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The herald., 1897-12-29
The Portrait Painters Revenge

If Mr. Whistler will turn to the ''vies
des Peintres." by Dezallier d'Argenville
(Paris, 1745), he will find in volume a
strange story, setting forth how, couple
of centuries ago, renowned italian
painter dealt with an aristocratic would
be patron. Giovanni Batista Gaula Cor
Gaulli), commonly called Bacici or Bacic-
clio, was the painter. 1t appears that in
Rome un cavalier commissioned the ar
tist, then at the height of his fame, to
delineate his lordly features, no definite
price being agreed upon. The painter,
once the portrait finished, asked Zoe
crowns in payment. The high born sit
ter, amazed at the demand, returned no
more, nor dared he send for his counter
felt presentment; whereupon the artist
hit upon the happy expedient Of first
painting bars across the portrait, then
affixing the doleful legend, "Imprisoned
for Debt and finally placing it in a
prominent part of his studio, to which
Roman mobiles frequently resorted. Ere
long rich relative came to the rescue
and released his kinsman.-Pall Mall
Gazette.
The herald., 1897-12-29
RACE WITH THE WATERFRONT
Passengers on Mexican Train Have
a Thrilling Experience

Recently there was a race run be-
tween q passenger train on the Inter-
oceanic and a waterspout. The race was
declared a draw, as the train escaped
from the immediate effects of the water
spout, which burst against the crest of a
mountain, but the immense volume Of
water poured down the mountain side
along the roadbed, and finally caught up
with the train and inundated 1t SO that
the passengers had to be taken of in
handcars.
The particulars Of this unique race are
highly interesting. 1t was the daily
passenger train from Puebla to this city,
and large number of passengers were
aboard. About 4:30 o'clock the sky be-
came suddenly covered with masses of
black clouds. An inky waterspout
culebra, as 1t Is called by reason Of its
resemblance to a writhing serpent. hung
from the heavens and advanced rapidly
in the track of the moving train. There
was, great excitement among the passen-
gers. The people in the third-class
coach, who had the best view of the phe-
nomenon, went down on their knees in
prayers for deliverance.
\ One lady had a nervous attack and
The herald., 1897-12-29
ON HIS RIGHT SIDE
HEART OF ALEXANDER q. MUM.
ROE HAS CHANGED PLACE
Extraordinary Migration Of the Seat
Of Life, Which Is Greatly Puz-
cling Physicians

Alexander G. MunrOe, capitalist, re-
siding at 1888 Josephine street, is suf-
fering from an affliction probably never
before known to human kind, or to the
medical fraternity. His heart has shift
ed from its natural position, slightly to
the left Of the medal line Of the body,
and now pulsates fully four-inches to
the right of where it should be.
This decided phenomenon, which is
puzzling the local world Of medicine and
surgery, becomes more startling and
mysterious when it is known that Mr..
Munroe is by no means confirmed in
valid, but talking. walking man, who
attends to the multiplicity of duties
which sevolve upon him in business
way. He is a capitalist, well known in
banking and business circles and has
many warm friends in the city, but few
of whom know of his heart trouble, as
he is not inclined to talk on the subject.
II do not believe it to be a matter of
general interest to the public" said Mr..
Munroe this morning, land yet do not
care whether 1t Is known or not. It is a
fact and the location of the heart as you
feel 1t pulsate best shows for ITSELF"
When the hand is placed over the
heart where the pulsation is most plain,
the fingers extend clear under the right
arm. In other words, the heart appears
to be directly under the arm seam in the
shirt worn by Mr.. Munroe, or under the
large muscle or lehdef under the arm.
and extending down the side Of the body.
The doctors have but one theory so,far,
and that is that the left lung has ex-
:panded and crowded the heart into it's
present remote and unnatural position.
Within a day or two 1t Is expected that
a consultation of physicians will be held,
and some theory causing the displace-
ment evolved.
, Mr.. Munroe formerly lived in Ontario,
Canada, where he carried on private
banking business, but came to Colorado
about four years ago to find relief from
lung trouble. He was at Buena Vitsa
for some time, but his business in
creased to such an extent that he found
1t necessary to move to the metropolis.
This morning he came down town to con-
suit with his physician, E. ]. A. Rogers,
and walked with the aid Of a cane from
his residence to the Colfax car line,
distance of nearly two blocks. While
walking down he found himself going
more rapidly than discretion dictated,
and stopped to rest.
"Now you can see how my heart pal
pilates as result of the least exertion,"
he remarked, throwing his coat aside.
By placing the hand on the migratory
machinery of life it was evident that it
does not beat naturally in it's new home,
for the palpitation, as he suggested, was
most violent.
At times the pain around it becomes
severe and compels him to retire to his
bed until rest soothes it. No doubt the
pain is caused by the pushing of the lung
against the heart. and the strain upon
the nerves and tendrils which hold the
organ in it's place. Mr.. Munroe bears up
well under his affliction, and believes
that it will not hasten death to any great
extent His natural good nature has
not departed from him.-Denver Post.
The herald., 1897-12-29

tainted. When the engineer learned Of
the panic aboard his train he decided to
show the culebra his heels. Then be-
gan the prettiest race on record, with the
lives Of load Of passengers as the
stakes. Upgrade. downgrade. around
sharp curves, across bridges and over
the levels flew that passenger train, with
the waterspout just behind, and gaining
Just little.
The train entered a canyon, turned q
curve, and at the same moment the
chasing culebra came to grief high up
the mountain side. The water poured
down the slope in raging torrents, and
as the train emerged from the other
side OF the gorge vast sheet of water,
bearing trees. ricks and all kinds Of de-
bris on its bosom, threatened to engulf
It.. Wider the engineer threw the throt-
tie, endeavoring to escape this new dan
ger, and all would have been safe but an
other sharp curve interviewed, and the
engine jumped the track. The en-
gineer saw the danger and reversed the
lever and applied the brakes. The en-
CINE rolled down the embankment, but
the rest Of the train, including the tender,
remained on the track.
The next moment the mass Of water
struck the now stationary train and
flooded 1t to the level Of the platforms.
The passengers and crew were helpless
to do more than look out to see what had
become of the engineer and fireman, sup
posing them killed. But they both
scrambled, or rather swan, out Of the
window of the overturned cab and
clambered back on the train.
This happened in the vicinity of San
Antonio Capulalpam, state Of Tlaxcala.
A relief train was dispatched to point
as near as 1t could get, and the passen-
gers and ecrw Of the shipwrecked train
were transported in handcars and
brought on to Mexico, arriving here only
four and one-half hours late, and with
an experience which none Of them will
ever live long enough to forget, and
which, had 1t not been for the presence
OF mind of nervy engineer, none Of
them would, in all probability, have lived
to Observation-Disclosures Herald.
The herald., 1897-12-29

If you save a few Cents on
your baking. powder and spoil
the cake, how much do you
save on your cake !?
Better use Sehsl1ixg's Best
baking powder; but, if you
shouldn't happen to, SeAil-
1iMgs Bssf tea will make poor
cake 60 down better.
IA!assSs!!sr N sia ! ssss.-v
The herald., 1897-12-29

five or seven large stones to match those
in the chain, and the ornaments should
be likewise embellished to be in good
form. 1t is needless to add that this
bauble cannot be obtained for a song,
even with a dance thrown in. Forty
dollars will buy one of the least elabo-
rate.-New York Sun.
The herald., 1897-12-29
A Beautiful Bauble

The chatelaine has taken a new turn.
One that cannot be found in cheap
goods consists of long, heavy chain of
gilded silver or pure gold, linked to-
gether with amethysts, garnets, olivines
or turquoises at intervals. The chain
slips over the head and is worn around
the waist. From one end of it hangs the
The herald., 1897-12-29

rus choir of sixty voices for the Sunday
night winter services of the temple. Only
high-class music and hymnology are
permitted. Excerpts from the masters.
anthems and choruses from the best
modern composers are features of every
program.-New York Mail and Express.
The herald., 1897-12-29
COSTLY PIECES OF LACE
Two in Mrs. "A. T. Stewards Collec.
ton Worth Fortune

Lace collecting Is fad which, like
stamp collecting. has many followers.
They are, however, confined mainly to
the faix sex and those who count their
wealth in millions. Mrs. John Jacob As
tor, second. now deceased, and Mrs. A.
T. Stewart were considered, the most ex-
pert connoisseurs of real lace In the
United States. In Europe the Princess
The herald., 1897-12-29

Miss Mabel Percy Haskell, an Ameri-
can girl living in Paris with her mother,
has just been decorated with the grand
cross of the Order of the Melusine, by
Prince Guy De Lusignan, for her rare
talents as miniature painter ana
writer,
The herald., 1897-12-29
Waiting, Just Waiting

Crusty (after an hour)-Why. dash it
all. thought your sign said, Hats
Blocked While You Waltz"
The Dealer-Well, what are you doing? :?
New York Evening formal.
The herald., 1897-12-29
A Mammoth Choir

The Metropolitan temple has received
nearly 1000 members during the past
three years. Such a growth Is almost
unparalleled in the history of the evan
The herald., 1897-12-29

Secretary Gage has decided that vessels
In the revenue service shall be named
for tribes Of Indiana,
The times., 1897-12-08
City Brevities.

marriage license was issued yes'er-
day to James 6. Williams and Catherine
HAWKINS.
Archie Robinson was acquitted in Grim
inal court NJ. l yesterday OF the charge
Of housebreaking.
Judge Cole was presented with a bou
quet yesteldaEzbg5. tie retiring jury Of
| cilcuit CT urt Nc. I.
Rev. Nj. Christmas, the evangelist, CON
Quoted Bible services ~ the Ebenezer A..
NJ. +. Church last night.
The annual election OF officers of George
c. whiting Lodge, No. %, A. A. NJ, win
hc held Thursday evening In the Masonic
Han at Georgetown.
The sousa Comedy Company viii give
an entertainment this evening 1T Masonic
Hall, Anacostia, for the benefit of Ana
costa Council. No 16, Jr. o. u. 4. NJ,
Frank johnson, colored, who was ar
rested o. the charge of having shot John
Marshall. tie Maryland farmer, August
% last, was indicted for murder yester-
day.
E. b. Cooke. a. carpenter, living IT No. 63l
North Carolina avenue, fell from a moving
electric car yesterday afternoon ana sus-
tanned q dislocation Of tie right shoulder,
as well as an ugly scalp wound.
James p. Story, young man living
at No. 1892 Half street southeast, had his
hand mashed in a machine yesterdayaft ar
noon al he Columbia Lead Works, ON Sou n
Capitol street, where he IL employed.
Ernest Bn'bs, the ice man who fractured
his skull 10y falling from tile ice house on
Water street, was successfully operated ON
at the Emergency Hospital and the physi-
clans said yesterday that he is in a much
better condition.
Mr.. George Il. Pullman, for the past three
years associated with the American Ma
tionaI RED Cross as financial secretary. has
resigned his connection with that organi-
zation, other engagements demanding his
entire time.
The work on the handsome new sya-
agogue of the Washington Hebrew Con
eregation is i'cing pushed. and the frame
work for the large central dome, which
win be one of the features OF the Struc-
ture, has already been begun.
Edward Morris, an old soldier, fifty
three years of age, wa found dead in bed
yesterday morning by Benz. Bolton, with
whom lie lived at No. / 032 Twelfth street
southeast. a certificate OF dea N from
heart disease WAS given by the coroner.
Alice Junifer, colored, quar-eled with
her husband at their home, No. III Sixth
street southwest, yesterday afternoon and
during the wrangle the man struck her On
the head with a stick Of wood, necesstat-
ing her removal u the Emergency Hospital.
Junirer was arrested.
The ladies of the Church of the Advent
win give a New England dinner at the resi-
dence at the corner OF Sixth and I streets
northwest, this evening, when All the ait
resses VIII be attired in the costume OF the
Puritan Priscilla, and menu Of New Eng
land dishes be served.
Eddie Kemper, eight years old. living at
No. 1912 G street northeast, while on his
way to school yesterday afternoon, was
knocked down. and run over by twO-horse
county wagon, driven by colored man,
who did not even stop 10 ascert tain the
boys injuries The boy was not ;eriously
hurt
The times., 1897-12-08
After coughs and colds

After coughs and colds
the germs of consumption
often gain foothold.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites will not cure every
case; but, if taken in time,
it will cure many.
Even when the disease is
farther advanced, some re-
markable cures are effected.
In the most advanced stages
it prolongs life, and makes
the days far more comfort
able. Everyone suffering
from consumption needs this
food tonic.
soc. and Sroo. all druggists.
SCOTT s. BOVINE, Chemists, New York
The times., 1897-12-08
DYSPEPSIA.

You are suffering because you are skep
tical. Innumerable disappointments make
you hesitate to expend more money, fea ring
that results may prove as heretofore-un-
satisfactory. We are investing thousands
OF collars IN the endeavor to bring to your
notice GR0VER GRAHAM'S DYSPEPSIA
REMED1, the GUARANTEED cure for
dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastrits, Ulcera-
ton or threatened Cancer ofthe Stomach.
anu al diseases arising from an impaired
Digestive System.
me IlrSt dose removes all distress, and n
permanent cure of the most chronic case IS
insured In short time. To prove our
sincerity we Will send to any address ex-
press prepaid full size bottle upon re-
celpt OF Sl 90, with a guarantee that if it
once refund money in full
GROW Err GRA HAMS Dyspepsia Remedy
Is prepared from the formula of the cele-
brated English Specialist, Prof. McDer-
mott. We have purchased the sole right
for the United states and Canada. It lis
the only existing Specific. Write Grover
Graham Co., Newburgh, n. Y for pamDhlet.
Sold by all druggists. 4 50c bottle con
Vlnces' no24-tf
The times., 1897-12-08

Don't be persuaded into buying Iininnents
without reputation OF erit-Chamser-
lam Pain Balm costs 10 more, ana its
merits have teen proven by a test of many
years. Such letters as he following from
l. BaEley- Hueneme, Cal. are cousta atty
being received; The test remedy for ain I
have ever used Is Chamberlain s Pain Balm
and say SO after having used It in nv
family for several years. It cures
rheumatism lame hack sprains ana swell
ihgs. For sale 10y Henry Evans. wholesale
and retail druggist. 96S ST ana Conn. sve
and st.nw. and 1928 Nd. ave.ne.
The times., 1897-12-08
The Capitol Esplanade

To the Editor of The Times:
The Capital Traction Company several
times has tried to cut through the Capitol
grounds, and have Just had hill IN
troduced for the third time at least
in the House of Representatives granting
them the right of way along and through
the east front of the Capitol grounds, II
other words, TO use the east eSp!anade Of
the Capitolfor doubleline of tracks.
Can't something be done to keep these
grounds for the public use and keep this
corporation out? The citizens of Capitol
Hill and Of East Washington have long
used the grounds for recreation.
Please do something to save them.
L. NJ L.
Do you know that you can haze
The Morning, Evening and Sunday
Times-the only COMPLETE news
paper published in Washington
served to you by carrier for fifty
cents month?
The times., 1897-12-08
chicago's New Public Buildiar

Postmaster Gordon. of Chicago, and vii
liam Cobb, architect Of the proposed Lew
Chicago public building, We're at the Treas
ury Yesterday to consult with Postm lster
General 6 ary and Secretary of he Treasury
Gage as to certain changes of plan for The
building, with special reference TO The fitst
floor The proposed changes, the Nhica
goans say, VIII secure &c, ,00O more feet of
Snarp
The times., 1897-12-08
CIVIL SERVICE REFoaN
Maryland Republican Club Listens
TO Various Cha rges.

TO Various Cha rges.
A general protest against civil service
reform was made last night at the meet
ing of the Maryland Republican CluD,
held ut it S rooms, No. 923 street uortil-
west. Communications Were read show
ing IL at over so per cent of the offic IS
are held by Democrats and that when
Republican goes to Capt. Black, engineer
Commissioner for the District, for en-
ploymtnt and mentions his meritarious
war service Capt. Black tells him that
the war la been over for thirty years
and says that is mo claim at this late
day."
Officers for the ensuing year We're elect
ed as follows: c. NJ. Forrest, president:
Col. j A. Grosvenor, first vice president:
Dr. W. L. Robbins, second vice president:
c. KreneI, secretary; j. w. Pearson
corresponding secretary: r. ] Beall, treas
The times., 1897-12-08
IN THE SAME STRING
John L. Madden Denies a Re port
About Hamburg and Ornament.

About Hamburg and Ornament.
Lexington, KY, Dec. THE report that
John l. Madden, the owner OF Hamburg
and Charlie Patterson, owner of Ornamen.
have fallen out and VIII dissolve partu ar.
ship because Madden wanted TO discharge
Trainer Pierce. is denied here 5i..;m
Pierce w8s here today, but left this after
noon for Louisville, TO Join Madden. He
says h. win train for Madden next sel>oa.
Madden telephoned this afternoon from
Louisville to his friends here that there
is no truth in the report and that Charlie
Patterson has only taken portion cf
their string OF race horses TO Memphis to
be wmtercd. Hamburg aud Ornament,
Madden says, VIII race in the same sta ne
next sea son.
The times., 1897-12-08
UNCLE SAM WILL BID.
Government Guarantees Its Own
Good Faith With Voucher.

The Government has not yet received any
intimatiUu from the purchasers of theTnion
Pacific Railway as 10 whether 1t VIII bid
at the sale of the Kansas Pacific, which
will BE- held on the 10th inst The Secre-
tary OF the Treasury has, therefore, put
the Government ia position to bid by sen y
ing a transferor for 100000 in favor
or the master OF the court which has III
rected tie sale. This amomt can be
drawn upon by the agent Of the Treasury,
who viii bid at the sale.
The times., 1897-12-08
-'-'''I .@1tLiII -IU = = E.TT J u = u y
ions, in all Sha pes and cOlurs,
22c. - sc and zSc each.
DRESS COOP

We rad an epidemic or Dress Goods
buyeFS erday-oUr i8fge force oF sairs-
tr1ue- Lots OF ECoLle buying useful pres
ents nf Ills Bind. ard mar more iuyfEE
FOR their own immediate use. Today
the trade snail nave another chance @E
these special holiday values.
DOuAe-width ailwoUl Cloth Mix
lures Reduced from &9c to- i sc
Navy Blue storm Serges, 2e inches
Wide Reduced from 2Sc to- L sc
All-wOoi Henriettas, IN navy, myrtle,
garnet brown. wine. heliOtroTe and new
ulue. full AZ incnes wide. ReducetifrOm
AH-wooI Covert Mixtures. six d1ffef.
ent STYLES. 20 inches wide- Reduced
il8r an sia,es Sse IN 4-iach siiE Finish I5a5 so
ettas. Reduced from Csc to--.-----.- & SC
~ and 45-iuch Fancy Wool Plaids. hanG-
someig barred with silk Refused
5G-inch Aii-wooI storm serges, =
inch All-WOOi CheN lots and q inch 4 ~
wool ATmures, illuminated colOrings.
WOr h6Sc1Gd : % a yard ti-...-......---4Q A &C
3>-inch black Storm Serge a spIer-
did quality y hich sold for 2ec...-.--.l sc
Yard Ill black Wool Proc aGes, fin
ished with swell satin figure Re
Mehair and Wool Fancv Broc 11i.9s. 81
in black, 40 inches wide, and
Black aII-yyooI Ladies cloth. 80 men,
- wide. reduced from So tn...-....-. a2c
Five distinct 81 yles, in fancy black tTfted
Novelties. a superior line of fashionable
IaiEic>- winch were soc --.-..----A SC
45-ilch Atwood black Henrietta:
Atwood hack InlparfsI Serge. s'<d
qua !llyr 10 inches wide reduced from
SSc 70 ...-....-... .....-...--- .ssSc
Widc-wsie black Imperial Serge 10
inches wide reduced from 59C to- -2Sc
Granite Cloth Suitings, IS inches
wide: reduced from 69C tO.-.--..--zSa SaC
A very fine quality OF black BsaveT,
52inches wide, which wssS S2------ -Sl.A9
The times., 1897-12-08
GRADE CROSSING PROBLEM
District commissioners and Railroad
May Confer

NIHN ODHItT
There was an important hearing in re
lation TO the grade crossings problem on
the Pennsylvania and Southern railroad
lines in the District ana the matter OF a
union station before the District Com
missioners yesterday. Prominent clficers
OF both these roads and Of the Chesapea ke
and Ohio and Atlantic Coast Line were
closeted with Commissioners Wight and
Black for two hours.
The times., 1897-12-08

urer; w. Cater, sergeant at arms, and
II. II. Tappan, j. C. Cross, W. j. Gator,
j. b. simmennE, j. l.. Barnes, aud c.
Duwell, executive coinmttee.
The times., 1897-12-08
ENGLISH AND MARKHoFr,
Victims of Yesterdays Runaway Ac
cident Improving.

cident Improving
Henry English and Conrad Ma rkhoff who
were seriously injured Monday after
noon in a runaway. at Eighth and I
streets, and taken TO the Emergency / os-
pital' Were reported yesterday afternoon
az II ucll improved. English fractured
his sSall, and Markhoff sustained a severe
scaip wound. Markhofe was remo:ed to
TO his home, but English remained for an
operation, which was successfully ger
formed
The times., 1897-12-08
POOR PEOPLE IN WINTER
Major Moore's Report on the
Police Relief Work.
SHOULD BE IN OTHER HANDS

Methods Employed in Distributing
Assistance--P Policemen, the Chief
Thinks, should BE Engaged in NJ
Other Duties Than Those OF Pre-
lection OF Persons and Property.
The times., 1897-12-08

department Ike a flash-not a sspcre ,,,-2
l piOse hdu tine 20 t,IHiS or STOP = infinite
sSteh some ~ car minor help was called
ilD i SCI re II seemed rs tHuu2ilaIl " ,sii-
iHnstDn hdd read about cur ncrre-resJ,r.s
Nhfisthas values Again today.
SILKS.
shas ud well for Us yesterday they
DIouSht inore customers to tIese counters
tHdH aI5 udy tiiiS year. We SUlf iUsl pat
teihs' SKIRT patterns, waist patterns aud
SKIS luf Idhcy work.
S%-iucn plain cOlOrs, in Au-SIk Cliua.
Stlcii as pink. blue, yeiiJW nil, l. eli
der. Canary ana CdruIEaI -.-.....S zss. ytf
@U-inch AH-SilS black satin Is-C. css-
Whth we sa = all silk We mean IhaJ cry
thfedn = woven by the six worm
Special holiday price ----..--.........zS &C
street suaGes III Il inch None Nel-...F-
eiOhrs TIE Efe1 test wearing lC Iaost t.e-
Ssirahle fabric looncd- Special hell
Gay price e..-..----..-..-. ...- = s1g.
handsome Figured BeneaIHics, ~ ~ Iles
leading cUmHinatIcns-eX XqUisit patterns
ior waists orconlpiete gowns. special
holiday price -.-.............-.--.-.-- q Sc
90 styiel 0f hiCf-eFdde SILKS. sulraf.f- Tor
waists skirts, Innings or Thinning a.,
stripes, piaiis, PLAN satin duchess, IA eciurs;
black mirror mOITc, black tafieta evening
broc1des Jnd tWo-toue novelty tafielas-sE
grand aggregation Of qualities and
stNlfs- Speci1l holiday price -.--..---- q SC
Dur complete line OF Plain ChanGea tfie
iaifetas--inciudlng the BEST foreign aHd
Atafflc.iu iii Et.s, representing hlsIsfsTCsl pF
more OF the most beautiful cesCFinsss ever
snow over q SIX Counter; heavy and
IGst!lAs- Special holiday pTlCe.---- 6 &C
bonurt black six anu NfUoi I,.t llrs
-laemOn's : latest tad-iu three qualities
--iDr nands0Eie Tich gOWTs- tnsst .cOsls-
rave no equal for beauty ~ finish and
wear Special holiday prices.
$l.2E- SL.5O. s. 90
our six BerarJH-e ent IS or the irst : .oeF,
Main Building.
The times., 1897-12-08
EVERYBODY

is talking about our new
PATENT LEATHER SHOES
which we absolutely GUARANTEE
not TO break. All sizes in three
popular shapes. It's the greatest
Shoe sensation of the century.
No one else has them. Come III
and see them. They cost no more
than ordinary Shoes.
The times., 1897-12-08
The Busy Corner.
9Th & Market Space.
S.KANN,S SONS&CO
DOM,T
THE BUSY YCORNEp

Wait until the last cavs az va. win h,
CduSht IA tue terrible WhirI ui ne bDs,eSi
uaya OF the year. You kuGw what mai
means at
The times., 1897-12-08

SOC. and s. GO, all druggists.
SCOTT s. BOVINE, Chemists, New York