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The evening times., 1896-08-22
MRS. sELFRIpGE DEAD.
Was the Wife of the Oldest Admiral
in the Navy.


in the Navy.
San Francisco. Aug. 22.-Mrs. Thomas
o. Selfridge died in this city yesterday
ut the home of her son, Edward Selfndge,
at the advanced age of eishty-nine years.
The immediate cause of death was old age.
Her maiden name was Louisa Carey Soley,
and she was the daughter OF Squire John
Soley, of CharlcstowD, Mass She came
to California recently on visit to rer two
sons in this city-Frank E. Selfridge and
Edward A. Selfrdge.
Mrs. Selfridge was the wife of the CID
est rear admi raj in tue United States navy.
He was appointed a midshipman from
Massachusetts in 1918, and was retired
in 1866, after over fifty-five years of
continuous service.
Two other sons are in the United States
navy now. One of these, Thomas o. Sci
fridge, is also a rear admiral. Another son
is Lieutenant Commander James L. Sci
fridge.
Rear Admiral Thomas o. Selfridge, sr.,
who survives his wife, is ninety-oDe years
of age. For many years Rear Admiral and
Mrs. Selfrid,,c have resided at Washing
ton, d. G.
The plans OF the family are not yet set
tied, but 1t S probable that the remains OF
Mrs. Selfridge will be taken East for i'll
terment. The blow fell heavily on the
aged husband.
The evening times., 1896-08-22
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.

The admirable address delivered by Lord
Chief Justice Russell tefore the American
Bar Association las struck Iofponsiye
chord on both sides Of the Atlantic, and
there is little doubt but that the impression
il has made Will intensified the more il
is studied. TIE subject chosen by Lord
Russell, international Arbitration" was
particularly happy selection, not onIy
because arbitration occupies, at pIosent. a
very large share of the attention Of 10th
the American and English nations, but be-
cause the United States has been foremost
in advancing the principle of arbitration.
The distinguished British Jurist gracefully
acknowledged, and gave ttfs government
credit for, this achievement, and moreover
assigned TO it leacing position in the de-
velopmeDt of modern international law.
An this comes with the greater force ut
this time. and makes the more pleasing
impression. because British pride ard self
ed by Lord Salisbury's complete. If taIdy,
concessions to tie contentious OF tlis gov
erDment in the Venezuelan matter.
Lord Russeil's broad-minded argunenta-
tion will not fail of effect in England. The
sentiment there among the enlightened aud
intelligentpaIto of he population is favorable
10 the settlement of disputes between the
two great Engiish-speakins nations by the
peaceful methods Of arbitration, but consid-
cradle missionary work is yet 10 he done be-
fore the jingo spirit will become entirely
extinct. Upon what may be called the
unconverted part of the British people
Lord Russells judicious and dispassionate
presentation of TIE case can hardly fail
10 make an impression, If for no other reason
than that the deliycrance wes made by one
holding the highest judicial position in the
United Kingdom.
As for the people OF this country, they
welcome most cordially the cooperation
of so powerful and distinguished factor
. in the solution OF The problem of in;erna-
tionai arbitration. They appreciate the
fact that II the principle is firmly estab-
lished by Great Brisan and the United
States, it will not he long before the ether
civilized nations of the world adopt it,
Revolutions never go backward. and the
establishment OF International arbitration
will be the greatest moral revelation the
world has kno wn in centuries.
The evening times., 1896-08-22
ADM1rrEpLY INco5sIsrENr,

81 was stumping the State last week. -
said a well-known Western politician,
''for geld, and was billed TO speak to the
farmers OF certain county, the silver
sentiment of which was very pronounced.
1t seemed few of the more radical silver
ties had determined to interrupt my speech.
l began by saying that the real issue was
not gold and silver, but the products Of
the farm. Just then volley of corn, cab
bage and deca yed fruit was hurled at me-
/ had to dodge pretty lively for few
moments, but the meeting went on"
.'You ought to have been stopped" re-
marked his companion.
Way" asked the politician. with one
surprise. :.
4For dodsing the real ISSUE"
The evening times., 1896-08-22
Seriously Thought
To Be Humorous.
OF CQuRSE NOT.

Booth had broken nose One day
lady of his acquaintance facetiously re-
marked: 'As you well know, Mr.. Booth,
am great admirer of your ma atchless act
ing, but to be frank ! can't get over your
nose"
My dear lady" drawled the famous
tragedian, "of course you can't; the bridge
is broken"
The evening times., 1896-08-22
OIL DRILLER WRAPPED IN FIRE.
Was Saturated With the Fluid When
the Gas Ignited.

Cleveland. Ohio. Aug ga special TO
the Press from Findlay. Ohio, says: o.
car Wammock met his death in a koriihle
manner last night near Eluffton- He was
drilling in well for tie Ohio Oil Com
pany. when the well. unexpectedly. EeGan
squirting oil Wammock's dothing was
completely saturated with tie oil, and he
started to run from the derrick, the gas
from the well ignited frcm the fire under
the boiler, enveioping the drillcr In q
sheet of flame.
He continued TO run until hisclothing was
nearly all burned off, when fellow working
men came 10 his relief. His sfoes were
burned off II IS feet. He was taken to Bluff
ton for medical assistance. but died in n
few hours. His home was at Fairview. Pa.
The derrick and surrounding buildings
were all consumed at the well. which is still
flowing oil above the tree tops. making
p.Ilar of fire visible for miles around.
The evening times., 1896-08-22
Nelson Mines on Fire.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 22.-The Nell
son mines, owned by the Nelson Iron Com
pany, are on fire. About midnIghtlast right
entry No. 2 was discovered on fire, and all
available men were put to work fighting
the flames- It's known no ore was Injured.
No men will be allowed to work in any Fart
OF the mine until the inspectors say It Is
safe. At presentthe gas appears TO be con-
fined to one mine. This Is the mine and
entry in which twenty six miners lost their
lives few months ago.
The evening times., 1896-08-22
Railway Hospital Relief Established.

Savannah, Ga, Aug. 22.-The Plant
system OF railways has. established u hos
pital and relief department, membership
In which will be II requisite to employ
ment in any department of the system
after January 1, 1897. About $500 OF
the $500 employees OF the system have
already become members OF the relief
department. A stated amount will be set
apart from wages for its maintenance.
The evening times., 1896-08-22
Iord Rus.ell at Niagara Falls.

Saratoga, N. z, Aug. 22.-Lord Russell
and his party lett this morning for Niagara
Falls They will be guests OF the Cliff
House Before leaving, Lord Russell ex-
pressed himself rs being very much pleased
with his visit here, and spoke In the highest
terms OF the courtesiea shown himself and
party.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

Willie Mamma, I know two songs.
Mamma What are they, Willie?
willie-One is Annie Laurie and
Mamnia-well, what is the other one?
Willie well, the other one isn't.
The evening times., 1896-08-22
,yohn .Cbn,nber,,u -Cominp Bome,

Saratoga, n. x. Aug. 22-John Cham
berlin. of Washington, d. c.. who for some
time has been seriously Ill at the Grand
Hotel and who Is greatly improved. will.
IL able to travel. leave at O'Clock this
atterneeu. In a-usiyate car for his home.
The evening times., 1896-08-22
WARNING &!

1t is learned by The Times that w.
j. Hobbs has been Soliciting subscrip-
tions and advertisements for this pa
per. The public Is warned against the
fellow, as he has no authority to
solicit or make collections for The
Times.
The evening times., 1896-08-22
PROPERLY CLASSIFIED.

Mary-Teaclier. may be excused from
school this afternoon? We are going to
have company.
TeacherI don't believe that comes un-
der any OF the rules granting leave OF alb
seDce.
Mary tafter moments reflection
Please, teacher. think IL might be placed
under domestic afflction."
The evening times., 1896-08-22
tllfOhE o. The news
I'LL 1RE MORNING TINES

III you miss any news In the evening
edition look in the list below. What
you're looking for was probably pub
lish.d in this mornings edition, aud
as The Times never Repeats you'll
have 10 take both editions 10 get all
the news as quick as 1t happens.
The evening times., 1896-08-22
raE TWO eRAHp DIVISIONS.

''Dis wurld," said Uncle Rasbury, re
flectiveIy. lam composed Nv two kinds of
folks; dem dat hab mo- diDnahs den ap-
petites and dem dat hab mo- appetites
den dinnahs."
The evening times., 1896-08-22
..rRoM WORDS To BLOWS"

"Did you say the cornetist at the concert
went from words TO blows?''
Yes"
II didn't notice any fight"
"Neither did IL
"But--''
He first announced his selection and
then played it,"
The evening times., 1896-08-22
rERfsnrb ~ THE FLAMES.
Two womensaIa Two Children Burn
ed to Death IN Canada.

Huntsville, Ont, Aug, 2a-The dwell
ing OF Mrs. Quaif, a widow. was burned late
last night, aud Mrs. Bernard Phillips,
daughter=oe Mrs. Quaif. Mrs. s. Quaif, her
daughter in law. and the latter's two chill
drcn perished in the flames.
Mrs., Phillips and Mrs. Quaif lost tbelr
lives in attempting to save the children.
Jessie Phillips, daughter OF Mrs. Phillips.
was buraed so. badly that her life is in
danger.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

IDAHO is In OPEN REVOLT
Populists and Democrats Kebcl Agains
Party Leaders.
The evening times., 1896-08-22
HE had,
his REpIRToIRF.

Gaggs Have you left off drinking yet?
Jaggs Yes. twice this morning.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

Reduced Rates to Cleveland and Re
turn via Pennsylvania Railroad.
On account of the biennial encan,pment
OF the Knights of Pythias at Cleveland,
August 2S to 80, the;pepnsyivania Rail-
road will sell August 22 to "a. round trip
tickets at rate of $1467. good to return
August 81 to 81 er.a 80 au20 At
The evening times., 1896-08-22

THINK HE TRIED SUICIDE
John Sykes Was Nearly Dead from Ga
~ When Pound.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

RACING REFORM NEEDED
Public Getting Tired OF the Way Track
Are Run
The evening times., 1896-08-22

BRYAN WILL MEET HINKLEY-
May Foresliadow Senator hIli's Indorst
ment or the Ticket.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

BARRIsTERs AT A BANQUET
Chauncey NJ Depew l'resIueu and Chic
Justice Russell Spoke.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

TO RECEIVE vICERoY IL
Official Program OF Entertainment Is
Announced.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

BLAND SPOKE AT LAUREL
First Gun Fired in tie Maryland Ere,
Silver Campaign.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

RAILWAY GETS A PERMIT
Washington and Maryland Company {
| Occupy Rhode Island Avenue
The evening times., 1896-08-22

WON, AND RIGHT HANDILY-
Fast Fielding and Mercer's Superb Wo
| Did It.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

ALL WANT THE BOY ORATOR
Many State Campaign Managers A pply {
Chairman Jones.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

USED HIS pITCHFoRK AGAIN
E, Tillman Made a Characteristic Speech tC
Penns ylyanians-
The evening times., 1896-08-22

BRANDED A CAMPAIGN LIE
Regarding a Silver Club III Mckinley
Home CITY.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

WILL RACE FOR DIAMONDS
All Is Ready for the Arlington Bicycl
\ Meet,
The evening times., 1896-08-22

N THE CAMPAIGN PILOT HOUSES
i Political Gossip from Republican an
Democratic Heodquarters-
The evening times., 1896-08-22

TYPOS WILL NOT PARADE
Columbia Union Decides the Labor Da.
Question.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

IT HAS CABINET SANCTION
Messrs. Morton and Eckels VIII Go +
indianapolis.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Young Man Teiis Tale OF Assault by
L eDecial 0eficerA
The evening times., 1896-08-22
..rHr ltoRr TIE MERRmR."

"Yes, I've had good many trials lately
"You seem to take them cheerfuity.''
soh. I do; you see. I'm q lawyer"
The evening times., 1896-08-22

WENT EACH OTHERS RAIL
1 jackson City Arrests Turn into q Farce
The evening times., 1896-08-22
BCNA-FIDE CIRCULATION.
A reference to the state

A reference to the state
ment below will show that
the circulation sworn to is
bona fide one
1t is easily possible for
newspaper with an elastic
conscience to swell its legit-
i'm ate circulation enor-
mousiy, in order to deceive
advertisers. by sending out
thousands of papers to
news stands, which are re-
turnabIe, and which are in
fact returned, but neverthe-
less are included in what
purports to be an honest
statement of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers,
However. Judge by results.
and bogus circulation doesn't
give them.
The family circulation of
The Times is many thou
sands in excess of any other
Washington paper and is
believed to be fully two
times that of its afternoon
contemporary.
The circulation of The Times for the
week ended August IA, 1876, was as fol-
lows:
Saturday, August s, =. 4s,335
Sunday, August 9, 1896
Monday, August 10, . 42,70s
Tuesday, August IL, 1884
wednesday, August IL, ~,
Thursday, August l3, 43,3 1858
Friday, August IA, =. 43,476
Total copies printei 2S2, $50
Less damaged copies, copies left
over, unSOid, in Office, ami
copies returned, unsold, from
news Stands and branch Of
fiees -. 25,20s
Total 255,122
solemnly swear that The above is a
correct statement of the circulation of
The Washington lines for the week
ended Aug. IA, 1896, and that every copy
was delivered or mailed tOr valuable
consideration.
WILLIAM 7. OLIVER,
Superintendent of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me
this 18th day Of August, A. d. 1895.
(sEAL.l ERNEST G. THOMPSON,
Notary Public.
The evening times., 1896-08-22

ments and the other perqu.sitss OF the gov
ernment, Whenthe Secretary of Agriculture
discontinued the distribution OF seeds, ths
general purchased 10000 packages ut his
own eNDanse nj sent than IN his atactors
The evening times., 1896-08-22

Will the man who has been kicked by
mule and painfully hurt take kindly to
the suggestion that il he will allow HIM
self TO be further kicked by two mules
it will feel good? I wish I had as many
dollars as he won't.
So farI have been able to see that the
free coinage of silver would be a certain
benefit TO the few owners of silver miues
and to the people of other countries. but
have not been able to see where the benefit
to myself, TO other wage-earners, or to
the agriculturists of our own country would
be other than dubious. I will grant that
the ultimate effect might be beneficial
to some. IL they survived; but We all
know the result OF educating the horse
up to living upon shavings through the
medium of green glasses.
I read with great interest the expression
of views by number of the mostprominent
bimetallists OF Europe as to the effect of
independents free coinage by this country
upon bimetailsm here and upon business
conditions here. The consensus of opinion
among these eminent gentlemen was that
the primary result would be to put this
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
WORK OF THE HOUSE.
Distribution of seeds-The Indian
Appropriation Bill.

Washington. Feb. 20--On motion Of W.
A Stone. rep. the House to-day refused
to concur in the Senate amendments to
the general pension appropriation bill,
and II was sent TO conference.
The Senate joint resolution. requiring
the Secretary of Agriculture TO purchase
and distribute seeds as in former years
tee on agriculture by Mr. Wills. rep. and
ne asked unanimous consent for its pres
ent consideration.
Mr.. Erdman, dem. OF Philadelphia. OBJ
endar.
The Indian appropriation bill was taken
up IN committee of the whole. In the
general debate on the measure Mr. Nelson.
rep. OF Ohio, departing from the text be
Tore MIN. made speech advocating the
passage OF a protective tariff BILL in the
course of which he had read from the
clerk desk. extracts from the speech Of
MAJ. Mckinley at the Marquette Club din
ner in Chicago on Feb. r. Efforts by the
TRENDS of other presidential candidates
TO head of this advertisement Of the
ONO candidate on the floor of the House
When the committee of the whole reach
ca the paragraph in the bill providing for
the pay of the five Indian inspectors a
motion was made to reduce their salaries
from 5000 to $500. That had been done
IN the last two previous bills. and the
action of the Indian committee in fixing
them at the figure named in the statute
establishing the office, met objection on
DOtn sides OF the chamber. The motion
10 reduce the salaries was made by Mr..
Dockery and was supported by Messrs.
Cannon, rep, and Hemenway. rep, men,
bers of the appropriations committee. and
by Mr.. Dinglsy. chairman of the commit
tee on ways and means.
The latter gentleman appealed to the
committee of the whole not to follow the
recommendation of the committee i'm its
policy of raising salaries and was an
swered by Mr.. Crisp, who said that the
proposition to reduce the salaries of the
Indian inspectors was as unjust as one
would be 10 reduce the salaries of the
gentleman from Maine and compel him
to accept the reduced salary in lieu of
one fixed by law
The Indian committees position was
supported by Mr.. Hopkins, rep, of Illi-
nois, and Mr.. Sherman. rep. of New
York, and Mr.. DOckery's amendment was
defeated by a vote of IS to 90.
Pending consideration of the bill a mes
sage from the Senate was received an
nouncing the passage of the consular and
diplomatic appropriation bill
Mr.. Hit asked concurrence in the Sen
ate amendments, three in number, in
creaSing the salary of the consul at Cape
Town to 5000; making a secretary of le-
cation in Liberia at $3.50. and appropra-
ting $1,000 to cover expenses already in
CURED TO inspect the consular service.
This was agreed to.
The committee then rose, and at $40
o'clock, the House adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
HE LOVED HIS CUP TOO WELL.
A Criminals Affection for His Shaw
ing Mug Led TO His Arrest.
From the Kansas City Joul

From the Kansas City Journal.
The average person does not know that
each barber shop has what is generally
known as the dead row. of shaving cups.
1t is generally the top row of cups, and If
the cups could only speak some interesting
family histories would be made public. A
regular patron of d barber shop usually
furnishes his own cup, and it is always
ready for him. He may go away and not
enter the shop again for years, but the
cup is there awaiting him. The proprie-
tor of the shop does not dare sell or give
IL away, for there is no telling when the
owner will walk in. If the boss learns
that the customer is dead he generally
asks the relatives If they wish to keep
the cup; but until he has positive proof of
the death the cup remains on the shelf
reminder of the patron of former days.
Barber cups sometimes figure in crimes.
I remember distinctly of a case in CleVe-
land a few years ago of a prominent citi-
zen who became a criminal and his bar
Der knew 1t. / can't think of the mans
name Anyhow, the police department in
formed the barber that II the cup was
ever sent for to Immediately inform the
chief About two months later a small
hoy came with an order for the cup. The
boy was followed and the criminal taken.
1t was his attachment nor his old cup
that led to his arrest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
ONLY ONE FAvORITE WON.
The Talent Again Gets the Worst of
the Betting at New Orleans.

New Orleans, Feb. 2O.-Perfect weather.
balmy as June, and an attendance of 400
people, marked the sport here to-day The
track was at its best again as Sunup
showed in the $1,000 leap year handicap, a
mile, which he won in the rafting time
of la. Sunup, with Sims up, was al
ways the favorite, and after Jim Flood
had looked like a winner at the home turn
Sunup beat him out in the tussle up the
stretch. Emin Bey, the strongly played
second choice, did not get away any TOO
well and his weight, III pounds, looked to
anchor him.
however, and the talent got badly scorch-
ed on the day. Little Billy a 10 to 1, be-
gan the slaughter of the favortes. He
won cleverly from Van Brunt, with Sprin-
vale third, a head in front of the favorite,
LochinVar.
Pontlear was heavily played in the sec
ond race. but he was not in the first
three, who were Old Gentleman, Minnie
w. and Festival, all long shots
Ban Johnson, a to l shot, won the third
cleverly, and in the fifth the favorite,
Haeckel, did not get a place, Masonic
Home beating Master Fred and Black
ball out in drive.
The last race also saw the favorite I'M
placed, Th0rpe'S mount, Ringmaster
beating the 40 to shot Dobbins out by a
head. The latter was much the best
horse I the end and with a capable jock
ey would have won. Summaries follow:
First Race-Seven and a half furlongs
selling. Little Billy, 1O2, Scherrer, Is to /,
won with Van Brunt second and Spring.
vale third. Time, 1862.
Second Race-Six furlongs, for 4-year-
olds. Old Gentleman, 107, H. Williams,
70 to l, won, with Minnie w second and
Festival third. Time ZIG.
Third Race-Seven furlongs, selling.
Ban Johnson. 107, Newcom, Is to l, won,
with Marsong second and Newhouse
third. Time :28%.
Fourth Race-Leap Year handicap,
$l,o0O added; mile Sunup, ,1OS, Sims. I
to 5, won, with Jim Flood second and
Fifth Race-Seven furlongs, selling.
Masonic Home, 107, Hart, to l, won, with
Master Fred, 104, J. Hill, 6 to 1 second,
and Blackball third. Time, 1:29
Sixth Race-Seven furlongs, selling.
Ringmaster, l04, Thorpe, 9 to 2, won, with
Dobbins second and Panway third. Time,
1:30
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
A TOWN of CELEBRITIES.
There Were SO Many Remarkable
Men in 1t That Common People Had


From the Lewiston Journal.
Ex-Gov. Perham, one of Names best
preserved ami hapPiest "ex's." enjoys
telling a story of strangers visit to a
little Maine hill town of fragrant memo
ries, where one of the natives took pleas
ure in politely pointing out the local OBJ
jects of interest. There" said the viii
lager, pointing to a handsome old-style
house, lived a former member OF con-
gress; yonder on that street you see that
big square. house. where one of Names
most distinguished sons was born, who
was successfully member of the legisla-
ture, House of Representative in con-
gress, United States senator for genera
ton and Vice President; right down there
is the modest printing office where one of
our boys used to WORK, whence he gradu-
ated to become a leading political editor
and afterward Postmaster General AS
the promenade continued around the viii
lage the native directed the attention of
the visitor to other old residences
There" said he, lis the former home of
another member of congress, governor of
the state, etc. and over across there Is
where another NJ. 9. once resided. Right
down the street there is the old home Of
Judge c., and over there is where Judge
E used to live years ago. We've got a
good lot of famous lawyers. editors and
colonies besides, that / haven't mem
toned" remarked the escort BY this
time the stranger was beginning to got
decidedly interested. and burst forth with
the enthusiastic inquiry. but good
heavensi HaventsyOu ever had any COM
mon people ia your toWn?%