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The times., 1897-12-02
Pensions and probabilities.

Quite Irrespective of the facts or the
that any attempt in the Congress TO In
vestigate and purge the pension rolls OF
the nation win b. met by storm Of oppo-
sition on the part of Il certain class of
regarded the subject not as a national
one, but from the point OF view Of Re
publican good politics" That more La IS
not been said and done about the matter
is due tc the indisnosition on all hands,
and in all PARTIES, to Seem to favor any
policy Of natipnai niggardliness toward
those who suffered wounds or disabil-
ities in the service OF their country, or
to their surviving dependents.
But OF late the startling dispropor5ion
between pensions and probabilities has ex
cited public attention and alarm, and the
leading papers of the country are calling
loudly for a thorough Investigation. Some
thing of the kind viii have to be undertaken
if we may judge by the amount OF pressure
which seems 10 back the demand for it.
Perhaps good preliminary step would be
to adopt the recommendation of Pension
Commissioner Evans and publish she rolls
IN detail. If there are good reasons why,
in the thirtytiird year after the close aud
the tidrty seventh after the beginning Of
the. war. 5,326 names should be added to
the list, iirinping the total army OF pen-
sioners uns.o 976,0I4. ii should be made
plain to the American people. Comment
ing on this amazing phenomenon, the New
York Times sa ys:
The population Of the United States, Ia K
ing the census OF 1890, and allowing for
the average sf increase as in former years,
Is a little under sevent millions. In round
numbers, then. one in seventy of the entire
/ population OF the country is drawing n
| pension from the Treasury. The ratio or
! pensioners To the male population over
| twenty-one years Of age is about one in
! twenty.
! During the last fiscal year the payments
! for pensions, not including the cost OF the
| service, were Sl4l $50, 936.75, or very
! nearly S142,O0O, 900. This is equivalent
1 10 s. per year for every man, woman and
| child in the country and To 81 year for
| every male adult. In other words, every
] DtilNitIltf Erts'lNtS Dh tNt dFNEdBt td1it
year 81 each from seventy men, women md
| children, or 81 each from twenty male
adults.
IL these enormous Ia ymentS were made
! for good reasons, 10 compensate actual in
! IurieS received ia the military service of the
| republic, no one would complain but the
| very enormity OF the payments shows that
| this is impossible.
| Years ago there was 4 story current in
one or the bacEwoods settlements of
Maine. whici was regarded as a remark
ably good joke by the citizens OF the
place; that one of their number, who ha d
spent tie entire term OF the war in the
county aImshunse, had just had his pension
claim allowed, and had received 5000
or $4,000 back pay in addition. There
NAV be other stories OF the same kind ex-
taut, and some Of them may be true. 1t is
due TO all worthy pensioners, as well as to
the heavily taxed people. that there should
be searching investigation and complete
ventilation 0f the whole business.
The times., 1897-12-02
\ Letter of Horace Greeley's
From the Foruml

New York March -, 1872
Ny Dear Sir-Can you really believe that
the maker of the first Grant Cabinet
Tor any one subseTyisnt TO that is fit TO be
President? cannot.
l forgive the ignorant, who talk as you
do; / hold Sach as YOU responsible for mis-
leading them. The man who could make
such Cabinets as Grant has had, is hardly
Cabinets arc symboEcal OF the whole con-
crrr
Gen. Grant has seen fit to make special
wat OH my friends in this state He did
this repeat edly, and without excuse. He
made very fair distribution Of his
patronage Ill this State There was no
complaint, and no cause for any. The next
year hr nndid al his own work ana pro-
scribed ali who were formerly known as
Radicals, lately as "Fenton'' men. No
true reason for This can be given that does
no. discredit his sagacity or his integrity.
We did not make war We were warTed
upon, and lad to stand on the defensive.
1t IS now toe late for reconciliation. We
must 20 tc the wall, or he must.
The man cannot he reelected. At least,
l think 50. That ne ought not to be,
believe sou think as well as l do.
As to myself, tic end Of my career can
not be distant was pack horse for
Weed dnd Seward for the first half OF
nv career. I reyolted at last, and was
not ruined. 1 can bear whatever the
future has ia store for me. Yours,
HORACE GREELEY.
Hon J $. Morrill,.
The times., 1897-12-02
o'FERRALL on LYNcHING.
He Proposes 60 InfIict Fine ON
the Population.

the reputation.
Richmond, Va. Dec. l.-Goy. O'FerraH,
in his last pesSage to the Virginia legis-
lature today, makes demand for the sup
preston of Iynclhngs in Virginia. During
his administration, now practically ended.
he says there have been but three Of
these acts of outIawry.
During the preceding twenty years there
were siXty-three. He asserts that this mob
violence is not always or for the most
part, as most Virginia papers contend, on
He recon mendS the enactment OF law
which VIII imTose a fine of S200 upon eaca
! 900 inhabitants OF each city ana county
for Permitting Iynchine To occur In their
midst.
He Also recommends that the officers OF
the law WHO wink at OF permit their pris-
oners ~ lie taken from them by mob shall
be subjected TO the most rigid punishment.
He recon. mends that juries shan have 40
option in determining the death penalty in
cases Of attempt at assaults upon women
Gov. 0'Ferrail recommends reduction
in the appropriation to the university ind
other iHstitutions OF lear ling ir 1t be
necessary, TO Increase that To the manned
Confederate soldiers and their widows. He
also recommends radical changes in the
election lawsI
NO State the governor says, can
afford Il allow doubts to be cast by her
own people upon the purity of her ballot
boXes'
The times., 1897-12-02

The Fails City Republican Club of
Louisville, KY, is going up to Columbus
to defeat Marcus Aurelius Hanna for he
Senatorship from Ohio. 1t is entirely
proper to warn the potent organization in
question to secure return tickets in I'd
vance, since, by the time tue matter has
been settled, the walking viii be very
bad. When Mr.. Hanna is better and
packs that gtip with which now he is RI
flicted, he viii get around, and Kentucky
opponents will not be in it 10 any alarming
extent. The trouble With KentuclI ans
is that they never yet have learned the
political effect of a barrel. At least not
of the kind Of barrel with which they are
not familiar.
The times., 1897-12-02
WOODWARD
amnaLOTHROP and
10th, 18th and F SITS. N. w.
HOLIDAY
News.

Christmsstide brightness all over
the store. Christmas booklets and
Cards, Christmas Toys, Christmas
everything. Never was there a
season when the best Of distinctive
ly holiday things of every kind and
description approached the lowness
of prices that now rule here-and
yet there isn't a trashy article in
the entire gathering Gift things
of all things should be right
hence it IS safest to go where un-
worthiness and gaudiness do not
enter.
Do your shopping when it suits
your pleasure, we'll serve you as
best we can at all times; but the
easiest and most satisfactory time
is early in December, when the
stocks are fresh and full and the
crowds are less.
Selections made now will be held
as advised and promptly delivered
at the specified time.
Silver ware, Jewelry, Leather
Goods, Umbrellas, ETC., marked
free.
Goods boxed or otherwise made
more presentable when practicable.
The additional elevator service
makes the upper floors so easy and
quick of access.
The times., 1897-12-02

Consciously, Mr.. Mckinley is not
humorist but his 100000. 900 cut in the
departmental recommenda tions for ap
preparations will strike most people as a
prize piece Of American humor. He orders
it because the Dingley bill has proved to
be AN act 10 create a public deficiency,
and for other PURPOSES 1t is serving the
''other purposes since it is producing
enormous revenue for the trusts and monOpo-
lies, ard that was its only object. The
nation, however, is restive, and Mr.. Nc
Kinley's hackers are scared. We are afraid
that Mckinney retrenchment'' will fail
to mend the matter, Just as Mckinley
prosperity has failed II will be diff
cult to show that a very simple revenue
measure, with the trusts and monopolies
thrown out, would not produce plenty of
money for the Government, and even some
to spare.
The times., 1897-12-02

Alice Raymond, formerly the solo oornet-
tist OF the Sousa Band concerts, is the
bright particular star in the Biiou's vau-
deville oIio this week. She is without
doubt one Of tine cieverest players in the
country. The rest of the oiio is in perfect
accord. The long bin concludes with the
exciting three-aet drama, American Born:
or, a Cuban Insurrection, introducing, with
perfect makeup, Gen. Lee, our consul in
Cuba, and the notorious Gen. Weyler. The
play is full OF excitement and pleases all.
Prices: Dolly matinees, o aud 90 cents.
every night, 10, 20 and 80 cents.
The times., 1897-12-02

The new u, 1000" Puzzle fasci-
mates all classes. for upon essaying
the task, apparently SO simple, it IS
found that the elusive combination
for I, 900 battles alike theconhdence
of the tyro and the skill Of the ex-
pert.
The author of this Puzzle offers
81, COO TO the first person sending
by mail the correct solution; to the
next ten, 500 each; to the next
one hundred, $40 each-S3 600 in
all.
A copy of circular showing dia-
gram, with coupon, required to be
used for forwarding solution, ac
companies each puzzle Price Of
Puzzle complete IS 25c.
Toy Departnent-Fourth fiCOr.
The times., 1897-12-02

Senator Pettigrew and ex-senator Dubois
are takinga strong personal interest in the
opposition 10 Hawaiian annexation, which,
of course, is matter of their own business
Their arguments, as far as published, atc
not convincing. If We 10 not take the
islands Japan or England, or both eol-
Jointly. VIII, and i'll that case the native
Hawaiians viii have good deal smaller
whack at share in the government than
they will under the Stars and Stripes.
The times., 1897-12-02
A Cry in the Night.
Fronl the New YORK SUM

The President winnot do his whole duty,
either as Chief Magistrate or chief Re
publican, il he omits to ask Congress, in
the annual message which is abont TO go
to the Capitol, To supplement- the tariff
act of last summer with legislation which
shall stop the deficit and provide the Gov
ernment with adequate revenue. Now
is the time, If ever. Now is the time.
before yet further swollen deficit shall
discredit the main measure for which the
country viii hold the Republican party
responsible. 1t viii have to be done. 1t
We're better. done before the Congress
elections of 1898 air
The times., 1897-12-02

The leading article i'll the December
Forum is The Policy OF Annexation for
America" Icy Prof. James Bryce. Hon
Charles A. Prouty : discusses ''Railw ay Pool
ing. from che Peoples Point of Yiew,' and
Capt. J. C. Ayers, Of the Army, writes OF
THE National Guard and Our Sea Coast
Defense" other contributors are Sena-
tor Morrill, Prof. L. l. Price, of Oxford:
Gustav Kobbe. Charles G. D. Roberts, Prof
Theodore W. Hunt, who writes of THE
Mission Of literature and the eternal
irrepresSib blc and thoroughly wearisome
Eckles, who exudes few tn ousand
words Of pretenti0us nonsense on the silver
question.
The times., 1897-12-02
Toy Land Fourth Floor.

A ha1f-acre bazar filed with
Santa Claus merchandise, from
home and abroad, from everywhere
that such things are made. Novel
and old-fashioned, intricate and
simple, marvellous and common
place. A wonderland of the new
est play things for the little folks,
embracing everything you have
seen and many novelties brought
out this season, and that are exclu-
sively ours for Washington. Al
most every invention has an auto
matte counterpart here. A visit to
this department will interest all
ages-will afford children object
lessons that cannot fail to be in
structive.
Fourth floor
The times., 1897-12-02
The Tribute Of Imitation.

NfIVII Ute 7 IIIIdWtIIlIIId INtUtIlu u'I
The London journals have resisted AEIeri
can display advertisements as long as
they could; bat now itisno uncommon thing
to find iii the STANDARD, the News and the
Telegraph an entire page rnonopoiized ny
one advertiser, While few display U.s. are
made less than twocolumnsin In width nd the
same in length, The enterprise to which
English conservatism pays voluntary tribute
should feel all the more encorage,lio Ia hold
the lead in its progressive course.
The times., 1897-12-02

The next weeks attraction at Kernan's
popular Lyceum Theater will be Weber
anj Fields Vaudeville Club BuFIesquers.
This organization was formed andrehearSed
at the Broadway Music Hal, New York,
under the personal direction of MesSrs.
Weber and Fields, The roster includes a
fine array of Ialent, among whom may be
mentioned the Painter brothers, daring and
skfnful acIobats; Lewis and Fields, enter
tainers par excellence; Cook and Sonora,
comedy duo, the Walker sisters, singers
and dancers. and Douglass ana Ford, in
neat ecoentricities. The performance con
cludes with a new burlesque entitled The
Girl from China" an excellent bit Of trav-
esty from the pens OF Kenneth Lee and
William KerDgood, with ludicrous situa-
tions aud complications. The scenery is
The times., 1897-12-02
IntelIeetnnI Mr.. Dunn.
F,om the New York word. /,

iFIOm Iht New IOTk NOflul
They are telling story about -'roker,
that, in the opinion of Dunn, pro 'es the
Tammany chief to be Il IiIan OF wonderful
memory reporter. SO the story runs,
met Croker u few days age ana tTeerfully
greeted him. Croker looked puzzled.
lyon don't seem to remember me- said
the reporter.
Il remember your face, said Croker
.'but 1 can't quite recall your name
why, ! am che man who didn't get an
interview from you the other day.
All now ] remember you,'i returned
Croker, your name is legion
''Juss think of that" cried Dunn, he
remembered him in a minute
The times., 1897-12-02

Some American boys have been cast into
prison in Nicaragua on frivolous charges.
We trust that the Administration, follow
ing out the friendly foreign policy OF
Grover Cleveland, which it inherited and
vigorously has adhered TO, will send an
apology. ''Cur best business interests"
would bt depressed not to say Mortified, at
the idea that this Christian nation might
be plunged into the vortex of terrible
war with Nicara qua.
The times., 1897-12-02

When the reports OF the wonderful gold
discoveries in the Klondike region beSal
TO come in last July, everything that the
Administration and its newspaper organs
could do to incite people to go in there was
done. 1t was regarded as glorious chance
to depress the silver sentiment in Am erica
by showing that gold could be picked ap
unfortunate people in Dawson, Circle City
and Other points,on the Upper Yukon are
in imminent danger ofstnrvation, the COY
ernment will ask the Congress to apprn-
pirate money for reindeer relief expe-
dition. If practicable, the idea would be
a good one; but there is horrible Srs
picion extant that, mostly, it is tIumbug.
The times., 1897-12-02

To the honor OF the German flag abroad,
the Kaiser SAYS that he has sacrificed
his ''unly brother" The listening Reich
stag failed TO weep or even to cheer. En-
peror Wilhelm has sent Prince Henry on
pleasant iunket to China and the sacrifice
involved does not seem to appeal in the way
of anguish to the victim OF 20 the public.
The times., 1897-12-02

1t is evident that however bankrupt the
Spanish treasury may be, senor Dupuy de
LONE is able to put up money for ''ex
penses" His organ att the National Capital
has a staff correspondent in Cuba who
win be able TO elucidate the apotheosis
OF the re crud escence of autonomy"
That being the fact, all hope for Cuban
independence is lost and Senator Morgan
might as wen resign before it is too late.
The times., 1897-12-02

freedom enjoyed hy the people of Canada
and the enslaved coIdilsn of the people
of India. In return for this attempt 70 q s.
sunle the leadership OF opinion, which we
judge Mr.. Stead thinks ought to inhere III
the press. the Indian editor was sentenced
to penal servitude for life.
1t is not to be doubted that things have
been extremely rotten in New York, and
probably as much so under the present re
FORM administration as at most other
times; but as long as it is safe Tor an
editor to write mild political leader and
quietly expose some abuse in the popular
interest, and not be sent up for life for it,
we shall hesitate TO Join with Mr.. Stead in
his opinion that elective government is a
failure even i'll wicked cities like New York.
The times., 1897-12-02
A sensational Clergy.
cFrom the Boston Journal.l

Unless one or two of New York s SenSa-
tional ministers change the tone OF their
so-called sermons, il Will not be long before
We shall hear about the yellow pulpit, as
well as the yellow journalism-' The only
purpose apparent in the efforts of some of
these ecclesiastical hybrids is to draw
crowd. They lower the dignity OF the pull
pit just as theyellow Journals 10 wer the tone
Of the press.
The times., 1897-12-02

The audience at the matinee performance
of The Geisha,'' at the Lafayette, yes
terday afternoon, were treated to quite
a pleasant surprise, In the initial appear
ance here, in leading role, Of Miss
Mabelle Gilman, who sang I'm place Of
Miss Mcintosh. Miss Gilman is petite and
charming, and as o. Minasa San, com
pletely captivated the audience with her
dainty acting ard charming voice.
The times., 1897-12-02

Miss Francis OF Yale" is the attraction
next week at the Columbia. That Michael
Mortou's entertaining comedy is sure of a
cordial reception Is attested by the warm
treatment which the comedy received when
seen la st season i'll this city. Since then
Mr.. Brenton Thorpe, well-knOwn London
manager, has assumed charge Of the play,
and ha- surrounded Mr.. Etienne Girardut,
W no interprcts the title role, with a COIN
pany that is superior in every respect. Tn
like most cnmedes of the present day, there
is nothing suggestive about Miss Yale"
1t is devoid of anything that could offend
the most sensitive. Miss Lavinia Shannon,
who is Il product of Washington, VIII again
be seen in a prominent role, while the re
mainder of the company are all prominent
in their chosen profession. The presentation
viii he identical in every respect 10 that
seen al the Manhattan Theater, New York,
and the scenic environments are said 10
be a revelation for completeness. The
costumes worn by the ladies are from Red
fern and Lord Il Taylor In this connec-
tion it is interesting to note the success
scored hy Mr.. Girardot According To adj
vance announcements he is more than
duplicating the impression made when he
originated that popular character OF Char
ley's Aunt" which he Interpreted almost
200 times.
The times., 1897-12-02
Bessie's at the Chatting Dish.

Bessie's at the ctlafing dish,
Stirring, mixing,
1 will tell you, ii you wish,
What she's fixing
'TiS crab terrapin, my dears,
Bessie neat
Has way delicious here's
Her receipt:
Pint of crab meat chop half hour;
Boil cup and half of cream,
Blend two tablespoons of flour
And of butter till they seem
Smooth then add the yolkS of four
Hard-boiled eggs. Then this you thin
With the cream, and stir Some more;
With the rest then mix it in.
Then you add the crab meat fine
tStirring all the while the pot,)
And cup of sherry wine.
Serve in bouilon cups when hGt.
III.
Bessie's at the chafing dish,
Poaching eggs?
No. Nor is She frying fish,
But frogs legs
Little jumpers from the lake
Far away
What a dainty dish they make
Cook ed this way:
".
Take some water, boiling hot.
Salt aud lemon juice put in it,
Then the legs; but You should net
Leave them in but just minute.
Drain them well and wipe them dry;
Then in egg well beaten dip;
Then in crack er crumbs, and fry
Till they're brown. Ah, they are tip
Top" tell you they are fine
Just the incest dish that's nnadel
And when fixe1,by Bess divine,
Leave spring chicken in the shade.
i = at-To-Eat.
The times., 1897-12-02
Circulation Statement.

Communications intended for publication
S7 The Times should be terSely aud plainly
Sgritten and must an al eases be accompanied
Jy the name aud address Of he ,0riter. Re
iected Communications s0H not Be preserved,
and oniy manuscripts o. obrioUs importance
ui9 Be returned TO their authors.
The times., 1897-12-02

lavish ana appropriate, while the costumes
are costly. A special feature will be the
first presentation in Washington ofthe won
derful LobsteIscope." a burIesque on the
many animated picture machines, and is
said 10 bc very novel and funny.
The times., 1897-12-02
Boys Clothing.

We still have about IS of those
fine Ali-wool Astrakhan Cloth
Refers, in black, brown and green.
They are handsomely braidel and
nicely lined with black Italian
cloth. Sizes ) to s. Special price,
SEAS. Value $500.
Boys MackntoShes, box and coat styles
with small velvet collar. extra long anil
guaranteed absolutely waterproof. Sizes
to I6.
S3.25 each.
Boys Rubber Goats. best quality. al O.
sOlutely waterproof. Sizes t 10 Is.
$3.50 each.
Third floor.
The times., 1897-12-02
True Svmn,thv.

from the Atkinson GIObe.'
An ideal wife is one who is as pleased
with the beefSteak her husband buys.
as she was with the chocolates h. ga e DER
Before their marriage.
The times., 1897-12-02

Il, oders Of The Times uho may at any
iiu be unable 70 procure copies Of Il at any
aegrs stand, railroad station or on railroad
,r0inS ,eiU confer }orer upon tie manage
nent By sending to tbs Office Information Of
he fact
The times., 1897-12-02
Had a Full House.

From the Galveston Newsl
Minnie Tapp and Jonathan Kegg, Of san
Francisco, Were recently married. As the
society papers would put it, those Tlpp-
Kege festivities must have been very
largelv attended.
The times., 1897-12-02
Wrappers,
House Gowns.

We are just now showing a par
ticularly bright assortment, COM
prising the latest effects in Flannel
cites, Saxony Flannels, French
Flannels, Eiderdowns, Cashmeres,
etc. Many charming effects among
them.
Best grade Print Wrapper-. III hosts II
patterns.
75c and S1.oo each.
FIanneIatte Wrappers, IN yariOuS choice
patterns and cOlOrings.
S1.OO to $500 each.
Eiderdown Wrappers, plain cOIors and
fancy stripes extra full. ESssl
lent for bath gowns and lounging robes.
S&.95 TO $1,000 each
The times., 1897-12-02
. Hosiery Special.

Everything new, every novelty
produced for the season IS here, to-
gether with all the tried staple
sorts. a choice assortment of the
rich Tartan Plaids for women and
children.
The times., 1897-12-02
Today, 200 dozen

wonen's Fast Black Cotton Hose, double
soIes, high spliced heels andtoes; full FeSu-
lar made. Special price
2Ic-5 pairs FOR S1.OO
An excellent Xmas gift Boxed
if you wish.
First floor.
The times., 1897-12-02

Next week Washingtonians viii have an
opportunity for the first time of seeing
the latest success in the field Of emotional
melodrama at the Grand Opera House. 1t
is a Guilty Mother" 1t is said To be a
pure, clean drama, without the usual clap
trap, mock heroics and straining for sen
sational ciimaxes, which serve as marks for
the satirical pens Of critics. 1t will
be ella borately staged and is interpreted by
a company of players which includes
Eleanor Men IAN, Ella Baker, Christie Mac
Lean, ThereSe Newcomb, AdeIyn Wesley,
Henrietta Vadets, Lew Johnson, Frank
Surles, Thomas Meegan, Murray Woods,
Edward Ames, Thouas j. Jackson. II.
ReeS Davis, 7. A YeIvinEton, Harry L.
Barker and Carlton Wells. The Is mI
matinees will be given on Wednesday and
Saturday. Seats can be reserved on and
after Thursday.
The times., 1897-12-02

To the Academy next week comes Fanny
Rice, that clever little artist who had the
distinction OF being chosen by Mr.. Joseph
jefferson as one or the ten representative
stars To form that famousalistar cast which
toured the country between the dates or
May and 80 last, in a gUrgeously equip
ped special train, presenting one perform
ance only IL the principal cities at 80
per seat of Sheridan's immortal comedy
The Rivals Miss Rice VIII appear
here at the head OF her own company,
which IS d strong one. She will he seen
in her latest and grea test laughing success
AT the French Ball. with all its new
features, which is described as q veritahle
volcano OF merriment and music.