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The times., 1897-04-16

to get on in the world, or not to sink
In the esteem OF some one for whose af
fection he cares, he may be q tolerably
good citizen after all, just as the man
without right hand may manage to do
considerable work with an artificial one.
There is not much danger that reckless
pardoning OF criminals will ever be gen.
eral The inherent yindictiveness of human
nature is too strong for that, The public
doesn't need TO be reformed in that direc-
ton; but what it does need. and is get
ting, in the course OF recent years of
scientific thought and study, is the idea
that the criminal is human being, and
needs a little help on that ground, and that
reformation is not only more merciful but
a good deal cheaper in the end than
simple punishment
The times., 1897-04-16
FORCED TO LEAVE PARIS.
Princess de Chimay Prevented From
Apnearjng at IA Music Hall.

Paris, April 15-The Prince de Chimay
has been active of late II urging the police
to prevent the debut at d music hall of his
former wife, the princess, formerly Miss
Clara Ward, of Detroit. She was to have
appeared ON the stage in Paris today, but
at her husbands instigation the prefect
of police in Paris had an interview with
the former princess, and threaten ed to
deport her if she carried out her intention
to appear on the stage. The princess has
left the city, and it is said, has gone to
the south of France.
The friends of the prince. who have be-
come somewhat excited over what they
considered would be insulting and humil-
iating TO him, determined to visit the
music hall if the princess appeared and
create scandal by pelting her with eggs.
Some even boasted that they wouldinvade
the stage and chastise her.
1t was given out tonight that the prin-
cess was unable to appear at the perform
ance, owing to an attack of influenza.
Rigo, her Hungarian lover, is still with
her.
The times., 1897-04-16
Fortification Before Arbitration.

Although Senator Davis was unable yes
terday to get date set for vote on the
British arbitration treaty; it is understood
that if he renews the effort on Monday the
matter can be arranged. 1t is not believed
that opponents Of the measure have any
particular fear as to the result of straight
vote. 1t may bethat, in it's present emascs-
lated condition, the Olney-Fauncefote
scheme has chance Of passing. 1t is
matter in which this country has lost in
tercst since the horns, teeth, and claws
of the animal were extracted, and for the
same reason the treaty is no longer regard
ed as Of much value to England.
Arbitration never did seen very able
resort for us in the settlement OF disputes.
Great Britain has been philanthropicaily
anxious that we should give bonds for
good behavior by adopting the thing as
a system; but that power has not acted as
ifit thought we could be trusted, even then
The work of fortifying islands of the sea
OH dIbunu US itdS SULiS Oh ttdSSIeSSly WIllie
the treaty has been under discussion. The
British government recently appropriated
over million dollars to fortify Santa
Lucia, one of the Windward Islands, and
he armament and fortification of the
provinces to the north Of us have been aud
are being prosecuted with degree Of haste
and vigor very difficult to harmonize with
confidence in a future OF settled peace be-
tween the countries.
When questioned in the House of Com
mons on this fortification of the island of
Santa Lucia, Lord Salisbury's ministry de-
clined to say why the work was considered
necessary, or to explain Its reasons for
precautionary measures against the United
States. But the Senate ought to have the
same question asked, and to have an ex-
plicit answer before doing anything with
the treaty except to reject it.
The times., 1897-04-16
WHITE DISCUSSES THE TARIFF.
Impossible to Tell in Advance the
Effects of the Dingley Bill.

Philadelphia, April 15.-Andrcw ID.
White, the new ambassador TO Germany,
was in this city this afternoon. Qucs-
toned about the future trade relations
between the United states and the country
he is to go to, in view of the pending
tariff, he said:
1T is utterly impossible to tell, in ad-
vance, what effect the new tariff bill may
have on our trade relations with Germany.
In its final shape 1T may tend to advance
rather than retard the movement toward
closer trade union between the two ia.
tions. There are closer ties between the
Germans and ourselves than any other
European nation on account of the many
Germans who have come to America. Not
a few of these return for a period or
permanently, and l have always found
that our men were awarded cordial re-
ception in all parts of the empire
The times., 1897-04-16

The New York Evening Post says that
"the Democratic protectionists in 1894
blocked real revenue reform aud paved the
way for the present state of aft airs. That
is, the idea of using the tariff as IA gigantic
blackmail engine to provide party capital
is proving attractive, not merely to Re-
publicans, but to the Democratic reform
ers who are now watching Dingley with
such admiration There is NO such thing
as protection Democracy. 1t is not even
a passable imitation; but it is being inn
posed upon the country more or less IN
one or two directions.
The times., 1897-04-16
WATERPROOF PAPER.
4 Novel Industry to Be Established
in Saratoga.

Saratoga, n. Y, April ia f. New
man, OF New York city. made an expert
ment at the mills of the Rock City Paper
Company today which Will result in es-
tablishing novel industry, the making
OF waterproof paper In quantity by the
new secret process that he controls.
The question To be solved was whether
it could be turned out in sufficient guam
titles and at reasonable expense Mr
Newman answers IL affirniatvely. The
new paper is waterproof, can be washed
and is only tUughened by contact with
danpness. 1t can be made OF any thick
ness and Will constitute an almost in
destrucJible material for legal documents.
1t is said the Standard oil Company
have contracted for large quantities TO
line their tanks Special machinery will
be put into the Rock City Mills and manu-
featuring begin at once.
The times., 1897-04-16
INSANE THROUGH NICOTINE.
Young Jordan Smoked One Hundred
Cipn rptteS IA Day.

New York, April IL. One hundred cigar
cites was the daily ration OF John II.
Jordan, a young man residing with his
parents at No. 205 Park avenue, Hnhoken
Yesterday he developed into a violent and
desperate lunatic, and in a fit Of murder
Gus rage struck down his father and
mother. He first attacked his mother,
whose screams brought her husband 20 her
assistance, but before the old man could
grasp the situation he received a blow in
the face which lcveled him to the floor.
With a wildyell the crazed youth dashed
through the open door way into the street.
Two hours later he was found near his
home lying on the sidewalk, completely
exhausted and foaming at the lips
He was committed to the asyluRl today
The times., 1897-04-16
From Maker to wearer.
From the Evening Tines)

The leadership of young Mr.. Bailey in
the House of Representatives is the lead
ership of old, old Mr.. Reed, and the Demo-
Gratis who submitto it might as consistently
and more sensibly have voted for Mr. Reed
for Speaker.
If for places on prominent committees
these gentlemen are willing to barter
their party beliefs and the interests uf the
themselves by dealing directly with the
Speaker in the first instance
The Reed brand Of collar, like other
sent directly from maker to wearer There
is no need OF the middle man.
The times., 1897-04-16
Misses Department.

Misses Navy Cheviot Jackets Sizes
10 and Is years. Reduced frOIn $S-T5
10 81 50 each.
ChiIdrens Novelty One-piece FTOCks.
neatly braid trimmed Sizes 10, II and
T. Reduced from So. 90 ana 500 to
So so each.
Fine park outing Cloth FroeEs, neatly
braid trimmed. Sizes + to IA. Reduced
from 50 40 TO 95c each.
Sd floor.
The times., 1897-04-16
China Department.

2 Odd Decorated Basins, Reduced from
T5c to soc. each.
3 Decorated German China Salad Bowls.
Reduced from 25c- TO 15C. each.
2 Oud Decorated EDSilSn ChinH egetdble
Dishes Reduced from 81. 80 70 7JC each.
l Odd Decorated Carlsbad China Sauce
Boat Reduced from 81 20 to soc.
Carlsbad China Covered Butter Dishes.
Reduced from 25c- To sc. each
Earthen Bean Pots. Reduced from 10C.
to oc.
1 Large White Turkey Platter Re
duCed from 81 . to soc.
Syrup Pitchers. Reduced from soc. to
25c.
Large Decorated Carlsbad China Water
Pitchers. Reduced from S1.00 70 soc.
each.
dozen White Soup Plates, slightly
damaged Reduced from 75e. to SOC
dozen
9TH floor
The times., 1897-04-16

The new Secretary OF Agriculture does
not agree with his predecessor as TO the
virtue of seed distribution, and he has in
formed Congressman that he has purchased
1000 pounds OF sugar beets which will be
distributed to farmers in reasonable guam
titles Secretary Wilson has procured some
new varieties and those especially adapted
to culture in different States will he dis
trbuted through the agricultural expert
ment stations. The Congressman do not
seem to think this is much OF an improve
ment over the old Morton plan, and SOME
of them have written to the Secretary that
they would he pleased to take care OF the
distributing business themselves in their
several localities.
The times., 1897-04-16

Capt Barker. of the battleship Oregon,
telegraphed Secretary Long disclaluing
all responsibility for the accident to the
vessel. He says piles and houlders had been
left unknown to him beneath the surface
of the water in the entrance channel lead
ing to the dry dock, and falling tide al
lowed the Oregon to settle on these. Her
great weight was sufficient to cause the
lIshing of plates and other damage
The times., 1897-04-16
LORD wOLSELEY MAY RETIRE.
British COmuIandeT-iE-Chie Suffer
ing From Ill Health.

London. April 15.-Field Marshal Wis
count Wolseley, conmander-in-ch chief of the
forces. has recovered from his recent attack
of jaundice and started yesterday Tor
Gibraltar on au official tour OF inspection.
The Evening News revives the report
that Lord Wolseley has been informed by
his physicians that he positively must retire
from the post of commander-in-ch chief, the
duties OF which office are seriously i'm
pairing his health. The News adds that
Lord Wolseley will probably be appointed
to the command at Gibraltar and that q en-.
Sir Redvers II Butler, at present adjutant
general, is mentioned as his successor as
cornnIander-in-chief.
The times., 1897-04-16
Home to Save Gentry.

Philadelphia, April 15--The friends OF
Actor James B, Gentry have reason to
hope that he will not be hanged for the
murder Of Madge York. This afternoon
word came from Harrisburg that he was
to be saved. Gov. Hastings yesterday re-
fused to grant respite, but it is believed
that he will change his mind and give
the board of pard0ns encouragement to
recommend Communication to life imprison-
mnnt,
The times., 1897-04-16

We fail to understand why any Repub-
III the fact of an officer o a manufacturers
association acting as secretary to the
Republican end of the Senate Finance Conn
mittee That is exactly the kind of a
measure the Dingley bill is, and was in
tended to be.
The times., 1897-04-16
THE PISTOL WAS LOADED.
Death of Wells Finch
IL WeII-KnOwn Broker.

IL Well-known Broker.
New York, April 15.-Wells Finch, 4
broker, shot himself in the Produce Ex-
change this afternoon with revolver
He evidently did not commit suicide. When
he was found the pistol was in his left
hand and sCrew-driver in the other hand
His hands were covered with oil, max
ing it clear that he had been repairing the
weapon. a haIf-burned cigar was clinched
firmly n his teeth and a half-wTitten let
ter about some ordinary business transac-
tions was lying on the desk.
His condition was discovered by other
tenants who heard the fatal shot They
rushed into his office, and aImostimmedi-
ately summoned a physician. Nh Finch.
however, died few minutes after the doc
tors arrival. The bullet had taken effect
in the left side of the head and penetrated
the brain. Mr. Finch was a weII-known
member OF the exchange.
The coroner decided that il was a plain
case of accidental death He examined
the revolver and found that il was foul
and rusty. Every chamber had a shell in
it, and only the one shell was exploded.
The times., 1897-04-16

Our new minister to Turkey is to have
that is If the sultan will permit it, We
have never consented to the closing of the
Dardanelles against our ships; but then
the Notifications there are stronger argu-
ments than any objections it would be con-
venient for us to offer.
The times., 1897-04-16

other British vessels are allowed full COM
inercial privileges in American ports, but
American fishing vessels are prohibited
from buying supplies or provisions in
Canadian ports except on payment of a
heavy tribute Here is one case as to
which we should reciprocate rather than
arbitrate.
The times., 1897-04-16
Cloak Department.

Black Chevtot Jackets Size 80. Re
duCed from $1,000 20 SI.5O each.
2 Empire Jackets, one tan, size 81, and
one black, SO. Reduced from $500 TO
to 81 80 each.
2 Black Cloth Capes Reduced from
Sc 90 to 81 so each.
l Fine Siik-lined Tan Cape. Reduced
from $4,000 TO $1,000
l Elegant Black SILK COIlarette. trimmed
with chiffon and ostrich tips. Reduced
from S22 50 To $40. 90.
10 Fine Tan CIoth-surfaCeu MaCkutoShes,
with deep Capes. Reduced from $500 tC
81 so each.
Sd floor
The times., 1897-04-16
Bows Department.

8 Suits. all wool. fancy mixtures Sizes
4, ., :, :. 10, II, ii ma 10 Reduced TO
81 80 each.
Z AIl-woOl White Sweaters. Reduced
from 81 90 TO 59c. each.
I2 Mother Friend" Laundered PeTCale
Shirt Waists Sizes s l l and IL. Re
duced from 75C TO 35c.-3 for 81 90.
Very Fine Sailor uits, neatly braided
Sizes 3. 4, 8 and g. Reduced from 50. 90,
S6.T5 and 81. 80 to 1895 each.
s Junior or FaUntlerOy Suits, light cOlOrs
Sizes 3, 4. ., and 8. Reduced from
S4 20 to 50. 80 each.
II Straw Hats, small sizes only Re
dueed from zoe. and 15c. To IL lie each
Sd floor.
The times., 1897-04-16
Lamn DEPARTMENT.

1 Blue Porcelain Banquet Lamp Globe,
slightly damaged Reduced from $500 to
S1.25.
1 Wrought Iron and Delft Banquet Lamp,
globe missing Reduced from $500 TO
$3.50.
l Dresden China Banquet Lamp, blue and
white decoration. Reduced from $1,000
to $3.50.
2 2Wrought Iron Library Lamps, Rochester
burner. Reduced from S3.20 to $3.50
each.
/ Mat Gold Banquet Lamp, detachable
fount Reduced from $500 to S2.25
/ Delft Porcelain Lamp. globe missing.
Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50.
4th floor.
The times., 1897-04-16
swear They Saw the Airship.

Cincinnati, April 15.-The Times-Star
prints today the affidayits of eleven busi
ness men, prominent citizens OF Anderson,
Ind, who declare upon oath that on last
Sunday evening they saw an airship, or
strange appearing balloon, sailing over
that city, and that, in their opinion, it
was guided by human intelligence
The times., 1897-04-16
Suit Department.

4 Rack and Fancy Mixed Cloth Suits
Sizes 81 and So Reduced from SIS. 80
and S21 So TO S6.75.
+ Novelty CIotn Separate kiTts- Re
duCed from So. 90 To 50 80 each.
l Black BriIlantine Suit. Size 80.
Reduced from SIS 90 10 $50.
4 Black SILK Waists Sizes 81, 34 and
3S. Reduced from S13. so 10 $500 each.
20 Fine Grass Linen Shirt Waists, en-
broideIed fronts Sizes 30, 35 and 40.
Reduced from 81 80, $500 and So. so
TO 81 81 each.
10 Soft Figured Dimity Waists Sizes
soc. each.
Brown Bicycle Suits. Sizes 81 and
80. Reduced from $1,000 10 $500 each.
Sd floor.
The times., 1897-04-16

After much solicitation, Gov. Black has
Greater New York charter, and 1t will
take place at noon of next Monday. There
is not much idea that the governor will
veto the measure. If he should, there
probably are enough votes to pass it over
his head
The times., 1897-04-16

Even the gold standard papers admit
that the action OF Japan in abandoning the
silver standard was dictated solely by the
necessity for negotiating large loan in
Europe. Even at that the Mkado will Ills
cover that he has paid destructive price
for the privilege OF running In debt.
The times., 1897-04-16

How beautiful are the aspects OF arbi-
tration, and all her paths are peace be-
tween kindred peoples speaking the same
tongue, which is English; as everything
in the world that the Lion can plant his
paw on, swiftly becomes Canadian and
The times., 1897-04-16
FITZSIMMONS' BAD THUMB.
1t Is Causing Hin Trouble and
Needs Treatment.

NtPuS FeatUltGlI.
New York, April 15.-Bob FitzsimmOns'
thumb of his right hand, which he broke
IN Corbetts head in the recent fight at
Carson, is causing him some trouble He
proposes to see a physician about it.
FitzsiInmons is afraid that when he
boxes or punches the bag he may dislocatc
the thumb. thereby compelling him to
abandon work and give up his projeccted
tour.
Great preparations have been made for
the reception and dinner to the champion
at the Hotel Bartholdi by the Sawdust
Club Only members and a few guests
will be present.
The times., 1897-04-16
To observe Good Friday.

New York, April 15.-As customary Good
Friday will be observed in Wall street by
general suspension of business. The
banks, however, will remain open
The times., 1897-04-16
OREGON'S INJURIES SLIGHT.
Captain Barker DiscIaiulS ReSpOus 81.
bility for the Accident.

San Francisco, April 15.-An inspection
Of The interior of the warship Oregon shows
that three frames are bent. and the plating
under the forward turret and fire-room is
slightly dented Officers of the Oregon say
they would not he afraid To take the ship
to sea in any weather even in her present
condition
The times., 1897-04-16
Father Kneipp Dying.

Berlin, April 15.-Father Kneipp, well
known throughout the world through his
famous water cure, is dying at Worishofen,
wabia.
The times., 1897-04-16
Druggists Sundries Department.

% Best English Bristle Hair Brushes.
Reduced from soc, 75c., and S1.5O TO
Use, 35c., and 75c. each.
1st floor
The times., 1897-04-16

Senator Mason's last hopes Of taking
care o I his ambitious constituent. Tom Need
les, are fading. 1t Is understood that the
name of w. A. Jones will be sent in Mon
day afternoon for the Indian commissioner
ship The President has been making some
eeventh-house lightning changes recently,
and there are some slips, even in the
Jones matter. But any change will not
help Needles.
More disappointment seems to be in store
for Mr.. Mason. He had hopes that Prof
Ziegfeld. of Chicago. might succeed in get
ting the place of consul general at Berlin.
This s one Of the best posts in the consular
service But one Of DR.. Ziegfeld's principal
The times., 1897-04-16
WOODWARD
manaLOTHROP, and
10th. nth and F SIS. N. w.
Easter Cards Booklets and Novel;
ties-First Floor.
FRIDAYS
Our Remnant Day
Our Special Bargain Day.

Remnants are the only goods we coax
you To buy-theyre business loss that's
counted on. The very low reduced prices
we put on them to close them out quickly
are not from imaginary values. but from
prices that were current but a few
hours or days before Remnants OF
Dress Goods, Linens and other piece
goods are carefully measured and
marked just as they measure. Soiled
or cIumpled handkeTchiefs, articles
of under ard outer wear, scratched and
niarred goods, etc, are ticketed and so
arranged that you may see their exact
condition. Thus iJ is with all remnants,
and you buy them as they are and for
what they are worth 10 you.
Rare opportunities among the Dress Goods
choice pieces of the seasons brightest
stuffs, LETT by this weeks steady stream
of buyers-skirt lengths. dress lengths.
waist lengths, children's fT0ck lengths
And for quick distribution we've made
the prices i II many cases half and less.
Today we also offer various bargain
lots of goods secured expressly for this
occasion, at very specially low prices
The times., 1897-04-16

Secretary Gage has had narrow es-
cape from being oensured by the Senate
for Illegal action before he had been in
office six weeks. He is not yet ntirely
out OF the woods, for the Vest resolution
may come out of the Finance Committee, to
which 1t has been referred The Finance
Committee is controlled by the Democrats
and silver men, and they seem to be prac-
ticdlly unit IN the belief that the Gage
policy OF hastily enforcing retroactive sec
tions OF prospective possible legislation is
illegal.
The vote in the Senate on committing
the amendment to the committee was very
close, and was practically decided on
partisan lines, Mantle and Chandler offer
ing the only exceptions to this II .he
Finance Committee were To report back
the resolution favorably there is Il pros
pect that the resolution may carry
But probably before the Finance Com
mIttee acts, or at least before the Senate
would get around to vote on the rcsulu
tion, the Republicans of the committee
will ingloriously retreat from the effort
to scare the importers and reject the April
/ provision Of the bill.
The times., 1897-04-16

competitors Ia ex-Congressman Mark
Brewer. who was Mckinley deiegate-at-
large at st. Louis, and Hanna is taking
care Of the interests of this class OF appii-
cantS.-
The times., 1897-04-16
CAPITOLsNEWS AND GOSSIP.

e
Republican leaders here are discouraged
over the Kentucky Senatorial situation
They rear that the deadlock will not be
broken, and III the unexpected should hap
pen, that it will not occur in time for the
new Kentucky Senator to cast his vote on
the Dingley bill. Chairman Hanna and his
colleagues on the national Republican COM
nittee, have hoped all along TO land a
Republican Senator from Kentucky The
latter is badly needed to strengthen the
Republican forces in the Senate. MI.
Hanna has had personal representative
in Kentucky for some time, reporting to
The former the daily progress of the fight.
AT the national committee headquarters
matters Ill Kentucky are considered to have
reached such pass that the powerful in
1lnence OF the national Republican organiza
ton is needed in order to elect Re-
publican Senator The situation from
Republican sta point is looked upon as
critical, aud ~fcAlas been practically de-
cided that the national committee will
play an open hand in Kentucky, with the
hope or ciecting "a Republican Senator.
Unless this is done, it is feared by Mr.
Hanna and his advisers. that the Ken
lucky legislature will adjourn without
electlng Senator, as was done i'll Oregon.
Every effort will he made by the national
committee TO prevent such a course.
The times., 1897-04-16

Notwithstan ding Senator Burrows ex-
pressions of enthusiasm it cannot be seen
just what President Angells nomination
has to do with the Republican party of
the State, The new envoy of Constan-
tinople s not known as Republican. He
is mugwump of great prominenc and
ample experience, and his regard for eX
President Cleveland is said to approximate
closely to idolatry. The popularity of the
appointment rests on the known fitness of
the gentleman for the place, and not on
any service he has rendered the Re
publican party.
The times., 1897-04-16

Congressman Sayers, of Texas, who was
chairman of the House Appropriations
Committee in the Fifty-third Congress,
and member of long experience. says lie
does not see how it will be possible for
the Republican managers to evade much
longer the appointment of at least two of
the important House committees Naval AZ
fairs and Interstate and Foreign Com
merce. 1t looks as if action must be taken
this session on the railroad pooling bill
ana the armor plate question.
MI Sayers also thinks that if the Re-
publican leaders are wise, they would 20
right ahead with general legislation this
year, clear the decks and adjourn by
April next year, or certainly by May /.
Congressional elections are to be held iii
1898, and it is argued it would be better
for the Republicans and their campaign 10
have short session in '9S.