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The evening times., 1896-11-06

themschine daily continuedto show deflc.
il He Thought the mechanism was out OF
order and shipped the machine To the rae
tory. 1t was returned with curt note
s;.tlnr that there was absolutely nothing
the matter with IT.
Nevertheless the deficits We're invariaDiy
found every night when he made up his
account The mystery became the talk OF
the lawn lie increased his watchfJIlncsS,
but without avail one morning recently
he desired to verify the machine before
business commenced, and was surprised TO
T,nG that the dlals mad charged against tle
drawer 81, even after he had taken paruc-
ular pains the night Defcre TO SET tileih b'iCh
to the zero marx.
This was a clew The work was done t
night. but vet nobody had broken IN, and
the clerk could have no obJect III such a
practical joke. Buchanan concluded TO
watch that night Along toward morning.
III, IatfnIui ''iLOGser. ii tlg ttn cat the
per of the town, was seen to approach the
register The cat put his fore paws on the
KEYS of the register ard pressed them hard
The hell rang and the dra wer flew open-
Then the cat turned abound and pushed the
draw in with his hindquarters- He re-
peated the operation again and again
buchanan examined the machine and
found S5.S5 on the dials. The mystery has
been solved. Now the machineis covered at
night
THIS CAT EATS OYSTERS.
Edward Simmons, OF Beat No. 4, Fulton
Market, New York, is the owner OF cat
whose size. beauty and intelligence are
remarkable. Black and white and weigh
ing thirty pounds, this clever cat presents
a physical appearance that is worthy OF her
importance 10 her owner and to her repu-
talion for cleverness. Tommy is the cats
name despite her sex, and her age is only
a little over two years
Tommy is a founding, having been brought
tothe oyster boat i'll infancy by some market
man who did not appreciate her promise.
She leads 4 very happy life aboard the
boat, living chiefly upon sharply con-
traStcd diet of rats and oysters. For the
latter article OF food Tommy early in life
developed marked taste She is con-
noisseur in bivalves, and will eat nothing
in the oyster line but the very best Rock
aways.
WheneveEshe feels a craving for oysters
coming she goes to a keg and helps herself.
An attempt was once made to palm off bad
oysters Upon Tommy, but 1T was never re-
peated. She never pushes biavle along she
is convinced that it's good thing.
Tommy is quite versatile and serves the
boat as watch dog. She can tell the step
of a stranger, no matter how sound may be
her sleep. Her owner recently refused an Of
fer OF ST 80 for his cat. .'She's not worth 2
cents" he said, "but / wouldn't sell her for
$500"
During the summer Tommy is sent to a
farm in the interior of the State, where she
is BEARDED at a cost to Mr.. Simmons Of sew
eral dollars per week. A keg OF oysters Is
slipped weekly to Tommy during her vaca-
tion
The evening times., 1896-11-06
ELPHoNZO YoUNGS CO.

We ask no more for our
best Elgin creamery than is
asked for the ordinary
country butter.
We have not advanced
our prices a bit, while
others have gone up con-
siderably.
ELPHONZO YOUNGS CO.,
Whoiesale and Retail Grocers
42S 9th ST., bet d and 4. Phone %.
The evening times., 1896-11-06
Mysterious Attempt at suic,d

Chicago, Nov. 6.-John o. Blake, mana
ger of Gormully Jeffery's bicycle store.
and widely known in business circles. was
shot last evening at his home under cir
cums,ances suggestive of attempted sui
ellie. No one can explain how or why
MI Blake shot himself. and he does notre-
cover consciousness after the shooting long
veIough to explain.
The evening times., 1896-11-06
LANsBURaH g. BRO.
We Can Interest You.

15c Violet Cold Cream, DC jar.
l5c Bora ed Talcum Powder, Zoe
Woodbury's Facial Soap, 19c
cake.
sec and 48c White Metal Bot
ties, 25c each
The evening times., 1896-11-06
Result of Hungarian Elections.

Budapest, Nov. 6.-The completed returns
of the elections for deputies in the Hun
garian Diet show the folio owing results: Lib
erals, 2S2. Kossuthists, 4S; Nationals. 81:
People party, 20: Independents and Ugron-
lists, Z. Seven reballots Will be neces-
sary in districts where there was no choice.
The Liberals have gained sixty-five seats
The evening times., 1896-11-06
Insanity Led to Suicide

Fremont. Neb, Nov. 6.-Joseph 2. Nc.
Donald, a wealthy scitizen Of Fremont, shot
himself Yesterday. causing almost instant
death The cause of the act was mental
unbalance. resulting from financial re-
verses In mining investments in Colorado.
The evening times., 1896-11-06

Miss Katharine Nottingham returned ves-
terday from two months visit in New
Jersey She was accompanied by her aunt,
Mrs. JainesC HERS. of Palm yra, n. j.. who
will spend several weeks in this CITY
The evening times., 1896-11-06

Never ip the history OF Washington was
clothing sold at one-balf actual manufac-
turerS' cost. Don't tarry Go at once to
the New York Clothing House, 311 7th
st. NV.
The evening times., 1896-11-06

SAMSTAC'S

Auction of Chins-Tin-Glassw
Toys, ETC.. is postponed until THIS
MORNING at 10 o'lock, and will be
continued every day until stock is en-
tirely sold. Sale also THIS EVENING
at 2 o'c.ock, weather permitting.
8. SAMSTAG,
Auctioneer, 731 9th st. NV.
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allRl] for the great sale of Pianos.
wv which will be announced next
Will Sunday DrO0p'S, f.s e., Az.
The evening times., 1896-11-06

The great Litigation Sale at the New
York Clothing House. 311 7tb 1T. NV, ID
attracting great many people. Win you
see US today?
The evening times., 1896-11-06

A surprise serenade party was given
last night To Mr.. John Waller, of the
Government Printing Office, at his resi-
dence, No 531 Ninth street nortbca ST
The party was gotten up by Mr.. Walters =
many friends. Dancing was INDUCED in
until late hour, and refreshments were
served by the ladies. Mr.. Waller enter
tained the gathering with a stump speech,'
and Capt. Jack Welch spun a number of
witty sea yarns. Music was furnished by
part of the Marine Band.
The evening times., 1896-11-06
CheviOtfeS.

We desire TO close out
SO pieces CheviotteS,
beautiful colorings,
Worth &c yard.
The evening times., 1896-11-06

Miss Alice Pritchet, OF L street northwest,
gave IA pleasant musicale last night IN honor
OF tie thlrd anniversary OF THE Carnaticn
Club, Jr., OF which she is the treasurer.
\ number of musical selections were rem
dered by The guests, and at late hour
choice refreshments were served. Among
those III attendance were Misses Mary and
Kate Ellis, julia Anderson. Matte SpTaeuc
Mamie Major, Flora Donaldson, Julia and
Marie Fowler, and MeSsrs. john Atkins,
Tom Brooke, II. b. Hill John Tucker, R,Gph
Foss and John and Edgar Rails.
The evening times., 1896-11-06

Misses Mary and Eta Gohright will leave
this evening for a brief visit to Philadelphia,
prior to a winters stay in New Orleans.
where they Will be the guests OF their
aunt, Mrs Delaney Orr
The evening times., 1896-11-06

A number of Washingtonians went over
to Baltimore yesterday 10 attend.the wed
ding of Miss Agnes Laura Homburg to
Mr.. Robert Fusselbaugh Gibson, both of
that city, at st. Georges Protestant Epis-
copal Church. Mr.. Joseph Gibson, of Wash
ineton, the grooms cousin, ofiiciated as
one of the ushers of the occasion.
The evening times., 1896-11-06

The engagement has been announced Of
Miss Mary Lois Sherman, daughter of the
late Dr. Ii. e. Sherman. 10 Mr samuel III.
Pascndl, son uT the late Judge q W
Paschal, OF this city.
The evening times., 1896-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Wilkes have closed their
country place on the Bladensburg road and
Will take apartments ON Vermont avenue
for the winter
The evening times., 1896-11-06

Miss Eleanor Downs who has been snend-
ing the summer and autumn abroad, will
sail for home next week. Mrs Downs and
her younger daughter, Miss Bee, have al
ready returned and are located for the
sedS.n on Sixteenth street northwest
The evening times., 1896-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Page have returned
from Atlanta, and, after brief visit at
their NJ street home, viii sl-and the winter
touring through the West.
The evening times., 1896-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo b. Craig, Of New
Hampshire, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. e.
W Harrington, Of Q street
The evening times., 1896-11-06

Miss Nellie A. Heffcrxln and MI Dexter
). iiusSey were married in the presence
OF their immediate families at the resi-
dence of the brides mother, on Wednesday
evening, by Rev. Father j. A. Conway. of
st. Aloysius' Ch urch
The evening times., 1896-11-06

Columbia Chapter, Daughters of the A ruer-
ican Revolution, Will meet in the red parlor
of the Ebbitt House Tuesday evening next
Rev. Hugh l.. Johnston, pastor of the Metro
politan NJ. f. Church. Will be one Of the
spea kers of til e occasion
The evening times., 1896-11-06

Mrs. l.. B. BrdseIl, of No. $50 Tbir-
teentb street northwest, cntcrtai ned a
number OF her friends with musicale Tues
day evening While awaiting the returns.
The parlors Were artistically decorated
with graceful Kentia palms, and a pro-
gram OF vocal and instrumental selections
was rendered by the hostess, assisted by
Miss Andruss and Mrs. a. T.. DAVIS. AN
attractive feature. of the evening was the
contribution OF several beautiful solos OF
the violin by Mrs. Doodle. Dainty refresh
Inents were served.
Among the guests We're Mrs Mary NJ M.
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur p Davis, Mr..
Boode, and Mrs. VIII Grosscup.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07
CLEVELAND FAVORS 1T.
Nicaragua Canal Measure Meeting
With General Approval.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The
House Committee on Commerce to-
day voted to report to the House
the resolution introduced yesterday
by Doolittle of Washington request
ing the President to transmit to
Congress the report of the commit
tee which investigated the Nicara-
qua canal last summer. A clause
was inserted, "If not Incompatible
with the public interests"
Members of the House who have
talked with President Cleveland
upon the canal within week, as
sert that he favors the general pro-
ject, but wants an arrangement by
which the governments risk of
financial loss will be minim lied.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07
Opium Case.

R. w. Davis, charged with
having opium in possession, was
on trial in the Circuit Court near
ly all of yesterday.
Davis is the bumboat man who
with one or two others were ar
rested when leaving the Olympia
one day in last autumn. He was
tried in the District Court and con-
victed. Judge Perry sentenced
him to fine of $3.50 but the deci-
sion was appealed from and ex-
Judge Magoon defended him yes
terday.
Judge Carter's charge to the jury
was fair and impartial and the
jury in very few minutes re-
turned a verdict of not guilty.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07
Hawaiian Islands and Japan will be
favorably reported.

Hawaiian Islands and Japan will be
favorably reported.
The committee directed the sub
committee to prepare q bill embrac-
ing certain changes considered desir-
able. There will be also a conference
between the members and the State
Department officials regarding the
arrangements for cable station on
Marshall Islands, owned by Ger
many.
The principal points Of difference
between the cable company and the
committee are the amount OF Govern
ment subsidy to be granted and the
time to be allowed for laying the
cable. 1t is proposed by the company
10 have the cable working to the
Hawaiian Islands in eighteen months
and completed to Japan in three
years. The bill to be drafted will re-
duce this time. The subsidy asked is
$lS0,000 a year for term of twenty
years, the Government to have free
use Of the cable in that time.
In the course of the discussion it
was argued that the subsidy asked
was too large in view of the estimated
cost of the work, Sc 5000 to S7,000,-
600, and the probable amount of Gov
ernment business, which the commit
tee estimated at $4,000 to $500
The suggestion was also entertained
that subsidies might be granted by
the japanese Government aud posi-
bly, China. The bill to be framed
will probably reduce the subsidy. 1t
will also embrace provisions to secure
to the United States Government the
right of way in the use OF the cable.
James S. Scrymser, president and
Z. Z. Bayliss, vice-president of the
company, have written to Chairman
Hepburn accepting the suggestion
made by the committee that the COM
pany shall deposit in the Treasury
100000 in bonds to be forfeited in case
it fails to complete the work within
the specified time; that the rates be-
tween the United States and the isl
and of Oahu shall not exceed IS cents
per word and 81 SO to Japan and
China; also that after twenty years
Government messages shall be car
ried at press rates, not to exceed one
quarter of business rates
Mr.. Bennett of New York has asked
Secretary Olney for an opinion wheth.
er it will be necessary to make q
treaty with the German government
to secure the right to establish cable
station on Marshall islands.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07

The little daughter of Mr.. Fred
Webber, Holland, Mass, had very
bad cold and cough which he had not
been able to cure. with any thing. l
gave him 25 cent hottie of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, says w. P.
Holden, merchant and postmaster ut
West Brimfield, and the next time /
saw hIm he said it worked like a
charm. This remedy is intended es-
pecially for acute throat and lung
diseases such as colds, Group and
whoopihg cough, and it is famous for
its cures. There is no danger in Civ
ing it to children for il contains moth
ing injurious. For sale by all drug
gists and dealers. BENSON, SMITH &
Co., agents for 81. L.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07
FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
Syndicate of Honolulu Builders
Good Scheme If 1t Works.

An attempt will soon be made to
colonize South Africa by a few
Honolulu residents whose training
in profitable trades is almost a
guarantee of their becoming
wealthy.
John Bowler, E. B. Thomas, T.
NJ. Lucas, T. B. Walker and T. W
Rawlins have canvassed the situa-
ton and decided upon a plan
which, if carried out, will no doubt
bring them substantial results.
Their idea is to purchase vessel
in Port Townsend, if possible, and
load it with sash, blinds, doors and
lumber which they will take to
the nearest seaport near Johan-
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07
Will Assert Its Authority.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26. = Vhe
Herald's ST. Petersburg cable says:
A dispatch to Novoe Vremya from
Vladivostock says that the Japan
ese Government wishes to assert its
authority over the western half of
the Pacific ocean, and also that it
has decided to retain Corea within
the sphere of its influence.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07
Seeking Reinstatement.

VALLEJO, Jan. 21-Lieut. P. J.
Werlich, United States navy, until
recently one of the officers of the
United States steamship Philadel-
phia, and who was court-martialed
on board that vessel a short time
ago for intoxication, has departed
for Washington, where he has gone
with the purpose of inducing the
Secretary of the Navy to remit the
six months sentence which he re-
ceived from the court.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07

has secured subsidy OF $40, 900 year
from the Hawaiian Government.
Colonel Spalding proposed to give his
concessions to the United States II
this Government would undertake to
Law a cable As an alternative the
company offer to invest 81, 100000 II
the United States would guarantee
bonds for an amount not to exceed
81 900 900 for -rm of twenty y ears.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07

Eoleus, dam War Song, a full
brother to Don Eole, and st. Sea-
vier from James f. Caldwell. The
prices are private. He also pur-
chased a number of brood mares
from different Kentucky breeders,
all of which were shipped today in
a private car for San Francisco,
where the horses will be placed at
the head of Mr.. Spreckels' breeding
establishment.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07
Took the Bones Home.

All Chun, the Chinaman who
dug up the bones of his relative
from a burying ground on Kauai,
was allowed to go free shortly after
his arrest Monday afternoon. He
was given his bones and walked
out of the police station in a very
much changed mood. All Chun
left for China by the Coptic yester-
day,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07
o. S. Company Election.

The Oceanic Steamship Company
had it annual meeting yesterday
afternoon in the Office of John D.
Spreckels. Out of 25,000 shares of
stock, 23,4S0 shares were represent
ed. The directors elected were as
follows: John D. Spreckels, A. B.
Spreckels, Charles Goodall, C. M.
Goodall, A. L. Tubbs, A. C. Tubbs
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07

nesberg. The cargo will then
be taken overland to the principal
town and disposed of. 1t is ex-
pected that the vessel will call here
for the members of the syndicate
and then go directly to South
Africa. The vessel will load dia-
monds and Barney Bonato bank
shares for return cargo to Homo
lulu.
Mr.. Thomas said to an ADvER-
TIsER reporter yesterday that an
agent for the syndicate was now in
Port Townsend trying to secure a
vessel, and unless something un-
expected should happen, the craft
would arrive here in six weeks.
He will not go with the party, but
will remain here for some months
longer looking after certain matters
connected with his business.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07
COL. sPALDING TALKS.

Presents Cable Matters Before Com
mittee on Commerce.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-The
House Committee on Commerce gave
a hearing today to Colonel Spalding,
a leading planter of the Hawaiian
Islands, who is working in the inter-
ests of the Pacific Cable Company of
New Jersey The SpaldiDg Com.
pany is chartered for cable connection
between the United States and Ha-
waii, while another company pro-
poses to lay its cable to Japan. Col.
Spalding stated that bis COM
pany was willing to agree to any
reasonable terms which would secure
the establishment of q cable. 1t
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07
Spreckels Buys Horses.

LEXINGTON, (Ky.), Jan. "a.
Edward Corrigan of Chicago has
sold to Adolph B. Spreckels, Lew
Weir, by Longfellow out of Latonia.
Mr.. Spreckels also bought Eola, by
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07

and T. S. Dickens. Later in the
day the directors met and elected
the following officers; President,
J. D. Spreckels; vice president,
Charles Goodall; treasurer, j. ID.
Spreckels & Bros Company.-S.F.
Examiner, Jan. %.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07
DEATH oFHENRY OF BATTENBURG.
Mourners Among - The Merry Wives
of windSor.''

MOurnerS Among - TIC MtTTN wives
of WINDSOR
LONDON, Jan. 22.-The news OF
the death of Prince Henry of Batten-
burg was received at Osborne, Isle OF
Wight early today. The Queen and
Princess Beatrice are Frustrated with
grief. The Prince had a relapse yes
terday on board the British cruiser
Blonde, on the way to Madeira. aud
died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning.
The Blonde returned to Sierra Leone,
west coast of Africa, from which place
the news was cabed.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07
Gable Promoters Received Fa-
yorabIy in the Committee.
TO BE EXTENDED TO JAPAN.
Spalding says Company VIII Agree
to any Fair Terms-Hates Reduced.
Marshall Islands May be Touched.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-From
the action of the House Committee
on Commerce today there seems to be
little doubt that the bill authorizing
the Pacific Cable Company TO lay a
cable from the Pacific Coast to the
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07


dnus toward Cnzue Jd MARITIME Moses Prosper iry
eupe but ursreei courier i
ing % md ddg damage the prs
cptuh the epnvg d the Of are
bo o ng b
aunci nhM Meo whose OWN twas men,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-07

We.don't mean that we throw
things together in our
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
Growing the Bermuda Lily.

"The Bermuda lily should be planted in deep pots, writes Eben E. Rexford in The Ladies' Home Journal. "Put in a shallow layer of soil over the drain age material when you pot the bulbs of this plant, and on this place the bulb,
 which should be covered lightly. Leave 1t like this until stalk starts. Then fill in, as this stalk reaches up, until the pot is full of compost. would not ad- wise the use of any fertilizer after bring ing plant to the light if the compost in which it was planted contained an ordinary amount of nutriment. Develop ment is quite likely to be sufficiently rapid in ordinary rich soil, and the ap-
 plication of stimulant will so hasten it that the plant will be forced beyond healthy limits. Watch the plants when in the cellar and give little water now and then if needed. Aim to keep the soil moist-never wet. When you bring them up, do not place them at once in Q very warm room. A room adjoining one in which there is a fire is better for them, if it is frostproof, than one in which the heat is likely to run up to a high figure. When they come into bloom, be sure to keep them as cool as possi ble if you want the flowers to last. ''
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
DIED

FoRREsT-At Hartsville Mass, Nov. 13, Mrs Minerva Forrest, aged 76 BEoKLEY-At New Hartford, Nov. 24, Mrs Adeline Beckley, aged 76 years. Funeral at the Pilgrim Church in Canaan on Friday, Nov. 27th, at 8 p. m.
 SHELLY-At Droylsden. Manchester. England, at Ashley Villa. the resi- dence of Edward Williams, J. P, August 23, Lucy Shelly. late of Ash ley Falls, Mass, aged IS. SAEFoRp-At Vincennes. Ind, Nov. 19, Charles A. Sanford, NJ D., formerly of Falls Village, aged %. REKL-At East Canaan, Nov. 13, Henry Reel, aged 45. MILEs-At Twin Lakes, Salisbury, Nov. 20. Hon. Frederick Miles, aged near ly S1.
 WEIBLE At Bridgeport, Ala, Nov. IT, Jacob M. Weible, aged Fl, formerly of Salisbury. BAmEY-At Winsted, Nov 24. Jefferson s. Bailey, proprietor of the Winsted House, aged 47. Burial in Clifton, Me.
 SURDAM-At Sheffield, Mass. Nov. IS, Stephen Surdsm, aged about 70.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
Life In Great Cities.

And as to the tendency of the growth of great cities to enervate nations, there is no proof of it at all unless we iden- tify the life of great cities with the passion for idleness and pleasure and self indulgence which sometimes, but by no means universally, accompanies their growth. When you get large pro- letariat living, as that of ancient Rome and possibly of Nineveh and Babylon did, on the aims of the rich and power ful, then, no doubt, you have the con- ditions of a thoroughly unnatural and unhealthy life, and no one can wonder at the rapid decay of such cities and of the nations which gloried in them. But where the honest working class far out numbers the proletariat, where the mid de classes of distributors and manufac- turers and professional men are labori ous and energetic, and even the class that lives on it's accumulated wealth contains a considerable sprinkling of serious and disinterested workers, we do not believe that there is the smallest evidence of any greater danger in the life of the city than in the life of the agricultural village or the pastoral tribe. Indeed, we should regard Olive Schreiner's picture of the life of the modern Boers as indicating condition of things more prolific of morbid ele- ments, with it's almost complete ab- sence of any stirring or active intelli- gence, than any kind of modern life that is honestly laborious at all. The Boer life is too sleepy, too destitute of stirring thought or effort, to be alto gether natural. It needs at least the old element of danger and necessary vigi- lance to render it even bracing.-L don Spectator.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
Robbery in Sheffield (.

Last Saturday night two masked men entered the barn of Levi Roys, where he and his two sons were husking corn, and immediately covered them with revolyers and tied their hands behind them. They then rifled their victims pockets and got fifty dollars in cash. The robbers then went to the house and tied Mrs Roys in a chair and searched the house for more money. They did not find any money but sook two watches. They then ordered the best horse and wagon and Mir Roys was obliged to hitch it up. They then started north. They were followed as far as Hillsdale but were lost track of. It is thought they were the same parties who broke into Mir Roys' house Oct. 1ss and took s76.o0.