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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

In all the obituaries written about the late
Count Taaffc. the Austrian statesman. who
was at the same time an Irish peer. no men
ton has been made of the very remarkable
role which he played at Vienna at the time
OF the traEical death OF Crown Prince Ru-
dolph.
While the empress at first showed re-
markabIe courage. fortitude ard resigna-
ton. the emperor. on the contrary. was so
crushed ard overw hclIned with grief that
serious fears were entertained during the
first day or two for his health, and. above
all. for his reason.
He shut himself up in his room. refused to
eat or to speak, could not bear the sight
CT any one, drove every one who attempted
to approach from his presence. either
walked up and down the room by the hour
or sat upon sofa holding his head in his
hands and gazing fixedly before him at
the floor. All efforts TO comfort him We're
in vain, and the doctors. as well as his
ministers and relatives, We're seriously
alarmed.
At length some one bethouSht himself
of summoning Count Taaffe To tue palace.
Count Taaffe had been the emperor's boy
hood chum and had remained on Tie
most familiar and affectionate terms with
him ever afterward. He readily undertook
what was asked of him, and. entering the
enperor's room without being announced,
he walked srtaiyht up to him. sat down on
the sofa by the emperor's side and threw
his arm around the neck of the monarch
Just as he had been in the habit OF doing in
their boyhood days. That seemed to break
the spell.
The poor emperor laid his head on Won
Tasffe's shoulder and burst into a parox-
ysm OF weeping. The count soothed him
as hest he could and did not leave him
until a couple OF hours later, when the en-
peror seemed TO recover his normal state
of mind and all danger of his losing his
reason was at an end. That evening-it was
on the third day after the tragedy-the EN- :
peror tasted food and made a square meal
fo- the first time since his boys death.
Under tie circumstances it is not aston-
isllng That, on hearing of Won Taaffc's de-
mise the other day, the emperor should have
te'ezTaphed to the widow that while the
nation had lost its most faithful servant,
he himself had lost his oldest and dearest
friend.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Had Been Rcnding the FUNNY Paper.

Police Judge: You are charged with
assaulting the gripman. Have you any
thing to say?
Farmer Brier-root: Yes, b'gosh, / have
and it's jist this: If that thar upstart of er
dude ever runs over me agin and then bol-
lers, Hay there;" I'll break his ding busted
neck the next time.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
He Tum bled.

Ethel-How. do you like my new perfum
cry?
George (very bashfuD-Ah. very nice, in
deed; but hasn't it an oIor OF carbolic a cid?
Ethel (sigpificantly)-Ye You know
they say there are microbes in kisses. (Then
he remembered the year was Invisible by
four.)
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Would Take No Risks.

Farmer Cornrow returning empty cap
suies)-Here. Docs yer little bottles. Right
midGlin' bad medicine to take, but b'gosh
downed every dose
Doctor Bittermsss-But. my dear man,
you were 10 swallow capsules md all!
Farmer COrnrow obviously What, them
thar glass things?
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

a 4 K. FLICKINGER. the genial San Jose
MI fruit-rrowcr. who still remains at
III the Shorchaln, in complete enjoy
Inent of his pleasure trip to the East,
made ms friends glad yesterday with the
generous distribution OF box of Ca1ifor-
MIA oranges.
They ca,ae from my own grove. too"
said MI. Flickinger. land the trees are only
two years old"
He was also distributing some beautiful
specimens of the lemon. the growing of which
is bra nd-new industry in the Golden State
"Our experiment with this fruit has been
completely successful, as you see" he said.
land If you want a beautiful sight. you
should see them growing on the trees
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Mention OF the word ma jesty" above re-
calls to mind the fact that in England, at
any rate, IL is rarely used in ordinary CONVEX
sation with Queen Victoria, who, by those
accustomed to the ways or court is invari-
ably addressed as ma am 1t is only in
official documents ard on ceremonious &C
casions that she is styled INA Jesty," and
then the words most excellent" are prefixed
thereto. in order TO render Ii more rcveren-
tiai. There is scarcely n single monarch in
Europe who is satisfied with the ordinary
predicate of majesty"
For instance, the rulers OF Spain have al
ways insisted upon being addressed as their
most catholic ma1eslies;" the King Of
Portugal is entitled Ibis most faithful ma
jesty." while the Emperor OF Austria is
STYLED his apostolic, imperial and royal ma
jesty.'
The Stuart Kings of Great Britain used to
insist on the designation OF ''your most sa-
cred majesty" The first time that there
is any record of the word una testy" being
at all used in connection with European roy
atty was during the reign OF King Louis XII
of France. who wasaddressed by the pontiff
in a papal bull as Ibis most Christian ma
jesty," a title which the Kings of France
continued to claim and to bear until the alb
diCstjon and exile OF King Charles Y in
1880.
King Henry VIII OF Bluebeard memory
was the first English king 10 be addressed
as your majesty his predecessors on the
throne having been content with the style
OF your grace" and ''your hishness." There
is only one European sovereign-that is 10
say, temporal ruler, namely. the sultan
who dispenses with the use of the word
"nIajesty" his correct style being your
highness." which, in diplomatic phra seoiosy
the Gallo languaEe-is rendered not as
"Son Altesse" but as -.Sa Hautesse." The
pope, as everybody knows, is addressed as
your holiness"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
DisinusiOn.

Ibid mammals little boy hurt his darling
head: Come here and let mamma kiss it
and make it WELL
THAT'S got SOFT Cont cure any more.
mamma. Put on some arniky."-Chicago
Record
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Emuhting Mr.. Cleyelapd

Snow Bird, What's tie explanation of all
this show of hcstilities against the English
sparrows?
American Wren: We are preparing to
enfore the Monroe doctrine.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
W hat More?

"You are charged, said the judge. with
disturbing the peace"
MAY ask how you make that out?"-
II have positive proof you awoke the
police, for az least three squares, about"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Though Crowned, No Queen.
A crown of gold she wears in truth.
Nor yet n queen is she;
A triumph is her molar tooth
OF modern dentistry.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
4 New Variety.

Toody (aged four)-AIamma, what is a
consecrated cross-eyed bear?
Mammal what?
Toody-A consecTated CroSs-eyed bear;
the one they sang about today at church.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
How We Love Them.

The haters of England In America are
certainly and happily but very small
number ofthe American population. Among
the vast majority in the States there is the
most thorough friendliness felt and pro-
fessed toward England.-London Daily
News
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Why He Fished.

To a boarding school miss who met
Joseph jefferson at q tea and began to
talk to him about sabbath-breaking, the
actor said: '.If I were a fisherman
would never fish on Sunday. but being an
actor, can rest both soul and body by
fishing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Although the House passed tariff bill
containing 1000 items in four hours, in
apparent contradiction Of Speaker Reeds
statement that this would be do-nothing
Congress, the Senate Will probably save
his reputation as a prophet.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

The report that the hustle is coming into
fashion again will find favor in the eyes
OF the admirers of boomers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

An administration roast is the latest
popular addition to newspaper menu.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

" Wo gentlemen from London. England,
are In the city on a tour OF sight
seeing: MIR. T. b. Fielders at Cham
berlin's. and Mr.. wiifred Buckley
ut the Shoreham.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

MORTON is A CANDIDATE
HIS Remarks AT the Denew Dinner In New
York Leave M Doubt.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Congress has given US lingo war and
Dingley bill, and now we only need
Chandler ghost dance to make US extremely
happy.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

LABOR LEADERS PROTEST
Strongly Object Ia House Bill Creating au
Industrial Commission
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

DEBATING ABOUT A STRIKE
Philadelphia Traci ion Men Confer Will
General Manager Bcctem.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

- CONGRESSMAN G. ]. BOATNER, who
narrowly escaped fighting a duel
~ with the editor OF the New Orleans
States "a few days ago. arrived at
the Riggs House, safe and sound, yesterday.
Gen. Boatner was out during the evening.
enjoying the New Years festivities, and
did not look or act all like a man who
had but recently contemplated killing or
being killed Mrs. Boatner and child are
with him at the Riggs.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

ROBBED WASHINGTON HOMES
Two Negroes Arrested in New York for
Stealing Diamonds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

SYLVIA YANKEE DOODLE
Residents OF Panama Celebrate Pres
dent Cleyeia ads Message
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

DEAD AND UNIDENTIFIED
Unknoun Nan. Arrested fora Drunk, Die
al the Hospital.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

FOR SHERMAN'S MONUMENT
All the Models and Plans Have Now Been
Submitted in Competition.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

i'tas S.5,SgD
i s0lrfnniy swear that the above is
correct statement of the daily cir
cniafion of THE WASHINGTON
TIN ES for the week ending Decem her
%, 1895, ard that MI the copies we're
actually sold or mailed for n valna bile
consideration and delivered TO bona
ftde purchasers OF subscribers: a Iso
that none of them were returned or
remain In the office rrdeiiyered.
j. MILTON YOUNG, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this :j0th day of DeceDhe =. d. IS95
ERNEST G. THOMPSON,
Notary Public
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

"A bUA KID VF FIVE
President Cleveland Names The yenezue-
ian Boundary Commission.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

There are two things we must not ex-
pect-a popular loan and rejuvenated
wooden Indian.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

HOROSCOPE FOR 1896
There viii Not Be War. But There Will Be
Other Things Almost as Bad
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

MILITARY WORKS WIDE OPEN
Friend or Foe MAY Oh-ain ANY Infnrma-
ton from the Gun Shops.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

HOLIDAY CROWD LOSERS
Buri-ieS Itcaneil Harvest of Coin from
the Pleasure Seekers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

THE VENEZUELAN QUESTION
Told So hat Even the School Children
Can Understand II.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

NAY DECIDE THE POLICY
Action of The Senate Finance Committe
AnXiously Awaited.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

NO RADICAL MEASURES
Chairman Walker Says Financial Legis
lation VIII Be Conservative.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

The circulation of The Times for
the week ending Dece Der 20, 1895,
MaA nss 1nllnNrs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
n n z. W. I. BULL. TO every Yale grad"
M famhiariy and affectionately known
III as Billy Bull, is at the Shoreham.
Bull Is the preaicSt fulIhack a Yale

Bull Is the greatest fullback Yale
football team ever had.
He came down from New York yestcr-
DAY on Il business trip and incidentally TO
participate in the Inauguration OF the
Washington social season.
Mr.. Bun believes that the breach exist
ing between Yaie and Harvard in athletic
matters wiitrbc oridged over in a salts
factory Wa before very Icing, though prob
ably not in time Tor a meeting on any field
OF sport next year. He does not wish TO
accuse Harvard OF playing the baby act.
he says. but nevertheless he cvidenily in
clines to the opinion that If Harvard had
been in the habit of winning games from
Yale there would have been little or no
talk of unfair trea tment or faculty inter
ference" A little reflection, he says, will
he beneficial to both parties to the con-
troyer5y.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

YULOE AS MAhhSMEN
Many OF the Force Carry Guns Who Are
Ignorant OF Their Use.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

SCENES OF THE STREETS
New Years Day lie Brightest Ever
Seen in Washington.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

TEARS WORK REVIEWED.
= Yesier1ay US RecepLioD-,rfh the Congregation
at Calvary Baptist Church.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

EMPEROR WILLIAM ANGERED-
Incensel NJ Great Britain Over the Inya-
sion OF the TranSyaal
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

HER STORY NOT FINISHED
Miss SiDyl Wilbur's Workhouse Expose
Has Stirred the Town.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

SOCIETY BUSY ALL DAY
Reception at the White House of More
Than Usual Brilliaucy.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

MAY DIE FROM HIS WOUNDS
William Platter. Colored. Cut and Beaten
by n Gang of Toughs.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

COLUMBIA Is CHAMPION
Established It's Claim to The Title by De-
feating the Orients.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
EPIfGMs OF TIE news
----H The MORNING Times.

HER STORY NOT FINISHED
Miss Sibyl Wilbur's Workhouse Expose
Has Stirred the Town.
EMPEROR WILLIAM ANGEREn-
lncenSe;l IT Great Britain Over the Inya-
sion Of the Transvaal
MILITARY WORKS WIDE OPEN
Friend or Foe Nav Oh-ain ANY Infnrma-
ton from the Gun Shops
ROBBED WASHINGTON HOMES
Two Negroes Arrested in New York for
Stealing Diamonds.
A BOARD OF FIVE
Presideni Cleveland Names The yenezue-
Ian Boundary Commission.
THE VENEZUELAN QUESTION
Told So hat Even the School Children
Can Understand II.
LABOR LEADERS PROTEST
Strongly Object Ia Eousc Bill Creating an
lnduSiria Commission
DEAD AND UNIDENTIFIED
Unknown Nan. Arresl cd fora Drunk, Dies
al the Hospital.
VIVA YANKEE DOODLE
Residents OF Panama Celebrate Presi-
dent Cleyeland's Message.
MORTON Is A CANDIDATE
HIS Remarks nj the Denew Dinner In New
York Leave No Doubt
DEBATING ABOUT A STRIKE
Philadelphia Traction Men Confer with
General Manager Bcctem.
HOLIDAY CROWD LOSERS
Bu.'i-ieS itcaneil q Harvest of Coin from
the Pleasure Seekers.
HOROSCOPE FOR 1896
There win Not Be War. But There Will Be
Other Things Almost as Bad.
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MAY DIE FROM HIS WOUNDS
William Platter Colored, Cut and Beaten
by Gang Of Toughs.
COLUMBIA Is CHAMPION
Established It's Claim to The Title by De-
feating the Or:ents.
SOCIETY BUSY ALL DAY
Reception at the White House of More
Than Usual Brilliancy.
SCENES OF THE STREETS
New Years Day lie Brightest Ever
Seen in Washington.
NO RADICAL MEASURES
Chairman Walker Says Financial Lesis-
lation VIII Be Conservative.
NAY DECIDE THE POLICY
Action of The Senate Finance Committee
Anxiously Awaited.
FOR sHERMAN's MONUMENT
All the Models and Plans Have Now Been
Submitted in Competition.
POLICE AS MARKsMEN-
Many OF the Force Carry Guns Who Are
Ignorant OF Their Use.
TEARS WORK REVIEWED
Yesierfla US RecepLion-,rfhec Congregation
at Calvary Baptist Church
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
BEST LOCAL PAPER.

The Times Began the New Y ear With
an Ey,opener for Its COntempOr-
ari,.~-It WIN Reach IA Circu-
lntion of So, 600 Before 1897.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
People and Events.

Alexandra Dumas beQueathed TO the
Louvre the first portrait that MeissOnier
painted OF him in 1876.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
Working of the Weather Bureau.

There are 154 stations in the United States,
trained observer. At these stations observa-
tons are made twice daily and ielegraphed
to the Central Office, in Washington. At 8
o'clock a. m. and p. M, Eastern time, which
corresponds to o'clock in Chicago, o'clock
in Denver, aud 5 o'clock in San Francisco,
each day in the year this army of trained
officials, scattered throughout the country
from Maine to California, is engaged in read
ing the different instruments with which the
offices are equipped.
The station officials must be experts in
this lire of work. for within Is to 20 min
utes from the time that the observations are
begun the instruments must be read, the
necessary mathematical deductions made,
and the results enciphered on blanks and
fled in the local telegraph offices. Then,
with the right of way, these messages are
flashed over the wires 10 their destinations,
each station contributing its own report and
receiving in return reports from such other
stations as it may need
To large centers like Washington, Chicago,
New York, and other places all, or nearly
all, of the reports are sent. AS fast as the
observations are received at the various sta
tions using them they are translated and
entered on charts. ds0baric lines Zines of
equal pressure) are then drawn to locate the
areas of High" and "LOw "-the simple
terms used to indicate the anti-st0rm and
storm centers, respectively-and isothermal
lines are traced through places having the
same temperature. The is0bars are drawn
for each tenth of an inch in pressure and
the isotherms for each 10 degrees of temper
AZURE. Several charts, representing other
meteorological conditions, are also prepared.
When this work is completed the forecastel
has before him synoptic chart representing
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
BRIEF NEWS

The demonstration In favor Of the Cuban IN.
surgents. under the susfi0es Of the society OF
American Friends Of Oubs, at New York CITY
Monday night, was . remarkable one -Four
thousand men marched from East ElgAty-
seventh street to Cooper Union. led by fsank
Meyer, . survivor of thevrginius massacre.
The parade was divided into 10 columns. a
large American DAG Wa borne at the head OF
tho procession, which moved to the strains OF
drum corps of so pieces snd four bands when
the marchers reached Cooper Union the great
hall was crowded, and few Of them were aDie
to wedge their wxy in. Among the SPEAKERS
were Col. Ethan Allen, President OF the CUBAN
League, and Gen. Bradley T. Johnston, OF VIZ
ginis.
The National Bank of Illinois, Chicago.
which has been considered one OF the strongest
financial institutions in the State, closed IT'S
doors Monday, and the failure has dragged
down three other concerns-E. S. Dreyer q Co..
Wasmapsdorf, Heineman & Co., AID the Rose
land Bank. The failure of the National BANK
of Illinois was due to the fact that It's entire
capital of So, 100000 and 100000 over ana
above its surplus of 100000 had been Loaned
on Calumet Electric Railroad stock, and $oeo,.
600 was loaned to Dreyer & Co., who nad
spread their capital out so extensively that
they were unable to concentrate 1t IN time 70
save themselves Tho other failures were que
to the locking up of assets held by the National
Bank Of Illinois. All will probably resume
business except the National Bank OF limos.
The retrial of the case of Julio Sanguiily,
sent down on an appeal 10 the Supreme Courb
at Madrid, began in Havana Monday. Inc
prisoner is charged with treason and conspir-
acy. Letters were introduced ny the Govern
ment showing that Sanguilly had been offered
a commission in the Cuban army. Sanguiily
attorney, Antonio Mesa. entered protest
against the trial as infringing the profoco OF
the treaty between Spain and the United states,
which makes necessary and requisite a jury
composed Of six persons. He also claimed that
other formalties had been omitted, contrary
to Articles Xxx and XXI of the law OF April
II, 1921. He refused to accept the jury, and
claimed that the law of Jan. IL 1877, was de-
fcent in not having been duly recorded.
Hermann, the magician. died Thursday
while on his way to Bradford, Pa. Death was
caused by heart disease. Prof. Hermann,
whose father was a slight-of-hand performer,
made his debut as magician when he was but
eight years of age. 1t was at a performance
given by his brother in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The little fellow performed such astonishing
feats of legerdemain that his brother regularly
engaged him, and young Hermann Travelled
as magician all over Europe until he was IA
years old. In Portugal the King decorated
him, and the King of Spain made him Knight
of the Order of Machela. Hermann left his
brother after travelling six years with him, and
then travelled by himself all over Europe and
America. He amassed great fortune. but
lived high and spent = great deal of money.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
Death of Mai.-Gen. Beal.

Maj. Gen. George L. Beal, who die d in Nor
way, Me-, Dec. H. was born in that city May 81,
1926. His father was Ezra +. Beal, one of the
first citizens Of that town. The son, George,
received his education in the common schools
and at Westbrook Seminary. He took great
interest in military affairs, and was elected
Captain of the Norway Light Infantry, q posi.
ton he held at the breaking out of the war.
On the receipt of the news Of the fall OF Sum-
ter and President Lincoln's call for troops,
Capt. Bsal rendered his company for immedi-
ate service April 20, 1861, aud was the irst
man to enlist in Oxford County. On the cx-
piration Of his three months term of service
in the vicinity of Washington. he re-eulisted
for two years, and was commissi oned Colonel of
the 10th Me- His regiment covered the retreat
of Gen. Banks from Winchester to Williams
port and participated in the battles of Cedar
Mountain, Gen. Pope's retreat, and Antietam
He was severely wounded ut Antietam, but
quickly recovered and soon returned to duty.
Col. Beal was mustered out with his regiment
in May, 1863. but again enlisted and was made
Colonel of the 18th Me- His command partic-
pated in the battles Of the Red River and Shen-
andoah Valley campaign in 1864. During
reconstruction times he was placed in COM
mand of the Eastern District OF South Carolina,
and later was breveted Major General Of Vol
unteera In January. 1885, he was mustered
out and honorably discharged, having been
nearly I've years in the service of his country.
Gen. Beal WAS delegate to the Republican
National Convention which nominated Gen.
Grant for President in 1868. and was Electorate
Large on the ticket for that year. In 1872
he was appointed Pension Agent at Port
| land, which position he held with marked
ability and fidelity till the Office was trans.
ferred to Concord. N. II. He was the first
Commander Of the Department Of Maine G. A.R.
From 1880 to 1885 he was Adjutant- General Of
| Maine, and was elected State Treasurer in 1888
His administration Of tho States finances wa
able. faithful and efficient