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The evening times., 1896-09-04
Briefs byWire

The Democrats, Popuists and Silverites
of the Sixth Michigan Congressional dis
trict Yesterday nomi natesi Q. A. Smith for
Congress.
Prof o. H. Bruce. principal Of the high
schoolatwesternport A Aliegf,any county, was
yesterday Nominated for Congress by the
ProhibitioDists in the Sixth Maryland dis
trict e.. -.
The Democrats. silventes and PopuIists
OF the Eleventh Michigan Congressional
district havel agreed9rrpop the nomination
OF Judge Bamsdeil, OF Traverse City.
Richard WHITE who was the support of
his mother and family. was struck By light
ming In his home at Bristol. Va, yesterday
afternoon ard INSTANTLY killed His back
and shoulders were badly burned. Other
members of, the family were seriously
The oklahocra Democratic Territorial
gate to Congress, was 1 n session at Reno
until 80 this morning, when an Endorsement
Of J. Z. Callahan, Populist nominee, was
made. The fight was a bitter one and much
feeling was shown.
Louis Helnan, peddler. and bis COM
panion were held up by two highwaymen
near Brockwayyille, Pa, Wednesday night.
Holman was shot and died in thirty minutes.
He leaves wife and four children in Dubois
A posse was organized, but tie murdeTers
are stiii at large. They secured no booty.
Senator A. p. German arrived at his home
in Laurel. Nd, last evening fIJm Saratoga
and New York city here he had been for
more than three weeks. He locks in ex-
ceieBt health, and it is apparent that his
trip greatly benefited him He was accom-
pauied by his son, a. +. German. jr.. who
has been with him all the time.
The Democrats OF the Seventh Michigan
district yesterday nom mated O'Brien At
kiuson for Congress The free silverites
Nominated c. H. Mckinley and the Populis,s
Nominated Carlton Peck some time ago.
The question of fusion has teen left with
the three committees to settle and Atki nson
will probably receive the fusion nomina-
ton.
Early yesterday morning an incendiary
attempted to cremate the occupants Of Mrs.
Laura Groves boarding house at Altoona,
Pa Coal Oil had been distributed over the
wood work on the lower portion of the
house and then fired. Fortunately the
crime was discovered in time to prevent
cODflagration and to save the lives of the
ten inmates OF the house.
Frank Wolf was attacked by three high
waymen near Harrisburg, Pa, Wednesday
night, while driving toward his home.
He was pulled out of his buggy, but fought
his way into an adjoining cornfield He
had three of his ribs broken with club
While he was concealed from the footrads
in the cornfield the horse he had been driv-
ing, worth ST 600, ran a way and had its
neck broken.
number of boys went to the home Of
Leonard Kerr, at Huntington, w. Va, who
was ne WY married. and demanded treat.
Kerr refused and the boys made hideOus
noise with bells, tin cans, etc, Kerr threw
a brick to frighten them away and struck
Harry TurIey, aged twelve. on the head,
crushing In the left side OF his skull. Sew
eral bones were taken from his skull, and
the boy is yet In an unconscious state. He
viii die.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
Seriously Thought
To Be Humorous.
TIE BALLAD OF BRYAN.

He made speech: the peroration
Set forth the giories OF our natiou,
And reprobated legislation
That hampered him OF lowiy station
He next entoined consideration
or the financial demonetization,
And spoke with grave disapprutratiOu
or present business depreciation.
This caused a shout OF jubilati0n,
And many thought the Nomination
Should go to him whose vocalization
Proclaimed much needed reformation
And Others caught the ejaculation.
Till, like wind-blown confIa grafton,
1t spread with such acceIeration
That, Gads! be got the nomination
In Gotham town the Notification
Proved More or less a cungiomeration
or pla,itudes and accusation,
And, also, gold bug castigatiou.
Likewise. throughout his peregrination
He failed in sound augmentation,
Much to the party's trepidation
And TO the country's CONSERVATION.
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ENvOI.
Prince, bestow conimiseratiou,
After Noveniber's condemnation,
For there will be great ianentatiou
When finally comes determination.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
MATTHEW'S TOBETRIED SOON
States Attorney Posey Wants Special
Court Session.
Prisoner Continues to Deny His uilt,
ed-Mrs. Twins Conduct.

La Plata, Nd, Sept. 4.-state's Attorney
Posey Is anxious to have the trial of George
Matthews, the accused murderer of Jsrues
j. Irwin, who was killed at his home at
Aliens Fresh. in Charles county, August
2, take place at once.
Mr.. Posey says there is nothing inthe law
to prevent the calling of an extra session
of the courtto try the accused, and that it
will not cost n the end more to the county
tohavean extra ternof court Inan official
notification OF the murder, sent to each Of
the judges OF the circuit court, the states
attorney, in conclusion says:
I'm view Of the atroeity Of the CRIME and
the tendency toward Iawiessness, which
seems TO exist at this time II onr cocDty.
which, In the opinion of mary of our most
observaDt citizens, is largely due 10 delays
in bringing offenders to trial, il may be best.
TO help prevent such occurrences In the
future, To respect public opinion in that
particular and call special term of the
circuit court as soon as possible and put
Matthews upon his trial" .
Matthews, the accused murderer, is ap
parently in a more cheerful frame of mind
and laughs frequently in course OF CONVERSE
tioT with visitors. Yesterday he said that
he got along all right. except when the od
commodore OF this craft got into one of his
fits and then he did not fare so well The
commodore was the colorcd jaiIor, who
sometimes locks him in his cage in the day
time, which prevents him from walking in
the corridor.
He, in answerto a question, said that all
evidence was against him, and that he cA
pected to have a rope around his neck.
He also said that If he had known that Con-
stable Howard was after him the morning
of h is arrest he would not have been taken
alive, as he had but one time to die, and
would rather have died fighting than in the
way they expected to kill him.
He was asked by gentleman who Wis
tied him yesterday If he had his pistol
and answered that he had not .'If 1
had" he said, II would not stay in here
long, for / would run that old darkey taller
out of the Jail and into the woods" 1t
is evident to all who converse with Mat
thews that he thinks he will be convicted,
although he still denies ali knowledge Of
the murder OF young Irwin.
Matthew'S self con fessed pa ramour
Mrs. Irwin, Is still In Jail, but as there is
no evidence against her, it is not thought
she will be indicted, but 1t is generally
believed that she has made statements to
the States attorney that will make her an
Important witness for the prosecution
She is frequently visited by Fathers Brod-
erick aud Wade. Catholic ciergymen, and
she is very much subdued in manner
The evening times., 1896-09-04
EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW.

ESNl oh1I l. Il LA w.
1t is reported that the Pennsylvania board
OF pardons will recomm end that a pardon
be granted to John Bardsley, the former
treasurer OF Philadelphia. Bardsley had
embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars
of city and State funds, pleaded guilty to
several indictments, had a fair trial, which
ended in his conviction. and was sentenced
to imprisonment Tor fifteen years, and to
pay fine Of 100000. The fine has not
been and probably never VIII be paid, and
now Bardsley, who has served only about
five years of his sentence, is recommended
for pardon ON the ground of failing health.
Bardsley owes the prospect OF executive
clemency and freedom to the fact that in-
tluential personal and political friends
have exerted themselves in his behalf.
Here again is a case which is calcu-
lated to bring the administration of jus
tice into contempt and turn our boasted
equality before the law into a roaring
farce
Were Bardsley friendless and his case
considered upon its merits he would have
fine, or remain imprisoned several years
longer Bardsley's case, however, is not
an exceptional one by any means, more's
the pity. Instances multiply of men abus-
ing trust, embezzling public money, ap-
plying it to personal, and frequently
unworthy, purposes, seeking safety in
flight, and, il caught and brought to the
scene OF their crimes, being treated with
great consideration and not as felons; as
they really are in the eyes of the law.
administration of Justice into contempt
The evening times., 1896-09-04
division IN Pores expedition against Island

division in Pope's expedition against Island
No. % and New Madrid
He was afterward transferred to the
A nny OF the Missls ssIppl, aud was at Stone
River, where, for gallant Il nd dherOicconduCt,
he was made a ma jor general He won fresh
laurels at Mission Rioge, at the neah OF tue
Fourteenth Army Corps, under Gen. George
ii. Thomas, VINO Rad succeeded to the COIN
mand of the Army OF the Cumberland.
After the Investment OF Atlanta he waS
ordered TO the Army OF the ONO to support
Gen. Schofield.
Sherman. he was induced to tender his
resignation, which President Lincoln re-
fused to accept. He WIS next assigned
to the command OF the Department OF
Kentucky. He distinguished himself dur
ing the occupation OF Kentucky By his
Acknowledgements OF the supremacy Of the
civil over the military law.
ernor Of Illinois on the Republican ticket
by 10000 majority. His retirement from
that office marked his abandonment OF
the Republican organization, and his re-
urn to the Democratic party. He sup
ported Greeley Tor President in 1872 In
sSS he WAS the Democratic candidate Tor
Governor. and was defeated. although he
ran 1O.0 600 votes ahead 81 his ticket In
$50 he canvasscd the State as candidate.
for United States Senator, and secured
the election of a Democratic majority In
the General Assembly. That majority
elected him to the United States Senate
for the term beginning March 4, 1891
The Illinois delegation wanted to press
name at the recent Democratic national
convention. Although nearly I9 years
of a Ce he is hale and vigorous, with all his
faculties undimmcd.
Simon RoIya r Buckuer was horn in Ken
The evening times., 1896-09-04
a Rad ORDER.

II Postmaster General Wilson, or who
ever wields his authority during his stay
in Europe, wants to do the right thing he
will at once give directions to Superintend-
ent White, OF the Railway Mail Service, To
rescind the order which aims to make every
railway postal clerk a spy upon his fellows.
The order is utterly un-American in spitit,
and the practice it would inauguratc Is un-
manly and degrading. Men are not ap-
pointed to office for any such purpose,
and it is no part OF their duties to act
the sneak, the coward and the blackguard.
The order itself, and the official assump-
tionit carries withit, thati t will be obeyed.
is an insult to the manhood OF every en-
ploye in the railway mail service. Mr.
White must have remarkably poor opin
ion OF the character Of lis subordinates
to even suspect that they, or any consider
able portion OF them, would lend them
selves to the despicable occupation OF
spies.
Nothing is more proper than the strict
control and supervision OF every branch
of the public service. Especially is this
true of the mail service, upon which i'm
portant public and private interests are
dependent. Slovenliness and irresularity
in 1t are sure to work Inconvenience, IL
nothing worse, to the people. 1t is OF the
last importance, Therefore, that is should
be thorou ghly systematic in every detail.
and that every employe shoJld be held
to the strctest account in the perform
ance OF his duties To this end, the proper
supervisory officials should be appointed,
and the requisite means taken to insure
a strict control OF the whole machinery.
1t should not be expected, however, by
those in authority in the Postoffice De-
partment that the men over whom such
official surveillance Is to be exercised
shall devote their time to spying upon each
others shortcomings. and by making re-
port OF these seek to ingratiate themselves
with their superiors Every postal car
has head clerk who is held responsible
by the .superntendent of his division
Tor the work of those under him IL Is his
duty to report to his superior in office
any dereliction or inefficiency on their
part, but it is in no wise incumbent upon
them to make advertisement OF each others
laches.
uperintcndent Whites order should
be promptly relegated to the waste bas-
ket. 1t will not help to improve the SER
vice, but it ma y possibly tend to lower the
morale OF the personnel.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
EXCEEDING HER EXPECTATIONS.

'Bress de Lawd!'' exclaimed old Aunt
Martha, relic of slavery days, as she
observed n handsome drag pass along the
streets, with a white lady on the box
and a trim colored man sitting up be-
hind her, II nebber 'spected to see dat
Wonder wat dat white CONAN pays de
culled genman fer drivin' dat Kerridge?
/ knowed it 'ould come, but, honey, I
nebber 'spected to LID to see it. Dis ole
mammy's ready to go to de Dressed king
dom come now, sbo nUff."
The evening times., 1896-09-04
TURNED DOWN.

"Chawley GosweIl got turned do wn pretty
sudden-like the other r night at the theater."
How was that?''
"He kept staring at Mrs. Sharp so con-
stantly that she finally detached the
Taken" card from the back OF her seat and
requested the usher to hand il to him.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
Commander Newell Dead.

Seattle, W ash, Sept. f. Commander Join
Stark Newell, Of the armOred cruiser De-
troit, who was taken sick here while en-
route from China to Washington. died this
afternoon. The remains, accompanied by
Mrs. Newell, widow Of the deceased, and
Lieut.. Tanssing, OF the mo nitor Aonodnack,
Will be shipped to New York tomorrow for
interment- Lieut.. Taussig notified Secre-
tary Herbertof Commander Newells death.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
THE QUESTION.

Pastor-My dear brudder, dis contenshun
between husban' an wife am mos unlub-
bly, Am er husban' an er wife not one?
Brother Johnsing am SO, Brother
Jones. Dey am one; but wat me an my
ole 'oomau am er tryin ter decide is witch
am de one.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
pYTH1ANs' SUPREME LODGE.
Next Meeting to Be Held in Indian
apolis In 1898.


apolis In 1893.
Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. "A number OF
important matters were decided upon at
yesterdays session OF the supreme lodge.
knights of Pytbias. The statutes were
amended SO that hereafter two sessions
OF the lodge will be held in Indianapolis.
The supreme chancellor was given au-
thority to caha "a special meeting at any
time when he thought the occasion neces-
sary or whenever the occasion required.
The laws OF the uniform rank We're so
amended that the supreme council was
changed to the supreme assembly. This
fs a natterSof form and a name that
the members wanted. Instead OF the uni
form rank divisions, the name has been
changed to eeaspantes.
The next meeting OF the supreme lodge
OF the worlds Knights of Pythias viii be
held In Indianapolis, the fourth Tuesday
In August, 1898.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
B0THM THE DARK,

Upon the memorable dark day, March
10, 1890, n lady OF scientific turn of
mind accosted DR.. Byles. of Boston, with:
My dear doctor, how do you account
for this unusual darkness?'
My dear niatiam,' he replied, las to
that am as much in the dark as you are"
The evening times., 1896-09-04
Elphonzo Youngs Co.

Tomorrow's the last day
that you can buy "Marti-
nique" or Imperial" Lime
Juice for 16c instead of 25c.
We've sold a lot of it dur
ing this period. Look for
another special next week.
II you're preserving. we've plenty Of the
rarest peaches coming in daily.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
A FOXY YOUTH.

A FOXY YOUTH.
I'll tell you a trick,
Indeed, very slick,
OF youth who went for a ride,
With a maiden fair,
But, alack! her Pere
Said he would ride, too, by her side.
They hadn't gone far,
When LIE Pere's handle-b bar
Got bent; and so the youth tried
To fix it all right.
We'll, he did-so that night
LIE Pere couldn't ride by her side.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
Epitome Of the News in the
Morning fines. Oh.

II you miss any news IN the evening
edition Look in the list below. What
you're looking for WAS probably pub
lisiIed in this mornings edition, and
as The Times never repeats you'u
have 10 take both editions to get all
the news as quick as 1t happens.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
GRANT COTTAGE DEDICATED.
Interesting Ceremony at the Ohio
State Fair.

Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 4.-The United
States Grant cottage building on the grounds
OF the State board Of agriculture was dedi-
Gated yesterday afternoon as part OF the
exercises OF the State fair which is in
progress there. The cabin in which Gen.
Grant was born in Clermont county was
bought by Henry T. Chittenden, wealthy
citizen OF Columbus, eight years ago and
presented to the State board Of agriculture.
1t was removed by boat and rail from the
banks Of the Ohio in Clermont county, where
It had stood for more than seventy years,
and placed on these grounds by Mr.. Chit
tendeD In its exact condition and appear
ance, but time and the elements affecting
It. A building has just been finished in
closing and protecting it.
The evening times., 1896-09-04

Royal Blae Line to Philadelphia.
Fast time. Frequent trains. Pronlpt
service. Excellent dining cara Track
rock ballasted. Engines burn COKE No
smoke. No dust. auSI-eod, $3.50
The evening times., 1896-09-04
HER ONLY OBJECTION.

Former Employer-well, Nollie, how do
you like your new place.
MolIie-Faith, and it be afther plazing
me, Except that missus and naste r talk sich
bad grammar.
The evening times., 1896-09-04

GIyEN A ROYAL WELCOME
One hUnured Thousand Citizens Greet
Viceroy Ii Hung Chang.
The evening times., 1896-09-04

SEWALL is IN TO STAY
Lr=eu AIR. bryan to Accept the Popu-
list Nomination.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
WARNIN q.

Z It Is learned by The Times that w.
q. Hobbs has been Soliciting subscrip-
lions and advertisements for this pa
per. The pubIicis warned against the
fellow, as he has no authority to
solicit OF make collections for The
Tfmea.
The evening times., 1896-09-04

POSTAL CLERKS AS SPIES
Old Order Reissued With a Warning ol
Discipline.
The evening times., 1896-09-04

wANTED-FURNISH HOUSES
WANTED-Furnis houses. We have
many applications for furnished houses
in all locations Qf the city. THE TlNES
REAL ESTATE BUREAU.
The evening times., 1896-09-04

The finest. the best boards, only st
per 100 feet. II you want common boards.
7bc. per 100 feet. Frank Libbey 4 Co.. eth
aod N. Z. ave.
The evening times., 1896-09-04

TO LEAD GOLD DEMOCRATS
Pa.ner and Buckner Named by the Sound
Money Convention at Indianapolis.
The evening times., 1896-09-04

SOUTHERN MEETS THE CUT
Files a Reduction VI Thirty-fiye Per
Cent.
The evening times., 1896-09-04

WEDDING AT ROCK CREEK CHURCH.
Marriage OF Miss Gertrude Abbott and
Mr.. Z. ID. Howell.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
A Chance for Bryau.

Editor Times: Our free silver friends
are looking for an orator TO debate the
issues OF the campaign with Senator Thurs
ton. l respectfully suggest that they corral
Lii Hung Chang. the biggest free silver
bug of them all. He can no doubt tell the
workiDgInan about the happy homes of the
Chinese workingnan. and what free silver
has done for China's growth. progress,
thrift. and advancement When Mr.. Bryan
is beaten. as he will be. he need not be dis
couragcd. for Ii Hung Chang Will no doubt
use his best endeavors to have Mr.. BRYAN
elected president of the Forinosa republic,
where all the golden hued subjects use
nothing but free silver, free copper. and
free shells. .
The evening times., 1896-09-04

DISTRICT BOYS WINNERS
Took the Hilton Trophy at the Sea
Girt Shoot.
The evening times., 1896-09-04

BRYAN'S TALK AT ELKHART-
Enthusiastic Greeting Tor Him in the
Indiana City.
The evening times., 1896-09-04

RAIN PREVENTED THE GAME
DouDi hcauer 10 Be Played This After
noon
The evening times., 1896-09-04
notice.,

Arthur Fassett Is no longer in any
way connected with any department.
of The Times.
The evening times., 1896-09-04

MORE PILGRIMS ToCANTON-
Next Fortnight VIII be Busy One for
Mckinley.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
slotoN isgara Fallsand watkins le,

elOtoNi isgara Faiisand Watkins u len
Special express with through coaches aud
Pullman parlor cars will leave Baltimore
and Ohio station, Washington, for Niagara
Falls, watkins Glen, Rochester and Buf.
faio. Thursday. September 10, at $40
en-. Round trip. good for ton days. $40.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
GOLDENBERG'S,
926-9zs 7th-706 Z ST
Boys Clothing
Department
Ready.

We have gone into the
boys clothing business.
We have opened a boys
clothing department because
we have had demand for
boys clothing.
We believe our patrous
expect US to sell it-many
have so expressed them
selves.
We have spared no ex-
pense in fitting up this de-
partment-the entire second
floor of the 7th-street an
nex-and we've put an ex-
perienced clothing man in
charge.
We shall sell clothing as
we sell everything else-at
lowest prices. Our methods
in selling it shall be the
same as with other mer-
chandise.
We shall keep a sharp
lookout for quality-never
cheapening it to sell at a
low price. Dressing the
youngsters from this stock
of ours shall be a task filled
with delight and saving,
and our gain will come in
your increased confidence
in the widening circle of
customers.
To every purchaser in
this department we shall
give an elegant school COM
panion with lock and key.
Unusual "Opening" val
ues.
G0LDENBERG'S,
026-o28 7th-706 < St.
ncnrSs<s esee,SSesssaeee ecE
The evening times., 1896-09-04
WILLIAM T. NEUsTRETTER.
Stewart Opens baltimore Campaig

Baltimore, Sept. 4.-The opening gun of
the Democratic campaign IN this city was
fired last night at barley Park, where
5000 persons congregatcd to hear Senator
Stewart, OF Nevada, and other well-known
speakers expound the doctrines of free
silver. The meeting was AN enthusiastic
one. Much OF Senator Stewars's 8 speech was
devoted to answering the charge made
against him by RepatOf Sherman, Of Ohio,
who has stated that Senator Stewart was
In favor OF a single gold standard In 1874.
The evening times., 1896-09-04
FOR sALE-suBURBAx.

wANTED-PoSTA STAMPS
wANTED-For cash. ell kinda OF old
United ? sates postage and departments
fsnTEG1 6iITEGHoRsT ro iSos III % az. Ss"' nW ,nastf
The evening times., 1896-09-04

Simon Bolivar Buckner was born in Ken
lucky in 1873. lie was graduated at West
The evening times., 1896-09-04
BONA FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement
below VIII show that the circu-
Iation sworn to is q bona fide
one.
It is easily possible for q
newspaper with an elastic con-
science TO swell Its legitimate
circulation enormously, in or
der to deceive advertisers, by
sending out Thousand of papers
20 news stands, which are re-
turnabIe, and which are In fact
returned, but nevertheless are
included in what purpOr ts to be
an honest statement of circula-
tion.
Intelligent advertisers, how
ever, judge by results, and bogus
circulation doesn't give them.
The family circulation of The
Times is many thousands in ex-
cess 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 %, 1896,
was as fOLoows:
Saturday, August 22..-----.. ~ ,O38
Sunday, August 23............ 23,97I
Monday, August 24...... Al, ,O16
Tuesday, August 25.... ,595
"Wednesday, August, 3D.. 4l,2S1
Thursday, August 27.... 1922
Friday, August 2S--..... 4I,92O
Total copies printed. 273,S44
Less damaged copies, copies
left over, unsOld, in office,
and copies returned, uns0ld,
from wsstan nds and branch
offices. 26,l74
Total 247,87O
soIemnly swear that the above
is a correct statement of the circu-
lation of The Washington Times for
the week ended August 2S, 1896,
and that every copy was delivered or
mailed for q valuable consideration.
! WILLIAM I. OLIVER,
Superintendent of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 18th day of August, A. D., 1896.
(SeaLJ ERNEST q. THOMPSON.
Notary Public.