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The times., 1897-09-29
TARIFF QUESTION IN GERMANY.
Committee TO Be Appointed to Form
uIate Commercial Treaties.

Berlin, Sept. 2S.-In view of the deuuncin
lion by Great Britain of the Angio-G ernan
commercial treaty and the friction arising
with America over its new tariff, con-
ference VIII 5e held III the ministry of the
interior Saturday, at which Count
Posadow ski Wehner, secretary Of the i'm.
perial hone office, win preside, to con-
slider the preparation of new commercial
treaties and customs tariffs.
A central eonuittee, under control of
the Government, viii he appointed to col
leot materials and formulate proposals.
This commttte viii represent the indus
trial and commercial bodies. The oppo-
nents uf protection are excited, and de-
clare that the committee will be too de-
pendent Upon the Government, and will
not represent the country's opinions.
Therefore they have resolved to form
an ndepen dent commission for similar pur
poses TO combat the official committee.
Inasuuct ds che existing Treaties do not
expire until 1908 the chief attention al
present is likely to be given to the customs.
The times., 1897-09-29
THE REPUBLICAN, NOMINEES.
Brief Sketches of the Men Selected
by the Convention.

Brief Sketches of the Men Selected
by the Convention.
New York Sept. 2s.-Gen. Fenjamin F
Tracy was born in Owego, n. Y, and is
siNty-seven years OF age. He was edu.
Gated in the common schools and became
a lawyer. For two terms he was district
attorney of his county, and when the war
broke out he recruited several regiments
and was made colonel of the Tenth New
York Volunteers. His regiment was in
the battle of the Wilderness. At that
bloody struggle Col. Tracy's men faltered
Tor moment under the heavy fire of the
enemy. Col. Tracy seized the regiments
flag and -usiled forward. His men followed
and gained victory.
He was a brigaticr general at the close
OF the war.
Gen. Tracy followed his profession after
the war and vas appointed United States
district attorney for the eastern district
OF New York. He was Judge of the court
of appeals in 1881 and in 1898 was ap-
pointed Secretary Of the Navy by Presi-
dent Harrison. Gen. Tracy has the repu-
tation of being one of the foremost law
yers in the union One of his partners is
Frank Platt, son of Senator Platt.
AshheI p Frch is the present comptroller
of New York. He is also a law yer
re left the Republican party in 1883 on
account OF It's attitude on the tariff anJ
has served several terms in Congress
as u Democrat. He supported Mckinley
last wear
r. koss Appleton is tax collector OF
The times., 1897-09-29
NO HATS ON At COLUMBIA
Ladies at Request of Manager
Metzerott Remove Them.
WHAT OTHER MANAGERS SAY
Some Believe the Innovation Timely
aud VIII Follow Suit MIR. Alhaugh
Thinks Like Suggestion Should
BE Made to the Men Who Leave
Their Seats Between Acts.

The management Of Columbia Theatcr
night, With the exception of here and
there small bonnet, every head was un-
covered. 1t was all due to d happy lit
tie thought ON the part of Manager Metze'
rott.
Yesterday at the matinee the usilers
Were furnished with Small envelopes, about
the size of a visiting card, containing
small piece OF pasteboard upon which were
neatly printed the following words;
Dear madam: A S personal favor to
the management viii you please remove
your hat, as it obstruets the view OF
those sitting behind you. Thanking you
iii advance for the favor, L am, yours
sincerely, FRANK b. METZEROTT y
After the curtain had risen on the first
act the ushers glanced over the audience
and took a mental note of the number Of
large hats worn by many of the ladies'
IL in a short time the hats were not re-
moved, an usher would pass quietly down
the aisle and place one OF the envelopes
in the hands of the lady In question
After reading IL the hat would suddenly
disappear.
The affair was so quietly and politely
done and the favor" SO daintily gotten
up that the patrons knew that no offense
was intended, and the request was promptly
and pleasantly complied with. The usheis
stated last night that with but one eE-
ton the innovation passed Oft in happy
manner.
AT the enighteperformancet the cards We're
unnecessary. The news OF the new order
OF things had been pretty well circulated,
and the rows OF stylishly dressed hair
spoke volumes. Mr.. Netzerott said that
the new feature had been successfully
introduced and was working like a charm.
a supply of the requests will be kept on
hand, and whenever the necessity arises
they viii be used. In this way the hat
annoyance will become a thing of the
past.
Mr.. E. x. Edwards, manager Of the
Grand Opera House, was shown one Of the
cards by reporter f0F The Times, and
expressed himself,as fully in favor Of the
acton OF Mr.. Metzer0tt The idea he
said. is an excellent one and well con
ce;ved. The ladies cannot possibly take
offense at tho request, and we viii un-
douhtedly adopt the idea"
Mr. Albaugh, ben shown the card, said
that the suggestion was good but he
would have 10 think over the matter
before saying wbetheE or Lot he would
adopt It, Perhaps il cards asking the
gentlemen to keep their seats through
the entire performance were provided
that plan might also work successfully.
As it is, the ladies are quite as much an
noyed by the mem passing backward and
forward as the, men are by lodging
nodding plumes and flaring bows"
Mr.. Rapley could not be found, but the
gentleman in charge eoncurred in the
general impression that the plan was
inoffensive and would work admirably
The times., 1897-09-29
Federation's Finances Good.

A well-attended meeting of the local
Federation OF Labor was held last even
ing at Piasterers' Hall, President Carroll
in the chair. The financial secretary sub
mitted his quarterly report, which showed a
balance on the right side Of the ledger
The report also showed the finances Of
the federation in much better condi-
tion than at the time of the last quarterly
report.
The Shoe Clerks Assembly reported that
it was having some trouble with one Of
the local shoe dealers, because of the fact
chat he would not employ members of
their organization. The delegates from
Plasterers' Assembly, No. 1914, reported
five uemb-rs initiated at its last meeting.
The times., 1897-09-29
rwENrYF1Fru ANN1vEnsARY
Columbian University VIII Be For
malIy Opened Today for study

Columbian University VIII Be For
mally Opened Today for study
Today wfIinauguratet the seventy seventh
year of continued success OF the establish
meut OF the Columbian University. The
college proper VIII be formally opened at
9 a m, with an address by President Whit
man TO the students, and lectures VIII be
begun Immediately in all faculties The
opening Of the school OF graduate studies
VIII be held in the hall OF the university
at 4.30 O. clock, when an address VIII be
delivered by the Hon. William 7. Harris,
LII T.: and commissioner Of education, on
the Meaning of Graduate Studies 20
Graduate Students
The law department wilf~be begun at
p. III, with addresses by the various mem
bers of tie faculty. The Corcoran ScieR-
ttric School and the medical department
VIII begin their respective sessions with ad-
dresses by Prof. E. 5. Farweil, C. E., and
Dr.. W. p. Carr. DR.. Carr s address will not
treat any particular branch of the science
of medicine, but viii dwell especially
on the great developments of recent years,
both as the result OF experiment and i'm
proved apparatus.
The examinations held yesterday aud
Monday aud the number of new students
W no have already matdculated give prom
1se OF an extremely prosperous year in all
departments.
The plans for the successful operation
of the course in library science have just
been perfected and We're announced last
evening" DR. A. r. Spofford assistant
librarian OF the Congressional Library
has agreed to take charge of this course,
and no doubt is entertained as to its
success
The times., 1897-09-29
THE NEW JERSEY ELECTION.
Auti-Race Track Gambling Amend.
ment Probably Defeated.

Anti-Race Track Gambling Amend
ment Probably Defeated.
Trenton, \. J., Sept. 2s. The anti-race
track gambling amendment to the con
situtiOn is defeated by fully 5000 ma
jority, according TO estimates based on
returns received here at midnight. The
vote cast was light, hot over 30 per cent
Of that cast last year.
Trenton rlvos a ajority Of over /, 900
against the race track amendments, 500
against the al interim appointment amend
ment and over . 200 against woman suf-
frage.
Returns FROM townships VIII reduce the
majority on the race track amendment to
l,400. Camden county gives about 100
against the gambling amendment. The
city OF Camden cast 3 ,512 votes for il and
$500 against 1t.
News received from Hudson county in
dicates 10000 majority against all the
amendments. The ward workers in both
parties worked against the amendments.
Tn many parts Of the State an organized
effort was made against all the amend
n.ents, aud official ballots We're circulated
with all OF them Cancelled. In Camden
these Canceled ballots We're placed in the
polling bo9tis. and in some districts were
given out by the election OF officers with
the regular ballot. When this latter fact
vas discovered 1t was stopped by the
headers, because OF its inegaIity
In one PreCincJ in this city, in which re-
side three minister's who preached in favor
OF the amendments not one voted.
The times., 1897-09-29
RAILROAD HANDS KILLED.
Collision Between IA Handcar and In
spcction Train Near GAINESVILLE

Collision Between IL Handcar and In
spcction Train Near GAINESVILLE.
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, Sept. %. By an acct
dent on the Cincinnati and Muskingum V al
ley Railroad at $50 O'Clock this morning
three men were instantly Killed and TIVE
Others slightly injured. Killed-Ed Davis,
thirty-three years, married; Winfield Hal
sey, forty two, married; William Neuefee
twenty tour, single. InjuTed-George Hal
sey and - Devo2.
A few Jninu.eS before the bridge fnspec
ton train. containing the officials Of the
road, left this station for Trinway to begin
the annual inspection. a heavy fog hung
over the river bottom, and objects could
be seen only few feet in advance When
three and a half miles east of the city the
inspection train ran into the hand Car car
rying the five section men who We're com
ing into the city. Davis, Winfield Halsey
and Menefee We're Instantly Killed. George
Halsey and Davue jumped and escaped with
slight injuries.
All the section men resided in this city
The passengers on the inspection train
we're shaken up, but none OF them were
injured.
The times., 1897-09-29
The SILVER QUESTION.
It Is Exciting Much Attention in
the English Metropolis.

London, Sept. 2s The position Of Sill
yer Is exciting much attention here, and
the speedy opening Of the Indian niuts
is freely predicted in some quarters. On
this particular point it may be said THAT
however much the home government may
and probably does favor the opening Of
the mints, the Indian executive is so
strong against it that the event is i'm
probable for at least some time to come
The latest bimetallist gossip includes
the following story from the Sheffield
Telegraph;
1--WE believe that the French, indian,
and United States mints win be reopened
to the coinage Of silver at . 1-2 TO l . and
that it viii be SO announced In October,
when the first meeting of the British
cabinet takes place after the vacation.
at VIII probably also be announced that
Great Britain has agreed to the terms sug-
gested by the Washington Government.
The arrangements VIII include the Bank
of England's holding onefifth of its re-
serve in silver"
The times., 1897-09-29
CRACK MARKsMEN MEET.
Tourney of the New Jersey Stat,
Sportsmen's Association.

Tourney of the New Jersey State
Sportsmen's Association.
Paterson, n. J., Sept 2s.-The tourney
Of the New Jersey State Sportsmen'
Association opened this morning at the
Clifton race track. This is its first shoot
since 1884. The meet viii last four days.
E. D. Fulford, Capt. Money, Vandyke,
Bank, Tom K eller, of Plafnfield, n. j..
Won Lengerke, Sinnock, Jack Winston, and
other noted cracks are on the grounds.
In the State events today Capt. Ia ylor
made two clean scores, bringing down
thirty clay yellow backs. Vandyke viii
receive second money, having but two
miss es,
The interest OF today's shoot was cen
tered in the open events Leroy, Heiks,
and Banks tied Tor first money, having
only two misses out Of thirty-five targets
Dickey and Glover will receive second
money, missing five.
Thursday and Friday ytteiIve pigeon shoot
takes place.
The times., 1897-09-29
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN JUSTICE : COURT of the District OF
Columbia, before Lewis l. Neal, Esq /,
a Justice of the peace Herbert a SnOdt,
plaintiff, VS.. F A King, defendant. No.
242l4- A summons IL due form having
heen lsSueu out or this court to a lawful
constable Of this District for uhe said de-
fend ant, and the same having been by
said constable returned not 70 Be found, y
IL is hereby ordered this 1 ISth day Oi :Srp-
teu5eT, A. j.. 1897, that said defendant
cause its appe arance to be entered herein
on OF before the SECOND TUESDAY OF
OCTOBER, 1897, at = O'clOck IN. other
wise the cause VIII be proceeded with as
il case of default.
LEWIS 1. O'NEAL, j. P
e29,3O-oc4-3t
The times., 1897-09-29
MOVEMENTS OF THE FLEET.
Admiral Sioard's Squadron to Spend
Week in Drilling.

Admiral sicard's squadron. consisting
Of the armored vessels New York. Iowa,
Massachuse etts, Indiana, Brooklyn, Maine,
and Puritan, arrived off Yorktown, Va,
yesterday, where week viii be spent in
drilling the crews Of all tile ships on the
famous battlefield.
Battalions win be landed, and an effort
viii be made to thoroughly familiarlze
the fighting men of the fleet with Of
fensive operations ashore.
This, in addition to comprehensive
plan OF assaul5ing land defenses from
Small boats under protection of the guns
of the ships, will afford practice with
machine guns and small arms at targets.
The times., 1897-09-29
rAMAL,NY LEADERS ALL AT SEA
Do Not Know What to Do About
Their Ticket

New York, Sept. 2s.-The Tammany
Democrats are further at sea tonight re
garding their city ticket and pla tform-
A fight oetweenn Richard Croker and
Hugh Mclaughlin, the Brooklyn leader,
is not unlik ely, as Mclaughlin is Ciissatis
fled with the apparent effort of Tammany
to grab everything in sight. Croker says
he Is out of politics, but is doing more
talking about candidates than has come
from nirn in years.
The German Americans in Tammany
are on The verge CT revolt over unsuccess
ful efforts to secure the nomination Of
their candidate, and altogether, with the
silver issue and Henry Georges nOniRa-
tion threatening, the Tiger is greatly
worried The convention viii be held
on Thursday.
The times., 1897-09-29
sLAps MRS. TwINE,s FACE.
Outcome of IA Family Quarrel of
Long Duration


JaInes Willis was arrested last night
by PoIicemen Ligntfoot and Cooper on a
charge of assaulting Mrs. Annie Twine,
who lives at No. 1929 Fourth street north
west. Tie quarrel which, Mrs. Twine
says, ended in Willis siapping her in the
face with his hand, occurred early yes
terday evening and W as the result Of .
family difficulty extending back some
weeks.
Mrs Twine says that she ordered Willis
who was boarding at her house, to leave
the place Monday night. This he refused
to do. Yesterday the trouble was re-
newed: ard Mrs Twine claims that Willis
pointed a revolver at her and threatened
to shoot.
He, however, did not do this, but put
the revolver in his pocket and then slapped
her. and she caused his arrest.
The times., 1897-09-29
FIRED THE PENrrENTIARY.
Life Convict fer Murder Started iii.
Blaze at Sing Sing.

Sing Sing, N. Y. Sep. 2s.-The excite
meni occasioned by the incehdiary fire in
the prison here was accentuated this lnofn-
ing, when il became known that Niichael
MCGOWAN, who is serving a life sen 'ence
fer The murder of his sweetheart in New
York had adni'te That he started the
fire.
Warden Sage began an examination this
morning. ard called McGowa an, who ~as
under suspicion, before him. MEG oH,qa
frankly admitted that he had set the balo-
ing ;tfire. lie would give no reason foe his
act.
The times., 1897-09-29
Enrlue knncked nm Dnvn

Sandy Rivers, an old colored man living
en- Quander street. near First street, was
struck hy shift engine No. 101 ON the
Bad1n.ore and Potomac Railroad in the
yards opposite the Navy Yard last evening.
He-was picked up by tTainnIen and taken to
the Office OF Dr: Bowman where his in
juries were dressed.
He waslios seriously hurt,
The times., 1897-09-29
LOW WILL NoI WITHDRAW.

IntendS 90 SfIy IN Jhe Field Until
Election Night.
New York, Sept. 28.-A largely attended
conference OF memhres OF the Citizens
Union was held at the residence of Seth
Low last night and after the political
situation had been discussed at length it
was decided that Mr.. Low should not
Withdraw in ia vor OF Gen. Tracy or any
other candidate that might be named by
the Republicans.
Speaking To his friends after the decision.
Mr.. Low SAID: There will be no change
in my attitude now that you have made
the decision. | shall remain as your can
didate until election night
The times., 1897-09-29
WILL RATIFY THE TICKET.

New York Republican Association
Upholds Strnightout Nomination.
ratification and mass meeting Of the
New York State Republican Association
will be held Wednesday evening, Septeu-
ber 90, at p. m, at Commercial Hail.
No. 1913 seventh street north est, to in
dorse the straight Republican ticket nom
mated in Greater New York.
Some of the most prominent speakers in
Washington will address the meeting.
The times., 1897-09-29
House-so-House Canvass Workers.

douse-6o-douSe canvass Workers.
meeting was held last night by the
board in. charge OF the house-to-house
canvass in the District in the interest Of
the Sunday schools. 1t was agreed TO
hold a mass meeting In each of the fifteen
divisions on the evening OF October 8, and
a general meeting on the evening OF Oc-
tober 15. p. H. Bristow, Jerome F.
Johnson, and A. S. Taylor Were appointed
a committee to arrange for the general
meeting, and IA. Scott and John Minnie,
jr., committee ON badges for the cam
vassers, Who will number over 1900.
The times., 1897-09-29
Old soldier Gets Locked Up.

Nicholas Gifsrd, an old soldier, and q
native OF France, was locked up in the
Eighth precinct police station last night
fOr drunkenness. Girard canieda satchel,
and had on his person S25.s5 when
found by Policeman j. D. Howe
The times., 1897-09-29
ue wapted some Brooms

Policeman L. j. Brennan, OF the Third
precinct, last night arrested James Pitch
er, colored. on charge OF the larceny of
three broomss
The times., 1897-09-29
DIED

MONAHAN- N-On septen Der IS, WILL
LIAM JAMES MONAuAN, youngest child
of T. j. and Annie Monahan-
Funeral from residence, 1913 u street
northeast, Thursda y, at 9 a m, thence to
Holy Name Church, where requiem mass
viii be offered for the repose of his soul.
se29-2t
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$3.50
instead of
$40
$40

for fine, nobby styles of
pure wool men S suits-be-
cause we do the making our
selves.
Stylishly cut - substan-
TALLY trinlmed-and made
of tough Scotch cheviot-
and will outwear plenty of
suits that cost double,
Three styles of Top Coats
at 81. so that are also worth
SO.
The times., 1897-09-29

Brooklyn and has served in the legisla-
,ure. he became PIatt man last month
and aided IL defeating the Worth or anti
Platt forces in BrookIyn last week.
The times., 1897-09-29
Pretty
draperies

add much to the appearance
OF a house. A very little
money judieiously expended
IN this line can do wonders.
20 pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains.
8 IL yards long, 90 inches wide.
Worth 81 90 ............. Rso
% pairs So Irish Point Lace
Oui tdAla .--~...--- s B. 80
20 pairs 50 80 Tapestry Portierss.
100 pairs 81 Chenille Portieres. .S2.e5
1000 yards 15c. sHSoIine ...... &c
LOCO yards soc. Curtain Mus
"h' 40 inches wide .-.-.-....--... 23c
loo IL yards square French Tap
estry Table Covers. Worth
S4"oo ...'-.-...-.- -..-...-....----.-.S S2.3S
The times., 1897-09-29
IN AIEAIORIAOI.

HORAN-In memory OF our beloved
father, HENRY HORAN. VINO departed
this life one year ago today, September
%, 1896
Gone, but not forgotten
1t BY HIS CHILDREN.
The times., 1897-09-29

Finest Service via the Pennsylvania
Railroad 10 Baltimore.
Next Sunday. October g. Only 81 90
round-irip. se29-4t
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Do you knew TINT you can have the
Morning, Evening and Sunday Times
delivered nt your residence for fifty
cents IA monsh2
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SPECIAL NOTICE.


THE STEAMBOAT G. ]. sEUFFERLE E.
IN splendid condition, with a capacity
Tor 800 passengers, can be chartered for
excursions Tor one or six days TO any
niOhtns or October and November, Sun
days excluded, upon very reason nabIe
terms, Apply TO GEO. j. SEUFFERLE.
626 Pa. ave. NV. se2S-1 mo, cod
WASHINGTON, D., C., Sept. q, 1897 =
Ine annual meeting OF The stockholders
Of THE GOLD MINING CO. - VIII be held
at the office or the secretary, / "a G ST.
Sc, on MONDAY, the 4th day OF october.
Polls open from 4.3O 10 s p. m. Stock
book wiz be closed for transfer OF stock
from TINS date Full attendance requested.
,,ooo L, K. BROWN, Secretary.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Wash
Ington, September 20, IS9T.-Notice Is
hereby given that the revise d Building Reg
ulatlons have been published and viii bS
enforced after OCTOBER 10, 1887 j..
W ROSS, j. b. WIGHT, W. NJ. BLACK,
commissioners d. c. se2S 81
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept 27, 1887
Although considerably damaged by the
morning fire, we take this opportunity
70 70 announce 20 OUT patrons anu TRENDS
tnat our oII1ce VIII be temporarily 10
Gated at No. 306 9TH St. sw.. where
we are ready ana anxious 10 fill all or
ders with proinptness and dispatch. Our
misfortune need work no Inconvenience TO
our patrons. We aIso desire to express
our sincere thanks 70 all our friends for
their kind assistance and good wishes
CHURCH x STEPHENSON,
Lumber Dealers
Temporary office-3O6 9Th st. sw
se27 item
NOTICE-Th seIni-annuai interest on the
bonds OF the Columbia Railway Company,
due oct. l, 1897, viii be paid on anil after
that date, upon presentation at the Ameri-
can Security and Trust Co., No. 14Oj u ST.
NV, Washington, ID. c..
K. +. BAKER, President
THEODORE j. KING, Treasurer.
sc273t,em
l WISH TO inform the public that I have
made necessary repairs, resulting from
the IRE 1ue>ddE latSt, ,td q al pre- pa tore
sumo business as before. JAS a. BROWN,
Steam dyeinS and securing, etc, 2460 P
st. NV Se25- TEN
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Read The Evening Times. Thirty.
five cents IA month.
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Fmyorite Line TO Baltimore.
Is the Pennsylvania Railroad Round
trip tickets next Sunday. only ST 90.
Se2S-4t
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Road sne BFeting Times. Thirty
five cents t, month
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1 WISH to inform the public that I have
made necessary repairs, resulting from
the IRE He>adE last, ttu e fl pre- pe al tore
sumo business as before. JAS a. BROWN,
Steam dyeing and securing, etc, 2460 P
st. NV Se25-It- TEN
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USpERTAxERs.

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UNDERT AkEil
332 Pa. Ave. y. w.
First-class SERVICE 'Phoue. 1885.
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-06-24
Glass TOnbstones,

1t is comparatively new idea to put
up tombstones and monuments of glass,
instead of marble or granite, but it is a
practical one and likely to meet with
great encouragement from those who
desire these memorials to be lasting.
Glass resists the elements and is to all
intents and purposes indestructible.
Stone Of all sorts crumbles and disinte-
CRATES under the action of the elements.
But glass remains and will endure for
centuries. 1t is, therefore, proposed that
all memorial tablets, monuments and
headstones be made of glass. Any color
may be selected, pure white, of course,
having the first choice Lettering may
be put on in any style, and any device
or pattern may be used. 1t has long
been understood that for marine pur-
poses thick plate glass is the only prac-
teal and appropriate material, resisting
storms and seas as no other substance
can. New York Ledger.