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by the news, Inch was, of course, SAD
tidings to both OF them.
The mother then began to talk with
great rapidity and with no little asperity,
saying: II came from Richmond not long
ago, where lived In house on the James
River which overlooks Belle Isle; and |
had the satisfaction of looking down every
day on the. Yapkec prisoners. | saw
thousands and thousands OF them, and
before this campaign is over ! want to
see the whole OF che Yankee army in South
ern prisons.
Just then Burnside rode into the yard,
elisnlounted, and joined our party on the
porch. He was man of great gallantry
and elegance OF manner, and was always
excessively polite TO the geBtler sex.
He raised his hat, made a profound bow
TO the ladies, and, as he looked at his
corps filing by the road, said TO the older
one, who was standing near him: Il don
suppose, madam, that you ever saw so
many Yankee soldiers before" She re-
piled instantly: mot at liberty, sir. -
This was such good shot that everyone
was greatly amused, and Gen. Grant joined
heartily In the laugh that followed at
Burnside's expense.
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Odd Items From Everywhere.


weston, NO, has a curiosity in hen
which catches aud devours mice.
In Ottawa, Canada, newsboys are re-
quired to take out licenses to carry on
their business. -
Wisconsin Increased its production of iron
and steel from 81 400 tons in 1860 to
6,5O1,761 tons in1 800.
The cost of a. well-bred pack of fox
hounds is about $4,000, and the annual
bill for keep is about as much.
In the last twenty years the Southern
States have expended $50 900 900 for ne
gro schools. Nearly every dollar of this
vast sum was furnished by the white
people. at1
The famous rivers of ancient Greece, men,
toned so frequently by the old historians
and poets, were mere creeks, some of them
no larger than brooks and none of them
deserving the name OF river.
Some of the native women of Australia
have oueer notions of beauty. They cut
themselves with shells. keep the wounds
open for long time, so when they heal a
Jagged scar is the result. These scars are
considered very ornamental.
In 1890 the center Of population in this
country was twenty-tbree miles east of
Baltimore; in 1870 it was fifty miles east
of Cincinnati, and now it is very near
Columbus, Ind. Itmoves westward at the
rate of tbirty-six to eighty-one miles every
ten years.
The marshy grounds OF the Gauges delta,
with its vast masses OF vegetation decay
ing under a tropical sun, is the native home
of cholera, and in that pestilential region
cholera and plague are found the year
round Every cholera epidemic which has
dey astated Europe startedfrom the Gauges
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ConundruuS.

What age is most often iltreated? Bag
gage.
what ss tie most disagreeable age? Gar
bage.
what age do single people never reach?
Marriage.
whatflowersareb best broken before wear
ing? Lady's slippers.
When is the letter l. like anarchy? When
it makes awful deeds lawful.
why lisa bank OF snow like a boathelpless
at sea? Because it is adrift.
Why are the Biographies OF queens OF
great interest? They combine history with
her story ~
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

The American Biograph, an invention
of Mr.. Herman easier. of Canastota, \. y,
is the latest Last evening, by special
invitation, large number Of Washington
correspondents and members OF the local
press and their friends filled Willard
Hall to view the exhibition. Manager
Allen and the men who operated the
Cinematographe disagreed early in the
week. and the consequence was that the
Biograph was secured. The masterpiece
of the exhibition shows the Empire State
express at fun speed, and so realistic does
it appear that one almost feels the suction
as itshoots by on its mad course. President
elect Mckinley is also shown on his lawn
at Canton. At the conclusion OF the enter
tainment Mr. Allen called for verdict on
the merits of the respective inst ruments.
as it the cinematograp he?'' he said. ST.
lepce. els it the Biograph?" The storm of
applause showed that the audience was a
unit in favor of the BiOgraph.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
JOKES OF OUR OWN

my landlady is the meanest woman in
town"
What has she been doing now-serving
celluloid sandwiches"
mo; but she has been giving usice cream
for dessert all this week, with the tempera-
ture just above zero in the diningroom.
And then / heard her tell the caterers
rest of the half gallon. because her boardeFs
didn't seem TO like it,
whats dis Short Story Club, Cig?''
why, it's de Easy Street hang-out.
Dey're a swell lot All dey need is to ring
in a song and dance about bein't short of
change
II suppose you have nothing like Punch
in American" queried the visiting Eng
lishman.
NO." replied the American calmly.
1--WE don't take ours frappe.''
"I've got even with Mrs. Mayblossom at
last
what did you want to get even with
her for?''
why, she is always insinuating that
she never has any trouble about making
her flowers grow, and looking at mine
in a plying sort Of way; and I've sent her
a package OF seeds from. the Agricultural
Department"
Marjorie was found sobbing in the closet
one day, with the remains OF a picture
book in her hand. The picture book had
been torn up in a fit of temper.
whats the matter, DEAR inquired her
mother.
"I'ye just found out I've got a CON-
sciencer' said Marjorie, and that is the
trouble with some older sinners
The New Years resolutions get the bloom
rubbed off them about the time the New
Years calendars become dogs cared.
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A FLAMING sIREBRAND.

After reading the subjoined communica-
about almost everything except that 1T is
calculated 20 raise that which ever shall
be nameIess IN proper spoken" journal
like The Times:
A million men idlei A million women oc-
cUpying mems places-places for which
they are unified 10y their very nature and
which they occupy Tin this country alone)
in violation OF philosophic, physiologic,
moral, and religious teachings to the great
injury OF all branches OF society and the
degradat ton OF manhood and destruction OF
manllness and womanhood. And also these
or the great bulk of this million are en-
ployed at trifling wages, which, if they were
engaged at their natural and right occupa-
tons. would be paid in double amount
TO men.
1t need not be asked what are the proper
occupations OF women, for these can be
found in the economics OF every nation,
ancient or modern, excepting alone our own.
Here families to a large extent are but skel-
etons of their former condition, and the
home has ceased to exist in its ancient
grandeur
But the worst, perhaps, of all this late
nonsense and innovation is the attempted
education OF our boys by women, which has
been pronounced the greatest crime OF this
or any age or country, and which leads
to general wortlessness, totrifling and dis
position to look upon even the divine
law itself as ant edated. And the race with
us is rapidly drifting to skepticism and gen.
eral imbecility and decay. Then what
about the next census? The last showed
the old native element did not increase.
Will it in the next, with an extension OF the
same cause?
Restore woman toregard and to honor and
TO her own natural duties in the house
! hold. Then might chivslry revive and dis
order depart, and national disgrace be ar
rested. Then women would find at home
their greatest boon, employment for the
hand and tie heart" Arrest this revo-
luton now before anarchy destroys what
can no longer be borne in itscontest with the
| Creator OF the world.
We are capable OF discussing this start
| ling proposition with great ability. But,
/ perhaps. it will be better TO leave discussion
TO interested readers. We seem to have
heard somewhere that the young men Of
this country have shown a growing indis-
position to the responsibilities and expense
OF matumony. II they have, then, to the
extent of their non-action, they have denied
10 an ungiven number OF young women the
| occupation most proper to their sex and
powers, according TO our correspondent;
but-fight it out among yourselves, ladies
and gentlemen!
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

.sThe Nancy Hanks will be given at the
Academy. 1t will be notable. Many new
features have been introduced in the play
since it was presented here earlyin ecem-
her. Inthc second act the Misses ibsonand
Muldener and Messrs. Walsh and Martin
have a new and very funny scene Miss
Boyd will sing two new songs ana MI
TannehiI recites his latest effort, The
Little Rebel" The Misses Carrie Rad
cIiffe and Florence wicks will wear some
new and handsome gowns.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
Two Hats, : Two Hatrocks.

1t was an hour past midnight, and Mr..
Binns was fumbliDg about in the hall
angrily 10 himself. What's the
matter?' called out Mrs. Binns from the
floor above. There's two hatracks here, :"
he answered. "an' ] cont know which one
to hang my hat on You've got two
hats, haven't you?" rejoincd Mrs. Binn;
'hang them on ioth.''-Dublin World.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
Something Troubles the Cats.

The Clarkson correspondent of the De-
Kalb tGa) New Era reports that fatal
disease has become epidemic among the
cats In that town. TOmmies and pushes
are dropping off on ever hand and now no
longer is the night giaddened by their
singing They have ceased to fight on back
yard fences, and the town is wrapped i'll
gloom, when once the shades Of night have
fallen.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
This Man Was Color Blind.

LOOK we're sub, - said Wa shington White
wash. "whut yo' mean by runnin' inter me
dat way?
eco way, black man." replied Jackson
Chiekcoop, us color blind, / is'-Phil-
adelphia North American.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
Thirty Days at the Pole.

Thankful Tatters-Dey say dem dere Es-
kimos is awful peaceable fellers. Leigh n.
Rest should t'ink dey would be. Jes'
fancy gettn' t'irty days where de days
was tree months lOngl-Truth.
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His Exclamation.

Miss Prude twhile out walking with her
younger sister thinks she is rudely treat
edl-were you staring at me, sir" Strange
Gentleman-Bless you, no, madam. was
admiring your little granddaughter
York weekly
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Gnnd Moner Alder Bad

His Little Son-Papa, what does it mean
to throw good money after bad? The
Stock Broker-It means what are you
reading about anyhow; somereorganizatiOn
scheme?-Life.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Miss Maud venner, who is cast for Lucy
White in THE Professors Love story
played by Mr. Willard at the Lafayette
SQUARE Theater, is i'll, and her part was
very well taken last evening by Miss Agnes
Palmer, young actress. who is no W enjoy
ing her first season on the stage She gave
a very creditable performance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
Kicked About the Room.

New Poomer, sarca stically-Is this all the
soap there is in the, room?
LanHllady, deeideHy-Yes sir; all can
allow for one room
New Roomer-Well, III take two more
rooms. must wash my face in the morn
ing-Household Words.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
BETTER Get Married Anyhow.

Daughter-George says he fears he can't
support me n the style I'm accustomed to,
The Father-Marry him, anyhow. / can't
keep it up much longer myself.-Town
Topics.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Mr. stoddard begins his lectures on Mon
day night at the Columbia, and notable
feature of his lectures this year Is the
fact that one OF them is devoted 10 our
own magnificent Yello wstone Park. His
views OF the unsurpassed scenery or that
wonderful region are the best that have
ever been gathered there. The Yellow
stone Park lecture is third in each series,
occurring on the evenings of February
and 8. The other lectures are on Heroic
and Romantic Scotland ''old England"
'.old and New Russia" ATHENS" and
Venice
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
Man or Woman?

Teacher--Now, here is an example in
mental arithmetic: How old would aperson
be who was bornin S6S. Tommy-Please,
mum. was 1t an or wCman.-Tit- Bits.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
Killed His Last Dog.

Norwegian Host (whose English is not
perfect) to British Tourist-What that tell
you, sarr, 1t is quite true. hansen killed
his last dog to save the others.-P unch.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
starring ON Ten Acres.

Northern Man Tin Mississippi you
are doing so poorly why don't you get more
land? Native-It would be a right smart
trick, wouldn't IL. for me to git more land,
when I'm Jest about starvin' to death on
ten acres now?-Judge.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
Exchanged Pulpits.

He-There is one thing that particularly
like about your minister. She-What is
that? He-His practice of frequently ex-
changing pulpits. -Puck.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Many Pieces Of Her Mind.
what a small mind Mrs. VenlyBne has!
NATURALLY. She has given her husband so
many pieces OF it. "-Tit-Bits.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Prominent among the musical events Of
next week will be the concert ON Tuesday
evening, February 2, for the benefit OF
Grace p Z. Church The committee In
charge have for months been indefatiga-
bic in their efforts to make the occasion
successful To this end only first class tai
ent has been scored, and an entertainment
OF unusual excellence is promised
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

1t is quite evident that if Mr.. Pulitzer
Doesn't want the country to go to pieces,
he will nave to come to Congress again and
stay three terms
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

John L. Sullivan can't swallow yet, it
seems. BE just has to let it trickle down.
John L. always did envy the ostrich and
the giraffe.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

In humorous illustration Of his political
methods, Mr.. Platt will "eXcurt' in the
private car of Bacon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Hon. Bellamy Storer and Hon Charles DC
Kinley Davis (of Evanston) might both be
private secretaries. Then the office wodld
be very dignified.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

There would seem TO be nothing for
Uncle Shelby Cullom to do, except to
continue to resemble some one whose
figure was totally unlike Billy Mason's.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
Fool and His Money

He--What will the world say at our
divorce? The Millionaire Spouse-That a
fool and his money are soon parted.-Life.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

BENJAMIN Harrison continues to illustrate
the important public fact that the best
thing to do with cur ex-Presidents is
nothing.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

A number of virtuous journalists are
worrying about the lax divorce laws OF
North Dakota, but you have never heard
anybody in North Dakota complain
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

1t is not all U p. with Coils Hunting
ton It's cold deck that he doesn't walk
over.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Major Mckinley goes long on Massachu
setts and short on other Eastern stocks.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Gen. Alger must not forget that the
Harrison administration also had its Rus
sell
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

witty Mr.. Furniss will learn that his
family is responsible for many fires.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Thomas jefferson Coolidge viii go down
In history as the man whom Uncle Fnsme
Hoar could not land in any Cabinet office.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Senator Fred Dubois will have to cOnfine
himself for time now to leading the Ger
man in Rocky Bar.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

There is a consensus Of opinion among
newspapers that Sir Henry Irving will now
be able to make gestures with his long legs
again.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Nevada's governor has signed the Cor
hett-Fitzsimmons bill, and now escape will
be difficult.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

In selecting bis Cabinet, William has
taken Horace Greeley's advice.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

If Russia wants double chilled cold
cheek American Armour, why not buy the
"PbU, brand, of Chicago?
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Reform is having a hard time OF IL.
The women OF Rosebud, Iowa, are deter
mined to cling TO the high theater hat.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

You had better take your moving ma
chine in out of the snow, Uncle Horace
Boies.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Senators who cry Peacel Peacei proha'
bly want one The pie crop is short
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The New York journal calls for Con-
gress OF Mothers-in-law; and Washington,
the greatest Of the convention towns, is
willing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Gen. Alger's appointment win keep
Editor Dana from growing old.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

John Sherman evidently doesn't know
whether to reach out into the state port
folio bush and let the other bird so or not.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30
GOOD AFTERNOON

Tough variety of timed meat: Mr. Glad
stone has gone to Cannes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

People who don't shovel side walks WI!
find that a spade is a spade, in the po-
lice court.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

The barber shop enormously assigned to
MIR. Hobart might do for Mr.. Gage.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

When that Utah Senatoress comes, cloak
room stories will lose their rich flavor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Manager Whitesel has secured for the
BiL, on next week, to open Monday, Side
Tracked and the A @. Scammon company,
the great American tramp, the knight of
the highway and the tox car as his in
nings in 'Side Tracked" Horatio Irving
Booth, the wanderer, becomes apparent
because he is side tracked. The tOx car
in which he pursues his transcontinental
peregrina lions is laid over at a siding,
and he drops in upon events which lead
up to tragedy, in which he becomes
O most important witness. E. II. O'Con-
nor has created the part of the tramp.
Some of the other players are Billy Bowers,
toss of the section gang; Daisy Chaplin,
soubrette, who has faculty of keeping
her auditors in happy mood all the time;
Gail Stanw God, Amy Paige and Camilla
Martin; James Wall and Z. Vance are also
good.
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E" THE ENSIGN"

A beautiful story. brimful of love, pathOs
and comedy
Five Great Realistic Naval Scenes.
A SUPERB COMPANY.
MAGNIFICENT SCENERY.
Popular prices maint ained-15c., 25c.,
soc and Z sc
NCte-A good seat on first floor for 25
cents Seats in Box, S1.00.
Next Attract on cKee Rankin, in his
new play, True to Life
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

The New York stars come to the Ly-
ceum next week The Stars make the an
nouncement in advance that not line will
be used that has been heard here before.
One of the features of the Star Company
this year is the uionopedes, Conway and
Leland, acrobatic one-legged gentlemen,
who will present for the first time, in ad-
dition TO the remainder OF their turn,
double bicycle act. Mile Ami, the woman
gymnast, has a midaid performance unlike
anything else. Frank ID. Bryan, OF the old
National Trio, will sing himself into favor
Deaves' Merry Mankius, a theater and per-
Torrance within theater, vies with the
vitascope John E. Drew, the well known
comedian and dancer. has new material to
offer Murphy and Mccoy, Bonnie Lottie,
dancing sunbeam; Giguere and Boyer, in
The Tenor's Dilemma" the HATS, in mI-
steal comedy, and the Folly Trio. composed
OF Pearl Bradburn, John Ward and George
Murphy, 1r.. make up the list.
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NEW THEATER BILLS

Rosemary, "the hit of the season.
this time really and truly, will be pre-
sented bv John Drew and his American
Company, at the Lafayette for one week
beginning Monday evening, and including
matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Mr..
Drew is now in his fifth year as Charles
Frohman's star, and each season he has
met with very great measure or success
in one or more plays; but never has he
had play so fraught with the elements
OF enduring popularity as Rosemary or
q part more calculated to show his skill
as an actor than that of Sir Jasper Thorn
dyke.
1t is worth noting that during the run
of Rosemary in New York, John Drew
not only had fashionable New York at his
feet, but the general run OF metropolitan
amusement patrons was caught in the
whirl that helped to keep the beautiful
Empire Theater crow ded for nearly five
months. The play has also proved ex-
tremely successful in London, where II Is
still being played by Charles Wyndham
This city, always strong and individual
i'm it's critical opinion, will now be able
IN Judge of the why and wherefore or
this somewhat remarkable popularity
One thing is certain Rosemary" viii
receive q most conscientious and adequate
presentation in costumiUg and scenic en-
yironments, and the supporting company
will be equal to all requirements. The
Drew and Frohman record for com
pleteness is a guarantee of that
The proverb that there is nothing new
under the sim might almost be modernl%ed
Just at present by adding the clause, and
especially in minstrelsy," ifit were not for
Primrose West. They have gathered
this year a company of seventy people, who
present more than seventy distinct shocks
Of novelty. Some years ago minstrel
manager caused a sensation by putting on
the road company OF forty members,
using in his advertisement the catch line
Account 'em 40" But in the Primrose &
West '97 venture there are forty white
artists and thirty Of the blacklist OF TIE
black. Singers, dancers and comedianswin
give you the true colored gentleman after
their white friends have given you the
imitation. Dear old George Wilson sings
"waltz me again, George" this year.
Primrose & West come TO the National.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

True to Life which Mckee Rankin
produced at the Murray Hill some four
weeks ago, has caused an immense amount
OF talk in New York city. Mckee Rankin
is an old favorite. He takes the part
in his own play of discharged convict.
The story involves heartless opera
singer, her exc onvict husband, an heroic
daughter, and a great philanthropist en-
gagged in befriending the ex-conyict. The
scenes are powerful, and yet they are
simple, direct and true to life. Nance
O'Neill, the young woman, with the won
derful yellow hair, who leaped INTO pOpu-
larity in single night over in New York,
and WHO, the critics say. will make
fine and lasting impression, takes the
leading part in True TO Life" 1t opens
in Washington at the Grand on Monday
night.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-30

Monday night the 2OOth performance of