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The times., 1897-07-05
CHANCE FOR MRS. MAVERICK.
Ambassador Hay Asks Pardon
for Her.

New York, July A special from Lon
don TO the Journal says:
Mrs. Florence Maybrick, the American
woman sentenced In 1889 to be hanged
for poisoning her husband in Liverpool,
bat whose sentence was afterTard con-
muted, stands a better chance of jibera-
ton now than at any time since her in
generation.
John Hay has interested himself per
sonaIly in the case OF Mrs. Maybrick,
and as ambassador of the United states
has formally petitloned the crown for
the pardon OF the woman.
Tile question OF the guilt or innocence OF
the prisoner is not consideTedi In Col. Hay 5
petition IL is simply request on the
part OF many American people, through
their accredited representative, for her re-
lease.
The British government has not refused
10 accept the petition, which is Il ciTcun
stance favorable to Mrs Maybrick, since
other petitions have been refused.
Ambassador Hay handed the petition %
tie head of the department 70 which he is
accredited, Lord Salisbury, secretary OF
state for foreign affairs. Lord Salisbury
acknowledged its receipt and informed
Col Hay that he had presented 1t 70 the
home secretary, Sir Matthew White Ridley.
There the matter rests at present.
The home secretary has entire discretion
in the matter. II he chooses to release
Mrs Maybrick he can do SO tonight or
tomorrow or at any time he pleases.
Other petitions for MTs Maybnck'S pardon
have been handed 10 Sir Matthew before
but executive CltInency was asked I'm
these on the ground Of the innocence 1f
the prisoner. The formal request or tire
United states ambassador for her pardon
without regard TO her guilt or innocence
may receive a different hearing
The times., 1897-07-05
Oklahoma Getting Ready
(From the Atlanta Journal }

ttIom Jne Atlanta Journal
1t is probable that Oklahoma and the
Indian Territory will soon be admitted To
the Union as one State No other Terri
tory ever gained population SO fast, and If
the proposedn new State were admitted now
it would outrank fifteen of the present
States in point OF numbers. 1t is believed
that there are 650,00O people in Okla
homa aui the Indian Territory and the
number is increasing very rapidly or
the 650oo0 people in these Territories
550,ono are white people There are
$4,000 individual farm owners and &c, 900
persons engaged in other occupations. 1t
is natural that this great population should
cIamoT Cor Statehood, especially since
Congress has conferred it upon several
Territories With not one-fifth as much
population as Oklahoma has.
The times., 1897-07-05
Navy Blue
fabrics.

Suitable for street and travelling
dresses, for seashore, mountain aud
general outing purposes, and es-
pecially desirable for business
women 5 wear.
Harper's Bazar says: "Serge and
Mohair are in great favor for Bath
ing Suits this year. The reason for
this IS because they do not retain
the water, and consequently do not
cling to the figure when wet, which
IS certainly a great advantage"
Our assortment Of these fabrics
is now splendidly complete.
The times., 1897-07-05
senior Romero ON Cuba.

The country is really indebted to Senor
Don Maiias Romero for bis very clear
and concise history of American Govern
mental conduct in connection with wars
# independence waged by the colonies
Of Spain in the western hemisphere. Senior
Romero's able and timely paper in the
North American Review has been re-
viewed 70 some extent inournews columns,
anG we shall not now attempt TO 90 over
his narrative or his argument at length.
There are a few points that we think
deserving OF special attention, and one
or two that may be open to partial cor
rection
In general way Senior Romero shows
only eco conclusivcly that the lamp Of
liberty did not always appear TO burn
hctly enough in the States to hurt any
bodys fingers, while our neighbors in
Mexico aud South America were strug-
Cling for political freedom. We infer
from the text OF his story that he be-
licveS the average American sentiment Co
have been fairly placid and Indifferent
while results hung in the balance, and we
are reminded that, in the case OF Mexico,
Independence was not recognized by the
United States until 1924. although It
had been fully achieved In 1921. Senor
Romero writes: The United States Gov
ernment Gid not render either material or
moral assistance TO the cause OF the
independence Of the spanish-Amer!can
colonies"
Now strictly speaking, this doubtless
The times., 1897-07-05

If proposed arrangements can be carried
out, Crete will fare better than Greece, by
several dimensions. She is to have Chris
tian governor, a legislative council balf
Christian, ana pay a tribute 10 the Sultan
of 100000 annually; payments not to be-
gin for five years. We have hopes for the
Cretaus England is thoroughly mad with
the Turks, and Crete is an island around
which the only zeal military strength Of
Great Britain nan swarm and Lake its
remarks respected.
The times., 1897-07-05
The Boston Owl.
(From the Chicago Times Herald

(From the Chicago Times -HeraId)
She had just returned from a visit to
Boston.
lis it true asked an acquaintance,
that there is an air OF culture and
educational refinement plainly noticeable
in the speech of the Boston resideuts9''
.'My dear" she replied, impressi vely,
''oven the owls around Boston hoot To
whOm!' instead of To whoo!' as they DO
in the West
The times., 1897-07-05
Young PEOPLE CELEBRATE.
Interesting Exercises in COmmemC
rntinn Of The Fnurth

patriotic service by the members OF
tic Young Peoples Religious Union Of All
Souls Church was held last night in he
spacious parloTs at the residence OF Mrs.
Mary Marsh, No. 1915 Connecticut avenue.
The members Wore small silk flags pinned
to their apparel and inspiring patriotic
songs Were sung.
"Lncolu'S Address at Gettysburg 10y
Ralph Renaud, was the first number OF
the interesting program, and WAS fol
loved by An original paper on the Patriot
in Wal" by Charles TauSsig. Edward B.
Eyon, ir., read paper treating on the
Patriot in Peace" and Miss Sadie Ed
wards rected The Bivouac of the Dead -
Lincolu's second address was read by
George Warren and Miss Edith Adams read
an orisinal and instructive paper on
Woman a a Patriot"
A general discussion on patriotism fol-
lowed.
The times., 1897-07-05
Erie,s Disastrous Fire.

Sterling, ILL.,, July 4.-The town of Erie,
one OF the prettiest in Whiteslde county,
with & population OF 500, is largely in
ruins. Fire started there yesterday and
in & short time consumed thirteen stores
and residences. a firecracker started the
conflagratiOn. The water supply gave out
early and assistance had to be secured
from Denrock and Sterling. The loss
amounts TO 81 OO, 900: Insurance small
The times., 1897-07-05
a DucaI Mnvor.
tFrom the London News.

tf ION the LONDON NeWS-l
The Duse OF Norfolk 5 likely TO be mayor
ofSheffIeId for the thiTd time. His grace
says a Sheffield paper, likes the Work,
and the people like him. lie is one of the
best men OF business Sheffield has ever
had as mayor. The complete absence OF
side, the natural and unaffected manner
and IT," enthusiasm which are character
istic of his glaCe have made him very
great fdvoite with all classes, and will
teach some Of cur wel-to-do citizens val
liable lesson i'll good manners"
The times., 1897-07-05

We blush to think that We were wrong in
accusing Great Britain Of being isolated
and without the chance of effective alliance
with any great power. London advices
indicate that friendly understanding has
been reached bet ween England and Japan,
and the Two nations viii stand together in
opposition to the ambitions OF all aspiring
nations like Hawaii, switzerland, Monaco
and the United States.
The times., 1897-07-05

Chicago people are receiving some inter
es'ing instruction from Mrs. Besant just at
present on the subject OF auras Each
person, SHE says, has an aura of some
particular color, or two or three colors,
surrounding his body, and those who are
skilled in the art can see the aura and
judge the person without wasting money
and tin;e. Anger, for instance, produces a
red aura. ana one Of these conSutut .onaIly
mad people, whc are always muttering
over something, would he surrounded by
large red spring radish. The especially
holy are surrounded with lemon color,
though 1t is not to be inferred that liver
complaint is sign OF holiness, or that
yellow kids are made up mentally on the
Little Samuel type. Devotion, as enan-
almg from tie human body, Is pale blue
cloud" says Mrs. Besant When pale
blue cloud surrounds newspaper man il
usually does mean devotion TO his work,
for some journalists cannot write with
out the company OF pipe or a cigar, and
the harder they puff the more scintilIating
and froticsomc are their thoughts. Another
way IN which pale blue cloud is produced
is by hard swearing, but that is not the
sort Of devotion which Mrs. Besant pre-
sumably means II is ali very interesting,
invent some sort OF glasses with which to
see this aura, they hight win fame and
glory, and money, too.
The times., 1897-07-05

Alarming rnHoIs continue to CCue fIom
Constanunople, where Europeans are in
daily expectation of a genera Moslem ma s.
sacrc. The situation grows hourly worse
and the anba sSadoIs have lost all hope Of
bringing the Sultan to terms by decent
treatment The nnminence of a fanatical
Mohammedan crusade against Christianity
all over the world is hardly doubted in the
neigLborhood Of the Golden HON
The times., 1897-07-05
A BATTLE BETWEEN TRAMPS
One VIII Die and Others Are Seri-
OusIy Injured.

Long Branch, y. J., July "A fight be
tween twelve tTamps this afternoon at
Little Redbank, near ElkwOOd 2 ark shoot
ing grounds, VIII probably result in murder
Frank Hughes is SO badly cut about the head
and face that he VIII probably die, and
John Drake is very seriously, II not fatally
Injured Nine others are badly cut and
bruised. The fight began about o'cI0ck
and lasted nearly two hours. aud 1T was
then stopped ON account OF exhaustion and
WOUNDS.
The ground is covered with blood and all
about are strewn broken bottles, crockeTy
auG lion kettles.
Constable Brown succeeded in arrestins
all but one OF the men and they were
confined in the town hall, where their
Injuries are beng attended by local
MUSICIAN.
The times., 1897-07-05

On completing the count at the Mint Blu,
reau it is found that on July ! there vas on
hand in the nints of the United States 49,,
43S, ,462 fine ounces of silver, purchased I'm
der the Sherman act, costing $1O4 ,336, 81 2,
and OF a coinage value of $149, ,253,769
The times., 1897-07-05
its exponents in the Capitol, VIII bear close
Watching, and no extent of precaution
should be considered too much under the
circumstances
The great strike Of the bituminous coal

The great strike OF the bituminous coal
miners went into operation on Saturday.
Over 26o,000 men laid down their picks
and it is estimated that another 100000
yet may be involved. Reports from Ohio
predict violence and necessity for the use
OF the military in every mining region of
that State. This Will not be particularly
cheerful for Republican politicians. II Is
noticeable that many leading newspapers
take the strike very gravely and fear that
it may mark the opening of series of out
breaks in as many as ten States before the
end of the hot weather There really is
some danger OF IL; but Mckinley pros
perity'' and starvation could not march
hand in hand forever without occdsioning
some little friction, somewhere.
The times., 1897-07-05
NAVY Blue Marine Serge.
Navy Blue Mohair Sieilian.
NAVY Blue MOhair Brillianting.
Black MOhairS.

Fashion calls for the siIk-Iike
Mohairs for street and travelling
dresses, separate skirts, bathing
suits and bicycle skirts. We have
a complete line Of these goods in
the best English makes, and they
are finished with a very rich and
high luster
The times., 1897-07-05
w bati
fFron the GaIres.nn New.

(From The Galveston News)
The Washington Post agrees with Hon.
Eugene Hale that stop should be put to
lobby work Oh the floor Of the Senate by
ex-members of that august body. 1t ven
lures to move step in advance of Mr.
Hale, and to suggest that the reform he
proposes should be made to include the
House of Representatives..
The times., 1897-07-05

The Hon Addison Porter, Secretary,
Grand Chamberlain, etc, etc, has been
in office four fun months now aud has
not done a single foolish thing In the
same space Of time the late Henry T
TEurber made eight hundred and fifty-two
mistakes But Thurber had his excuse.
He
Was nuptialed to his Grover and had
wed his deafness VIII -
The times., 1897-07-05
The Ice Wagons victory
(From the Newspaper Ma kerr

The New York Evening Post seems to
have succeeded in outstripping the other
metropolitan papers in getting out tie first
account of the result of the college boat
race last Friday. It's arrangements We're
so complete and successful that its extra
edition announcing the victory of Cornell
was on the street some time ahead of all the
other papers.
The times., 1897-07-05
Reluctant yeracitv

''Bill was a little tough, guess, when
he was full, said the witness, but he was
all right when he was sober
Him. said the prosecuting attorney,
who knew both Bill and the witness,
''when was he sober?''
"W'y--w'y-when he was sick Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
The times., 1897-07-05
Cur sainted Ancestors.

(From the Omaha World Herald)
The trainers of the Constitution had no
idea that such man as Tom Reed would
ever arise and punch it as fun Of boles
as Republican platform.
The times., 1897-07-05
Checked Up short.

(From the Omaha World Herald>
Mr.. Hanna may give out numerous
checks during the Ohio campaign, but
Ohio people will be content with giving
him just one But that one will square
accounts
The times., 1897-07-05
July Opens the
Outing Season

and we were never so well
equipped TO meet any de-
mand that might be made OF
us in the way of Outing Re-
quisites and Sporting Goods
and Clothes to wear when
using them. Clothes for trav-
elers, helps to travellers COM
fort and convenience. The
very best Of every sort-and
the prices were never quite
so low.
The times., 1897-07-05
Housekeeping
Departments.

Tuesday we shall offer a num-
Der of unusual values in Table,
Bed and Toilet Linens, Muslin
Sheets and P. How S lips, ETC, and
name in part the following at
prices which should prove of in-
terest to all concerned:
Linen Department.
Heavy Cream Damask Fringed Cloths,
with red borders
2x2 yards, 81 10. Regular price 81 80
2x2 IL yds, 81 90. Regular price. s. 90
2x3 Yards 81 so Regular price So 90
Fringed DoylieS TO match h-....... 81 90 dOz.
Fine Bleached DamasS Pattern Cloths.
extra wide, at a third less than regular
prices
Ike IL yards. 80
I-2X3 yards --.---.---.----- .-..-- 90
TZ-inch Cream Table DamaSk, extra
heavy Per yard ..--................GOo
Eemmed HucE Towels, all linen and
avery superior quality. Size 22x36
inches. Each .--...........--.-.--- --2oc
Extra Large White Turkish Path
Towels, 22S54 in Each. .1SC ,6fOT 81 90
\ lot of Beautiful Guipure Buffet and
BureauScarfs. ~ in long. Each. ST 90
Reduced from 81 25 to SI.T5.
The times., 1897-07-05

Weyler has stopped fighting until after
the passage of the rainy season This
is rather strange when 1t was only d
few days ago Canovas told him that he
must reconquer Cuba within the next sixty
days. no matter at what sacrifice Of life.
Queen Christina ought to retire Weyler
and replace him with that other great
commander, Gel Roum; but perhaps they
are too much alike
The times., 1897-07-05
An Awkward Fix.

(From the Boston Herald)
How awkward, this victory of Cornell,
1t really looks as if ii would be neces sary
TO let her into another varsity boat race
with Harvard and Yale. Otherwise the
laugh would be on those who would shut
her out
The times., 1897-07-05
Closed Monday, July s.

Following our annual Gus
tom, beginning Tuesday, July
q, and continuing until Sep
tember, store will be closed
at 5 o'clock; Saturdays at l.
The times., 1897-07-05
White Goods Dept

500 yards SILK and Linen Batiste, very
fine and sheer; natural flax coloF. with
green. pink, lavender q nd black silk stripes.
very beautiful fabric for waists and fuu
suits Special price,
S715c ward.
Reduced from 75c.
Second floor
The times., 1897-07-05
His Fntnra Prey.

(From the New York Journal.)
Can't Chapman continues to cast jealous
clances in the direction OF the UnaTested
portion OF the community.
The times., 1897-07-05
Profit and Loss.

jFrom the Boston Herald)
Harvard won at baseball yesterday
and lost the freshman boat race. As the
Dago merchant rema rked: "What l make
on de peanut lose on de dam banan'."
The times., 1897-07-05
Cheer for the Parents.

(FTom the Chicago Times-HeraldD
The fate of that Ohio boy who has a
bark like dog is not so desperate as 1t
might have been. Suppose he had bark
like an oak
The times., 1897-07-05

II Madrid reports are to be believed
Gen, Stewart l. Woodford did realI cable
that he rad not said an offensive word
about Spain for twenty-three years, and
now had nothing to do with the Cuban
causr II seems certain that he has been
forgiven
The times., 1897-07-05
Twisted Patriotism.

(From the New York Jourual)
1t may bother Gen. Miles and sou.e of
our other representatives abroad to get
their Americanism on straight when they
are finally forced to return.
The times., 1897-07-05
The Old Old story

(From the New York Journal.)
II the success of Mr.. Debs' scheme de-
pends on the contribution of ST 100000 it
viii so the OF some of Debs' former ef-
forts to relieve humanity.
The times., 1897-07-05

AS we understand the matter, Mr. B q.
Waner makes the positive claim that he
and he alone elected Mr.. Wellington To
the United States Senate. How vao it
dome Mr warner by speech or by CHECK?
The times., 1897-07-05
He Coerces 'Ern.

(From the Omaha World-Herald)
The man who first stated that figures
will not lie never saw Tom Reed in his
act of announcing d vote on adjournment.
The times., 1897-07-05
Circulation Statement.
WASHINGTON. MONDAY. JULY .

Before Ieaging Washington for the Summer
subscribe tor THE TINES The Morning
and S3Hidy ElnioHs rriH be mailed 10 you
for htr.g-frs ceats monh-tRe Morning,
EreHing and sunday Editions for fifty. Ad-
dresses changed as often as desired.
The times., 1897-07-05
Black MOhair Brilliantine.

Black Mohair Grenada.
| 54-inch Per yard ........ 81 % and 81 so
| First floor.
The times., 1897-07-05
Cotton BedWear Dept.

A special purchase OF ready-tO-use Muslin
Sheets and Pillow Cases at the following
exceptionally low prices.
Sheets.
The times., 1897-07-05

@aneLOTHROP, and /,

10th. nth and F SITS. N. W.
The times., 1897-07-05
Navy Blue Storm Serge

Navy Blue CheViOt,
50-.nch Per yard ....75c. 81 90 and s.. %
The times., 1897-07-05

is very simple. There is certainly no diff
ficulty In fixing the amount of Treas
ury balance and practically maintaining
it by the purchase of bonds with any con.
sid derable excess, and the issuance of
Treasury notes under proper regulations
as to redenptieG to meet any accidental
deficit What objection can any silver
Senator have TO the purchase Of bonds?
We complained very bitterly of Mr. Cleve-
land because he issued them Why should
we hesitate to reverse his nolicy?
Experience has shown that the pur-
chases can be made under proper Treasury
regulations safely and economically, but
Were there a job in every transaction the
injury would be infinitely less than the
disastrous consequences entailed by a
contracting money volume. As to
provision for authority to issue short time
obligations in case of deficit, since this
should not or need not be made obliga tory
but LEFT to the discretion of the Secretary,
it is impossible that there should be any
serious objection. Whether these obliga-
titons should be legal tender United States
notes or simply redeemable certificates
is imInaterial. The Secretary is not de-
prived Of any of his present authority and
the additional authority would, even #
unnecessary, be harmless
1t will be no excuse for Senator to
vote against this amendment that he be-
Heves there will be no surplus. Unless
he has some private information and fig
ures which have not been given TO the
public, he has no valid reason for this
belief But concede that he is right; II
there is no surplus there will be no pur.
chase of bands. The provision could only
become operative in case there should be
a surplus, and because Senator may rely
unon the suesseS ar at least unsupported
assertions Of opinion OF the Senate Com
mittee furnishes no reason why he should
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-02
County Court.

The County Court convened in it's
January term on Monday. The
Court was organized by the election
of Maj. VIM. II. T. Lewis as its
president. The business of the
Court was of its usual routine char
acter.
Mr.. j. S. Melvin, the new com
missioner for Shepherdstown dis
trict, was sworn in and took his
seat. Charles III. Trail, of Harper's
Ferry, was sworn in as deputy sher-
if IN der Sheriff Eugene Baker, and
NJ. l.. Eichelberger was appointed
justice of the peace for Shepherds
town district. Albert F. Davis, late
sheriff of Jefferson county, settled
in full his Indebtedness to the coun-
ty, amounting toss, 1868 81. and the
court approved the settlement.
James X. Hendricks, county sur
veyor, was ordered to ascertain and
report to the court The length of the
Baltimore and Ohio siding from
Kearne ysville to the stone quarry
and from Engle's Station to Baker
ton, for assessment of taxes.
Forrest w. Brown, prosecuting
attorney, was ordered to prepare a
bill and send the same to Col. j. G.
Hurst, Jefferson county's represen-
tatiye in the Legislature, to have
the same passed, allowing the coun
ty to refund it's bonds at a lower
rate of interest.
Sheriff Baker was ordered to ,all
in and pay off $4,000 of county
bonds by April LIST aext. Road or
ders to the amount of $3.50, parish
orders for $3.50 and miscellaneous
orders for $3.50 were passed and or
dered paid by the court.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-02
MR.. Rouss' muNlFIcENcE AGAIN.
Our Fire Ladies'. and Through Them tn
Town of Charles Town, Recipients of
His BountifuI Generosity.
5000 for Fire Equipment.

Mr.. Charles Broadway Rouss, of New
York, the 1iberal-hearted millionaire
merchant who has so often shown in Sub
stantial maner his kindly feeling toward
our people, and our firemen in particular.
did handsome thing again last week,
when on Thursday he authorized his
former comrade in arms Capt. George
Baylor to draw on him for two hundred
dollars, to supply the balance needed to
equip the Citizens Fire Company with a
fine hook and ladder truck, and on Friday
followed it with check for one hundred
dollars to be turned over to the Indepen-
dent Steam Fire Company. Mr.. Rouss,
it will be remembered, has already con
tributed largely toward the cree
ton of the Rouss Memorial Hall
building, one of the best and handsomest
structures in Charles Town, besides max
ing frequent contributions to the ex-
chequers of our FIRE companies and other
benevolent objects, for all of which he will
eyer be held in kindly remembrance by
ali our people.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-02
Eop 4raVsiiisl5 5aiesiiieII.

w. N. Mitchell, Commercial Freight
Agent of the Baltimore & Ohio at Allan
ia has hit on novel plan of populariz
ing The b. & o. with the knights OF the
road by providing accommodations for
them during their stay in Atlanta Mr.
Mitchell dots not run hotel and provide
sleeping accommodations, but lie gives
them practically everything elre at
his office, 40 East Alabama ST IS the
following invitation received in the city
to-day will show:
Knowing that there are large mum
Der of your fraternity that visit Atlanta
soliciting orders, but do not remain over
night. merely spending the day in our
city, and feeling some doubt when you
start out as to where you will have your
mail sent, have had part of my Office
fitted up for your accommodation and
invite you cordially to make use of it,
You will find desk, stationery and an
initial rack for your convenience. l ex-
tend to you. one and all, whether you
stay day or longer, most cordial wei
come, and assure you that if you desire
to accept nv offer, that your mail will be
taken care of, and you will have cosy
place for your headquarters during your
stay in our city.