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The times., 1897-07-26
McNALLY,s GALLANT EFFORT.
He Almost Succeeds in Swimming
the English Channel.

London, July 25.-Peter s. McNaliy, Of
Boston, attempted yesterday 70 swim from
England tU France, across the English
Channel, starting from Dover and intend
ing to land at Calais He swan thirty
five miles in fifteen hours, and then be-
came exhausted and deiriouS He was
taken on board lugger that was accom-
panying him when he was three miles Off
Cape Gris NeZ, about twelve miles south
west of Calais.
From Dover to Calais, in straight line,
the distance is about twenty-eight miles
The fact that McNally was picked up
off Cape Girls NeZ shows that he was
carried a considerable distance out of his
course by the current The feat Of swim
ming the channel has never been accom-
plished hnt by one man, Capt. Webb, who
crossed in 1875, in twenty-one hours and
forty eight minutes. Capt Webb was
drowned in 1888, while attempting to
swim the whirlpool rapids at Niagara.
McNally, who is q newspaper man, has
reputation as life-saver, and has been
awarded medals by the Massachusetts HUI
name Society and the United States Govern
ment.
The times., 1897-07-26

as the business end OF a humble bee, and
1t cannot fan to make the villain cover
in his den. DR.. Talmage denounces the
lying stnundrel; and he wishes it under
stood that when he is through with his
vacation he viii come back, and won't
he just have fun. The people who wish
TO worship in mis- church will not be
able to get in, and will have to go and
worship somewhere else, If, indeed. they
are not SD discouraged that they do not
care to worship at all. DR.. Taimage de-
clares that this evil report was born of
the malice OF hell, and surely he ought
TO know, forhe has said more about hell and
its methods, described them more mi-
nutely, and has more inside Information
about the people who would go there than
almost anyone else i'll the country. If he
says that this report came from Hades
he is undoubtedly right, and the only
peculiar feature Of the case is that in
habitants Of the Internal regions seem 10
have heeh in this same business for thirty
ye;.rs without doing thing 10 DR.. Tai
mage, and, also, without his doing d thing
to them
The times., 1897-07-26

repeat the letters of the alph abet in their
order, SO as to make sure whether p
street or street. ii street or Eighth
street. Is meant; and much the same diff
versation. Add to this the uncertainty
whether the house mentioned is in tie
northeast, northwest, southeast or south
west quarter of the city and there is evil
denuy material for very pretty mess.
Trouble j S likewise experienced by the
sostofsice clerks, whose heads grow gray
more rapidly than they would otherwise
do On account OF mistakes and misun-
derstandings arising from this unsoientific
scheme. If names beginning with the
various Letters OF the alphabet Were ap-
piled to the streets in their proper order
would be retained and rncst of the dis
advantages removed. Washingtonis grow
ing rapidly and this change cannot be
made too soon Streets beyond the city
limits are aireaGy receiving names which
ought to be given to our principal thor
oughfares, and the longer we wait the
greater Will be the confusion on making
the change. The Indian plan of leaving
children without any name except more
or less Numerical designation until they are
grown up may do on reservation, but
ii Will ret do in a civilized family, and
no more VIII il answer for civilized
town. Let US give our streets respectable
names, names 10 which the children OF
he Capital City can look up with reyer-
ence. Nobody can look up with reverence
To a lone letter of the alphabet after he
has emerged from the days when he did
not know that letter by sight. The let
ter scheme is absurd, inconvenient, puerile
and undignified.
The times., 1897-07-26
ORDERS Fiftieth Anniversarv.

New York, July 25.-The German order
Harugari celebrated its fiftieth anniversary
today at the Central Opera House The
jubilee will last four days. Members were
present from all parts of the United States.
The three surviving founders of the organi-
cation. DR.. Merkle, Frederick Germann
and Peter Schnatz, were received with
much ceremony. A banquet was given this
evening
The times., 1897-07-26

The experience of Georgia young man
is by no means exceptional, but it is worth
telling for the instruction there is In It,
This young man had literary aspirations.
He felt himself increasing, especially about
the head. He yearned for a wider field;
he yearncd 20 get before the country andgive
it a chance to bow Down before him. BE
was sure thatif he could get to New York
and got acquainted with the great magazine
editors he would make a fortune.
He is now In "a Chatham street restaurant
washing dishes for q living. He says that
be wanted wider field, but not one so
very wide Dear college graduate, the
chances are that long before the world
thnks you need wider field, you willhavc
stopped thinking about it yourself, and
viii be very much surprised when Provi-
dence takes you by the collar of thread
bare coat and tells you to come up higher.
Meanwhile II is better To be weighing sugar
and corn meal in grocery store In the
country than TO be washing dishes in 8
city restaurant.
The times., 1897-07-26

A Kansas man has joke on himself 1t
is not an expensive joke as some specimens
of that variety are, but it / S good joke
day and bought two pills. He also
bought collar button He put all three
in vest pocket. When he came to want
the collar button it was not there. II
had gone to cure his headache. That
Kansas man is now ripe subject for
the next apostle of Mental Healing who
strikes his town
The times., 1897-07-26
Agrees with Cousin Bob.

New York, July 25.-Emil Ingersoll, who
says he is cousin OF Robert G. Inger-
soil, was arrested at Bensonhurst today,
charged with attempting suicide. He went
into a pharmacy, got laudanum, stepped out
on the sidewalk and took the dose. The
poison was pumped out of him and he was
lockde up.
The times., 1897-07-26
Circulation Statement.
WASHINGTON. MONDAY, JULY. 20.

Before leGring Washington for n,e Summer
subscribe for THE TINES The Morning
and Sunday Editions tciH Be mailed 10 you
for thirtg.rfUe cents a ,lon:h-tlte Morning,
Erening and Sunday Editions for yitty Ad-
dresses changed as often as desired.
The times., 1897-07-26
Cotton
Dress Goods
At Clearing Prices.

A magnificent collection
OF the freshest fabrics. most
popular a n d hard-to-get
styles, newest and prettiest
colors and designs, at very
decisive reductions f 70 m
former prices.
In connection with these
we offer a recent special
purchase of
40-inCh Printed Lawns,
Dainty figures and stripes
of blue, pink, black on
white ground; a very supe-
rior quality at a very low
price.
Sc a yard.
The times., 1897-07-26
Csc, from SOC.
25c, from SOC.

An-linen Grass Cloth, very sheer and fl
natural flax color, silk finishi 40 INCH
WIDE
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
EDWARD A. BURGESS DEAD.

He Succumbs to Heart Disease-Strick-
 en in an Electric Car.
 Edward A. Burgess the pattern and special machinery manufacture shop is at the corner of Court and Al'tizan streets, died suddenly at 6:3O o'clock yesterday morning.
 He left his home, 32 Rock street, Westville, shortly after o'clock as usual, and took a street car for his shop.
 When the car was passing the cor ner of Whalley avenue and Park street MT. Burgess suddenly arose and then fell forward on the floor of the car unconscious. He was carried to the office of Dr. George E. Converse, but he expired almost immediately after reaching the physicians office.
 Medical Examiner White pronounced 1t heart disease. MT. Burgess had suf- fered from heart disease for years. He complained of feeling badly Monday might, but as he was subject to such attacks his condition caused no alarm
 MT. Burgess had been in business on Court street for a dozen or fifteen years and was one of the best known pattern makers in the city. He was about six ty-five years old and leaves one daugh- ter, Mrs. Charles Bradley, of Wood- bridge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
FoRTN1aHrLY WHIST CLUB
At the Home of Miss Maud Munson on
 Whitney Avenue.

At the Home of Miss Maud Munson on
 Whitney Avenue,
 Another charming affair in the tide of yesterdays gaieties was the meet of the Young Peoples Fortnightly Whist club at the elegant home of Miss Maud Munson, daughter of E. B. Mum son of SS9 Whitney avenue, Many punches of beautiful cut flowers shed their fragrance throughout the rooms For the game were four tables. An entertaining feature during the play was the most delightful music dispens- ed by sweet-toned music instrument of a new design.
 The ladies prize, unique silver pho tograph frame, was won by Miss Marie Kirby.
 Mir Carl Beers captured the mems prize, handsome silver enameled pocket knife.
 After collation. informal dancing was enjoyed. The young folks spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening, Miss Munson proving most delightful host ess.
 Present were Miss Marguerite Wells, Miss Marie Kirby, Miss Ruth Ives Miss Harriet Ward, Miss Florence Robinson, Miss Laura Fleetwood, Miss Munson, MT. Thomas R. Hall, MT. Samuel Kir- by, MT. George Dodge, Mir Alfred Cox eter, MT. Carl Beers, MT. Carroll Baker, MT. Frank Adams and MT. Harold FOOte
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
To-MoRRow's WEDDING.

Thursday will be the wedding in Harmonic hall of Miss Jennie Williams, daughter of Mrs. M Williams of 764 Grand avenue, and MT, Samuel Levy of Springfield, Mass. Over 125 invita- tions have been issued for the we'd ding and reception which is to follow. The ceremony is to be performed by the Rev. MT. Levy of the Court street temple.
 Miss Millie Williams will attend the bride as maid of honor. The ushers for the occasion are MT. Charles R. Williams of Brooklyn, who will also act as master of ceremonies, MT. Abe Williams, MT. B. Manila and MT. F. Hass, all of Springfield. MT Mitchell Levy, brother of the groom, will act as best man. After the wedding MT. and Mrs Levy will go on wedding trip, to include Washington and New York and Chicago Upon their return they will reside in Springfield, where a beautiful home awaits them on Jeff ferson avenue, MT. Levy being a Springfield man and is employed as private secretary to MT. Manila, pres ident of the Springfield Brewing Go. The bride is very pretty, with a lovely and gracious manner, which has won for her innumerable friends. The brides outfit Is said to be very beauti- ful. Many costly and valuable we'd ding gifts have already been received by the young people, consisting of fur niture, cut glass and silver.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES MEET.
Arranging for Washington's Birthday
 Celebration

Arranging for Washington's Birthday
 Celebration
 The general committee of the local patriotic societies held a meeting last evening in rooms 10 and Ill in the city hall and organized for the proper ob- servance of Washington's birthday. General F. F. Bradley was elected chairman, W. E. Whittlesey secretary and William F. Morgan treasurer. An executive committee, consisting of Ma jor Benjamin E. Brown, chairman; $. J. Well, c. W. Ross, Mrs. NJ. L. Davis and Mrs. c. H. Johnson, was appoint ed
 William M Geary will be chairman of the finance committee and will have associated with him a member from each society participating in the event. Colonel William E. Morgan was ap- pointed a committee on hall.
 It was decided to hold the exercises at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. No tick cts will be issued.
 The general committee will meet two weeks from last night. The executive committee will meet next Tuesday eve ming.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
WILLING FORD.

Meeting of school Nisltors-A WIntry Kath
 Glasses of Basket Ball-Many Other
 Items of Interest,
 for Greek composition, Collar and Darel was adopted, For Greek and Roman history, J, B, Kendrlck and c, B. Yale
 were appointed committee ta consider and investigate and report at sub sequent meeting of the boa,d.
 Richard Johnson will visit his former
 home In Sweden in the spring,
 The ice company was cutting ten
 inch Ice of fine quality on Weddings
 pond yesterday. Ben Smith and Tom
 McCarton, who were working there,
 both took sudden baths in the chilly
 water owing to miscalculation. Ben
 was following up cake of ice on the
 run when the Ice started back for the
 water and Ben took a sudden toboggan
 slide on the cake into the water.
 The Eureka Social club will give an
 entertainment and dance in Temper
 ance hall this evening. The friends of the T. A. B. basket
 ball team have not yet got through talking about how the team made Com pany Ks team hustle Saturday eve ming, and predict a more favorable end ing in next Saturday evenings game. While cutting ice on the small pond
 on North Farms, yesterday, Oliver Hill lost his foothold and slipped into the lN,,fH J, A. Downey, A, E. Russell and Tom Mclaughlin went down to Guilford yesterday fishing through the ice for plckerel
 The skating on the lake is fine in some places, and the same conditions
 are found on Simpsons pond. The team selected to represent Ac-
 canaut lodge in the Odd Fellows bowl ing tournament will comprise c. w. | Robinson, T. r. Smith, J. w. Douglass, Charles Hill and F. H. Lane. There are changes contemplated at the Consolidated roads depot and the ticket office and Western Union tele-
 graph, office will be together where the telegraph office is now located D, F, Griswold's Scotch terrier Jack is dead. Pneumonia was the cause. Rev F. F. Marble was able to be about again yesterday. Mrs. David Eakens is expected, home from New Jersey on Saturday. It was so cold in the high school de | partment yesterday morning that the classes were dismissed Major Won Grave is in Boston for a few days.
 Mrs. w. B. Hall is home from visit | to her former home in Northampton, Mass
 Baroness Won Grave, mother of Ma | jor Von Grave, arrived in New York | rom Germany, Monday, and is now the
 guest Of her daughter, Miss Elsa Won | Grave.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
SUBSCRIPTION WHIST PARTY
Held Yesterday Afternoon by Mrs. Ma,
 Adler

Adler.
 The subscription whist party given yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Max Adler on Greene street, un- der the auspices of the Earnest Work CTS, was a grand success financially and socially, several dollars being realized, which will go toward the building of the new temple.
 There were eighteen tables. and two prizes were awarded. The first. a very elegant pocket book of light colorad leather with gold trimmings, which had been kindly donated by Brooks Bros, the new ladies haberdashers, on Chap el street, was won by Mrs William F. Herz; for second prize, handsome opera bag of plum colored velvet, with lining of white satin and finished with gold trimmings. Mrs L. P. Veil was the lady winner of this souvenir.
 From ? to were the hours of re- rooms were crowded, there being sev- enty-tWo callers.
 During the afternoon chocolate, cake, lemonade and bonbons were served.
 Mrs. Max Adler, Mrs. J. C. Myers, Mrs. N, c. Spier, Mrs. l.. l.. Adler, Mrs. H. Machol, Mrs. Max Straus, Mrs. s. Shoninger, Miss Hattie Asher, Mrs. c. M. Kahn Mrs. l.. Rothchild. Mrs l. M. Ullman, Mrs F. M. Adler were the promoters of the affair and constitute the society of Earnest Workers,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
THE c. T. WHIST CLUB.

A pleasant meet of yesterday was the meet of the c. T. Whist club at the home of Miss Matte Hills, 397 Grown street. The hours of the reception were from half after two o'clock until four o'clock
 ing members; Mrs. E. s. Osborn of Crown street Mrs T. J. Adams, Mrs. J. H. Shaw, Mrs. Ezra Hurd, Mrs. No ble Bishop, Mrs. w. H. Hazel, Mrs. William Forsyth, Miss Matte Hills, Mrs. Russell Mrs. c. B. Matthewman, Mrs. (Dr.) Hotchkiss and Mrs. Todd. Mrs. Harry Young played as substi- tute for Mrs. Ezra Hurd, who is still very i'll with spinal meningitis Mrs. M. J. Hofer also substituted for one of the members.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
THE FREE LIBRARY.
Important Meeting Held Last Evenine

Important Meeting Held Last Evening
 Review of the Year Presented
 Mayor Farnsworth Present.
 An important meeting of the Free Library directors was held last evening. There was full attendance and Mayor Farnsworth was present for the first time in his capacity as mayor. The following statement, prepared by the librarian and MT. Hitler, was read by the secretary, MT. B. R. English:
 The circulation of books for Decem- Der amounted to 22,769 volumes, 1,763 was a little over 50 per day more than in the previous year. This month has shown about 100 per day more. As regards the circula tion of books, the history of the library falls into several periods: First, 1887 to December, 1890, when the circulation was large, con- siderfng the few books which the li- brary contained, but was falling off all the time. Second from January 1891 to August, 1892. When the present build ing was occupied the circulation began to fall again Then immediately after catalogue was printed it began to move upward, but the second year it began to fall again. Then immediately after a catalogue was printed it began to increase rapidly, until from $500 in July, 1S92,, 1t became 15,650 in June, 1895. soon after which the rate of in- crease became small. When the shelves were thrown open a sudden in- crease occurred, which soon became smaller for time, but has kept up since. The past week showed the larg- est circulation in the history of the lib rary, 6,1S3. Although the circulation has been large there has been a smaller or at least no larger force than last year.
 It is noted that the percentage of fiction the first December the library was open was S0,09; last December it was 6S.07, a decrease of 12.02; in other form in December 1SS7,. the number of books of non-fiction taken from the library was 229S, while in December, 1896, it was 6,713; just about three times as many; which shows how useful the library grows from year to year, and the need of larger appropriations.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
A COMING RECITAL.

A future happening of much interest will be recital to be given at Warner hall by Miss Edith Baur on the even ingi of February 16 A most delightful program is promised, and it will be made up of local talent of high order. Miss Baur is an elocutionist of ability, and the announcement that she is to appear is always the signal for an en- tertainment of the most entertaining variety. Mrs. Mary Dudley Burk-Fitz- gerald will assist. Other numbers will be by Baby Ruth and MT. M. Joseph Mccarthy, tenor singer of the Divine Fraternity church in New York
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
STREET RAILWAYS AND HIGH
 WAYS.

Hartford, Jan 26.-Representative Wakeman of Fairfield is after the street railroads and will offer bill that mo street railway shall occupy any public highway without obtaining the consent in writing of majority of the owners of the real estate along that portion of highway proposed to be used" There is a. similar law on the New York statute books. The bill is prompted by the layout of a route through the residential street of South port village. The people do not want tracks laid there, but are willing that they should be laid on the turnpike road, some distance away.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
The Southern New England Telephone
 Company Dehentura.

To Whom It May Concern:
 The Southern New England Telephone Company hereby gives notice that on the first of February, 1897, it will pay the prin cipal of all it's coupon debentures then out 1893, and that interest upon such deben- lures will cease upon said February 1st 1897 Payment will be made at the Treas urers Office, Telephone Building, HIS Court Street, New Haven, Conn.,, upon presenta- tion of the debentures.
 This notice is given in pursuance of the right which the Company reserved to itself in the body of the debentule, to pay the amount of the debenture to the holder thereof, at any interest payment date, sub sequent to the first of January, 1896
 A. H. FMBLER, Treasurer.
 New Haven, Dec. 2S 1896.
 ja1 579 II B 15-ja25 to 31
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27

entered by G. Betcher, 214 Orchard St. Second Prize, ($5.oo,) No. 527, "Senor Jose Maria" entered by H. Welch, 200 Orchard St.
 Hard to say at a glance which was handsomest-"Sen- ora" or "Senor" but ladies always first you know.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
Fetch your DOllieS

on Wednesday-all day There'll be a pretty gilt and blue ribbon for everybody, even if the doll azan't happen to get a prize.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
S1OO. 900 CAPITAL.

The Merwin Provision company has been organized at Orange with a capi- tai of $1O0,O0O, all paid in cash. The subscribers are: G. F. Swift, Chicago, and E. c. Swift, Boston. each 300 shares; John w. Coe, Meriden, 100 shares.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
Local W eather Report. FOR JANUARY 26, 1897.
Mean temperature. IS. Max. temperature, 26. Min. temperature, 10.

MeHh CempeTabuTe, ID. Max. temperature, 26. Min. temperature, 10. Precipitation, 0 inches. Max. velocity of wind, 30-W. Accumulated excess of daily mean tem- perature since January |, 45 degr ees; or an average daily excess of IT degrees. Total deficiency in precipitation since Janu- ary 1, l.80 inches
 U G. MYERS, Observer. Note.-A minus sign @ pretixed to ther- mometer readings indicates temperature be- lou zero.
 A "T'' in connection with rainfall indi. cates trace of rainfall too small to mea- sure.
 Snow is melted and resulting depth of water not known.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
Brief Mention

High water to-day at 5:26 a. m.
 Houses, lots, farms-R. E. Baldwin. Building lots-E. M. Clark. 42 Church
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
DO You Know We Sell Carpets ]?

We do, and we sell al great many of them.
 We carry a line of sam pies from the best makers in| the country,
 Don t let the fact that wei sell from samples be "a bug bear' to you for fear we cannot furnish your carpet promptly.
 We will take your order one morning and have your carpet down before noon the next day.
 Selling from samples we do not have any ends to make you pay for, therefore 1t enables us to make low prices.
 No old stock to work of on you. All new patterns. gap Special low prices for furniture repairing for the next month.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
WEATHER RECORD.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THIN CHIEF
 OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.

Forecast for Wednesday-For New Eng" and: Generally fair, northwesterly wihas' slightly colder in northern portions.
 For eastern New York: Fair weather, slight changes in temperature, northwest erly winds.
 The temperature will remain about sta tionary Wednesday in the middle Atlantic states north of Virginia, with fair weather, and it will rise slowly in the central val leys with light local snows.
 The high winds which have prevailed on the Atlantic coast north of Hatteras, due to the depression in the lower St. Law renee valley, have been succeeded by brisk northwesterly winds which will continue Wednesday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
Ladies' Underwear.

Bound to inventory clean stock. Price cannot stand in the way of the departure of these goods. I lot of Ribbed Vests, grey mixed and plain White-with short sleeves, and sizes 3 and 4 and that's just why they're selling at
 25c
 instead of 59c Another lot White Jersey Me- rino Vests and Pants. Vests with short sleeves. Sizes, 3, 4,5.
 Instead of s7a, they're 4oc ca
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-01-27
Beers Phntn parlnrs. ESQ Chanel St.

Large Mantillo Photos, in the new Matt or Dull Surface finish. only S3.00 per dozen; prices elsewhere $500 to S7.O0. Fine styles Aristo, or high gloss finish, only S200 per dozen; cost elsewhere $500 to $500. Dia- monds and other styles equally reduced in price. es* The only Gallery making Flee tric Light Photos evenings.