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The morning times., 1897-01-11
Foreign Notes.

Last year the Salvation Army in London
provided 3,221,917 meals and ,339, ,246
lodgings for poor persons. 1t received in
pay $190,090, and in contributions S9I, :
175.
Richard Pohl, the composer and mus-
cal critic, died recently in Baden Baden
at the age OF seventy years. He was one
Wagner in Germany.
Germany and Spain are now connected
by a submarine cable 1 $50 miles long,
the ends OF which are at Emden and yigo.
1t is the first link in a series OF lines to
be first extended to Brazil and to the
United States by way of the Azores.
Sir John Gorst, who is at the head of the
educational department in England is in
hot water for declaring in a public speech
that at birth there is, not much difference
between baby and a monkey and that
the monkey has the advantage.
Brigandage has been increa sing of late in
the Caucasus, and especially in the Trans
Caucasus. The number of murders com
nitted averages ten a day, and the ban
dts are usually ready to fight the troops
sent in pursuit OF them. Most of them are
escaped or returned convicts.
A ASheffield barber, summoned before the
queens bench for shaving on Sundays,
pleaded that he did not come under the act
of Charles II, as that applies only to
''tradesrnen, artificers, workInen and la
borers," whereas, in King Charles time,
BARRIERS and chirurgeons were joined to-
gether as professional men. The plea, un-
fortunately, could not be considered, as
the case was decided in the BARRIERS favor
on flaw in the procedure.
Chinese cheap labor may yet ruin New
Zealand. In Otago, where there are a
good many Scotchmen, contract for road
mending was awarded to the lowest bid,
which was signed Macpherson. When
the bidder appeared to sign the Contract,
he was yellow and had q pigtail. "But,' "
| said the official who met him, your name
cannot be MACPHERSON IAN lghtee, -
answered the Chinaman, nobody catchee
contact in Otago unless he named Mac"
And the contract was signed.
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The Chapman Case.

Mrs. M. Fl. Chapman, agent OF the AS
sociated Charities for the Third district,
has been notified by General Secretary
wilson, in a note dated January 6, that
her resignation has been requested by
the executive committee, to take effect
on the 18th instant, this request having
been indorsed by the board of managers.
After the meeting of the board. on
January o, Mr.. Wilson stated that what
ever disposition would be made of the
services of Mrs. Chapman, the action Of
the Associated Charities w would be in no
manner suggested by her management Of
the case of Mrs. Carroll.
Indeed, after the publication Of Mrs.
Chapnan's side e.the case In The Times,
it was evident that she had acted In the
Carroll case with the same prudence and
regardsfor She interest OF the Charities
which she has displayed in her long and
The morning times., 1897-01-11
Elk Instead of Indians.

Thirty thousand elk are wintering in the
Jackson's Hole country of Wyoming, ac-
cording to the estimate of the game war
den, who says that in one herd which he
saw the other morning there were 15 900
of them, stretching over a, distance of
six miles. The sight, he said, surpassed
anything he had ever seen, and utterly
amazed him. The elks' trail over the
snow was like flint ice, he said, so hard
had the snow been packed down. Tie an
imals are seen by thousands any morning,
moving along the Snake river from the
Great Swamp to the Gros-ycntre hills,
and at night the walls of the calves stray
ing from their mothers may be heard.
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Mr.. Bliss Is Industrious.

Cornelius Newton Bliss is one of those
men who never grow tired and are not
born eonstitutionally lazy. The mystery
is how he found time to enter politics and
take so conspicuous place in the party
ranks. He began life in the dry goods busi-
ness in New Orleans, completed his busi-
ness education in Boston and accumulated
his fortune in this city. As the head OF one
of the largest dry goods commission houses
in the world, one would imagine him too
busy for so active an interest in city, State
and national affairs. He has grown with
+ his activity until he has become a really
great man. Political honors have been
heaped high on him. He could have been
the Republican nominee for governor in
1885, but that would have been an empty
honor-New York Press.
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ADDICKS AND THE SENATE.

Hon. Levin Irving Handy, OF Newark.
Del, Representative-elect TO the next Con
gress, who is a guest at the National,
says that all talk of Addicks' capturing the
Delaware Senatorship is the yeriest po-
litical tommy-rot
That part Of the fight, he said, has been
disposed of long ago, and the public is
entirely at sea with regard to the import
of the contest now on, in the State. The
struggle now is over the seating of the
men from Kent county, whom Addicks
claims were elected to the legislature II
these men can be unseated, says Mr.. Handy,
the Delaware legislature will be enabled
to pass measures which will in future rem
der impossible the means by which Addicks
has heretofore maintained his hold upon
the State.
If, on the other hand, the Addicks men
do get possession Of the seats, they will
probably be able to successfully obstruct
this proposed legislation. The so-called
rump legislature Mr.. Handy characterizes
as crazy politics Ofthe necessary thirty
members, he says, only nine of the rump
legislature have the slightest pretensions to
election, and the claims of most of these
are undoubtedly false.
Mr. Handy inclines to the opinion that
the next Senator from his State will he
silver Democrat One of the most
prominent names in his eonnectionis John
G. Gray, at present chief of division in
the Pension Office. Another is r. r..
Kenney, one of the leading free slverites
of the State.
Two other silver men, either of whom, If
he would accept the nomination, would be
almost sure of election, are Chief Justice
LnYp and Chancellor Nicholson
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Hail.Fel1ow We'll Met.

There has been a great deal said and
OF Senator Hale for the Spanish cause,
and some froth has been blown about
in calling him the senator from Spain"
Then. too, the Spanish minister has been
invested by some mind reading souls with
hypnotic powers over Secretary Olney,
aided and abetted by the Maine Senator.
and we do know that he is not sitting
up nights with the Junt9 but Hale in this
attitude of indirect friendship for the
Spaniard has the support OF the entire
Maine delegation in Congress with the
single exception of Senator Frye. He does
not get this support by any personal at
traction, because his distant relations with
BouteIle and Reed are well known. No;
Mr.. Hale has a solid backing in New
England on the Cuban question.
Unquestionably great majority of the
American people would gladly learn OF
the success OF the Cuban cause for inde-
pendence; but, at the same time. this
great majority OF our people are not
blind to the rights Of Spain TO hold. If she
can alone and unaided 10y us, her sway
over her own land and her own people;
for the Cubans are Spaniards in blood and
spirit, just as much so as the Canadians
are British
But while the legal right of Spain to op-
press the Cubans may exist-does exist,
indeed-the moral right OF the islanders
TO rebel is equally good They simply re-
peat the history we made in King Georges
time. and they bid fair tor be- as success
fui. We suffered in achieving our inde-
| pendence; can they expect to succeed
otherW Wisep
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Penrose Above wanamaker.

What queer figures the Pennsylvania
politicians have cut in the political history
OF that commonwealth since the Brothe
Penn started its civic existence! Queer as
the queerest OF them are. we do not know
any more amusing spectacle than the recent
march of j Ohm wananaker's business mans
brigade against Quay, behind the barri-
cades with the 'bourgeoise in the blouses.''
AS a matter of course, Quay routed the
busy John. and the heavy troops, richly
groomed that followed the latter, rs sure
of triumph as human inpccents ever We're,
are now flying back to their distressed
friends in ludicrous plight.
This is the same Wanamaker and the,
same Quay that went hand in hand with
small bag OF S4oo, 900 to Indiana in 1888:
and. when they had pulled Benjamin out
of the slough of Hoosier despond. Quay in
sisted on Wanamaker's reward, and John
went into Harrisop's Cabinet.
Political prosperity was too much for
Benjamin. and also for John. But 1t never
turned Matthew Stanley's head. He Just
closed up the ranks Of his following, when
John rcbelled, and now has the rebels
scalp at his belt.
Confiding, hopeful John, andplain, practi-
cal, unconventional Matthewl7F
The morning times., 1897-01-11
Gave Up So 600. GOO for Love.

A New York San Franciscospecial says:
Mrs Emma SpreckelS- Watson, the only
daughter of Claus Spreckeis, the million
aire sugar king, whose secret marriage to
Thomas Watson, San Francisco grain
broker, on Wednesday of last week caused
a great deal of comment, has returned to
her father all property and bombs which he
had placed in herna These gifts amount
ed to nearly $2,0oN,00o, and were, it is
said, relinquished with a single stroke Of
the pen by Mrs. Watson afteriher marriage.
1t is reported that Mr.. spreekels was
opposed to his daughters marriage with
Watson. and that upon his Gliding her for
her seeming gingratitudei n marrying against
his wishes she decided to give up her for
tune, and did so, it is understood, upon the
advice of her husband
The morning times., 1897-01-11

There are rules on the Senate side OF
the Capitol. For instance, smoking is
prohibited in all the corridors, but sena-
tors go along putting away to their hearts
content. The rule only applies to the
citizen. So there is rule about the
bringing OF bicycles into the building
Yesterday afternoon u certain Senator
reached the Capitol on his wheel. Just
behind him was a charming young girl, in
a handsome bicycle suit, the skirt of
which was just short enough to not touch
the top of her high boots The Senator
pushed his wheel up the steps and through
the eastern door into the corridor where
he stood it up against the Well.
The young lady tried to do the same
thing, but she was stopped by the police.
She didn't like it one Bit The Senator
tried to explain things. but she went
away with pout on her pretty red lips.
1t will be bad thing for the Senator
if she is from his State.
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win absolutely secure to the government
its debt.
The Powers bill, in our opinion. accom-
plishes this, and our advice to the mem
bers OF the lower House is to do the
right thing and let the consequences take
care of Themselves
We do not speak Tor the corporations, bat
we do- not esitate'to sa y that we believe
it to be to the interest Of the people or the
settled now before the debt is fully ma
,tured; and however members may natter
themselves thatthey can justify negative
vote by appealing,to the general prejudice
against mammoth corporations, we are
satisfied that when the people come to
understand the question thoroughly they
will call to severe accountability any of
their Representatives who refuse or neglect
To sanction q plan which provides for the
certain payment of this great obligation
and especially when such refusal places
the governments financial interests in
jeopardy by making the loss of the whole
or at least a portion of the sum now due
practically certain.
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Our West Indian Interests.

Our West Indian Interests.
Consideration, in the Senate, OF Mr..
Lodges resolution of inquiry regarding a
proposed purchase Of the Danish West
Indian Islands win revive an old matter
OF interest and, at the same time, serve to
show that the policy of this government
under the Monroe doctrine involves duties
and responsibilitiesas wen as national scnti-
ment s-,s
The occasion for calling the proposition
to life at this moment appears to be that
there is ground for suspicion that Ger
many, disregardng the well-known atti-
tude of the United States in the premises.
ismoving for the purchase of this important
territory in the Lesser Antilles IL that
he true, it suggests considerations OF rather
a serious nature 1t is probable however
that the Danish government would not con
sider an offer from another power in case
this country eyineed a desire to acquire
the islands.
Once before We were ON the verge of
flying the American flag over st John ana
st. Thomas A treaty TO that effect was
made. but failed of ratification by the Sen
ate. We have valuable use for naval
and coaling station in the West Indies,
and an ideal one could be had In the ilarbor
of Charlotte tAmeIie, on the coast Of the
Island OF st. Thomas. The three Danish
islands, were we to acquire them, would,
otherwise, place us in osition Of strength
in the Antilles which we do not row oc-
cupy. s..r"s
without some foothold of the kind we
should be sadly at disadvantage as COM
pared with other naval powers, in the
event OF tie construction Of the Nicara-
qua Canal, which might raise new ques-
tions, and impose new burdens upon us
With the probability that failure to now
secure these possessions might lead to
grave friction with European bidder. and
considering the fact that the sum of S6,-
coo, 900 is said to be sufficient to meet
the views of Denmark in the transaction, it
would seem a pretty good thing TO close
the deal without delay.
The amount ofmoney involvedis lessthau
one Senator gave to a university in his
State, and less than New York billion
aire has donated to another. Why not
make the trade?
The morning times., 1897-01-11
successful career as a worker among the
poor of Washington

successful career as worker among the
poor of Washington.
Mrs. Chapman has submitted copies OF
letters directed to the board of charities
in which she expresses surprise at the
action taken. Her surprise is based partly
on her statement that she was notified,
November "a, 1896, of her Unanimous
election by the board and that Secre-
tary Wilson had stated that he was very
glad to secure her services again. Mrs.
Chapman sets forth the great amount CT
work TO be done in her district anG says
that the task given was more than any
one person could do although she worked
from s a. m. to o and 10 p. III. seven
days in the week. Her statement shows
that in December there were calls at the
office 1877 visits and Investigations, lac,
and new cases nvestigated, IT.
Mrs. Chapman, in these communications
criticises the methods Of the boasd at some
length, which communications may be
given out officially by the association.
The morning times., 1897-01-11

Yes, there have been good many local
failures during the winter and since Nc
Kinley's election A good many people
were tired OF carrying heavy loads aud
were diseouragedtbat an immediate change
for the better in business did not ensue as
a result OF the election. or course, little
reflection would convince anyone that this
was not to be expected. The business sys-
TEN has been exhausted and Weakeried, as
a result OF years of stasnation and depres-
sion, which has caused destruction Uf
confidence. I need not detail causes
Economy is being practiced by all classes
Hard times are general in their effects.
and less moneyis being spent among mcr
chants than was anticipated But we will
wake up within the next twelve months
The people who failed will in many cases
get on their feet again, and the wheels OF
prosperity viii commence to turn.-B. II.
WARNER. -4,-. rssf,.st,l.4
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Writer'S Of Books.

Ian Maclaren says that Harold Frederic
is the American writer most widely read
in England at present.
Rudyard Kipling recently refused a
handsome price for his Vermont farm 1t
is said that after next year he will occupy
it permanently.
Frank Stockton, who rose to fame with
''The Lady, or the Tiger" is sixty-tw O
years old. He has Travelled good deal
and spent much time in Europe, FIori-
da and Virginia. For some years his per-
manent home has been at Convent, near
Morristown. N. j., overlooking a beau
tiful valley.
The morning times., 1897-01-11
Shap Shot - ..a'
Interviews.

The one way In which to secure prompt
and trustworthy census reports is to es-
tablish continuous service, in which
men can be trained FOR the work, and
ample preparation made for afI3the fea-
lures of the census. Thus, by an elimina-
ton of duplicate work and the coneentra-
uon OF energy and means upsn,tii crucial
features OF the census. Congress- and the
public can be satisfied do not wish
TO take charge of any such work, however
Ihere are surer and quicker means al every
mans hands of committing suicide Com
missioner OF Labor CARROLL D.. WRIGHT.
Acting Chief OF the Census Bureau.
The morning times., 1897-01-11

The auction bicycle business is at an end
in Washington, you may be sure The
wheels that were sold at small prices to
the highest bidder during the summer and
fall are going to pieces every day Very
few will last long enough TO be sold second
hand. 1t is fact that nobody ever buys
two low grade wheels In his life. Tn
doubtedly the auction wiIeel business VIII
be beneficial to the legitimate bicycle
ultimately, as even an auction wheel win
create rider-w ROY MITCHELL, ster-
ling Bicycle Agent. ..5o-s,, F~~
The morning times., 1897-01-11

No, the construction of the sewer on F
street has not been postponed until after
Mr. McKiniey's arrival at the Ebbitt prior
to iIis Inauguration for any sucff reason as
that we wanted the street in its best shape
during the presence Of the President-elect;.
There was d petition signed by nearly all
the street merchants asking that the
construction he postponed until after the
winter trade 1t is the first time in sew
eral years that there has been any pros
pect of good business, and street did
not care TO have the sewer obstrueting it
Manager BURCH, Ebbitt House.
The morning times., 1897-01-11

AS to the music for the inaugural ball
when it is decided where the music viii
be placed in the ballroom, the diagram
will be made dividing the great hall into
sections so that the aides can be assigned
These sections. all communicate with the
chairman by electricity andby that method,
four years ago, both the promenade and
dance music was conducted to the second.
1t might seem difficult feat 1t being
upon Saturday night, it was desired TO close
at 2 O'Clock At that hour when the or
chestra was playing Home, Sweet Home. ;"
the sound died away simultaneously with
the last stroke Of the clock In this part
OF the management nothing will be left
undone by Mr. McCauiey and those who
are going to assist him in making the most
perfect arrangement ever conceived for
so large an affair.-EDWIN u. HAY.
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Our Great January
Underwear
Sale

Enters its secondweek to-
day with a record which
passes that of any season
gone. 1t is because the gar
ments are stylish and right
NOT skimped in size, quail
lty Or making. And the
prices are so low that home
sewing is simply drudgery.
This 1897 Midwinter Sale
brings you the most per-
fectly made garments we
have ever shown. A few
details follow. Tuesday
there'l II be more interesting
things to tell of.
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L cannot say that 1 have noticed any
great improvement in theatrical business
since Mr.. McKinley's election Ny house
has had better business than at any time
since it was opened, though not markedly
so. The good shows have been wei patron
iZed, and the poor and Indifferent attrac-
dons have done badly, as they always do
JOHN w ALBAUGH
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My business is poor this winter 1t
is nothing like what expected afrer Nc
Kinley's election The class of jewelry
1 sell ought TO go with people who are
expecting prosperity. 1 feel like quitting
the business JOHN MURPHY, Street
Fakir.
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The curse of economy is on US. 1t seems
to me that the worst thing OF hard times
is that they make US all too careful I
would like to see a little recklessness my
self. Just enough recklessness makes
prosperity.-IloBART BROOKS, Publisher
of the Capital.
The morning times., 1897-01-11

It takes a man of fine physique and a
roek-sound constitution to be 4 good cham
payne agent. When you get the right
man. though, he acquires riches rapidly,
sometimes before he goes to pieces.-JoHN
II. MAGRUDER. Grocer.
The morning times., 1897-01-11

In the Ways and Means Committee hear
OF rifles were being examined. Mr.. Dolliver
OF Iowa was asking some questions and
taking a great deal of interest in the whole
affair when Mr. Tawncy broke in with:
.'Oh, let up, Dolliver. You couldn't
hit barn with one of those guns, aud
you know it,
Mr. Doliiyer joined in the laugh, but
has one scored up against the Minnesota
man.
The morning times., 1897-01-11
An Appropriate Emblem.
From BrookIun Life.

Mcguire was dead. For city's pay
He'd piled the pick for two day.
Within his coffin now he lay,
For once without word to say.
Friends came to take a last fond look:
Sadly the widows hand they shook.
And flowers. too. by some were sent,
To show what great respect was meant.
Emblem of Hope, an anchor there
Amongst them curved its fiukes in air.
A friend gazed at it; like flame
A look of recognition came.
He turned and asked: May inquire
Who sent the pick. Mrs. Maguire?n
The morning times., 1897-01-11
PetticOatS.

Outing Cloth PetticOats. French
back, hem, tape AZ waist. Each. q.
Knit Petticcats, in a variety OF
plain cOiors and mixtures; fancy
border; croeheted edge at Lotion;
tape at waist. Each eh...-
Melton Cloth Pettic0ats. wide
fiOunce. bias fold above. tape at
waist. Each ..--.-
Black Satieen Petticoats. um-
brella style. corded rutfis, Tired
throughout with on ing Cloth,
tape at waist Each.
Black Sattee1 Petticoats, quilted.
lined with gray OuItug flannel.
bound with velvet, tape at waist
Each.
The morning times., 1897-01-11

II confidence is indicated by new ven
lures and by the spending or money on
forwarding them, my business shows that
people are feeling better since McKinley's
election. People with schemes are doing
job work and getting out advertising lit
erature, generally, more than they have
done for several years past.-EVERETT
RAPLEY. National Publishing Company.
The morning times., 1897-01-11
GOWNS.

+ Outing Cloth Gowns, in neat pat
tens; empire stylei embroidery
across front; large collar; with
ruffie of same: full sleeves; pearl
buttons Spec al price each -.....
Aus'in gowns. pointed yoke OF
Hamburg insertion and Iucks in
front; double yoke in hack: en-
broidery around neck and sleeves;
pearl buttons. Each.
Fine Muslin Gowns; empire
style; lapeis OF embroidery; tucks
and Insertion across front; full
sleeves; edged with embroidery.
Each.
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Ma tor r. Augustine smith Dead

Major R. Augustine Smith died at his
home at No. East Sixteenth street, New
York, last night. He was taken i'll at
the Union League Club shortly after 1
O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
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in the city or suburbs, who do not
get a prompt and regular delivery
will notify the office, the frregu-
larities will have immediate atten-
tion. Telephone No. 337.
The morning times., 1897-01-11

8 1t is rot often that Shakespeare is placed
at low standard nowadays, yet that is
just what happened the other day, and
half a dozen Congressman were laughing
about it yesterday. The young son OF one
OF them was the critic.
The boy has a beautiful Voice and is one
OF the vested choir in a certain church in
the northwest. He is also the youngest
10y of them all The precentor OF this
choir makes it u rule to give the smaller
members a treat every now and then and
a few days ago it took the shape Of q
theater party
He ct ose his theater with the boys taste
in view and took them to play where
Indians We're scaIped, two or three men
killed, an express train robbed and so forth
After the performance was over the pre-
centor asked the boy how he had enjoy ed it.
I've only been to the theater a few
times BEFORE said the boy, with papa
and mama to see Shakespeare's plays, and
he simply ism in it,