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The Press., 1897-01-28

~ AT 8 Court of Probate holden at Stak A ford, within and for the district Of Staf- fords on the 27th day Of January, A. D. 1Ssa.. Es
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge. . - On motion Of Ella Bradway, admintstfatrix on the tntestate estate Of Wyles Broadway, late Ol stafford, within said disrict, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al. lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estats to exhibit their claims against the same to ths administratr rix and directs that public notice be given of this order, by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circulation fn said district, and by posting copy thefeof ol the public sign-poSt in said town Of Stafford nearest the place where the deceased last dwelL Certified from Record.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-01-28
The Silk Selling
 Gains Interest Daily.

LOT 1-3O pieces Light Medium and Dark colors, Swiss Taffeta Stripes and Checks-very desirable for Waists, Skirts or whole Dresses, also splendid inexpen- slVe Things, usually retailed at 65c yard.
 Our price, 39c a yard, LOT 2-Thirty-five pieces of 22-inch Beautiful Floral Brocaded Taffetas. gay and somber color combinations, manufae- tured to retail at dollar and a quarter yard, could easily mark and sell them at dollar and twenty-five, but to make lively trading this week we will sell them at S9c a yard.
 Remnants. Remnants.
 10 Per Cent. Off.
 During this sale we have accumulated number of short lengths of Black, Col ored and Fancy Silks that are already marked at reduced prices, but in order to move them quick before inventory we will give 10 per cent. discount off mark ed prices. Among them will be found lengths enough for trimming a lining or waist, mostly of the best qualities.
 Court Square entrance
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Try 7rmin-ot Try GrMin-Oi

Mail from New York to Batavia will be delivered in 41 days from the date of mailing
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SMITH & MURRAY.
 Springfield, Mass.
@  t- MONEY. |I::I| hH M 1000 " EEN 1000 .

Every time you build fire you burn money. It takes great many dollars and cents to cook food and to keep warm. Science hasn't got to point where heat can be produced without expense. But science has done the next best thing 1t has invented
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Three hundred Jackets, half of them satin-lined, some of them fancy silk Things that cost more than the price we ask.
 Most of these Jackets were S1O to $15.
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Mrs. Elijah Carson, who died Friday night at Anamosa, la., aged "A, had crossed the ocean 250 times and had never missed trip on the Lucanla since that vessel was launched. For thirty years she had been travelling across the Atlan- tic. Mrs. Carson was left half million dollars by her brother, thirty years ago, which provided her with ample funds for the indulgence of her desire to be on the water. Mrs Carson was much attached to Captain Mckay and the officers of the Lucania, and remembered them in her will. It Is said that Captain Mckay was bequeated $50. 900. Her daughter, who had tried to prevent her from taking these trips, was left only $1,000.
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Chicago and Philadelphia were visited by disastrous fires Tuesday morning. That Tn Chicago was confined to the wholesale district, and destroyed a six story business block, with a loss of $360,- 900; ten persons were injured, and three will probably die. A big block, known as the HlIsh building, in Philadelphia, ie practically in ruins, with a loss of $2,00O,- ,- OOO
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Smith ( Murray.
Jackets.

At earlier values they'd surprise you at twice these prices.
 More than hundred stylish Jackets, .including Boucle and Beaver cloths, fashionable made
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$2.9O.

Not a garment worth less than S5 and up to $S.
The morning times., 1897-01-31

There is a Gear old boy, in the club L
love best when | want to mix with Diplo-
macy and Department who is Nestor
OF clubdom and has been in the business
for more than a generation. | should not
call him old. except in tile -affectionate
sense, because / do not believe he is more
than thirty-five years Of age. Indeed L
could make affidavit that his thrty-fifth
birthday has required annually for seven
teen years at the lowest calculation. Well,
while being old only in the Iraternal ac-
ceptation, lie has the reminiscent vice or
age and delights in hurting ancient and
forgotten clubs and their histories at your
head on all fitting occasions; and he is
able to make any occasion fit The other
night we combined dinners; simple her
nit repast OF four courses, and little
cambertin, with a cold bottle to con-
plete the proprieties. After that | knew
l should have stories to burn, and l did.
One of them reminded me Of Washington
DAYS in the long ago, that knew something
about myself
The morning times., 1897-01-31

This man William Eleroy Curtis, whose
articles in the Chicago Record are quoted
so much, is Il hummer, tell you. l see
he is going to Cuba or some where-be back
in time to help inauguratc Mckinley, how
ever-and so ne goes. All over the world,
if he likes. Ever see Curtis? Short, stout
man, plug hat, gloves on, always humping
about town, in the hauntS OF the statesmen.
that is, office i'll the Post building. Used
to be ri the head ofthe Burcauof American
Republics, and didn't work any advertising
into his publications, either. OF at least, he
didn't do it quite so badly as Clinton Furbish
did. \ hustler, and rustier, but lively
as anybody in town. Doesn't care a hang
for anybody This is Curtis. The desCrip-
tion is very good. You will know him il
you ever see him. Doesn't care hang
for anybody, Curtis doesn't; just has fun
writing about people and things
The morning times., 1897-01-31
SHE SAW IsX-tlU ZEN LII.
DIR. Mary Walker Condoles With
Her Hawaiian Ma iestY.

Among those who have enjoyed per
sonal chat with the eX-Hawaiian queen,
Liliuokalani, during her stay in this city,
is DR. Mary Walker.
The doctor, when seen last night in
regard 30 her visit, said = Yes; have had
the pleasure of seeing the queen, and it
really was a great pleasure. Her majesty
is fine-looking woman and was so well
dressed that L cannot answer you as to
what she wore, only that her clothes were
dark. She has a charming presence, and
speaks English in pleasing intonation.
How long is she to stay in this city?
Well, that is one of the questions | asked
her, and she said that she had not as yet
decided. My interview was brief, as l
found her hard at work answering Hawaiian
and other correspondence, and L appre-
ciated her anxiety to finish her mail
matter. or course, told her of the posi-
ton / took in regard to her troubles;
that l considered her dethronement au
Infamous outrage, and l said to her that
l was not one who deplored the death Of
Mr.. Stephens.
Il stated to her that while l was the
first woman to attempt to vote in this
country, and was always an uncompro-
missing exponent of wOmans franchise, l
disapproyed of the dethronement, not be-
cause she was woman, but because the
same would have been wrong to a man.
Iu leaving ] took her small, beautifully
formed hand and kissed it, and with that
bowed myself out of the eX-queen's pres
ence."
The morning times., 1897-01-31
An Election Of Officers.

Tie Grand Tent Of the District of Co
Iumbia. Independent Order of Rechabites,
met in regular session on Friday evening
and after transacting such business as
came before it, proceeded to elect the fol-
lowing officers for the year 1897, as
follows: L. G. c. R., Anderson X. Belt
G. C. R., John W. Welch; G. d. R.,
Charles Bladen; G. S., John f. Harvey:
G. T, j Ohm II Mitchell; G. L., Richard w.
Mann; G.. s., John F. Drehmeyer; G. G
Clarence E. Sheckels judiciary COM
mittee: Preston B. Jones, Thomas L.
Salkelk, r. w Mann, Edward Meyer and
John W. Jackson.
The installation of officers will be held
on Thursday, February 1S, at George C.
Thomson Tent room, No. 514 Ninth street
northwest. when all members of the order
are cordially invited TO be present
The morning times., 1897-01-31
WHITE RIpBoSERs 70 MEET.
Monster Demonstration at Hamlipe
Church Planned ny the ". c. L. U.

Monster Demonstration at Hamlipe
Church Planned ny the ". c. L. U.
The White Ribbonars cf the District are
making extensive and elaborate prepara-
tions for the public demonstration which
will take place at HamIinc NJ. i. Church
on Monday evening, February 9, at s
O'Clock The meeting will be on the order
OF Demonstration Night" which is al
ways feature of the W. c. T. u. National
Convention.
All the White Ribboners OF the District
will assemble IN the Sunday y-sChoui room
and various antcrooms Of the church at
7:30 and march in a bcdy 90 the audience
room, each local union being headed by
its officers carrying the hammer or the
union. Nearly all Of the Iaembcrs viii
carry flags OF banners eInh;enaat.cal *
the principles and work of the w. .. T. u.
The Loyal Temperance LegiGTs anG the
Young wage-earners' Club will also adGin-
terest to Che procession. The vested
choir win lead the Y Branch anG Furnish
music The Headquarters will take great
pride in displaying their handsome prize
banner. which they won last year for
greatest increase in membership
The District Commissioners and others
have been invited TO occupy seats uf0n the
platform and Commissioner Ross has been
requested to make brief address.
The Branch, the L. 7. L. and the
Young Wagc-carncrs' Club Will each be
represented upon the program. The adj
dress of the evening viii be delivered by
Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis, national sHper.n-
tendent OF the department of legislation.
The morning times., 1897-01-31
Jokes of Our Own

''Unk' Moses said an auditor. what
for you say hell was at de norf pole, an all
de folks froze stiff?''
why did Io'' said the old man, look
ing sternly over his glasses, because eff
hadn't eh'ry las one er desc niggers
would er stahted out fer dat place ter
git wa'm."
Il wish said the postal clerk, ruefuIly.
''that now they've go. started after the
theater hat, they'd follow it up and forbid
any woman having more than six barrels
TO her name"
And what" said old Mr.. Porkpaeker,
''do you think are your qualifications for
the position of n sOn-in-law?''
Not very many said young Smith.
gravely, but / don't ride bicycle or own
kodak, and l always wear an Overcuat
when go out on a cold day
He got the girl.
Beautiful snow, it can do nothing wrong"
mused Jimsby, as heIeane,! over the fence
and saw the variegated tracks ON his neigh
bor's lawn, dating from \. NJ, ''byt ie
can tell of those who have
By the airy silver moonlight
She lightly, softly fits,
Her trunk hath pebbles in it
Shes living by her wits
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notice that MIR. Gage. Mr.. McKinley's
bramd-new Secretary Of the Treasury, is
going to make appointments on merit and
not on account of political pressure. This
is the same old story, Mr. Gage. and you
cannot make any Of Us here n Washington
believe it even a little. or course a Cabinet
officer likes To have meutorious people
about him, ami usually ne does have them,
and perhaps il they are Old friends of his,
or old friends of old friends Of his, they
may properly enough be said TO be little
more Incritorious than strangers, TO Others,
or to himself, rs it may he. But political
pressure comes in all the same at last, and
1T is al right tRat it should-not alone be-
cause political rewards are necessary and
all right, bat because Cabinet secretaries
and bureau chiefs, if they are affiliated
personally with the party that happens to
be in power, are determined by reason of
their party devotion, to do better 10y the
particular service in which they happen to
be enga ge,l, and hence benefit their party
more SO Mr.. Gage viii do just as every
body else has done, only being fine aver
age greenhorn in politics he will probably
have harder time of il than most others
can, unless, OF course, n has fine robust
Logan Carlisle aboIt him 30 stand the pres
sure off Good men will get in, mostly into
the places worth contendng for, that is,
but a few loafers will also get in. But
they Will have TO be tolerated, because that.
too, is what they are there for.
The morning times., 1897-01-31

1t was in the time of Andy Johnson, as
the Old Eoy related, that the weii-remem-
hered embassy from Tunis came here, very
dark inh hue, red fezzed and much uniformed
The old Metropolitan Club was in great
shape socially, if not financially. 1t was
the exponent of higher department life and
was full of jolly fellows 1t was an era of
jollity, and an extra, cup or two didn't cut
the figure they would in this period OF
Comparative abstinence. A few cards only
were played in the house, although the
steaks We're high-al out a deprecated dol
lar for porterh0use.
The President was not club man him
self. He came fIomsa region~w some
OF the com forts of a club We're to be found
under every three-legged stool in the county,
and he transferred tire system to- the White
House; it was good enough for him. But his
Secretary of the Exterior was member,
and he was not built on the Thurber model
either. The tale and the joke We're on him.
The club gave dinner TO the Tunisian
ambassador and hissuite, and this member
of the Executive household was selected to
respond to the toast: 1.-The President Of the
United States'' The dinner went along all
right. but the Secretary of the Exterior did
not put in an appearance until late in the
game, nor, in fact, until almost time for
his after-dinner remarks. Jimmy Davis
Secretary McCullough's private secretary;
Judge Chase's, nephew, who was fifth
auditor, and old Mike O'Shaughnessy, chief
of Gen. Spinner's office, who We're running
things, were in despair at his non-appear-
ance. They Were more SO when he came.
The houseewas pretty fun, but he walked
in as grandly dignified as chief Justice
fuller. But he was determined to say his
speech, and did. ,.-.s ..,,t........
The toast being offered, this eminent
official rose with difficulty to his legs.
and observed that the distinguished guests
OF the occasion must not suspect that LIE
The morning times., 1897-01-31

Frank Carpenter, who seems to trot about
the earth, whether China or New Jersey,
with Complete nonchalance. There s on"
thing, though, that Carpenter left out Of his
account of Hon. Garret Hobart, and that
wasanappreciatvea account of Mr.. Hobart'S
private secretary, Col. Philip McIIcnry Of
this town? Know Col. Mac? Used Ia he
with dudley up in the Pacific building,
used to be with Cyrus Busscy; Used Ia be in
the Loan and Trust building; always
hustling, wherever he was. He was going
away Ia ast summer for his vac alton nd hap
pened 10 look in at the Republican head
quarters in New York. They were just or
ganiZing. Hobart and Bliss and Napoleon
Bonaparte Scott, of West Virginia Were all
there, and they needed someOne to do some
work for them, private secretary work, die.
tating letters and keeping track of things.
McHenry set his gripsack down and that
very IIoment began to be private secretary
10 all three of them. He is a lawyer and
Knows three or four languages, and more
than that, knows politics-having been
with Dudley. Well, lie has been with Ho-
bart ever since. Coming down to work
with him? Can't tell. Perhaps he wont
Toe able to afford it.
The morning times., 1897-01-31

across a certain stream with which L was
familiar. l could hardly sleep, and next
morning L could hardly wait TO get 20
telegraph office.
L didn't do a thing but play that tip
in Wall street for all it was worth, and
before noon, news came that war had
been declared. and the army of one
OF the DelIigerents had forced the
Blank river with the pOutoon dodge
his excelleney had described. That tip
made me Independent Of club dues, and
the monthly bunch OF checks for many
wear
The morning times., 1897-01-31

Club life in Washington is ideal in one
respect; it is highly specialized. There
is one, as already limited, famous for lii
plOmacy, department, and department
There is another where the mufti of off
duty does not altogether muffle the clank
OF the sabre, or hide sea legs Where
military "gout" appreciates a fine joint
or an English chop; butchery, when ncces-
sary, being the professional last analysis;
and where the Naval men are not neces-
sarily anchorites, Then there is still
another house where Science holds Ter
sway. Where nearly all the technical
lights OF the government service shine in
successful competition with the cut glass
and plate; and where the cellars produce
Falernian OF Silurian vintage, ana the
assembly hall resounds with geology,
geography, and all the kindred vices.
Here it is that l delight 10 dwell when
merely worldly and social pleasures and
the excitement OF the anise-seed hunt, the
latest "esclandre," and the wOrShipped
rounder who isintrOuble over his duchess"
OF the comic opera, have ceased to fire
my soul with interest.
The morning times., 1897-01-31
INSTALLATION OF \ PASTOR
The Ceremony Attending DIR. Asa 5.
Fiske's Advent Postponed.

FiSke's Advent Postponed.
At meeting OF the Washington Pres
bytary, held yesterday afternoon, the date
OF the installation of the Rev Asa S
Fiske as pastor of Gunton Temple Me
mortal Church was postponed from the
5th until Friday evening, February l.,
at 3 o'clock.
The meeting was held in The chapel on
Fourteenth street. above Z, and besides
the clergy there were present i large
number of the prominent members OF the
congregation, who are deeply interested
in the installation Of the new pastor.
The letters of dismissal from the Cayuga
Presbytery of Rev Asa $. Fiske had been
received by the secretary Of the local
presbytery. Rev DIR. Bittenger, and were
read at the session yesterday All the
requirements in this respect being COM
Piled with nothing remained but 10 ar
range the date for the installation.
Semi officially it had been decided that
the ceremony would take place on next
Friday evening, but yesterday it was
learned that several OF those who were
to take prominent parts in the ceremony
had engagements which would prevent
their being present. After some discus
sion it was decided To postpone the cere-
Inony until Friday evening. February 12,
when the programs IS arranged will be
carried out.
The ceremony will be presided over by
tie Rev. C. b. RawsdeIl. n D., who viii
pTopOnnd tie constitutional questions to
the candidate The Rev. Dr. RawsdelI
will then introduce the Rev Francis \
Horton, d. D.. of Philadelphia, who Will
preach the installation sermon. The charge
TO the pastor will be made by the Rev.
Dr. Wallace Radcliffe, and the charge to
the people by the Rev. Dir. Talmage. The
concluding prayer will be by the Rev. Dr.
Byron Sunderland.
\ feature OF the ceremony Will be the
music, which VIII be in charge Of Mr.
George A. PrevCst
The morning times., 1897-01-31

In my character as Autocrat L naturally
nave grown TO regard club life as real
life, and all other as outside, Phllistine
and incOnsequential. This is the mental
attitude of good many other club n.cn,
and is identcally ike the view that most
actors and actresses take Of huTuan eX-
istence and struggle in general. To them
the only real things are behind the foot
lights All the rest is accessory. Prin-
cipally it consists Of an abstraction,
public, which only becomes concrete as
it pays to come in. 1 cont say that all
club men entertain the similar idea, be
cause there are all kinds Of club men:
that is. all of the kinds to be founI in
the social plane which produces the club
able variety OF men.
The morning times., 1897-01-31

on the occasion when Joe, then Delegate
in Congress, promptly lyseizeda waterpitcher,
water and all, ana flung 1T at the head
Of his Getractor; and it was "a narrow
escape Rawlins iIas always fought the
Mormon Church vigorously. but now he
wouldn't ject at all il the Mormon
members of Utah We're to support him for
the Senate. Perhaps he'll want it. They
call him able.
The morning times., 1897-01-31

entertained any objections TO them on
account of their color, since he mad been
the very first man inthe State of Tennes-
see to advocate freeing the niggers." 1T
is needless to remark that there was
terrorstrickcn and rapid consult alton
with the interpreter Immediately after
this diplomatic and genial Outbursti aud
the dusky Moors never learned how cheer
fully the administration had overl llnked
their color.
The morning times., 1897-01-31

This leads me to the reflection that the
world on the wrong side of the club win
dow is too apt to Judge club life by its
least worthy opponents l fancy that the
popular idea among people unfamiliar with
inside facts is that there is close agree
ment between the characters Of the club
man ana the 'rounder." The majority the
large majority, of men in decent clubs are
decorous and cultivated. and are not given
to the loud and vulgar excuses OF the
other class.
OFTEN there is q small minority who, TO
some extent, are. In point of ccnferrlng an
evil reputation upon their fellow members
they come high but perhaps we must have
them. In truth, while they may not real
ize it, usually they are watched by the
house committee with anxious interest. in
the hope that some overt act may open the
door to action and the interposition OF the
patent bouncer.
The morning times., 1897-01-31
\ Docket Clerk Appointed.

Mr. John b PeytoR, young attorney OF
the District bar, was yesterday appointed
docket clerk of the police court, 20 fill tho
vacancy caused by the death of j. Hall
Cole gate.
The morning times., 1897-01-31

There he goes now, not McHenry, but
Sperry OF Connecticut, Congressman.
Know HIN? Hon. Nathaniel Day Sperry?
He was big one among the wooden
nutmeg Republicans away back in Lin
coins time. Twice since then the pos
mastership has been offered him, but he
has just preferred to serve as postmaster
OF New Haven, and just be lovely. That
is all. Talk to him some time. He's
fine old fellow, full OF reminiscence and
affection, and who that is full OF remi-
niscence and affection isn't all right?
There he walks, down there with Charlie
Russell. He's a good man, too, member
from Connecticut also. Did you know
that Russell very promptly offered to
tackle David II. Welles in debate, and
Welles, one of these prowling, statistical
ogres, wasn't markertO him. There they
go now, Sperry and Russell together.
The morning times., 1897-01-31

If the truth must be confessed Secretary
Morton is getting even gayer than for
merly-a bright man, very clever man,
indeed, who has been so much pleased in
the past at hearing himself talk, and who
las been so much applaudcd by certain un-
thinking persons for having done this,
must needs throw bouquets al himself now
more vigorously than ever What is the
use OF sharp tongue or a sharp pen
ANYWAY You have little fun with them,
IL is true. but what good do you do? Some
laugh at you, but the rest of the world
(Yho. like the Loungcr, OF course, are
comparatively dull consider you fresh
because you are brilliant, and cynical and
,lisagreeabie because you are scintillating.
What an impossible man Julius Sterling
Morton las beeni A great economiZer,
perhapS-I cant call him an economist-but
no politician, not the slightest, OF any
use TO his party or To his country in u
large way. And why? Because he isn't
smooth enough really to accomplish things.
Great is the man who gets along with
Others. He Goes accomplish things. His
tongue may not be sharp, his pen not
dipped with yitrol, but people follow him
and do his wishes.
The morning times., 1897-01-31

Old Frank Carpenter has written up Hon.
Garrett A. Hc5art, / see, and good FOR old
The morning times., 1897-01-31

If one wants to know what is going on
in practical science, in exploration, arch
geological research, ethnology, or the
planet Mars for that matter, he will here
find the people who can tell him, if they
want to. Probably he will have to ask, be-
cause really learned club men are not apt
to talk shop in the smoking room. They
like to get away from that, and the avcrag ge
"Savant'' doesn't discuss logarithms with
the man he meets al his club.
But it is at once a merry and dis
tinguished lot of boys, old, young, and
mediaeval, that one strikes there, and they
know good cigar, and are not without
views on the decadences of the chateauX
brands; while some of them remember when
American cellars could boast stocks OF the
real old South Side Madeira, whose vines,
alas, persisted forever in the phylloXera
epidemic of the early fifties.