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The evening times., 1897-01-16
JOKES OF OUR OWN

1T must be very hard work churning
butter remarked the sympathizing city
cousin.
Yes, mann, it is" replied the hired
girl. Il suppose you get yours from the
crematory down to Boston,
"The pen is mightier than the sword. -
said Jimsby at $50 a. m, but they amt
either of them in it with the ace OF spades
just now" And he gathered up the kitty
and went upstairs.
HE thinks the world owes him livin',
does he?'' asked the sad-eyed man. "Well,
ali have to say is he'd better not spend
his life learnin' to be a bnl-collector."
Don't You want to go to heaven, little
boy?" said the Sunday school teacher,
picking her way through Hogan's alley.
The yellow kid lifted up his gown and
minced few steps.
"Whatn youse gimme il III go?"
When man becomes puzzled as to his
duty, all he has to do is to inquire OF his
friends, when he viii become more puzzled.
* have here a composition TO which
request your attention. said the amateur.
The musician rumpled mp his hair, and
after listening to few bars exclaimed
"Donnerwetter, mein licbe Herr, dot is no
composition; IL is decomposition"
The evening times., 1897-01-16
HOWARD GOULD AND HIS GIRL.

The newspapers are making considerable
to-io about the approaching marriage, or
the alleged approaching marriage, or the
engagement, or the supposed approa ching
enga cement, OF Howard Gould, son of the
late Jason Gould, and Miss Catherine Glenn
mons. They are bothering themselves un-
necessarily about this interesting social
affair, because if Howard Gould wants to
marry Miss Clemmons, and if Miss Glenn
mons can be induced to marry Mr.. Gould,
that is a matter for these two young
people, and, we submit, it is the affair of
no one else, the brothers and sisters Of
the bridegroom-elect and the sisters and
brothers Of the bride-elect not excepted. SO
we say to Howard, go in Howard; and
we say to Miss Clemmons, go in Miss
Clemmonsl
The evening times., 1897-01-16
CHILD AND MOTHER.


o Mother My-Love, if you'll give me your
hand
And go where 1 ask you to wander,
will lead you away to beautiful land
The dreamland that's waiting out yonder.
Wen walk in the sweet posie garden out
there
Where moonlight and starlight arestream-
ing,
And the flowers and the birds are filling
the air
With the fragrance and music of dream
ing.
There1l be no little, tired-out boy to un-
dress,
No questions or cares to perplex you;
There1l be no little, bruises or bumps to
caress,
Nor patching of stockings to vex YOU
For III rock you away on the silver-dew
stream,
And sing you asleep when you're weary,
And no one shall know of our beautiful
But you and your own little dearie.
And when I'm tired I'll nestle my head
In the bosom that S soothed me so often,
And the wide-awake stars shall sing in
my stead
A song which my dreaming shall soften.
So, Mother My-Love, let me take your dear
hand
And away through the starlight Wen
wander
Away through the mist to the beautiful
land
The dreamland that's waiting out yonderl
Eugene Field
The evening times., 1897-01-16
Arguing With Augur.

Lieut.. Derby, who wrote the Squibob
Papers, at one time had his headquarters
nextto en-. Augur's Augur had anumber
Of children, and sometimes they made
good deal of noise. One night the children
were making considerable noise when there
came a tremendous pounding on the parti-
gurl l wish you'd make those gimlets
of yours keep Quieti''
The evening times., 1897-01-16

Has the increased activity OF construc-
5ion work on tile Panama canal, anything
Go do with that arbitration treaty? Or
with the possibility Of our soon buying
Cuba or St Thomas?
The evening times., 1897-01-16

IL the President-elect thinks that put
ting Warner Miller in the Cabinet would
make Col. Platt angry enough to resign
again, he does not realize how much aman
can learn by experience.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

That tEuropeanmonarchw whose love letters
10 the Princess Chnnay have been seized
at budapest, may now learn that it is pleas
anter to be correspondent than core
spondelt.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

This accounts for the fac: that though in
strumental music as separate art was
cultivated, 1t did not receive the attention
bestowed on the vocal art, which, in the
classic sense, was an infinitely higher
form. The voice OF instruments alone could
never become the voice ofreason; and hence
it was necessary that this branch should
be guarded iealously. Wagncrs skill in
conjuring up a situation which fascinateS
the senses ana plungcs the observer at once
into the mood which is essential 10 the re-
ception Of the poetry and music of his
drama is thoroughly Greek.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

As Mr. Cleveland has placed the entire
White House STAFF under the civil service
rules, Mrs. Mckinley need not trouble her
self to bring along any Of her Old cooks from
Canton.
The evening times., 1897-01-16
NV eoctern is to lay aside

My coctern is to lay ASIDE
Contentious and be satisfied;
Jest do your best, and praise or blame
That follers that counts jest the same.
I've allus noticed great success
Is mixed with troubles, more or less,
And it's the man who does the best
That gifts m orc kicks than all the rest.
James Whitcomb Riley,
The evening times., 1897-01-16

A verdict Of Sc .250 for libel against
the New York World, goes to show that
when the ne W Journalism gets its leg in a
Trapp. the latter will Pulitzer.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

1t is reported that Mr. PIatt was SO very
much surprised, and wasso agrceabIy sur
prised, when he heard the news that he
smiled family in the !eft-hand corner Of his
mouth.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

Senator Stewart's purchases at the
poultry show indicates that he still means
60 have things available 10 throw at the
crime of '73
The evening times., 1897-01-16

Col Carroll u. Wright. the new presi-
ton, is a good man in an important place
The evening times., 1897-01-16

State Senator LeXOw is after the New
York trusts, and they smile His former
raid on police administration just ante
dated the current metropolitan saturnalia
Of crime
The evening times., 1897-01-16
GRANT AND LEE ON
A PEACEFUL MISSION

In the disturbed condition of affairs in
the Southern States which followed the
war, a commission sent out by President
johnson, and or which Gen. j. S. Fullerton
OF the Chickamauga Park Commission is
now almost the only survivor, found in al
most every Southern hotel Gen. Robert E.
Lees portrait displayed in post of honor.
The one partial exception was in Vicks-
burg, where the portrait Of Lee on the
right was fIanked by that of U. S. Grant
on the left.
Yesterday Col. Fred d. Grant, OF New
York, son Of the great Union general and
Lieut.. Ge n. S. ID. Lee, of Mississippi, one
OF the Confederate leaders, met in the
Speakers room. Grant and Lee are here
to advocate the perpctuation Of the battle
field on which Grant won his greatest
laurels as a strategist and fighting sol
der. Col. Grant represented the Army OF
the Tennessee and Gen. Lee represented
the Confederate Veterans Association. They
are the leaders of a commission, having
for its ob ject the purchase Of the country
surrounding yicksburg, to be held by the
Federal government in perpetuity, so that
future generations may see how the great
Federal general unanswered to capture tie
Gibraltar of the Confederacy.
The park commission, represented by
Grant and Lee, appeared before the Com
rnittee on Rules, consisting of Speaker
Reed and Messrs. Henderson and DalZell,
TO plead that a day may be set aside for the
consideration OF their bill, making an ap-
priation for the preliminary work of sur
veying and marking the line OF battle.
As the bill carries an appropriation, Speaker
Reed would not make a positive answer,
saying that the matter could not be consid-
cred alone on its sentimental side.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

If the North Dakota legislators want to
be popular in the New York -Four Hundred,
they will knock oft the biI 30 limit Dako-
ta's divorce business.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

With reference TO Mr.. Addicks' Delaware
legislature it il important to know that its
members are prepared to voted for him.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

New York, which has worshiped the
"Yellow Kid in its new Journalism, will
transfer its admiration to the Harlem
yellow dog, who captured a burglar the
other day.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

It was very clever and agreeable Of Gen.
Russell A. Alger to bury the hatchet right
IN Senator Shcrmans X street mansion.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

1t also is appropriate for the inaugural
committee to stop the cars. 1t is a Repub-
ncan celebration, and that party would
stop a stage.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

Strange that the Hon. John Everywhere
MHholand should have gone away To Can
ton and allowed Mr.. Platt to be elected to
the Senatel
The evening times., 1897-01-16

1t is an evidence Of great lcnicncy on
Mark Hanna's part that Mr.. Hobart has
$4,000 left to give TO a college.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

Gen. Weyler, having butchered all the
planters in Pinar del Rio, is now willing
that they should begin o grind cane again.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

There is a suspicion that the Havcmcyers
have gone into the coffee business. IN order
20 get used to the roasting process before
the next session OF Congress.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

If patrons of The Times, whether
i'm the city or suburbs, who do not
get a prompt and regular delivery
will notify the office, the irregu-
tion. Telephone No. 337.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

Marty Madden isn't saying word, but
It is doubtful if Mr. Mckinley gets the Chi
oago delegates next time.
The evening times., 1897-01-16
GOOD AFTERNOON!

BY all means have the triumphal arches.
Major Mckinley is a Royal Arch himself
The evening times., 1897-01-16
CHAT FROM THE FOYERS

The best friend of a magician is his
personality and his tongue. Chevalier
! is an English palmer, who is as delightful
| in his conversation as he is mystifying
! in his performance. Whenever he has done
trick, he leans oonfidentially across the
foUtlghts, and remarks with delicious
| JUNCTION in his voice, as If he really en-
| joyed the trick: Isn't it wonderfulc''
! In truth, it is, Mir. Bertram, but your tongue
and manner is much more wonderful than
| your digital dexterity.
The assistance given by Mr.. Edwards
is OF a good comedy qualify. 1t is an
| Illustration, too, OF the effect OF accident
upon performances. Mr. Edwards was
called into service one evening ds an actual
alternative to having no one and his side
| pranks amused the audience SO much that
Mr.. Bertram doesn't give. any one i'll the
audience time To respond TO his Invitation
to come on the stage. In any other sense
he is not a confederate.
Joe Dillon, whose aim in life is 20
keep Mansfields name at the top Of the
column and next to reading matter, is ac-
companied by his wife and baby daughter
Little Miss Dillon enjoyed a box party
TO see "Supcrba'' last Wednesday. 1t was
her debut as a theatcr goer.
Private Secretary Thurbcr sent the pen
with which President Cleveland signed the
dramatic copyright bill, together with the
holder, to President Bronson Howard, of
the American Dramatists' Club. The pen
holder Is made Of wood and cork and the
pen is an ordinary stub. Mr. Howard has
written Mr.. Thurber: we shall keep the
pen in a frame with your letter, and with
the signatures Of all the members of the
club at the present day and all the leading
managers. The value of this historical
mencnto can hardly be overestimated, in
view OF the turning point it viii always
mark in tie movement Of the American
drama, from the mere production of plays
for tile passing amusement Of the public
toward the establishment Of a national
dramatic literature
These mornings are very musical about
the National Theater. Prof Haley is Civ
ing his band their last rehearsaIs for to-
morrow nights concert. Miss Howe, who
is to sing Michela's song from Carmen"
arrived Thursday evening.
Washington is to have a mothers con
gress; why not a baby show? New York is
to have an exhibition OF infants 1t is to
be an international affair, conducted by
the same experts who exhibited 400 babies
to $4,000 visitors in a single fortnight
twenty years ago. In the logic of progress
the present show should send the other TO
the nursery. Indeed, it is expected that
the coming display will have quite POO |
entries, as there Will be 81 600 in prizes |
for the handsomcst mother, baby, twins, |
triplets and special prizes for freaks, prodi-
gies and midgcts. Awards Will be made by
ballots cast by visitors, each competitor
wearing a numbered satin badge, and each
ticket bearing a blank ballot
Manager Harry Rapley isrecovering from
four days siege of la grippe. He will |
be about again on Monday for Otis Skin |
ner's opening
The evening times., 1897-01-16
THE MUSIC OF THE GREEKS
AND THE MUSIC OF WAGNER

In speaking of Wagners mdsic too much
stress is laid on the assumed necessity of be-
! ing able to analyze the music, as it moves
past the sense. If there was condition
precedent to enjoyment, it is plain that it
would take long to find an appreciative
people. Yet we know from our own ex-
perience that this Is not true, and that, on
the contrary, conservatism toward Wag-
ner's music is much more likely to be found
in communities with whom fixed tastes
and prejudices are the result of a certain
degree ofartistic culture, than in American
communities where q work is listened toby
unbiased hearers for its own sake. 1t is
not without reason that some OF the most
enthusiastic admirers of Wagner have been
found in France and that the most enthusi,
ast;c audiences which greeted the Niblung
tragedies, when Neumann made his famous
Wagner tour, were in Italy.
vocally and instrumentally the Damrosch
performances here are beyond praise. Sci
dom is il given to observe so complete a de-
votion OF artists to their tasks. From the
firstnote tothc last there is an abandonment
OF self, without reservation, to the contents
OF the characters. The artists grasp their
passionate intensity, and in o degree rarely
SO manifest. They disclose wealth OF
musical, vocal and histrionic gifts, prov
ing that the poet-composer's music can be
sung, in spite OF the fact that it was not
written for the mere exhibition OF sensuous-
beauty Of tone, and that its proper ntcrpre
tation calls for painful sacrifices.
Ii was in Greece that music anciently
reached its highest excellence and its wild
est use, a circumstance which is account
ed for by its broader culture and its great
er liberality and ideality in religion. The
restrictions which fettered the religious
chant in countries where the primitive ele-
ment of fear had remained the basis of he
religion We're here lifted, ana the result
was the natural one of a development of
the whole art. 1t must be remembered,
however, that the Hellenic ideal was one
which steadily suborduateG the emotion
al TO the natural element OF man. Music
was therefore not an Independent art,
but subordinated to poetry. The sensuous
charm which lay in the tones themselves
was welded to the wisdom expressed in
the words of the poet and the philosopher,
andthis high type OF a beautiful art, which
united a power that compelled the sense
with another that persua aded the reason, was
made an instrument for the spread of re-
ligion and the virtues which We're next
in importance TO it-patriotisn and moral
ity.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

WASHINGTON. d. C. JANUARY l6 1897
The evening times., 1897-01-16

These mornings are very musical about
the National Theater. Prof. Haley is Civ
ing his band their last rehearsaIs for to-
morrow nights concert. Miss Howe, who
is to sing MicheIa's song from "Carmcu,"
arrived Thursday evening.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

Joe Dillon, whose aim in life is 10
keep Mansfields name at the top of the
column and next to reading matter, is ac-
companied by his wife ana baby daughter.
Little Miss Dillon enjoyed a box party
to see "Supcrba'' last Wednesday. 1t was
her debut as theatcr goer
The evening times., 1897-01-16

The Times has a regular and pc r.
manent Family Circulation much
greater than any other paper, mo rn-
ing or evening, published i'm Wash
ington. As a News and Advertising
Medium il has no competitor.
The evening times., 1897-01-16

Manager Harry Rapley isrecoyering from
a four days siege of la grippe He will
be about again on Monday for Otis Skin
ner's opening.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16
two yyaelra n FIorida.


8 To see Florida is pleasure to visit it is
4 privilege; but to spend fortnight within
its borders is an epoch. There is great
satisfaction in witnessing the ripening oi
tropical fruits in their own native land, and
q peculiar joy in wrestling with old oceans
waves when lakes and rivers at home are
all icebound. One appreciates the wonders
of modern invention and railroad develop
ment upon leaving the neighborhood of
good skating one day and finding himself
in the vicinity Of good bathing the next
Yet this can be done, and the man who
prefers hunting or fishin will take his ac-
coutrements along with him, for Florida
extends cordial invitation to all sports
men.
Whoever would exchange for two weeks
the uncertain climate of the North for the
delightful and Spring-like sunshine o
Florida should take the personally conduct
ed Jacksonville tour of the Pennsylvania
Railroad which leaves New York by special
train January 26. Excursion tickets for
this tour. including railway transportation
Pullman accommodations Zone birth), and
meals en- route in both directions while
travelling on the special train, will be sold
at the following rates: New York, $4,000;
Erie, $54.85; Phila., $500; Canandaigua
s52.85;. Wilkesbarre. $5o.35; Pittsburg. $500
and at proportionate rates from other points
For tickets, itineraries, and other infor
nation apply to ticket agents, tourist agen
at 1l95 Broadway. New York, or to Geo
w. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Broad street station, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16
slx-Day Tour to Old point COMFORT

six.DGy Tour to Old Point Comfort
Richmond, and Washington.
On january 2S the second of the present
series of personally tours to Old
Point Comfort, Richmond, and Washing
ton via the Pennsylvania Railroad will
leave New York by special train.
Old Point Comfort, besides its delightful
climate, is rich in historical associations. Il
has long been fashionable resort and its
popularity is increasing every year. Iti
magnificent hotels are the marvel Of visi-
tors.
Richmond is the nucleus around which
has gathered halo of national history
One Of the principal cities of the early
times, it rose to remarkable prominence a
the Capital of the Southern Confederacy. 1:
contains many historic points and monu'
ments to many men famons in American
history.
Washington is now atlired In its richest
and most attractive yestments. The social
season is on, and ball succeeds ball in 9
brilliant maze of fashionable etiquette.
Tickets for this tour, including trans
portation, meals en- route in both direc
ions, transfers Of passengers and baggage,
hotel Accommodations at Old Point Comfort
Richmond, and Washington, and carriagt
ride about Richmond-in fact every neces
sary expense for period Of six days-wiI
be sold at rate of $500 from New York
Brooklyn. and Newark, S34.00. from Tren
ton, $500 from Philadelphia, and proper
tionate rates from other stations.
Tickets will also be sold to Old Poin
Comfort.and return direct by regular trainl
within six days, including transportation
luncheon on going trip, one and three
fourth days board at Old Point, at rate o
$1,000 from New York, Brooklyn, and
Newark. $500 from Trenton, $14.oO from
Philadelphia, and proportionate rates from
other stations.
Apply to ticket agencies, Tourist Agent,
1196 Broadway, New York, or Geo. w,
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16
calimrnia

AT s.18 A. NJ Wednesday. January n, 4
special train of Pullman composite, dining
sleeping, compartment, and observation
cars will leave the handsome Jersey Depot
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, bound for
San Diego. California. and conveying the
first Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany's personally tours to the
Pacific Coast.
This train will be the finest that ever
crossed the continent. and the tour it car
ries one of the most elaborate and complete
ever conceived for trans-continental and
pleasure travel. In charge of an affable
and experienced tour ist agent, assisted by
highly-accomplished chaperon, this party
without fear of missing train connections,
and without any of those petty annoyances
incident to individual travelling, crosses
the American continent with as much COM
fort and ease as it would spend week at
the Waldorf, stopping. too. at st. Louis,
Kansas City, Las Vegas Hot Springs, and
Santa Fe, and visiting theirs principal
points of interest. A bath room, barber
shop, and an upright piano will be found
on the train, and every other convenience
and luxury of first-class hostelry.
The great object of this tour is to escape
the insalubrious climate of the East and to
sojourn for time amid the transcendent
beauties of California. breathe its invigor-
ating air and bask beneath its matchless
sky. A grander attraction could not be
offered, nor more perfect method of reach
ing it.
Five weeks will be allowed in this Par
adise of the Pacific" during which tourists
will visit Les Angeles, Pasadena. 'Ye Al
pine Tavern" Santa Barbara, San Bernard
ino, Mt. Hamilton, and the garden spot of
the earth, Del Monte.
Returning, tourists will stop at Salt Lake
City, Glenwood Springs, Colorado Springs,
Manitou, Denver, and Chicago. Two days
will be spent visiting the famous and sub
lime freaks of nature in the Manitou re-
gion
Tickets for this tour, including railroad
transportation, Pullman Accommodations
Zone double berth), meals en- route. car
riage drives and hotel accommodations going
and returning. and transportation in Cali
fornia, will be sold at rate of $4,000 from
all stations on the Pennsylvania Railroad
System east of Pittsburg.
Apply to ticket agents, Tourist Agent at
1196 Broadway, New York, or Geo. w.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16
SOWING CLOVER IN WINTER.

Iaways obtain the best results by
sowing clover in February or March,
when the grouEd is frozen and looks like
honeycomb and when there is no wind
says a writer in American Agricult-
urist.n Then when it thaWs the seed
are all covered up in fine shape. 4 do
not think I ever missed get ing stand
when l followed this rule. I usually
endeavor to use about one bhshel on
eight acres. a bushel to 10 acres will
do if the land is strong, but the thinner
the land, the more seed TO the acre.
Some wait to sow until he ground set
les, /: harrow it, and chen sow clover
seed just after. They say that go5d
for the wheat-to harrow it. That is
something have never tried but some
d. it every year and raise good crop
of wheat and get good crop stand of
clover and timothy. If they sow both.
It is worth trying, at least, on small
scale.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16
rARMHRs no REpucr VICES.

The farmers Of Dorchester co unity,
it is reported. propose t. reduce the Md
wages of farm laberers for the present
year. The best way to reduce farm
labor is to classify it; pay those. who
are competent and reliable full wages
and reduce those who are not reliable.
or are incompetent. The most worth
less farm hand, who loafs all winter in
the towns and villages demands from
the farmers in the spring, when farm
labor is 90 much needed for the ensuing
six mouth, as much per month, or per
day as does the comyetent, and, it may
be said, skilled farm laborer. In all
other branches of business labor is
classified and there is no reason why II
should not be done in the labor on the
farm,