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The morning times., 1897-02-11

Notwithstanding this there is strong
effort being Ma de III both those States to
secure the adoption of the Georgia law in
its entirety as the best and most effective
piece of legislation relating to trusts that
has been passed in the United States. To
show the desire OF the several State legis-
latures to eradicate the trust it may be
givenin evidence that P Pennsylvania has six
Of these bills and Massachusetts four. One
feature Of the Georgia law that makes it
effective gives any person whose business
is unfayorably affected by a trust the right
to sue it for DANA ges, SO that the people are
not dependent on the movements of an at
torney general who may be influenced by
trust to let the law become de ad letter
The morning times., 1897-02-11
WHY He Was Liked

"Why do you suppose old Tappington
is always so ready to stand up for Dr.
Middle? That man doesn't know any
n ore about medicine than-a pig does about
theosophy" but remember that no mat
ter what your ailment may be, he always
prescribes whisky and something for it,
and he never insists very strongly upon
the something, if you don't seem TO want
tt t"-Cleyeland Leader.
The morning times., 1897-02-11
THIS THING OF TRUSTS

The restiveness of the people against the
trustsand dcombinationsthatin rices
and suppress legitimate competition, says
the Chicago Record, is more pronounced
this winter than 1t has ever been before.
The growth of trusts has been rapid in this
country, especially in the last decade, and
those who have made statistical study OF
them report that they now number some
thing like 200 in this country, having
aggregated capitals OF $4,000 900, 900.
The view generally taken of these com
binations is not selfish one, based upon
the fact that they make the cost Of neces-
saries higher TO the consumer, but the
broader one, that they have become SO
strong as 10 endanger the principles upon
which the government itself is founded.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Georgia has already passed strong anti
trust law, a synopsis of which W as given in
these columns few days ago. Eight
States, embracing Alabama, Indiana, Mas
sachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Penn
sylvania. Utah and Wisconsin, have now
before their legislatures bills for the re-
strction and destruction of these monopo-
listic combinations. New York has COM
mittee for the investigation Of trusts, and
will probably consider the matter in some
legislative form. As a majority Of these
trusts have their homes or principal offices
in New York and New Jersey, it is natural
that those States should move more de-
liberately than States like Georgia and
Alabama, that derive no benefit from such
Capitalization of capital.
The morning times., 1897-02-11
GIaring FayoritiSm iii,

Don't you want to getinto this National
Encyclopedia of Prominent People cost
you only $25?" No, sir; don't like the
way it is run look at George Washington
and John Quincy Adams getting in for
nothing "-Chicago Record.
The morning times., 1897-02-11
He Didn,t Propose

81 suppose you suspect what / came
for?'' he said, as he prepared to ask her
father Tor her hand. "Oh, yes,'' replied
the father, .'yotl want to borrow money;
but haven't a cent And the young man
deferred his proposal hiladelphia North
American
The morning times., 1897-02-11
THE WEATHER TODAY.

The cloudinesS
which prevailed yes
terday III the Dis
trict of Columbia,
Maryland, and Yir-
ginia will increase to-
day. Late in the
afternoon or during
night probable show
ers are predicted.
The wind viii be east
erly during this pc
rod, and the temper
ature VIII ICma ain
about stationary.
The morning times., 1897-02-11
Making 1t HOmelike-

'Whew!" said the drummer "Ths
place smells like drug store" Fixed
it that way onpurpose,' saidthe barkeeper.
tLot OF Kansas Fellers in town, and we
want to make it seem homelike to EN-. y
Indianapolis Journal.
The morning times., 1897-02-11
a Compliment.

Yes said the evangelist to the young
sport who had Just come under coEvic-
ton, ''you are plucked as brand from
the burning
We'll. 1 suppose I was pretty hot stuff,
responded the youth, with certain air
of qualification. Chicago Journal.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Not single Gould at the Bradley-Martin
bail? Wait till George gets to hammering
some Of the Bradley Martin stocks in some
of the Bradley Martin bucket shops, so to
speak.
The morning times., 1897-02-11
Ingratitude or Imposition

Benevolent Party (cheerfully) Il see Mr..
Edison expects to cure blindness by elec-
tricity. Blind Man (gloomily) Yes: these
inventors are always driving some poor
man out of business Judge.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Anxious Inquirer-Unquestionab Rhode
Island is big enough for bicycle race IL
it is permitted to lap over into Hon.
Charlie Russen's district.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

The Harvard sophomores have given mp
hazing; and we can tell Mr.. Olney that
there are probably no tacks in the chair OF
law at Cambridge.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Your young man in love is satisfied
with very poor poetry on his valentines.
The poetry is the only poor thing about
this years output, however, as they are
novel and pretty in the extreme. The old
standard lace affairs are still the most
popular. but people are buying, too,
great many novelty valentines with comic
figuresand new pennies, andcigarettes, and
japanese mice, to tell their story OF love
The valentine business this year is all
right. 1t is better than l expected, and
better than last years.. j. Decker.
The morning times., 1897-02-11
Fork and Spoon
Specials.

We offer large purchase of
Solid Nickel Silver Forks and
Spoons at the following quick
selling prices:
The morning times., 1897-02-11
Best Quality Muslin
FlagS-On Sticks.

We have just received a very
large shipment of the best quality
Oiled Muslin Flags on sticks,
which we place on sale today
at the following unusually low
prices:
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Mr.. Searles makes what might be called
a good witness.
The morning times., 1897-02-11
Household Hardware.

Our Housekeepers' Economy
Counter in Housefurnishing De-
partment is filled with hundreds
of helpful articles for use about
the. house, and the cost is but a
trif1e. We have just received a
lot of new goods at special prices,
among which we name:
Tack Hammers, extra quality. EaCh sc
Assorted Nails in tin box Each sc
TackS IN barrels. , barrels for. sc
Carpenters Saws, extra quality.
Each ..-----...-.--...----- 25c
Steel HatCheJS, extra quality. Each 2Sc
Carpenters Braces for bits. Each. 35c
Best Japanned Brackets. Per pair Sc
Fifth lCor.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

"The Times" said a member of the
House yesterday, told an interesting story
about Eugene Higgins, disappointment
Clerk OF the Treasury, and how he con-
graduated Senator Anthony Higgins once.
That was characteristic Of the Maryland
Higgins But let me tell you that Gene
Higgins. like all worldly men, has more
than one side to his character He is one
OF the most charitable and warm-hearted
men l ever met. He would go into a
pesthouse, if need be, to nurse Il friend.
l have known him to do hundred little
kindnesscs to poor people, but he was never
known to boast of it. Higgins is rough
in exterior, but noble-hearted, good
fellow.
.'One thing he hates more than another
is sycophanCy. l remember when he first
came to Washington as appointment clerk
under Daniel Manning, Republican hold
nauseating degree, while newly-appointed
Democratic employees wanted to sit in his
lap and give linn bouquets. one of the
latter came to him on the street one
lunch hour and said:
Mr. Higgins, | have been reading
Burke's ''Peerage," and / have traced
your family back to the fifteenth century
and find that one of your ancestors was
the greatest
".Stop there said Higgins. 'Damnation
I never had any Higgins ancestors. My
right name is Patterson. I'm the man that
was struck
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Congressman Grow writes without glasses,
they say-and probably with pen or q
pencil, or something.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

An innocent Western exchange hears
that Grover Cleveland has saved S125,OOO
during his present term What, only
$125,000?
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Just a moment. Wasn't it Mr.. Hanna
who called Mr.. Quay and Mr.. Platt mere
political babes in the woods?
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Hon. Billy Mason is hereby permitted to
bring his flute to Washington; and Hon.
John ID. Long is also hereby permitted to
bring his fiddle to Washington, If the two
gentlemen Will promise to go to Leesburg
and play duets together.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

These goods are not PLATED
and have no other coating to
wear off. Hotels and boarding
housekeepers know the wearing
qualities of these goods, and will
quickly recognize the uuusu ually
low prices.
5tb floor
The morning times., 1897-02-11

In an F-street car yesterday were three
congressman, Belknap, Wilson, and Le-
Fevre At Tenth and F streets an elderly
lady got on. The polite conductor assisted
her She was an urbane and pleasant
faced, old lady, but turning to the con-
ductor, when she was seated, she said,
sharply: ''Sir, why do you persist in as
sisting an old person on the car Don't you
know that a conductor on another road
recently lost his position because he dared
to help grave and distinguished SENATOR"
A sally of laughter followed, in which
the old lady joined She remarked that it
was not her intention to complain about
the conductors pleasant treatment, but ON
the contrary, she would write letter to
jor Harries, the president of the COM
pany, commencing him.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Admiral Bunce al ways was the worst dare
devil in the Navy. Here he is actually go
ing to sea with it.
The morning times., 1897-02-11
Linen Department.

Housekeepers and hotelkeepers
will find that we are offering
many excellent values at excep-
tionally low prices. We quote
few items in low-priced goods,
which are specially interesting:
400 dozen Linen Glass DOylies,
extra good quality. Per dozen. A5c
Hemmed Haek Towels with col
OTed borders. Size lSxS6- Per
dozen ...-....-.......-...----.- Sl.35
Fringed Huck Towels, cOlOred
borders. Size 20x40. Each i Sc.
Per dozen ......................- S2.15
AIl-linen Napkins, half bleaChed-
SIS size. Per dozen .S1.15
60-inch Scotch Damask, extra
heavy, several designs. Per yard soc
Muslin Pillow Cases, 1Sx36
inches. Each ............... 125lc
Muslin Sheets. for single beds
or cots. Each. Observation-Disclosures. 35C
Muslin Sheets, for ga Beds
EGCh .--------.. o7C
Muslin Sheets, for double beds.
Each ......--..-.-...- 45c
The morning times., 1897-02-11

guess Col. Hanna will find that he is
not the only pebble on the beach by the
time he gets through with e.-T. b. Reed
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Senator Brice will get to be regular
Queen of the May, il he doesn't look out.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

This investigation OF the sugar trust
over in New York is going to drive down
its stock a good deal further than { has
already gone. ShTewd spectators are
getting into the market Some of Wash
ingtou's shrewdest spectators are getting
into the market selling sugar, and they
VIII make moncy.-Galiaher, Broker.
The morning times., 1897-02-11
Snap Shot Interviews

This is department store. Our busi-
we began in very small store, and
with one clerk. We have been business
men, using business methods, keeping our
books correctly, and we have endeavored
10 see our opportunities when they came.
We have saved little money all the time,
and have added little to our business
all the time. 1t has grown large almost
without our knowledge. ANY good bust
ness man will not spend quite as much
as lie earns, and will not try to begin
higher up the ladder than is safe and
when he takes account OF stock will not
deceive himself as to its value, and most
OF all, who Will see the opportunities when
they come, can make just this kind OF a
success. know a drummer who died a
few weeks ago, leaving fortune of
$250,oo0. He began with nothing. He
saved a little every year, made good in
vestmentS, continued TO work every day
just as he did at the beginning, and even
when he had fortune never used quite
all OF his income. He didn't run a de-
partment store, but he had good brains in
his head, and would have made success
no matter what he had attempted There
are small concerns that fail, and there are
department stores that fail. Every man
has an equal chance in this country That
is the argument for the department store
in snap shot form.-A. N. Lothrop.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

in business. 1t is a dull, cold world.
Drummers from over the country tell me
that the prospects are bad, too. l look for
nothing in the way of a Mckinley boom.
There is something wrong, yet.-O. A
Lee, with Everett, Silversmith.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Special prices for large quauti-
ties.
Toy Dept. Sd floor
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Some of the models for these society
sketches in Life and Truth" which
have were friends OF mine. There is one
Washington young lady whose picture is
travelling all over the country. She has
been copied into the Western papers. The
West is having a chance, If it only knew it to
get an idea OF how pretty really pretty
Washington girl is.-Harry Bradford. Art
fRt
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Judge Goff still hesitates Hasn't seen
Lone Star Tom, evidently.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Business has never been 30 bad with us
i'll years; even since the election we see no
improvement. We can lsarn OF no large
building operations To I4~on foot in the
near future. However, we expect that
there will be a decide eG5lmprovement after
the beginning OF the next administration.
1t was too much to expect this before
Gilmore Holmes, Washington Brick Machine
Company.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

who died of broken heart because Mr..
Bryan was nominated at Chicago.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

II is doubtful if MT. Dingley puts through
his higher tax On lumber. II isn't in the
wood.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Mr.. Bayard treated the prince to bran
died peaches; and if anybody pretends to
say that the Delaware crop was fail
ure this year, give him the merry ha-ha.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

If Major Mckinley hopes to make the
Englishman understand American humor
thoroughly he had better not send DR..
Depew to the court OF st. James
The morning times., 1897-02-11

''skates have been put away" says the
Philadelphia Record. Not all kinds of
skates, Col Singerly; at least not here.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

soon to be placed in the city hall at Cam
bridge. Gov. Russell was the gentleman
The morning times., 1897-02-11
Housefurnishing
Department.

We quote a few items from a
large and varied stock, and re-
quest a visit to the department.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Pingree proposes to plant potato patch
where the state capitol at Lansing once
stood.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

1t is reassuring to know that none of
the Washington legislators were bribed.
Nobody had money enough.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Only policemen were allowed to appear
at the Bradley-Martin ball in such vulgar
things as dress suits.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Robins will soon be here" News
from Philadelphia paper.)
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Meantime what has become of Hon.
Bellamy Storer?
The morning times., 1897-02-11

So far as we are concerned the ex-
element Of the 4th of March won't be
circumstance to the excitement and humor
Of the 18th.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Nothing has yet been done for Robert P.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Evidently the Senate cannot hope to
keep the secrets of its executive sessions
unless Col. Dolph of oregon comes on to
see about it.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Thomas E. Watson received twenty
electoral votes. That was the only news
furnished at yesterdays elaborate function
OF counting and announcing the electoral
vote Of the United States This is out of
all proportion to the popular vote cast for
Watson, which was very small. In fact the
popular vote for watson cut no figure what
ever in producing these electors. They
came by virtue of the alliances between
the Democrats and the Populists, and most
of them were furnished by States where
the Democratic party would have won,
even without the Populist alliance.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

South Carolina concludes that she will
not secede. The new Navy is on its way
down there, you know.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Warren La Rue Thomas, OF ysville KY.
general grand master of Knights of
Templars OF the United States, is in the
city on business connected with the fra
ternity. Mr.. Thomas is strong silver
Democrat, and was a candidate for Con-
gress in his district last year. bat although
he made q fine run, he was defeated
by about 200 votes. He says Kentucky
will certainly go Democratic by hand
some majority this fail, and that the
legislature will be Democratic in both
branches There is no State ticket to be
elected this year.
The morning times., 1897-02-11

Senator Blackburn was a teller on the
part OF the Senate four years ago, when
Cleveland was declared elected, and again
acted in that capacity yesterday. 1t is
violating no confidence To say that his
chief enjoyment in yesterdays proceed
ings was gained by the reflection that
although he was helping to count in Nc
Kinley, he was also aiding in the more
agreeable work Of counting Cleveland out.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
SAN JOSE BURGLAR CAUGHT.
Makes Break for Liberty, but Is Re-
captured After a Short
Cnurf

SAN JOSE. CAL. Feb. 24.-George
Brown, negro, was captured by Officers
Pfau and Monahan about o'clock this
morning in the act of looting BeIloli's
grocery-store at the corner of Third and
San Fernando streets. Officer Pfau, in
passing the place, noticed broken win
dow, and, looking in, saw a man moving
about. Officer Monahan was notified and
the men stationed themselves at different
doors. When the negro came out he was
caught by Officer Monahan.
Brown was turned over to Nightwatch-
man Smith, while they started to look for
the negro's confederates, he claiming two
We're associated with him. As soon as the
officers were gone Brown broke away from
Smith and made a dash for liberty.
Smith fired three shots at the man, but
missed him. Monahan turned and gave
chase, and after hard run of several
blocks caught him in the Normal Square.
On Brown were found 1922 so in cash.
two silver watches and some old coins
valued at about SIS that he had taken
from the safe in the store. The safe had
been left unlocked
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25

F. dncisco-DEAR SIR: l beg to hereby tender
you my resignation as Assis AIT District Attor-
ney, TO take effect March ], 1897.
Ny private practice now calls ior so much OF
nv time that l find cannot give the necessary
attention to the affairs of the public office you
have so kindly honored me with Tor the past
four years.
IN taking official leave OF you 1 beg to give
mr. apprecIatlve thanks for all your unliorm
courtesies extended, and your commence re-
posed in me.
With best good wishes for your future, Of
fcially aud unofficially. and that OF your stan'
my esteemed associates, remain very truly
EDGAR D. PEIxoTTo.
District Attorney Barnes Immediately
returned his regrets in this fashion,:
NEW CITY HALL, Feb. "a, 1897.
Hon. Edgar d. Pei1otto, Assistant District At
torney--MY DEAR SIR: l have The honor 10 ac-
knowledge the receipt of your communication
OF even date herewith.
greatly regret that the necessities OF your
with my department. During The years that
you have been connected with it you nave
rendered efficient and able services, and ap-
prec1ate them most highly. l can feel, how
ever, that the time has arrived for you to
spread your legal sails for more favor1nc
breezes. and know you viii be successful.
With best wishes for your prosperity and ad-
Vancement In the profession, and with many
regrets at severing relations which have been
most satisfactory, privately as well as publicly,
have the honor to remain, with the highest
esteem, yours very sincerely,
WILLIAM S. BARNES District Attorney.
Peixotto will be succeeded by Walter
Hiakle.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
CounciImen ]. P. Fay, ]. P. Jarmsn and
PENSIONS FOR TEACHERS.
Bill Providing for an Annuity Fund Given
a Large Mcjor.ty in the
Assemble

SACRAMENTO. CAL, Feb. 24-Jones
of San Francisco heaved sigh of relief
when the Assembly this evening finally
passed the teachers annuity pension fund
bill. IL felt that he could return to San
francisco at the close of the session and
face the smiling schoolmarms, who would
rise up and cali him good old darling,
To the surprise of almost every one,
there were several very bitter opponents
of the bill. Boone of Tulare was one OF
these. He read resolution from the Tu-
lare Grange and protest from teachers OF
Tulare County against any legislation OF
that kind. He also read resolution
passed by A. J. Pillsbury and the Grand
Jury of Tulare County obJecting to the
pensioning of school teachers.
when you say that the teachers are
working for the good of humanity you are
saying something that is not true, said
Mr.. Boone. "They are working for dol
lars and cents, like everybody else. They
have good salaries and should be able to
provide a retirement fund of their own on
which TO live"
LeaviIt of Alameda also opposed the bill
because it obliged County Treasurers to be
custod ians of the funds and District At
torneys to prosecute suits on behalf OF
claimants thereto.
Emmons of Kern made a ringing speech
in favor of the measure and referred to the
fact that in many counties District Attor-
neys took private cases and accepted fees
for the same.
Jones of San Francisco explained that
the bill did not propose TO tax the people
one cent.
Tie bill was finally passed by vote of
50 to TO-
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-25
DIED IN THE BLACK ABYSS.
Frank Mon dhon, a Nevada Miner Fell 355
Feet and HIS 6ody Was Horribly
Md1nIed

VIRGINIA, NEv., Feb. PA mining
accident, attended with details OF excep-
tlonal horror, occurred at the Savage mine
about o'clock this afternoon Frank
Monahan, well-known and respected
miner. met with an awful death.
With two companions, Dennis Sullivan
and w. H. Thomas, Monahan was en-
gagged in repairing the shaft between the
400 and 500 level. The men stood on
platform OF two-inch planks placed across
the shaft. Ordinarily but one platform is
used, but the awful accident which oc-
Cured in the same shaft just month ago,
when William Byrne was killed, had the
effect of inspiring unusual caution among
shaftmen, and they had an extra platform
placed below the one on which they were
working in order 10 catch them should
they Iall.
They had finished with one set of tim
bers and were raising the lower platform
about five feet above their heads, with the
intention OF repairing the part OF the shatt
Just overhead, when Monahan sprang to
one side 10 make room for the last plank
TO be raised. He lit with apparently
secure footho!d upon one OF the tlmbers
just inserted in the side of the shaft, but
moment later his two companions were
horrited TO see him pitch forward and dis
appear through three-toot opening IN the
platform into the black abyss below.
Monahan's companions Immediately
gave the signal TO hoist and were taken to
the top, where they were joined by the
foreman, and descended into the shaft to
search for Monahans body. They found
it at the S50-foot level, 335 feet below the
platform from which Monahan had fallen.
A few planks had been placed across the
shaft at this place and Monahan had
fallen on them. His body was horribly
mangled. Not a bone was left unbroken,
the top of his head was gone, his nose was
broken, and through great gaping
wound in the back both kidneys dropped
out as soon as his clothing was removed.
Monahan was a highly respected ana
popular citizen. He was prominent in
silver party politics and represented
Storey County in the State Assembly
some years ago. He was native of Ire
land. aged about 45, and leaves widow
and five children.