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The evening times., 1896-12-02
ESKIMO DOGS.
They Must Be Utilized TO Reach the
North Pole.

The north pole will never be discovered
unless dogs are used on the expedition.
That is practically the statement tnat Nan
sen made when fc returned from his re-
cent voyage. Few people SCENE to have
recognized how valuable the sledge dogs
are to an Arctic explorer. Nansen would
probably have got much nearer to th, pole
than he did if he had taken more dogs with
him Again it was due to the two dogs
that he was able to make his way back to
Franz Josef Land in safety, and Nansen's
meeting with the Jackson Harms worth eX-
pedition would never have been brought
about but for the barking OF the dogs TO the
windward.
These Eskimo dogs are curious race
In appearance they arenot unlike collies, but
they carry their tails curled over their
backs, and their bodies are more thick
set than that of the collie. Thctrue Eskimo
dorh a curious wild loo about him. which
is not seen in any other breed Considering
that the sledge dogs are generally badly
used by their masters, they are very quiet
and good tempered. They will eat almost
ANYTHING, but their favorite diet is fish.
They are extremely hardy, and frequently
do a much work in one day as would last
an ordinary dog for Il week.
one of the peculiariuies of the Eskimo
dog is his feet. lie has no short hair be
tween the toes. There is reason for
this. If the dogs feet Were hairy the snow
would BALI on them, and thus lame the
dog.
SO far, Eskimo dogs are not often seen
in this country. but there is no reason why
they should not be. as they make excellent
companions, and are quite good-tempered
when kindly treated.
The evening times., 1896-12-02
USE NO STAMP.
Queer Idea of Honor Among Letter Car
rierS in Iniia.

The letters that the Sikh police, in
Singapore, send their kindred in India,
ana those tnat they receive i'll return.
are almost invariably minus any postage
stamps. One OF their European officers
noticing this asked one Of the men the rea-
son for this universal omission. and it was
explained that the native postman's ideas
OF honor concerning the delivery of native
letters are restricted to towns.
Should the epiStle be addressed to man
in IL village some miles from the office, the
postman duly takes the letter and starts
off, but after going little way slips into
the nearest patch OF jungle and throws it
away, thus saving himself any further
trouble in the matter. 1t is curious to note
that letters are seldom rifled. The trouble
of walking so far for a mere letter seems
to worry the native mind. and 10 curiosity
is aroused as to the contents.
If the letter. however. is unstamped. the
unhappy pOstman must deliver it at its
destination. as he is bound to produce on his
return "A receipt for the fine imposed for the
omitted stamps.
They bear no ILL., will to the postman-
probably they would do the same in his
place but they know the length of histether
and take steps to Illustrate his methods ac-
cordingly.
The evening times., 1896-12-02
THE FACTORY BELL.

one pleasant summer day my footsteps
wandered
dead
Were sleeping calmly Knowing not,
pondeTed
SO sadly o'er each melancholy bed
Thinking how life and love are quickly
sundered,
Ano !" iii Joys and pass ons soon are
How, eIen 1, whose foot above them
pressed,
Must also uIe, and lie, like them, at rest.
Aud how 'tis few short years till life is
ended:
Some DAYS of laughter, and some of
weary pain.
The gay uGes say, it was for mirth in
tended;
To b. So : oughtful means to live in vain,
But though that he, tits bitterly defended,
Man looks 20 death, then sighs for life
Old MT" ..ock back again, and say twas
Think On l,s.Cy, but oft forget its sadness.
And whether, when We flee, we find
heaven
Of swec coutentment where there is
no sorrow,
or having passed away are only given
Poor clay o clay, from which in some
far morrow
The emh'died soul shall once again be
driven,
Dea II is still death, subtle pain to
burrow
Deep Ii. he living heart to end its beating.
And make cc!d clay Where passions were
compe ing.
A newspaper man. who wanted to inter
view the young bard, had hard time find
ing him. The only address was Silver
town rubber factory in the East>ide
slums of London. After travelling several
miles of factories, timekeeper was fonnd
who thought he had "'eard" of a boy in his
-
Curtis anyway, and l fancy e is the one
We want fer e as lost deal oftimelate1y."
was the timekeeper's final CONNIE mt, as he
admitted the interviewer.
H. answer To the timekceper'S summons
n door was thrown open. and amid the
hum of great wheels and the jeers of many
boys, there appeared a bright-faced, in
telligent- looking lad. with frank gray
eyes, and a smooth. fair skin, dressed
Just as he had left his work, with overalls
and Jumper. hands grimed with oil, anu
an apron tied about him. He said he WAS
Edmund Curtisand had seen the accounts OF
himself in the various papers. 1t Is
very kind of people to take SO much In
terest in me-" he started to say, aud
then, as the tears tricSled down ms
cheeks, broke down in trying to express
his gratitude to his helpers
Tire foreman scowled down from the top
of the step, and there was only time for a
few neutrality-suspicious. onsanfiansvcrs, in which
the young poet told how his father had
been an architectural draughtsman and
had met reverscs, which compelled the
boy to work.
.'We We're better off once he said.
and he spoke with an accent which was
certainly not that of a factory hand, but
my father lost his money by patent, and
now we are poor. We lived at Bury, iii
Lancashire. then, and before that in Ire
land, in Donegal, where my father and his
father before him were brought up. Our
family has been there for longer than 1
can tell you, SO there is good blood III my
VEINS and the lad finished up half
shyly, half proudly, as he said these words.
words.
~ have always been fond of reading"
he went on, land 1 have had as good an
education as father could afford. Hetaught
me Latin himself. can't remember when
1 did not want to make UP tales and stories.
I used to make them up To tell the boys,
and then I had to embellish them''-this
The evening times., 1896-12-02

MISS FIELD WAS BRAVE.
Poet-EditOr's Daughter Threatened
to Poke a FOOtpad's Eyes Out.

Chicago, H., Dec. 2.-Miss Mary French
Field. daughter of the late Eugene Field,
had an exciting experience last Satur-
day night, almost at the threshold of her
hone, when she was stopped by footpad
who demanded her money.
Instead of screaming or fainting, Miss
Field lifted her umbrella and threatened
to punch the fellows eyes outi he touched
her, and profi,ing by his hesitation she
escaped into the house.
Miss FieldlivesatN NJ. 2339 Clarendonavc-
nue. and there are no other houses within
quarter of a mile. She alighted from an
Evanston avenue car, crossed Hazel nvepue
and proceeded 6y the shortest and loneliest
route home. Suddenly a man sprang from
behind an oak tree and shouted:
- want your money"
81 have nome replied Miss Field. ''andif
I had would not give it to you: III POKE
your eyes out!'
Tie fellow hcsitated, and, taking advan-
tage of this, the young woman fastened On
and the footpad made no attempt to follow
her.
The evening times., 1896-12-02
About the Way It Is Now.

81 tell you, sir it is absurd to talk ofthere
being no Bryan money to bet said the man
with the long beard. Il have lots of it, but
no one seems towant any ofit.'
I'D like a littlei'' yelled two or three men
in uni son.
That's the stuff" returnedthe man with
the long beard. "All want is something
that's fair and III take the anti-McKinley
end for all you want top put up"
what would you call something that's
fair?" asked-thc thoughtful man in the
background.
Well, 'answ cred the man with the beard,
slowly. Il wouldn't mind betting that Nc
Kinley won't have a plurality of more than
SOC, 900 in Illinois. There ''he added, as the
crowd began to move away; Il knew you
were bluffing all the time. Chicago Even
ing Post.
The evening times., 1896-12-02
was the boys own expression-'with

was the boys own expression--''with
poetry"
II think wrote my first long poem when
| was eleven. That was in the heroic st ylc.
and father thinks it's one OF my best, but
. fancy that's because OF his ancestors.
Edmund Curtis works in the factory ten
and one half hours day. 1t is, OF course.
the most uncongenial occupation to his
taste that could he magined, but he does
not complain. No doubt philanthropic
Maecenas will soon be found to rescue this
bit of true genius from his life OF toll and
give him a chance TO develop his talents.
The evening times., 1896-12-02
Marriage Licenses.

Marriageiicenses ereissued today TO the
following:
Elmon A. A. Cook, and Bessie H. Bohrcr.
Gen. Moses NJ. Bane and Lucy F. Left
inch.
George Milstead and Sarah Pearson.
George A. Barrow and Mary Woody
George II. Lewis and Lille NJ. Speer.
Henry Curtss and Eliza Russell.
Albert A. Vernon and Nellie f. Downey.
Thomas d. Collins and Annie c. ROebach
James E. Burroughs and Harriette Beall
Reeder, both of st. Mary's county, Md.
Emmanuel Henderson and Catherine
Thomas, both Of Frederick county, Nd.
The evening times., 1896-12-02
Grocery
Savings.

It's sometimes unwise to buy
too cheap groceries-quality may
have been sacrificed. Be sure it S
not. That may be the case with
other peoples stock-not ours.
These items will stand the test
of the family table. We stake
our reputation on their purity
aud freshness.
The evening times., 1896-12-02
A New Danarture

"Going to do anything interesting this
Thanksgiving, Bagsby?''
Yes. I've persuaded my wife not to
invite all our relatives to dinner, Just to
see If some of them won't have originality
enough 10 invite us."-Chicago Record.
The evening times., 1896-12-02
Exploding n MYTH.

II don't believe these stories bout
better times" said Torny TatterS. "Peo-
pie amt a givin' me any more coin now
than before lee kshun. p hi la adelphia
North American
The evening times., 1896-12-02
A Good PERFORMANCES.

While we were in the country we went
to the theater. The play was The Rob
when we came out my wife missed her
bracelet Blatter.
The evening times., 1896-12-02
Lansburgh g. Bro.
We Have Reduced
THE PRICE

OF our fine quality light
Outing Flannel, honey
comb and diagonal eff
fects in light blue, pink
gray and orange
To &c per yard.
The evening times., 1896-12-02

The Oldest inhabitant cannot remember
ever Eaving such an opportunity present
e. as the New York Clothing House is now
giving them tn buy fest clothing at cheap
est prices. 311 Seventh st. NV.
The evening times., 1896-12-02
Women Republicans to Meet.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Mckinley
and Hobart Interstate Campaign Club will
meet tonight at National Hotel parlors.
Mrs. John A. Logan will preside
The evening times., 1896-12-02
A BOY POET.
Young Factory Hand Who Makes Verses
and Rubber Goods.

Not since Alfred II Henry Austin, poet lau-
reatc OF England, startled the civilized
world by dashing off that poetical gem
such n general stir in certain literary cir
Cles aS has been ccCaSioncd by the u, but N
Edmund Curtis, The Boy Poet of the East
End" who has recently been discovered by
London newspapers.
Eimund Curtis, whose likeness is Shown
here, is regarded by many who have seen his
work as the coming poet "a boy who, like
Byron. is likely 10 awake som morning and
find himself famous.
Whether or not these couicctureS are to
prove correct, time alone Will tell IL
depti, of feeling, IA quaint tone Of cNpT. s
sion, fanciful mind and soulful eyes go FOR
anything, Poet Curtis, who has Just reached
his fifteenth year, may be looked upon as Il
likely candidate for laureate honors. W.iat-
ever ability he Possesses is innate, for the
boy has not had the advantages OF a good
education, though, for that matt er, poets.
IL Is believed. are born, not made The
last two years uf his lie have been spent as
a factory hand.
several scholars of high standing in Eng
land and pOetical connoisseurs declare that
the amples Of the boys art thus far given
to the public have the ring of true poetry.
and they regard the lad as the most re-
markabie prodigy of ms kind this nara
tion has produced. Following are Il few
verses on The factory he'll, in which the hoy
tells what he has felt and seen.
THE FACTORY BELL
The evening times., 1896-12-02
DIED.

DowNEY-At Georgetown College,
Georgetown, ID. c., on Wednesday, De-
cember 2, 1896, at 3 O'Clock a. M, VIII
liafn son Of the late James and Catherine
Downey, aged twenty y-nine years.
The relatives and friends OF the family
arerespcctfully invited to attend the funeral
from Trinity Catholic Church, Georgetown,
d. c., at O'Clock a. m sharp, Thursday,
December 3. Solemn requiem mass.
Item
The evening times., 1896-12-02

All-Wool tWilled Flan-
nelS, in blue, gray and
red, suitable for skirts,
shirts, wrappers. bicy-
Gle suits, etc.
The evening times., 1896-12-02

Miss Mabel Gould has returned from an
extended so.ourn in Virginia, and is stop
ping with Mrs. John Clark, No. 1903 New
York avenue.
The evening times., 1896-12-02

All-Wool Skirtipg Flan-
nels. in stripes of black
and gray, red and black.
blue and black, etc., full
% inches wide.
2Sc ward
The evening times., 1896-12-02
INC Lcnd.n HAND Club met Mondar even

The Lend-a- Hand Club met Monday even
ing at the residence of its treasurer, Miss
Jennie Carter, of Capitol Hill. The earlier
portion of the evening was spent in the dis
cussion Of the Christmas work of the clubs,
after which several hours were spent in
music and social conversation. Refresh
ments were served.
Among those present were the Misses
Harold. Miss Flora Tuition. Miss Name 3ar-
ker, Miss Elsie Adams, Mr.. John Barker
Mr.. Spearman. and Mr.. Donald Hart.
The evening times., 1896-12-02

The marriage OF Miss norctta Strehl
and Mr. Cha rles H. Gockeler was solemniZed
Monday al St Paul's sLutheran Church, Rev.
S. s. Domer, Officiating. The future home
OF The couple viii be No. 1131 Eleventh
street.
The evening times., 1896-12-02
MISS LUCY CRALLE
TO DR.. JENNINGS
High-Noon Wedding Solemnized at
st. Andrews Church.
Bride Comes From an Old Family in
virginia, Where the Couple VIII
Make Their Future Home.

The marriage of Miss Lucy Isabelle Craile,
daughter Of Mrs. Mottrom Ball Cralle, or
Virginia, and DR.. Octavus Jennings was
soleInniZed today at high noon at 81.
Andrew Church, in the presence OF large
gathering Of friends.
The ceremony was performed by Kew. Dr.
Perry, pastor of the church, and the nuptial
marches were rendered by MIR. Clarence
Doyle.
me bride was attended 10y Miss Mae Bren-
neman a nd the ushers of the occasion were
Dr. Garland, DIR. Hoe, MIR. r. w. Test and
Mr. c. l.. Brown. DR.. owens served the
groom as best man.
The bride was gowned in hunting green
cloth, trimmed with self shade silk and
white lace, with wrap and hat to match.
Her flowers were bride buds, tied with
white satin ribbon The maid of honor
wore a clio n of purple, combined with silk
and ecru lace, and carried pink roses, tied
with ribbons of pink.
Theceremony was followed by reception
10 the bridal party at the family residence,
No. 3G1 c street northwest, after which
nr and Mrs. Jennings left for trip outh
that VIII include visit to the Hot Springs
of Virginia. They Will make their home in
West Virginia.
The evening times., 1896-12-02

Governor and Mrs. Carr, of North Caro-
lima. are visiting their son, Mr.. Carr, No
1413 X street
The evening times., 1896-12-02

A pound party was held recently at the
residence of Mr. Shcrrer, in Kensingt on.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark, Miss Maggie X rause, Miss May Krause,
Miss Maud Allen, Miss X. Sherrcr. Miss
b. Dove, Miss N. Waneer, Messrs. George
Swink Willie bowling, John krause, X.
Sherrer, and L. Dove.
The evening times., 1896-12-02

A. wool Eiderdown. in
all colors, for sacques.
wrappers, childr ren'S
coats and robes, etc.
45c yard
The evening times., 1896-12-02

Mrs. L. Eiseman VIII be at home today
at No. 1875 p street
The evening times., 1896-12-02

a pleasant gathering of friends met last
night at the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
ander Smith, on the occasion of the tenth
anniversary of their wedding day. They
brought with them several stringcd instru
ments and a number of tin souvenirs of the
occasion.
Among the guests present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. Gusdorf Mr.. and
Mrs. Payne, Mrs Alice Harding Miss Berta
Baily and Mr.. Harry Schwartz.
The evening times., 1896-12-02

Mrs Olive Logan and her husband, Mr..
James O'Neil Logan. are in the city, and
are with Mrs. Lockwood at the Strathmore
n rms for the winter.
The evening times., 1896-12-02

The wedding of Mr.. Albert V. Vernon
and Miss Nellie f. Downey VIII take place
this evening at st. Eominic's Church,
corner of sixth and L streets southwest.
The evening times., 1896-12-02

The Queer Wheclmen will give their third
dancing reception tonight at the National
Rifles ArmOry
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-15
A JUDICIAL OPINION.

Chief Justice Waite, who delighted to
tell legal stories, once told this story
about Evarcs andConkling.
Roscoe Conkling came into Mr. Ey-
artss office one day, when he was a
young lawyer, in quite a nervous state.
You seem to be very much excited,
Mr. COnkling," said Mr. Evarts, as Ros-
coe walked up and down the room.
Yes, I'm provoked am provoked,
said Mr.. C0nkling. 81 never had a
client dissatisfied about my fee before. "
well, what's the matter?" asked Mr..
Evarts.
why, l defended Gibson for arson,
you know. He was convicted. but did
hard work for him. l took him to the
Superior Court, and he was convicted,
then on to the Supreme Court and the
Supreme Court confirmed the judgment
and gave him ten years in the peni-
tentiary. | charged him $4,000, and
now Gibson is grumbling about it
says it's too much. Now Mr.. Evarts.
l ask you if really charged too much?'
We'll" said Mr. Evarts, very DELHI
erately. "of course. you did a good deal
of work, and $4,000 is not a very large
fee but to be frank with you, Mr..
Conkling, my deliberate opinion is
that - he - might - have - been -
onvicted-for-less - money" - Chi
cago Times-Herald.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-15
INDEBTED TO WILLIAM.
How an English Paper Views the Emper.
or,s Action.

How an English Paper Views the Emper-
or's Action.
London, January 14-The Pail Mall
Gazette this afternoon, referring TO the
political situation, expresses the opinion
that Great Britain would be most un-
grateful if IL failed TO recognize the
debt Of gratitude which it OWES Emperor
William for arousing the patriotism
of the country and thus leading TO q
better understanding with the United
s e.es."
The Westminster Gazette repeats the
assertion that there has been an un-
ders,anding arrived al between Great
Britain and France, and points 10 the
settlement Of Mekong dispute as being
the first fruit of this entente.
The Globe this afternoon says It
thinks the Pacific complexion of the
Venezuelan situation is due to Emper-
or William adding. The moment the
German sword ratified. Brother Jona-
than ceased to finger his revolver. Sc
rotary Olney's appeal regarding the
Transvaal. coming from the author CT
the enlargement Of the Monroe doc
tr;ne is an olive branch. Nor has re-
ciproci,y in friendship been lacking
on our side
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-15

Portsmouth, January 1.-THE first
class battle ship Revenge, flag ship OF
the flying squadron, carrying 1872 Off
GERS and men, Rear Admiral Alfred T.
Daley in comand; the first-class battle
ship Royal Oak, 712 officers and men;
the frst-class cruiser Gibraltar, 544
officers and men, and the torpedo catch
ers Handy. Hart and Havoc, each car
rying so men, were commissioned at
clock this morning.
Between $ and 8 o'clock this morning,
there was quite a procession OF car
riages going in and coming out OF the
dock yards, bringing from the depot the
officers Of the ships companies drafted
on board the ships composing this por-
ton OF the flying squadron.
There was an early morning parade
Of sailors and marines alongside the
vessels just prepared for sea, the men
being all in their white working rig.
Both corps Of marines wore the white
foreign service helmets and were es-
corted to the yards by bands of music.
They were received with enthusiastic
cheers by crowds of people gathered az
every available point.
The vessels are under orders to be
ready to leave the harbor as soon as
possible and viii await the arrival of
the other flying squadron coming from
Chatham and Davenport, consisting Of
the first-class cruiser Theseus, the sec
. Ond-class cruisers Charybdis and Her
NOME and the frst-class torpedo catch
ers. carrying over 1000 officers and
men. All the last named vessels were
also commissioned this morning.
IL is understood that Admiral Daley
is under orders TO take the flying squad
ron on Saturday from Spithead to Bere
Haven, on the south coast of Ireland,
with sealed orders relative 70 the future
movements OF his vessels
TIE officers and men have all pre-
pared for a long absence from Eng
land, and in some quarters it is believed
that a tour Of the world is contem-
plated.
Naletta, Isle Of Malta, January IA
portion OF the British Mediterranean
squadron, consisting of the battle ships
Families, Hood, Arson. Howe and Bar
fleur and the cruisers Hawk, Cambrain.
Astraea, Forte, Fearless and Sybille.
and the torpedo depot ship Vulcan and
torpedo boat Ardent, have arrived here
from SalOnica Bay
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-15
THE RITE OF SIN

In some parts of England a queer Gus
tom is still in vogue, which is repeated
whenever a death occurs. 1t is called
the "bite of sin" and whenever some
one in the house dies piece Of bread is
laid on the breast of the corpse, which
some stroller-by is persuaded to eat for
q good sum of money.
In this way it is believed that the
sins of the dead are transferred to the
living, who in turn can cast them off
together with his own by a similar
ceremony when his life comes to an end.
On the Sardwish Islands the widows
have the names of their departed hus-
bands tattooed on their tongues, but it
is not known how often they turn over
the sweet morsel Of wifely devotion
when they marry again.
Among the Arowacks. in Surinam. a
son-in-law is. at the peril of his life,
never permitted to look at his mother
in-law. If they happen to meet he is
expected to turn his back on her. and if
they live in the same house together he
must take care never to look her in the
face.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-15

Berlin, January 14-It is announced
that the health of Field Marshal Won
Blumenthal, chief Of che general staff
Of the Prussian army. will not permit
of his taking part in the festivities. at
tending the twenty-ffJh anniversary of
tho proclamation os the German en-
pire on January 18Th, and as Prince
Bismarck. for the came reason, is also
compelled to be absent, the two most
conspicuous representatives, Of the most
stirring events which led to the es-
tablishmen7 Of the German empire
viii not be present, thus rObbing the
celebration of great deal of its at
tracuveness. The field marshall mad
been designated to be the bearer Of the
imperial banner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-15
Special Sale Of Real ESl

NO. 22l2 CHAPLINE STREET.
brick dwelling, modern.
NO. 50 EIGHTEENTH STELl.
rooms, brick and frame.
NO. 1856 SEVENTEENTH SIEL.
rooms.
- ACRES OF COAL north of Top %
NO. q VIRGINIA STREET lu.
rooms. modern, terms $1,000 cash, u4.
easy payments.
NO. 80 TWELFTH STREET. II r
fine brick and stone dwelling. ..ot t
NO. 100 SIXTEENTH STREET
dwelling, Z rooms.
No. 1913 FOURTEENTH STREET
dwelling Of six rooms and bath.
by steam. All modern convenience
stable. etc. Lot 32Xi20.
LOT 30Xl0S feet on Thirteenth Str.
NO. ll2l CHARLES ST, 4 lots
room house. a bargain.
STOREROOM AND DWELLING
rooms. corner Fourteenth and Me-.
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