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The times., 1897-04-23
Aid to the Autocrat.

The exhibition in the suppressed House
or Representatives, yesterday presented
some new attractions. The proposition of
the Committee on Rules to consider in
Committee OF the Whole the four appro-
rriation bills, without reference to their
consideration by any standing committee,
was graciously modified TO meet the OBJ
lection OF Mr.. Bailey of Texas, who de
sired that for the present the gag should
be inserted as to the Indian bill only
IL that were done, Mr.. Bailey observed
there would not be any objection on his
side; and thereupon, in company with the
other Reed men. he cheerfully voted for
the previous question. There were twenty
four Democrats who did object, however,
and who voted against the Collar brigade.
Mr. Bland said: II shall protest against
this arbitrary mode of procedure on this
or any other biH' The House had plenty
OF time at its disposal, and he could see
no reason why the bill should not go
through the regular channels
MIR Bland was woefully mistaken. The
House has not plenty of time, nor plenty
OF anything else; because there no longer
is such a thing j House. There is just
one solitary Autocrat, and he considers
things in Committee OF the Whole Auto
crat. reports them to the fun Autocrat.
and passes them by the unanimous vote
IS of the entire Autocrat
IL there were an acknowledged leade,
OF the minority, something might be done
to save the credit of Democracy in the
body. But there is not any recognized
leadership; only antics on the part or the
Autocrat's young man from Texas, which
mortiey Democratic members and make
them ashaTued of their party. II is grow
Ing monotonous
The times., 1897-04-23
War and Wheat.

The sudden boom in the wheat market
which Immediately followed the outbreak
of hostilities between Turkey and Greece,
was of the shortest duration, and there
is nothing in the present European situa-
tion to Justify a recurrence OF the phe-
nomenon. If warranted at all it was on
the theory that the great nations of the
continent were likely to become involved,
in which case there is no doubt that the
markets for our cereals and food products
of all sorts would become excited, and
that d period of large sales and handsome
profits would ensue for some time, de-
pen ding upon the extent and duration of
international trouble. But, on the pres
ent occasion, there was hardly any reason
to expect that general war would follow
hostilities on the Greek frontier, and the
wheat market quickly settled back to its
previous condition.
When war was declared between Rus
sia and Turkey in 1877, In this country
wheat advanced 80 cents per bus hel
within a month; on the theory that wheat
production in Turkey would be extin-
guished by reason of the anticipated in
vasion, while it would be greatly tlinn-
ished in Russia, because of the diversion OF
population from the plough to the battle
field. The fallaoy Of the latter argu-
ment was early demonstrated, and the
market broke long before the truce of San
Stephano. SO far from producing less
wheat than usual, the Russian crop Of
1877 was a hundred million bushels in
excess of the 1876 crop, AMI that OF 1878
was nearly as great Considered Slone,
the combined wheat crops of Turkey in
enough to cut the smallest figure in the
worlds supply or demand In 1896 they
aggregated, respectively, 24,0o0,000, and
q, 800 900 bushels; together not more than
half the quantity required to seed the
wheat area of the United States N an
average year.
According to the present outlook we
are not likely to realize undue prosperity
because Of any violent misforttnes TO our
neighbors across the Atlantic; and the
general commercial prospect does not
appear to be what one might term
speculative, although there are soIne
grounds for considering it as hope
full Of fair markets with some profit.
AS stated by the Statistical division Of
the Department of Agriculture, the worlds
wheat crop in 1896, was less by 116,-
The times., 1897-04-23
ATTEMPT TO STAB HUMBERT.
The King of Italy's Narrow Escape
From Assassination.

Rome, April ga man attempted to
stab King Humbert of Italy this after
noon, but the would-be assassin was seiz-
ed before he could effect his purpose. The
King was driven to the Campaneile race
track. A man who pretended that he
wanted Co present petition to the King
approached the carriage. AS he reached
the vehicle the man drew a dagger and
made a huge linge at the King, but the
latter wardcd off the blow and the dagger
struck the cushion Of the carriage. In
an instant all was confusion. The Kings
which, in the excitement, closed upon the
royal carriage, while others of the Kings
guard seized the man who had attempted
10 take his najesty's life and bore him
off.
The king. who was perfectly composed,
proceeded on his way to La Campanefc and
witnessed the races as though nothing
unuusal had happened.
The assailant proved to be Pietro Ac-
ciarita, aged twenty four, who is believed
to beinsanc. Heis abiacksmth and came
to Rome from Artena. he declares that
he has no connection with any political
party. The king was repeatedly cheered
upon his arrival at the races, and when he
returned to the city he was greeted with
a popular ovation by the thousands of peo-
pie who thDouged the streets upon lea rning
of the attempt to assassinate him.
The times., 1897-04-23
Upholstery Department.

I3 White Holland Window Shades, soiled
Reduced from soc. TO 20c- each.
25 COlOred Opaque Window Shades. dam
aged Reduced from 25c. TO 15C. each.
10 Wire Window Screens. Reduced from
2oc. To 15c. each
Solid Oak Book Cases, with double
glass doors and French beveled mirror at
top-will hold about S5 volumes Reduced
from $40 80 to 81 so each.
l Solid Cherry Revolving Book Case,
highly polished, handsomely carved. Re
duced from SIS. 90 TO S12.0O
j White Iron Bedstead, with brass rods
and knobs rods slightly tarnished- Size
9 1-2xx6 1-2 feet. Reduced from $3.50
TO $40
SaxoDy Carpet Rugs, very fine and
heavy pile, rich Persian colorings, as fol-
lows:
$50. Oo-9x1O 1-2 IT, Reduced from S42 90
to $50. 0O-9x12 ft. Reduced from $4S. 90
ut,- $50. 90.
kelini Rugs (alike on both sides), in
Delft, olive and terra cOtta-rich designs.
Size 1-2x10 1-2 It. Reduced from 81 800
TO $1,000 each.
1 Japanese kug, pink ground. cream and
yellow center and border Size 12x15 ft.
Reduced from $1,000 To $1,000.
4th floor.
The times., 1897-04-23
posToFFIcE DIesIrARrEs.
Planning to Entertain the Universal
Postal Congress Delegates.

a meeting of the committee appointed
by Postmaster General Gary to arrange for
the reception OF the delegates to the Uni
versal Postal Congress was held yesterday
afternoon in the office OF Capt N. NJ
Brooks, superintendent OF foreign mails
The main thing considered was tile matter
OF finance. The Postoffiee Department
originally asked for S2e0.G00 but the
House cut the estimate down Co $50, 600,
and now the Postoffice Department is
using it's influence to compromise on $100,
000. 1t is boEed that with this sum the
department cannot not only take care of the
Washington end of the great Congress, but
will also be able to give the delegates d
turn aroundthe country, tothe Yellowstone
National Park, to the Yosemite and through
California.
This congress will be the largest and
most representative yet held.
Postmaster General Gary has not ap-
pointed the men who will represent the
United States. Among the delegates will
be:
Don Augustin Charez, director general of
teIegraphs. Mexico; Don Manuel Zapata
Vera, chief or consular bureau, Mexico; Don
Ignoero Garcias, director general OF posts,
Mexico; MIR. Ivon Stayanoyitch, director of
posts and telegraphs, Belguim; Gen. Nicanor
Ballet Peroza, greater republic of Central
America; V. Rudolph Neubauer, Austria; Mr..
Theodore Hubberger, Austria, Mr.. Albert
Ritter Won Stibral, Austria; Hon. j. T.
Leger, Haiti; Sir Spencer Walpole, Eng
land; Mr.. Buxton H. Forman, England;
Mr. c. A King, England; Mr. A. b. Walk
ley, England; Mr.. Sterpin, Belgium; MI. Lam
bin, Belgium; DR.. Heinrich Won Kammler,
Austria: Mr. Peter Won SzaIey, Hungary:
Mr.. Wilhelm Heuneyey, Hungary; DR. YOU
Stephan, Germany; Mr.. FIitsch. Germany;
Mr.. Neuman, Germany: Mr.. Serastianorf,
Russia; Mr.. Ivanoff, Russ la; Mr.
Roadan oys XII, Russ ia; Mr.. Isaac Won
Alphen, South African Republic; MFR An
sault, France, Mr.. Recoing, France; Mr..
Herman, France; Mr.. Dalmas, France;
Mr.. HeyerdahI. France; Mr. Ed Hahn,
Switzerland: Hon. Ervedio Chiaradio,
Italy; DR.. Eugene Delmati, Italy; Mr.. J.
j. Perk. Netherlands; MT. Scblytern,
Sw eden; Mr.. Irar raZayal, Chile. Ar-
NoyeIIa, Guatemala; Bin Sang Ho, Korea;
+. f Taylor. China: Mira Ali Maxi Khan.
Persia: Mr.. Svendsen, Denmar k; Mr..
Saba Pashe. Egypt; Don Salvador de
Castro. Spain; Don Carlos FlOrez, Spain;
Mr.. Hayeiaar, The Hague; Mr.. Van der
Veen, Netherlands; and Mt Herman II.
kirsch British India.
The times., 1897-04-23
WOODWARD
MaasLOTHROP, aas
10th. 1lth and F SIS. N. w.
FRIDAYS
Our Remnant Day
Our Special Bargain Day.

Every bolt of goods has an
end-every class of goods COM
posed of line of sizes has its
medium sizes sold first, thereby
leaving the very large or very
small sizes-sets of Chinaware,
through some mishap or other,
lose piece or two, leaving an
incomplete set-various sorts of
goods are soiled, mussed or fin
ger marked from doing service
as window or department decor
atlons-other classes of mer-
chandise. such as Glassware,
Tinware. Woodenware, etc., are
scratched, cracked, dented or
otherwise defaced in transit or
from improper handling in the
store. From these several
sources remnants accumulate very
rapidly, and we cannot push them
aside or pile them up. Our bus
iness policy demands their abso-
lutte and immediate clearance in
order to keep the stock fresh,
bright and up to date Less than
perfect goods or complete assort-
ments have no place here.
Hence Friday of each week is
devoted to the selling of REM
nants-fragments. remainders,
useful bits for personal and home
use, etc.
Today will be a remnant day
of unusual importance, as for
quick distribution we've made
the prices in many cases half and
less.
We have also secured espe-
cially for this occasion several
bargain lots of goods which we
offer at very specially low prices
as follows:
Bargain in Mems Department
90 dozen Mems Printed Silk Band Bows
and String Ties in correct width, IL 1-5
inches }, which we shall offer at the
Special Sale Price, I5c each
for z5c.
The times., 1897-04-23
Mr.. Holman.

The death of the Hon. William s. Hol-
man removes from the House OF Repre-
sentativcs the oldest as well as the most
picturesque figure in it. and from public
life the man who viii go down in Ameri-
can history as the only original Watch
dog OF the Treasury Mr.. Holman's pub
lie policy is described, in u sentence. He
hated 10 see the Government spend money.
He was a man of great shrewdness and
considerable natural ability, and he leaves
behind no one who can compare with him
in actual knowledge and experience Of
legislation as practiced in the House. His
personal character was blameless, and he
was devoted husband and father. He
will be mourned by a great circle of
friends and acquaintances. and will be
remembered in Washington and in the
halls of Congress for many long day.
The times., 1897-04-23
The Washingtens didn't win, but it was
a great day for the national game.

1t is not unlikely that the important
suit in Teviving the effort of the Roths-
childs interest to force the Cuban republic
to buy it's independence for $425, 200, coo,
after winning il with an ocean Of blood.
The latest news from the island shows
that neither President Cisneros nor Gen.
Gomez, at this victorious stage of the
war, would consent 10 pay a cent or as
suIne a dollar of mortgage. They have
Spanish rule, and it has essentially sue
ceetied already
The times., 1897-04-23
A SUIT FOR DIVIDENDS.
Johns Hopkins University's Futuro
Depends on 1t.

BaItimore, April 22.-The trial of the
case Of the Johns Hopkins University
against the receivers of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad to compel the paying of div
idends on $3,o0o,0o0 preferred stock be
gan toda y in the United States circuit court
Upon the decision will depend the future
of the Johns Hopkins University, which
has the bulk of the preferred stock. The
directors OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company will meet tomorrow to take
action on the semi-annual dividend on the
stock of the Washington branch and they
may vote to pass it. The payments have
been made semi-annually.
The dividend due last November was
paid promptly, but there is some do1bt
as to the pa yment due next month. 1t is
said that the line has not earned the div
idend. The receivers have placed an order
with the Pullman Company for the con-
struction OF 5000 freight cars The Pull
man Company is already building the
cars and will deliver some OF them May l.
The receivers will apply TO the court to
issue certificates to pay for the cars.
The times., 1897-04-23
China Department.

l Decorated Toilet Set, large pitcher,
slightly damaged. Reduced from $500
to Sill 90.
1 French China Game Set, two plates
Clipped. Reduced from $500 TO $3.50.
odd Decorated Chambers. Reduced
from 81 90 TO 65c each.
l odd Decorated Carload China Soup
Tureen. Reduced from $500 TO $500.
1S odd Decorated Carlsbad China Soup
Plates. Reduced from 21c TO 1Oc each.
:, Decorated Carlsbad China CuspidOrs.
Reduced from &c TO soc each.
z Large Eartsfen Tea Pots. Clipped.
Reduced from SOC to 15c each.
Yellow Raking Dishes, imperfect.
Reduced from 1 SC TO Ice each
3 plain White Sauce TureenS. Re-
tiuced from 95c to 5Uc each.
9 Plain White Sugar Bowls. Reduced
from 40c to 2oc each.
Plain White Haviland China Vegetable
Dishes. Reduced from 35c to 25c each.
9Th floor.
The times., 1897-04-23
A S2,OOO.OOO SUIT.

Indiana Wants to Collect This
Amount rom Vandalia Railroad
Indianapolis. April 22.-The State to-
day brought smt against the Vandali.
Railroad Company to collect S2,00O,O0o
alleged to be due under the terms of a
special charter issued to the company in
1S47, and in which it was provided that
the road should pay to the State for the
benefit OF the school fund all its earnings, in
excess of 10 per cent over cost of opera
ton and construction
The complaint states that the company
has cor ceaied its earnings and it is avcrred
that the company corrupted legislation in
order to prevent an investigation into
the affairs of the corporation, and by these
means has postponed from time to time q
settlement with the State.
The times., 1897-04-23
Boys Department.

90 Ail-wool Medium-weight Ia nts, laney
checks and plaidS Sizes 4, 10, y, IA
and 10. Reduced from 15c and 81 90 20
II Atwood Fancy Plaid Suits. sizes
a. ST, 9, IL, 1914 and 10 Reduced To
81 80 each
Atwood Refer Suits, pretty STYLES.
Sizes 3. A. 3 and s. Reduced from S3.1o
and S4 30 TO S2.95 each.
10 straw Hats, small sizes. Reduced
from soc. to 2 1-2c- each
Cd floor
The times., 1897-04-23

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Allen said:
the resources of the United States should
be used to protect the Christians of Greece
and the people OF Cuba Senator Allen
should remember that there are holders
of Turkish bonds who win not allow any
one to aid the Greeks, and owners of the
win not permit even an expression of
sympathy for the Cubans
The times., 1897-04-23
PORTRAIT PRESENTATION.

Columbian University to Receive
Mr.. whitman's Picture Tnight.
A portrait of President Whitman will
be presented to the Columbian University
at meeting this evening. The painting
is by Meyers, ana in all instances has been
pronounced perfect. The meeting, which
will be held in the college chapel, will be
presided over by Col. Myron M. Parker.
The portrait will be presented by the
Hon. William L. Wilson, aud will be re-
ceived by the Rev. Samuel II. Greene of
the college faculty,
The times., 1897-04-23
Suit Department.

L raucv Black Cheviot Suit, Eton Jacket.
wide skirt. Size 31 Reduced from 5000
to S6-7 -----..---
rIne Black BrilIianJine sun, 81 q Asisei,
EtOn jacket, full plain SKIRT Size 80
Reduced from $3.50 to 81 80
Tan Corduroy Bicycle skirts. Reduced
from $500 to S3 50 each
Brown Bicycle Suit SiZe38 Reduced
from $40. 90 to $500
= Fine Tan Covert Cloth Bicycle Suits
boomers, skirt and waist Size 3o. Re-
duced from 81 $50 and $1,000 10 $3.50
each.
go Fine Tan Linen Shirt Waists, eIn-
broldered fronts, detachable collars and
cuffs All sizes Reduced from $500,
81 % and $3.50 TO $50 each.
20 Fine Dimity Lawn Shirt alsts. sizes
81. 40 and AZ. Reduced from S1.6S and
81 80 Co soc
3d floor
The times., 1897-04-23
A Continuous Name.

{From the New York Mail and Express)
The King of Siam, who is soon to visit
this country. will be accompanied by an
extensive retinue- The railway arrange
ments for his trip across the continent will
probably include special car for his full
name, which is as follows, 'Som-detch-
Phra Paramlndr Mana -ChUlaiong-korn-
Patindr Debia Maha Monghut Puru-
SARA tue -Raja "a wrongse Warutma-
bronese Parabut WaraE hattiara ra ia
tria gas -angkas -Praumrd harm-milka-
Maha ru jadhiraja Para manarth-Pa-
bite Phara Chu la Cromkiow- ShO W
Yu-Hua "
The times., 1897-04-23
Misses Department

10 Children's Navy Blue Cheviot Jackets,
shield fronts. stylish sleeves sizes :, IA
and 16. Reduced from S8.1o to Sl9o
each.
: Dark Colored Outing Cloth Dresses lined
waist full skirt Sizes 3, 10 aud IA. Ke-
duced from 81 40 to csc. each
% Children 5 Fine Wash Percaie resSeS'
extra full skirt, neatly braid trimmed,
medium and light colOrS. Sizes 10 Ia
Reduced from 81 .6S to SOC each
3d floor
The times., 1897-04-23

orally responsible if they do not use it;
but the masters frown and rod are awful
terrors to the schoolboy. Stll, it must be
remembered that even Senator Hoar has
dared to raise the voice OF protest When
things get to be as had as that, perhaps
there may be found in the House a few
Republicans bold enough to slip out Of tie
Reed collar. 1t remains to be seen.
The times., 1897-04-23
Cloak Department.

Black Cheviot Capes. Reduced from
81 so TO S4.75 each.
/ Mixed Cloth Golf Cape, silk lined hood
Reduced from $1,000 TO 81 30
/ Black Cloth Empire Jacket. Size SO.
Reduced from $3.50 70 50 so.
2 Inc Black Velvet Ripple Capes, silk
lined and trimmed with jet. Reduced from
S24 90 to S10.Ub
Sd floor.
The times., 1897-04-23

1t is announced that Ambassador Hay
has lost no time in calling at the British
foreign office. The question of his social
standing at court must he settled early
or things would not be lovely. AS the
British ambassador at Washington takes
precedence OF the American heir ap-
parent. Col Hay is expected to insist upon
identical recognition OF his dignity
The times., 1897-04-23

We are glad to learn that Gen Miles is
be just as kind and friendly to the youth
full commanders, Constantine and Nicholas,
as the German officers are to the Turks
A professional tip from an old fighter
like our General-in-Chief sometimes, might
come handy to the lads.
The times., 1897-04-23

The battle for the Constitution has eX-
tended to the Senate, where Senator Nor
gan referred in terms OF becoming scorn
to the spectacle of the suppressed House
OF Representatives; extinguished by 1.-The
arbitrary, unconstitutional and unheard-of
action of one man
The times., 1897-04-23
Reappointed Lieutenant of the Watch

fttHpI1UtHftH
william j. Mclaughlin, of New Jersey,
was reinstated as lieutenant of the watch
force OF the Department OF the Interior,
vice Leban R. Exline, of North Carolina,
reduced to watchman. Mr.. Mclaughlin
is one of the oldest men in point of service
in the department, having been appointed
MAY /, 1865, after four years service in
the Union Army. Soon after his appoint
ment he was promoted to lieutenant, and
remained in that office till reduced by
Secretary Smith, on January 26, 1894
The times., 1897-04-23
FIRED AT BORDA.
The President of Argentine Has a
Narrow Escape.

Montevideo. April GAN attempt was
made yesterday upon the life Of President
Bortia by man who fired a revolver at
him at short range. The shot missed its
mark, however, and the president as
sailant was promptly arrested. The presi-
dents term expires next year.
The times., 1897-04-23
S15o.oOO Worth of success.

(Ffom the Chicago Times Herald)
Boston paper says: "Nansen's expe-
dition consisted of thirteen members. No
wonder it proved miserable failure!
But it didn't. 1t was the most successful
polar expedition ever attempted. Nansen
already has sold to the publishers more
than S15o,OOO worth of cold facts.
The times., 1897-04-23
A Moner.Mnking scheme.

(From the Chicago Post.)
A witness in the New York trust investi-
cation has sued Henry Havemeyer for
$40, 900 for calling him liar. or course
We don't know anything about the merits
of this case, but il Mr.. Havemeyer is will
ing to pay the price, there are lots of peo-
pie who will be glad to let him call them
nameA
The times., 1897-04-23

1t was supposed that the change OF Ad-
ministration would cause general rise in
values, but so far the only things that
have risen have been the Mississippi River,
the airsiip and popular indignation.
The times., 1897-04-23
Mr.. Blaine, of Maine.

From the st. Louis Republic)
When Maj. Mckinley was getting up a.
tariff bill, and proposed TO take hides off
the free list, a man from Maine named
Blaine called him down, and asked him
il he wanted to protect the Republican
party out OF existence. But the Republl-
can party has lost a lot Of brains since that
time
The times., 1897-04-23

The eplace ofhonor at obsequialceremonies
usually Is occupied by the remains If Sir
Oracle desires to be regarded as the corpse
diplomatique in that sense, nobody ought
toobiect to his ntlre precedence.
The times., 1897-04-23
AIR. 6,ludstone.s Ambition.

(Trom the st. Louis Republic)
The fact that Mr. Gladstone was one OF
the many sufferers from the Influenza now
endemic in London, shows that the Grand
Old Man is determined from now on to take
part in everything Of general interest TO
his countrymen.
The times., 1897-04-23
Each Wants 1t All.

(From the Chicago Record.
II the European powers could hit upon
a. equitable plan for distributing the Otto
man empire among themselves, their sym
pathy with the Turk would not last over
night.
The times., 1897-04-23

The lesson of the attempt upon King
Humbert's life, as 1T seems TO us is that
the decenter ruler tries to he the more
people want to remove him
The times., 1897-04-23
An roster CaIculation.

From the st. Louis Republic)
Easter prayers offered up during slant
eyed study of your pew-neighbors new
spring bonnet are not likely to be waited
much higher than.the bonnet.
The times., 1897-04-23
No Use for Water.
~
lFrom the Chicago Record. }

(From the Chicago Record)
1t is somew what interesting to note also
that the nayigators of that ubiquitous air.
ship never have to come down to eat or
get a bath.
The times., 1897-04-23

Also about so dozen Mems Black Cotton
Half Hose; fine gauge; firmly KNIT seam
less.
Special Sale Price pairs for z5G
The times., 1897-04-23
sy,nnathy with Greece.
1Erom the Chicago Record. J

(From the chicago record.
In the Greco-Turkish difficulty, as in
our own American contest between skirts
and boomers, ma the skirts win
The times., 1897-04-23

When the Hon. Richard Z. Band does
speak he speaks to some purpose. But he
was late.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-06

Webb buys and sells tickets. 500 Kan. Av.