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The morning times., 1896-10-06
DAMAGE ATMOUNT VERNON.
Tree Washington Planted
Broken by the Storm.
HE SET Il IT OUT IN 1899
Famous Magnolia Near the Buffers
House Broken ana Ruined-Many
Handsome Trees Laid Low and the
Shrubbery Torn and Damaged
Wind Made Lots of Relics.

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When the storm of rne week ago today
swept over Mount Vernon, it stroyed one
of the most precious of the many relics
of that, historic estate.
A tree, planted by washington himself,
was practically destroyed, after weatherins
the gales of more than century.
other damage was done to the place, as
might well be imagined Its loca tion is such
that 1t presented Il splendid mark to winds
from the southeast, and Tuesday night the
hurricane swept with fearful force over the
old building.
Mount Vernon was for a time at the mercy
OF the storm and Singulariy, providentially,
perhaps, escaped without damage TO The
grounds or buildings. But the trees, vines,
and shruhDery were broken and blown
down, some being taken up bodily by the
Roots, and carried hundred OF yards from
the place where they originally stood. All
over The place, from the entrance ON the
north side to the steamboat landing, at the
southeast corner, and from the water front
through the deer pa rk back TO the CORD field
on The west, the big oak. hickory, walnut,
pine, birch, and other noble trees were
a lot7of black jacks in Missouri forest
treated by the storm just as II they were
in stead OF gracing the historic home.
MAGNOLIA LAID LOW.
Among the many trees damaged by the
storm was the famous magnolia grandi-
flora, which was set out by Gen. George
Washington himself in 1888. the year OF
his death. - This great tree, which has
been looked at and talked about by mil
lions OF people and about which so much
has been written had about fifteen feet
ur its top blown off, and its trunk split
down for distance OF four OF five feet.
The tree st;;nds about ten feet west of
the buffers house. and before the storm
was perhaps forty feet high. AT the
base, which is guarded by Il netting Of
wire. the trunk is Dearlyif not quite two
feet thick, aud tapers in an irregular
wa to Il diameter OF about eight inches
at point about twent y.fivc feet above
the ground, where it was broken off,
showing that the tree was hollow and
that IL had but few more years to live
at best. The top broken Off was perhaps
fifteen OF eighteen feet from the fractured
spot to the ends OF the small branches,
and was fun Y twenty to twenty-five feet
In circumference.
The tree came from Curl's Neck, on the
james river In Virginia. when it was
three years old, aud was transplanted by
Gen. Washington Immediately upon its ar
rival at Mount Vernon. At least. SO the
story goes The paragraph found in the
guide books referring to the tree is as
follows: y
=. tOn The. west treferring to the west
lawn close to the kitchen. is the buffers
house, at the corner of which is the famous
magnolia srandiflou. brought by Washing
ton from the banks OF the James, and
planted by him in the year OF his death.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
PARLIAMENT rRoRoGUED.
Duties of Canadian Legislators Tenn
pOrarily at an End

Ottawa. Ont, Oct 5.-His exccllcncy. the
governor general. proceeded TO the chain
ber of the senate in the parliament build
lngs this afternoon and took his seat upon
the throne The members of the senate
being assembled, his exccliency was pleased
TO command the attendance of the house
of commons, and that house being present,
his eScellency was pleased to ororogue the
first session Of the eighth parliament of
Canada with the following speech:
Honorable Gentlemen OF the Senate anu
Gentlemen of the House OF Commons:
ain glad to be able 10 relieve you from
the further attendance i'll parliament
am happy to repeat the assurance already
given that | have every expectation that
an anicable settlement of the Manitoba
school question Will shortly lie arrived at.
I'm conformity with the statement made
you at the commencement OF the session
1t was not considered advisable to submit
any important measure of legislation for
your consideration.
"Gentlemen of the house of commons.
have to thank you for the liberal provision
you have made for the service of the cur
rent year"
The morning times., 1896-10-06
Baltimore Markets.

Baltimore, Oct. 5.-Flour firnl-weStern
super, S2.2oaS2 40. DO. extra, S2TUa
S3 325; do. family, S3.5UaS3.T5; winter
wheat patent, S4aSi 50, spring do. S5 ypa
S4, 10; spring wheat straight. SO. 3.15aSi-
receipts. 15, ,I5S barrels; exports, 81, ,l27
barrels; sales, 500 barrels. Wheat steady
spot ana month, 10 2-IaTl; December.
az 1-2a12 34; May. 40 Ii; steamer No.
2 red, 81 1 -4a67 1-2-reccipts, 1908
bushels; exports, 10, 200 bushels; siock,
1,llS,SIl bushels; sales, 8 600 bushels =
southern wheat by sample. 6Sa1z; do. ON
grade, IS 1-ia11 Ia. Corn sleady-spo5
cember. new and old, 2sifSS Is: January,
Is 1-2a2S 5-S; steamer mixed, 2sa26 III
receipts. 81 ,55T bushels; exports, 90, IA
bushels: stock. 1,Iss.9T9 buSneIs; sales.
$1,000 bushels southern white ana yellow
corn, 29a30 Oats steady 10 Iirm No.
white, 25a26: No. mixed, 2la21 1-2-
receipts, l4.76I bushels; exports, none.
stock, 5S5, 200 bushels Rye Steady-So.
nearby 39a40; western, Al l -2a42-
receipts. ), ,523 bushels; exports, none; stock,
81 ,2i9 bushels. Hay quiet but firm
choice timothy. Sl2. .5OaS1 800. Grain
freights rather quiet. demand less urgent
steam to Liverpool per bushei. 4a4 Lid.
November and December: Cork for orders,
per quarter, 4s.n4s.3d. October. Sugar
steady-granulated, 4.33 per 100 pounds
Butter lirm-fancy creamery. l6a1T; do
imitation. 13al 4; do. ladle, l 2. good ladle,
1Oat1; store packed. 1a9. Eggs firm
fresh, 8 l-2, cold storage. l. IL. Cheese
rir,n-fancy New York. 60 pounds, 8 3-4s
10; do. SO pounds. 10a10 A; DO. %
pounds, 10a1U l-2. Whisky 81 .30aS1 81
per gallon for finished goods in car loads:
$l.31aS1.32 per gallon for jobbing lots.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
trolley Cur Excursions

An old riverman said the otherday:" THE
trolley cars have hurtthe river ira de greatly
this season. Instead OF going down tn e river
to some park or island on barges, the Sun
dag schools and other parties appear to IA
yor the couistry by trolley car. The excur
sion business on the river has deprecated
about one half in consequence" An inquiry
at the office of the Troy City Railroad
revealed the fact that there is surprising
demand for extra cars. Not only do Sun
day schools and other organizations use the
cars, but private parties charter the con-
veyances. There are several groves to be
reached by rail, and persons take kiaily to
the speedy means of getting TO the haven.
Frequently there is a sound ofdrlms beating
on the street, and as one looks about for
the cause trolley car or two will dash
by, the seats filled with a merry pa rty, and
the musicians hanmerinG away for dear
life. The trolley car tide is the summer
sleigh nde.-Troy Times.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
MADE INTO RELICS.


A careful inspection of the tree will
show that it has reached its declining years.
Great rings and knots cover the surface
of the trunk. and there are other uums-
taxable evidences of age about it. That
1t is hollow and in decaying condition
there is no doubt for Il firm rap with
stone or u club will bring forth q sound
unmislakable in its tone.
The limb or top broken off during the
storm OF Tuesday night has been carefully
laid away and will be used as the super
lntendent suggests 1t will not be de-
stroyed by any means. but its leaves will
he preserved or given to those who desire
them as nlementoes. The wood a part
or which is solid. will be used in manu-
Featuring miniature souvenirs. Small pieces
VIII be sent, however, to several institu.
tions. -,
Fragments of the tree and loose leaves
were eagerly picked up by visitors when
it became known that it had such a cele-
brated history A, bevy of seminary girls
who became aware of the importance OF
the tree pounces upon the few leaves which
We're strewn about the lawn close to the
broken tree and carried them away as
-tenderly as il they had been diplomas for
which they had gone through four years
course.
Among the visitors at Mount Vernon YES
terday there WAS no relic more attractive
than this Old, Dana ged tree They walked
about 1t and talked about it as if il had
been a thing of intellect rather than an
aged specimeniof horticulture Assistant
Superintendent Young said that every eff
fort would be ni:tde to make the tree survive
the dana ge done, and there are good pros
poets that the efforts will be successful.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
STRUCK BY A LOCOMOTIVE
Patrick McGinnis, a Veteran of Two
Wars, Badly Injured.
He Was Crossing the Tracks at First
and IL Streets When Run
: Down.

Patrick McGinnis, an engineer en-
at the home OF Tie Lutte SISTERS OF the
Poor, on II street northeast, was struck by
q Baltimore and ohio engine about )
O'Clock yesterday afternoon at the cross,
ing at first ana Ii sUreels northeast. Il .
suffered several cuts about the face anu
head Ia nd had the toes uf the ri ght fool badly
crushed.
The man was standing inside the gates at
the crossing talking with a friend when
engine No. $40, Michael Mealey, engineer,
came along. He stepped ON the track as the
engine reached him and was struck by the
front guard Of the pilot. It's said that h..
was under the Influence OF liuqOr, though
Mctiinuis himself denIcs that he mad Deen
drinking.
The ambulance OF Emergency Hospital
Was called and he was removed to that in
stitution. All OF the toes on his right foot
were ecrushedandmay haveto he amputat ed.
There were ugly wounds over each eye
and his lip was badly cut.
McGinnis S veteran or the Crimean war
and OF the war OF the rebellion. He was
preparing to revisit his home in Ireland.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
HUTCHINS ANSWERS DAVIS.


Willing to Debate, But Wants to Do
So in Washington.
Mr.. stilson Hutchns has sent the fol
lowing letter IN reply to the recent chal-
lenge of Mr.. Henry E. Davis, to meet him
in debate on the financial question
have your letter of October 3 d. in which
you invite me To meet you in the city OF
Richmond, Va, TO debate the gold and
silver question, upon such terms as We
may mutually adopt.
Why Richmond; What have the citizens
of Washington done tnat they should be
descant upon the great benefits OF a
single gold standard. Are you, too, like
my friend Mr. Warner. fearful that tire
residents OF Washington would be unduly
"agtated' II they heard both sides OF the
question, and oniy "agitated' up to the
full measure OF their capacity when they
hear the gold side as propounded by you
and the distinguished gentleman lust named:
l shall be very willing 10 meet YOU. but
must insist upon W asbiugton as the
place. We can get together mere a very
intelligent and calmly disposed audience
If we are careful i'll the distribution of
our tickets.
You refer with some little emphasis
to the fact that | seem To consider MIR.
Warner more worthy OF my steel than your
self. In this you allow yOur modesty 10
mislead you. | selected Mr.. Warner be-
cause he belongs To II party, while you, as
llearnrrDm the new Spaier>, haVeatandoi c.
yours. IN contenulhS suCCcsSihhy Will an
avowed Republican might achieve some
thing more than a triumph over an In
dividual. However, 1T does not particu-
lariy matter who advances the arguments
so long as they are sound or tcna bic, al
although | Candidly confess to YOU | should
prefer a man with an organization back
OF him.
As To the date. almost any evening of the
week of the 18th Of October Will be agree
able to me. anC there can be no doubt We
shall be a bic to agree un details. Mr.. L. u.
Kalbfus, chairman OF the central Demo-
cratic com mite zee. Will represent me and
meet any person you name to settle the
arrangements.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
Maryland Solid for mckinley,

New York. Get. 5.-The Hon. Lee Fair
child Of California. WHO has been stump
ing" in Maryland and Virginia, called
ut Republican headquarters this after
noon. He said Maryland was solid for
Mckinley. As to Virginia, he declared
that it was more difficult to predict, be-
cause Of the uncertainty of the farmers
in. certain sections, but is convinced that
Virginia is Republican in sentiment, and
was hopeful that the electoral vote will
be for Mckinley.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
Crashed Into an Engine.

Hazleton, Pa, Oct. 5.-While an engine
stood on the frog at the lumber yard on
the Lehigh Valley Railroad today, some
passenger cars crashed into it, crushing in
the end of the smoking car aud damaging
the engine. Theodore Heiser, u brakeman,
was thrown out of car and sustained a
crushed lie and body. Thepassengers Were
severely shaken up and a number injured,
but none fatally.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
The Broken Washington Magnolia.
the delegates from, the east, during their

the delegates from the east, during their
stop over in this city.
Many OF the delegates are expected to
arrive on the early morning trains and
remain during the day. while others will
make close connections here for the West.
1t was suggested that the early arrivals
should be entertained at breaSfiSt aud
afterward with carriage ride.
1t was believed until yesterday that
the number of delegates froin the East
who would arrive early in the :!ly would
not exceed forty, but it was ;eurned last
evening that there was probability OF
this number being double. Definite in
formation on this point will be received
today and then another meeting II the
local delegates will be held 20 perfect
final ARRANGEMENTS.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
-a--
Brice Wants Populism Defeated

Columbus. Ohio, Oct. :. Senator Bricc
Is being pushed for an expression OH the
political situation, but so far has main.
tanned strict silence. John W. Heron of
Cincinnati, however has given cut that
the Senator added to Il friendly note to
him last week: II hope PcpuIism will
be defeated" which Mr.. Heron inter
prets to mean that he hopes Bryan will
not bc elected.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
Breckinridge's Prospects Bright.

Louisville, KY, Oct. 5.-Judge George
Denny, of Lexington, today issued an
address, withdra wing from the Seventh
dis trict Congressional contest, because
the Republicans had decided not to name
a regular candidate. 1t is believed that
most OF the Republican will, on account
uf Denny's withdrawal, vote for W. Z. z.
Breckinridge, whose one opponent will be
a free silver Democrat.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
sTILsoN HUTCHINs.
ACTIVITY IN MARYLAND.
Rouslng Meetings to BE Held by Both
Parties.


Baltimore, Nd, oct. 5.-one OF the
largest meetings of the campaign in Mary
land will be held at Rising Sun, Cecil
county, next Wednesday, under the auspices
OF the Mckinley and Hobart Club. 1t will
be tri-state in character, and will attract
crowds from Maryland, Delaware and Penn
sylvania.
1t will continue all day, and there will
be an immense torchlight procession in
the evening The list of speakers includes
Gov Lloyd Lowndes, Judge Albion w.
Tourgee of New York, Hon. George L.
Wellington, Attorney General Clabaugh,
and Congressman Baker, of Maryland; Con-
gressnan Brosius, Charles Emory Smith
and Tbomasv. Cooper, of Pennsylvania.
The Democrats will play a big card
Tuesday night at LAUREL when Senator
German will make his first speech OF the
campaign. Several other well-known Demo
Gratis will also make addresses.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
BLUE COATS AND FIRE LaDDIEs

Engineer Carroll, of No. Z engine house.
is on 4 ten days furiough.
Assistant Engineer Webb. Of No. en-
Gtne house. has returned. after spending
ten days in Loudoun county. Va.
Policemen Cleveland and Crolort of the
Ninth are oil sick leave.
Policeman John Hinkle of No. is on
leave.
Mr. Virne of No. 10 engine house is
spending a vacation in st. Elizabeth hills.
Nd.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
UNCONSCIOUS on the street.

Charles Howard, colored, was found in
au unconscious condition near Seventh and
ID streets northeast about noon yesterday
and was removed to Providence Hospital in
the Ninth precinct patrol. He is in a
serious condition. 1t has not been as
certained exactly what his trouble is, and
the physicians do not regard the case as
Que of attempted suicide. i 8
The morning times., 1896-10-06
New York Auctioneer Arrested

New York, Oct 5.-As a result of the
presentment made by the grand jury last
Friday against bogus auctioneers, an ar
rest was made today 1t is-said that five
men have been indicted Theodore NJ.
Parker. an auctioneer for August Scheneck,
of 135 West Thirty-fourtb street, was the
man arrested today. The complaint alleges
that Parker sold at auction alleged high
grade pianos, which wercof inferior quality.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
STRIKERS PLACES FILLED.
United States Telegraplers Apply for
Work in Canada

Montreal. Oct. 5.-Since Saturday morn
ing the Canadian Pacific Railway Off
cials have received applica tions from
over a hundred operators in the United
States offering their services. In some
instances the applicants state that they
want Ito get square," with the Order Of
Railway Telegraphers for its past treat
ment of them.
The applications come from all parts of
the country. Such of the applicants as
are accepted are notified by telegram to
report here at once. Many of them are
now on their way.
The officials say that the places of the
strikers are being rapidly filled.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
Nomination Papers Filed

Harrisburg, Pa. Oct. 5.-The nomination
papers OF the Jeffersonian party, Gold
Democrats, were filed at the State De-
partment today There were 3,4OO in
dorsers on the papers for electors ana
CungreSSma n at large
The morning times., 1896-10-06
Mill Wages REDUCED.

saco, Me-, Oct. 5.-The York Mills, which
have been idle three months, resumed
operations today. The operatives have
been Informed that wages will be slightly
less than those received last spring, but the
extent OF tue cut down has not vet been
announced.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
TO ENTERTAIN DELEGATES.
Local Typos VIII Look After Theil
Visiting Com FL d.,a

The delegates from Columbia Typograph-
ical Union. No. 101, to the International
convention, which convenes at Colorado
Springs on the 22d instant. met last even
ing at Typographical Temple to discuss
arrangements for the entertainment Of
The morning times., 1896-10-06
Ouakers win at Cricket

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 5.-The cricket
ers of Philadelphia won great and merit
ed victory over the australians by defeating
them this afternoon in an inning and sixty
runs in the concluding days play of the
third and last match of the SERIES
The morning times., 1896-10-06
Too NInch I.axitx

Kilduff-For bill collector young Dunn
displays considerable ill-timed levity."
Skidmore-In what way?
Ki'luff-When he comes after an account
he says cheerfully, did you want to see
me today?'-Detroit Free Press.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
MISS LEWIS FUNERAL.

1t VIII Be Private and Held From
Her Late Home.
The funeral of Miss Annie Lewis, who
died early yesterday morning a her home
III Chevy Chase, will take place tomorrow
morning from the home Of her parents.
The funeral will lie private. the inter-
ment being 1t Glenwood Cemetery.
By the death of this popular little sou-
The morning times., 1896-10-06

@HEAP clothing is usually.
" clumsy lacks the grace
and finish characteristic
of high priced garments.
We have changed all of that in our
$3.50, $40 and SI2 suits-nade
them just as stylish and graceful
as the suits you've been paying
half as much again for elsewhere.
Plain blues-blacks- all the
new color effects-in single and
double breasted sacks-and cuta-
ways.
Just as good values in fall over
coats.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
A Somewhat yttiated Taste

"Dat's very agree'ble parfume you has
about you dis evenin', Mr. Jolnsing."
"Huii, dat amt no parfume.' OATS de
rabbits hind laig dat buried I'd de grave
yard an diggcd up las night t-Cleveland
rlaip Dealer.
The morning times., 1896-10-06

The Times Real Estate Bureau will not,
hereafter, De open in the evening, except
by appointment previously arranged for
the convenience OF patrons who are unable
to attend to such matters during the usual
hours OF business,
The morning times., 1896-10-06

brette the theatrical profession loses one
Of its brightest stars. She was de-
cidcd success in her calling, and was
one who made her profession better by
being a member of it.
Miss Lewis had thousands of friends,
both in and out of the profession, all
Of whom will regret her untimely end.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
STORM SUFFERERS APPEAL
Starvation Confronts Citizens
OF Baker Co., Florida.
LIST OF DEAD INCREASING

Advices From Remote Districts Tell
the Same Story of .Dea:h and De-
struction-Latest Estimates ON the
Loss of PrOperty-Rough Experi-
ence of Shipwrecked Sailors.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
Washington stock Exchange.

Sales-Reguiar cail-l2 o'clock ND. C.
6is. at l02. capital Traction. 20 az 6a
Washington Gas, "A AZ 405s-
After call-Aergenthaler Linotype, 3j at
The morning times., 1896-10-06
Squadron at Fort Monroe

Fort Monroe. Va, oct. 5.-AdlHir;,l Bunce,
with six vessels of the North Atlantic
Squadron, arrived in Hampton Roads at
p. III. for coal and provisions.
The morning times., 1896-10-06
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished by Seymour Bros, bopt.
ers and brokers, members or SaHv
York stock Exchange. Washington
j. A. Breen. manager.
The morning times., 1896-10-06

1893. 1t has attained unusual proportions
for the climate. and its leaves have been
taken as fEenientoes to every part of the
civilized globe"