone or seed sur.
rounded by d soft yellowiSh 'Ilp which
spriDkled with salt and eaten with a
spoon or made into n salad 10 delicious be-
yond description. The alligator or arcade
pear, as ii is called III Cuba, is the most
interesting of North American fruits. a
very small number Of them are produced
in IA few sheltered spots of Southern Cali
fornia but South Florida. below the twenty
sixth parallel, is really the only place IN
the United states where they can be Guilt
waited with profit to the producer.
There they grow as sluxuriantly and with
as little care as the guava, although they
require greater depth of soil The trees
which bear this fruit are tall, slender and
covered with a dense foliage OF glossy
green. few planters control the entire
production and are rapidly growing rich
by supplying this fruit TO epicures.'
The evening times., 1896-09-19
AT AUrUMN's GATE.

Old Miss Summer seems to kinder
Dread to up and say goodbye;
Though there's something sa Us she ought to,
In the atmosphere and sky;
But she fingers like lover,
When the hour is growing late,
With bis sweetheart standing near him,
At the little Old front gate.
After awhile will old man Winter
Come a-chasiu' her along
To the land of balmy breezes,
To the southern land of song;
But she fingers in the Northland,
With her sweetheart till It's late,
Ere she goes upon her journey
From her lover at the gate.
The evening times., 1896-09-19
JOHNNY. GET YOUR HAIR CUT

Il
The postal service ont there under ''the
glorious climate of Californy' is convulscd
because letter carrier refuses to have
his ambrosial locks abbreyiat ted to conven-
tional dimensions. The hirsute adornment
of this servant of Uncle Sam is not long
enough perhaps to stop the mail trains, but
sufficiently so to have caused d violent
commotion among the good people of Oak
land. They wanted no Bunthornian curls
on their letter carriers, and they, made their
aversion known to the possessor of them in
various more or less Objectionable ways
His progress throIgh the town while on HIS
round of duty was thorny path, beset
with giggling maidens and teasing urchins
whose comments were anything but agree
able, while their elders of the male
persuasion volunteered the suggestion
that lie ought to ioin the damphOol society.
Yet our letter carrier had a reason for
his long locks. The cause of their being
was not mere personal vanity; on the con-
trary, it was soaring artistic ambition. He
is a pianist of more than ordinary skill and
Paderewski is his ideal. He yearned to
equal that eminent FOUNDER of the keys
not only in viTtuosty, but also in the
length and abundance OF his hair. Whether
the carrier thinks that long hair is a
necessary accompaniment OF high art and
that his career as a virtuoso could not
be rounded out without it, or some other
occult reason whirled around in his brain
cells, may never be known. For the pres
ent the matter has been compromised by
his doing up'' his hair, as the girls say,
when on duty, aud releasing 1t from re-
straint only when in the privacy of his
home and indulging in Paderewskian rev.
cries. But sooner or later the question is
going to torture the Postmaster General if
it will be necessary to appoint an official
barber at every postoffice and compel all
postal employees to submit themselves to
his operations and wear their hair ct
prescribed length.
The evening times., 1896-09-19
Silver Service for the Indiana.

Indianapolis, Sept. 19.-Scventyfiv five
Eominent Indiana men, led by Gov. Mat
hews, started Tor New York last night to
resent to the officers Of the battleship In
llama the silver service, the gilt of the
seople OF the State. The presentation will
AXE place at Tompkinsville Monday after
Aoon. The governor will deliver an address
Ind Gen. Harrison has promised to be pres
INT The service cost So, 900, and it is said
70 be one OF the finest ever presented to any
aattleship.
The evening times., 1896-09-19
MADE A DASH FOR FREEDOM
Daring Feat of Moonshincr Who
Helped His Friend to Escape

Daring Feat of Moonshincr Who
Helped His Friend to Escape.
Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 19.-S J. Moody, Il
Haralson county, the man who so daringIy
assisted Mac Miller to escape from revenue
officers several weeks ago, was brought be-
fore United States Commissioner BroyIes
Tuesday, having been captured after weeks
of hiding. Commissioner Broyles fixed his
bond ut $500. The case will come up for
trial the first Monday in October
Mac Miller had been arrested for viz
lating tue internal revenue laws. Moody
was his friend, a nd while Miller was in the
courthouse at Buchanan, HaralsOn county,
awaiting trial. Moody asked the Officers
il he could speak to him. Consent was
given and he called Miller aside. Al quick
is flash, both dashed ont ofthe door, with
Moody shielding Miller from the officers
horse nd buggy were in waiting, and the
TWO men got away.
The occurrence created the widest cX-
element at the time. The escapade was OBJ
served by at least 100 people, who were
crowded into the courtroom 1t seems al
most like an impoSsibility that two men
should succeed in such an undertaking when
they were surrounded on II sides by deputy
narshals. 1t could never have beer done
had not both men thoroughly understood
each other
The two had not had a single opportunity
to confer with each other. The whole
thing was managed by Moody. lie saw
his partner arrested. and determined to
help him. If the barest chacne should offer
itself. He knew. OF course, that should
fF, h.,-
pay large fine. or, possibly, sentenced to
pay a fine and suffer imprisonment also.
With genuine friendship for Miller, ho
determined to risk his own freedom. He
drove ahead OF the officers when Miller
was being Conducted to the court house,
and tied his horse outside of the court
house. being careful 10 have the knot tied
so that it could be loosed at once, and the
horses head in the right direction for
flight. When he gained consent to speak
10 the prisoner he beckoned to Miller to ad-
vance few steps aside that their CONVEX
sation might not be heard.
AS soon as Miller reached him he gave the
signal to run. and both tore from the court
house. Moody blocked away the first Of
ficer who tried TO interrupt his friends
flight. very much as a football player
would block off rival player from the man
on his own side who was carrying the ball
Before the people in the court house could
realize the situation Moody and Miller We're
dashing down the road at brea kneck
speed. The horse was running for all he
was worth. and soon bore the -nen safely
out of sight.
All searching for the pair has been In
vain until Monday. when Moody was
caught and brought to Atlanta by Deputy
Marshals Duke and Scott. the two Officers
from whom Mac Miller made his escape.
The deed was one of the most daring re-
corded in Haralson county i'll a long time.
and it was feared that the officers might
never recover the desperate men. Miller
has not been seen SINCE
The evening times., 1896-09-19
DISTINGUISHED.

Grogan-Plainficld has grown insuffer-
ably conccited lately.
Slogan-Tve noticed it. 1 wonder what
caused 1t?
Grogan-Don't you know? He's Just been
successfully operated upon for appendi-
citiS
The evening times., 1896-09-19
Epitome of the News in the
Morning Times.

II you miss any news In the evening
edition look In the list below. What
you're looking for was probably pub
lished in this mornings edition, and
as The Times never repeats you'll
have to take both editions to get all
the news as quick as it happens.
The evening times., 1896-09-19
BAD FOR HIM.

George Poorman-Miss otrocks made q
bad break last night.
Charley Guiley-What break was that?
George Poorman-Her enga gagementtomar-
ry me.
The evening times., 1896-09-19
LIQUID MEASURE.

visitor-About what is the annual corn
crop in your State, colonel?
Col. Cornjuice tof Kentucky)-About a
million gallons, sir, besides some wasted
in bread.
The evening times., 1896-09-19
NAY CALL STATE CONVENTION.
Indiana National Democratic Central
Committee In Session,

Committee In Session.
Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 19.-The Ma
tional Democratic State Central COM
mittee held a meeting here yesterday, to
receive reports from the several district
committeeman. Ali districts except two
were represented. and the reports showed
healthy sentiment Throughout the State.
The committee took up the question of
dominating State ticket, and discussed
at length, and quite sentiment ex-
sted In favor Of calling a State conven-
aon. 1t was finally ordered to postpone
ction until future meeting. resolu-
ION passed. however, recommending that
Congressional aud legislative nomina-
ions be made In all of the districts.
The evening times., 1896-09-19
SEE BFLIEVED HIM.

He fiadignantly)-I beg your pardon,
miss, but always keep my word.
She fcomplacently)-I can easily believe
that, for no one would take It,
The evening times., 1896-09-19
ON INFORMATION AND BELIEF

The arrest in New York OF Gen. Carlos
Spanish officials there. is an inexcusable
outrage. 1t was made by United States
officers upon no other ground than that u
foreign vice-consul swure. .'on Information
and belief" that Gen. Roloff had been at
the head of some filibustering expedition
against Cuba. The arrest. moreover, was
made at a late hour. so as to make it i'm
possible to obtain bail, and Gen. Roloff
had TO remain locked up all night. The
warrant contained no specification; it in-
dicated neither time nor place; the person
swearing it out had no personal knowledge
that the accused had violated any pro-
vision OF the neutrality laws of the United
States; it rested on nothing but the flirnsy
..information and belief" At this rate
everybody in the United States is at the
officials. and holds his personal freedom
at their pleasure
While it is right and proper that the
government should uphold its international
obligations, whether imposed upon 1t
by recognized law or by treaty, there is
no need for such abiect subserviency as
has been shown in the matter of Spain and
Cuban sympathizers. 1t seems that all
that is necessary to secure the arrest g
anyone is for sonie Spanish official to
trump up charge Of some Kind and the
thing is cone. Whether or not the accusa
ton has even the slightest foundation in
fact does not appear to enter into the con
sideration of the case at all. The United
States officials do not take the trouble to
inquire, it seems, whether individual spite
OF malice or revenge prompts the arrest,
or some other equally ignoble motive sets
the judicial MA chinery in motion. amy
old thing" will answer where Cuban
sympathizer is to lie put behind the bars
at the option OF 4 Spanish consul or vice
consul
The evening times., 1896-09-19
Seriously Q bought
-. ~ DE -
Humorous
REASON ENOUGH

II wonder why jenkins has suddenly
become SO pious,''
Why. man. since he moved to Lonely
hurst he is compelled to ride to his office
ON a trolley car
The evening times., 1896-09-19
A POLITICAL wEATHER-yANE,

"Fapa, why do all the Populists wear
whiskerse'
so they can tell which way the wind is
blowing"
The evening times., 1896-09-19
SENATOR sMITH's BOW.

One of the most remarkable and interest
present campaign is the statement, mani
festo, explanation, or whatever else II
may be called, with which Senator Smith
OF New jersey has seen fit to regale the
public. The epitome of this singular epis-
tolary emanation is this: Senator SIN ith
finds himself unable TO change his sound
money views. as announced in the Senate.
so as to bring them into harmony with the
declarations of the Chicago platform, and,
therefore, he abstains fIom all participa-
tioD in the campaign, but not w outstanding
all this he advises the people TO support
a candidate who stands for every financial
heresy. and whose success would upset that
''sound financial policy" to which the
Senator feels himself bound to adhere. If
this is not the most wonderful feat of see
saving on record, then there is no such
thing as political gymnastics No acrobat
ever wobbled on slack wire as fearfully
as this Senatorial representative of New
Jersey, and although the people of that
State are accustomed TO some astounding
spectacular politics, 1t would be strange
if this performance does not take their
breath away.
senator Smiths statement is liable to
but one construction, and that cannot be
regarded as specially complimentary 10 him
He is SO radically opposed TO the declared
financial policy of his party that he must
hold himself aloof from all action that
can in the least prOmoteit. In the campaign
he will not lift a finger, nor speak word.
10 assist in the election of the candidate
VITO is the chosen chief exponent OF that
policy. YET lie will neither do ought that
would hinder that candidates. success
That much is as clear as daylight from
all that part of his statement which pre-
cedes the closing paragraph. The sting
OF the insect, however. lies I'm the tail.
Senator Smith Bows to the will OF the ma
jority, and having done so "unhcsitat-
ingiy" expresses the belief that the
people may safely trust n Democratic + resi-
dent and Congress for whatever legislation
may prove ncceSsiry for the welfare OF the
country" even-and the language admits of
pronounced foe OF tlat Sound financial
policy ich Inc Senator has advocated
in tie Senate and TO which he still adheres.
Perhaps the New jersey statesman be-
lieves in the MachiavelIian principle tha.
language is meant to conceal thought, but
yet he has not SO fully succeeded in hid
ing his mental operation as to leave people
in doubt as 10 his Willingness to profit by
the good fortune OF that faction OF his
party to which he has declared himself
opposed, If some untoward fate should
crown il with success If Bryan is defeat
ed, why, then MIR. Smith will he all the
better plea scd and will stick to his convic-
tons; If not, then he will help the new
President all he can in the Senate. Either
Mr.. Smiths announcement means that, or
it is simply "languidge, like Sairy Camps,
and means nothing at all. Mr.. Smith has
made his bow and is now sitting on the
fence in as cuIforta bic an attitude as he
may, awaiting developments. {.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

SET A TREE AT THE TOMB
Lord Russell and Party Visit Mount Vel
non.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

WILL APPEAL TO COURT
Dr.. Maloney's Registration Likely to
Cause Litigation.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

BRYAN SPOKE IN THE DARK
LIguts III the Richmond Audience Went
Gut.
The evening times., 1896-09-19
A NATURAL IHFEREHcx

Mr.. Henpec (at concert,-That tenor must
be q single man.
Mrs. Henpec (severely,-Why so, Mr.
Hpnnocp
The evening times., 1896-09-19
10 ouTH JERSEY has always been

IN oulh a, 'hh.Lf mas always been
dance of the fish caught in its
waters,'' said Snowden a. Walters, Of
Bridgeton, N. J., who is stopping at the
Riggs, "but catch made by Bridgeton
man about week ago wiz open the eyes
of fishermen who think they kno all about
the piscatorial products OF this section
"One of the Bridgeton followers Of Isaak
Walton went to Sunset Lake, not far from
the town, to have n few hours pleasure
with rod and reel. For some time he had
poor luck, and was about to reel up his line
in disgust, when he suddenly felt a tug
that nearly pulled the rod from his hand.
After desperate struggle OF about fifteen
minutes, he final landed, to his unbounded
surprise, a baby alligator, about two feet
and ahalf In length. Now everybody wants
to know how it got there. No, this is no
fish story, but the straight tr.th"
The evening times., 1896-09-19
BONA FlDE CIRCULATION.

The circulation of The Times for
the week ended September IL, 1895,
was as follows
Saturday, September S.. 80. 4O,757
Sunday, September g.. 23,992
Monday, September T.. =. $1,000
Tuesday, September g.. -. 4O,43O
Wednesday, September O.. E. 4O,233
Thursday, September TO-. =. 4O,456
Friday, Septemb ber IL =. 80. ,4Ol
Total copies printed. 266,27S
Cess damaged copies, copies
left over, unsOld, in office,
and copies returned, unsoid,
from news stands and
branch Offices. $500
Total. .... -. 25O,95S
] solemnly swear that the above
Ss q correct statement of the circu-
Iation of The Washington Times for
the week ended September IL, 1896,
and that every copy was delivered or
mailed for a valuable considerations
WILLIAM L. OLIVER.
superintendent II Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me.
this 18th day of september, A. ID.
1896.
SeaI) ERNEST c. THOMPSON.
Notary Public
The evening times., 1896-09-19

Continuation Of Grafton Parlor Car
via B..G o. r. r,
Wednesday and Saturday west-bound
aud Monday and Thursday east.bonud on
same trains until September 20.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

CRASHED INTO A PAY TRAIN
Freight Engine Causes Fatal Accident fr
Indiana.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

FIST BLOW MAY BE FATAL
William L. AIIls hnUcRed Unconscious b
q. NJ Griffin
The evening times., 1896-09-19

FLORENCE JORDAN A VAGRANT-
Punce Again Arrest the Young Woman
The evening times., 1896-09-19

CLEwS TO THE DYNAMITERS-
Sensational Arrests Are Expected a
Falls Church.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

DURYEE TAKES TWO MORE
Young Player Has the CroQuet Champion
ship in His Grasp.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

ENDEAVORERS MEET AGAIN
First OF the Seasons Mass Meetings Held
Last Night.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

10000 VOTERS CALL ON MCKINLEY
q opening or the Campaign in Stark County
Attended by the Largest Political ualn-
erlnS Ever ASSe emDled in ONO.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

SCRAPPY BILL AND HIS BAND
joyce and HIS Giants at National Parl
Today.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

IN THE CAMPAIGN PILOT HOUSES
Latest News and Views OF Those Who
Conduct the Political Voyage.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

JOLLIFIED OVER MAINE
Light battery's VIA flde and Almost
NOlSelcSS Saldte.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

FOR FREEDOM CHOICE
Judge Wilson'S Plea Against an Exclusive
Contract.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

NOW LET Mr.. BRYAN COME
Everything Is Ready for the Big Meeting
The evening times., 1896-09-19
WARNIN q!

It 10 learned by The Times that W.
q. Hobbs has been Soliciting subscrip-
tions and advertisements for this pa
per. The public Is warned az ainst the
fellow, as he has no authority to
solicit or make collections for The
Times
The evening times., 1896-09-19
NOTICE.

Arthur Fassett IA no longer in any
way connected with any department.
of The Times.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

Excursion on Il. & q. Account Hon. w.
j. Bryan Demonstration.
On account OF this demonstration. the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will Sc II tickets
from Laurel. Frederick, Harper's Ferry.
Hagerstown. and Intermediate points on
the 10Th instant to Washington and re-
turn at rate Of one fare. selS-19
The evening times., 1896-09-19

Mr.. Heppec-Because he sings, Home.
Sweet Home." with such feeling.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

veiati's Branch Store,
1408 1-2 & NV. Caramels fresh daily.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

WHAT is THIS MONEY FOR
knights OF Labor DTdIJS Lasned BY th
Democratic Com InIUt"c.
The evening times., 1896-09-19

body of j. Wilkes Booth were ever made
public. it would disclose the fact that it
contained the proof Of Mrs. Surratt's .n-
nooence, which proof had been UNANIMOUSLY
suppressed by the government
When Bingham made a movement as
though to repel such an accusation. Gen.
Butler dramatically drew u memorandum,
book from the breast pocket of his overcoat
and held it aloft, but did not utter a word.
Bingham instantly sank back in his seat.
He naturally supposed that Butler md
obtained copy of diary such as he had
spoken Of As matter OF fact. the men,
oranduin book contained nothing but blank
leaves. Willy Ben was playing what q
poker player would call bluff hand"
ANDREW JOHNSON ANNOYED.
Andrew johnson was annoyed by the
circulation given to General Buffers dec
iaration. 1t was generally known that
diary had been found in Booths body.
Secretary Stanton had it in his possess ion,
but, with his customary malignant SEN
sitiveness, he refused to let anyone see il.
President johnson finally asserted his pre-
roSative and demanded possession OF the
book
II was very interesting, but it did not
throw any light on the question of Mrs.
SIrratt's guilt OF Innocence. The Presi-
dert's private secretary was W. W.
Warden; he was the Washington CORE
spoudent Of the Baltimore Sun. and be-
sides, he was in the pay Of the New York
Tribune bureau to supply it with all the
Information he consistently could. To
him Andrew johnson intimated that he