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The evening times., 1898-09-20
STILL CROPPING IN DARKNESS.
Little Hope of Finding the Bridge
port Tragedy's Author.


Rrispaport. Conn. Sept 2O.-The mys-
terry of Yellow Millpond is no nearer So
luton today than 1t was when the dis
membered and mutilated body of the
young woman was found. The New
Haven clew. on which the police worked
all day yesterday, has thus far develop
ed little of Importance. f. & Van keuren,
who lived for a time in New Haven
boarding house, was found by the po-
lice He came here, and, after viewing
the severed head, positively idientlfied II
dS that of a girl he had met New
Haven boarding house two years ago lie
did not know the anne, but promised
to find out
Van keuren's Identification was the
sixth since the body was found. The
police hope something may develop from
it. but they are not confident.
The whereabouts of Dr.. Nancy Gull
ford. and the cause of her flight. are in
teresting subjects of discussion here
Attorney Kline, who has her interests in
charge, says her disappearance is not
caused by any connection with the Mill
Pond case, but is the result of causes
reaching farther back.
Attorney Kline's statement is borne
out by letter from DR.. Gill, husband
of "Old Nance who is III the State
prison, which was found today The let
ter was written TO his daughter Eudora.
in which he refers 10 some mysterious
persecution his wife was subjected TO.
He says that she must submit to the in
evitable, and make the best of circum-
stances which she may. He advises that
everything possible be sold and turned
into money.
The police will not talk of the letter
The only inference that can be drawn
from 1t is that the danger from some
quarter was hanging over DR.. Guilford
and to ward it off her husband suggests
| flight.
| The police have been informed that Ole
| Nance has sailed for England They still
| say they do not want her.
The evening times., 1898-09-20
An Efficient Fire Department.

1t is the opinion of all who witnessed
the work of the Washington fire depart
ment last night that greater degree
of efficiency than it showed is hardly
practicable. There would have been
good excuse for the firemen if the con-
ffagration had extended and swept
away several blocks. so rapid was the
combustion and so intense the heat.
Owing to the infiammable character of
the contents of the large establishment
in which the fire started. and the
amount of woodwork, great headway
was made by the flames before the first
engine could reach the scene, although
il was on the ground and at work in
remarkably short time Nothing
could have saved the structures that
were destroyed and only the most
prompt. energetic and intelligent ef-
forts could have rescued the contiguous
| buildings.
There was every proof that the chief
and his men have mastered the art of
| fire fighting. There was no loss of time
in planning what should be done, but
the instant doing of exactly the right
thing. That Washington has been un-
| commonly free from great fires is more
largely due to the qualities of the fire
men than the public knows. The same
discipline and the same drill are gen
eral. but it is rot every city that is as
fortunate in the personnel of its fire
| department. Courage and energy car
be found everywhere. but not always
or often the special intelligence that di,
| rects these qualities effectively.
The evening times., 1898-09-20
A Great Moral Enterprise.

A Georgia man has been inspired
improving the morals of the people of
his State, and it is a method which,
though drastic, is interesting. He sug-
gests that the people of each county
decide by vote on January ] of each
year who is the worst man in the
county, and that one month later the
man receiving the highest number OF
votes shall be hanged. There are one
hundred and forty counties, or there
abouts, in Georgia, an2 the February
hangings would therefore be affairs of
some Importance.
AT first sight it looks a little as il
this would in course of time depopulate
the State. A local newspaper,
in commenting on the plan, takes this
view of it, comparing the scheme to
the old river law on the Connecticut,
which provided that the length of fence
rail and the row of potatoes nearest
the river should belong to the boat
men. Thus, no matter how many fence
there would always be some left, until
the field was entirely despoiled. Thus,
il the bad men were driven out of the
State by fear of being hanged, COM
paratively good men would then have
to suffer the penalty, and what with
hangings and flight there would prob
ably be presented the spectacle of a
State with a small population of very
good men and women, of whom one
hundred and forty would be hanged
every year till it came to the last one
The evening times., 1898-09-20
MINISTER LOOMS ARRIVES.
brings "A Cane for President Mcf&in.
ley From President Andrade

ley From President Andrade.
New York, Sept. 2O.-Francis b. Loomis,
minister of the United States to Vene-
zuela, accompanied by Mrs. Loomis, ar
rived yesterday from La Guayra, Cara
cas-, on the steamship Abydos, and went
to the Grand Hotel The minister has
come home on a vacation of four weeks.
He will deliver to the President messages
of continued friendship from the Vene
Zuelan government.
THE effect IN Venezuela and other Lat
in American countries of our war with
Spain has been beneficial Mr.. Loomis
said. THE result of the war has increas
ed the prestige of the United States In
those countries. The venezueians are
enthusias site over the victories of Ameri-
can arms.
THE war has made new opportunities
for American capital. The National As
sociation of Manufacturers of the Unit ed
States has established in Caracas. under
very happy auspices, "a permanent expo
sition of American products. 1t is pion-
eer movement. Exhibits are received
free of duty.
Two things should be done by our
government to stimulate trade between
the United States and South American
countries. A parcel post convention
should be held to draft treaty enabling
small parcels of goods to be sent through
the mails, and arrangements for an in
ternational money order system should
be made.
Mr.. Loomis said he brought from Vene-
zuela gold mounted cane, a gift from
President Andrade to President McKin-
ley. 1t is made from 127 different varie-
ties of native wood from the State of Zu-
liza
President Andrade. said Mr.. Loomis.
lis enthusiastic over Mr.. Mckinley $
conduct of the war and his terms of
peace
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Artificial SILK.

(From the New York SUM-
The statement is made by a writer in La Ma.
ture that silk dealers and manufacturers OF fab
rics really the only persons who ac-
quainted with artificial silk. The general pub
lie are, in a word, unable 10 perceive any diff
ference between it and the natural product,
which latter it fully equals in texture and brill
fancy. 1t is simply not quite strong nat
ural silk, and is, therefore, made especially avail
able for fabrics OF which the warp consists of
ordinary silk of an inferior quality, also for rib
bons with 4 cotton warp, and for all kinds of
fancy goods, likewise for dress materials. theat-
rical costumes, etc. Since. therefore. this in
dustry can furnish unlimited quantities of the
product at 80 per cent less than cost of silk.
the applications of it must continue TO be quite
numerous Use of it to a considerable extent has
for some time been made by manufacturers in
tn production of the silk straw that is so much
in favor for women's bonnets in France and else
where. the threads being juxtaposed and held
by an elastic sizing in such way as to consti-
tute fat ribbons few milimeters in width. An
other notable advantage named is that, by proper
precautions and using special processes, dyers give
this artificial product all the richest shades of
color.
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Rough on the Bishop.
fFrom the Living Church. }


The bishop of-neyer mind where-beirg a new
conner and somewhat troubled with neglected
diocese, thought to inspire his clergy to take
occasional services during the week by periodical
" visiting out-of-theway parishes and taking one
himself. On one of these occasions, having formed
quite good congregation, and having been
moved to much eloquence in his sermon, he felt
a little not unnatural desire to know if he had
made any impression on the usually unmpression,
able yokels, and put some leading questions to
the old clerk who was helping him to unrobe in
the vestry. "WelI. hope they been pleased with
rer," said the old man, patronizingly. ''and I'm
sure we TUX Il VERY kind O. your worship to
come down and preach to us; but, yer knaw.
a worsser one would ha' done for the likes o.
we, if so be-" he added. with becoming humii-
ty, ''one would have bin found"
The evening times., 1898-09-20

We call the attention of General Stern
berg 10 the blunder he has made in
charging regimental and company ofti-
GERS and the soldiers themselves with
causing the suffering they experienced in
the camps An army commission, com
posed of three generals. all West Point
men, after investigating Camp Thomas
distinctly and specifically denies that any
fault lies with such officers and men.
General Sternberg shows the effect of a
weeks intimate association with Secreta-
~ Alger. who got his idea from Hanna.
The evening times., 1898-09-20
An EeIskin Factory.
(From the New York SUM-

In one of the streets in the neighborhocd Of the
famous London Bridge there has been for some
time carried on an industry peculiar even to that
city OF curious and crowded occupations, namely
an eelskin leather factory Here are prepared
and manufactured an interesting variety OF artl-
cles from the skin OF the common eel BY means
of numerous complicated processes the skins IN
question are manipulated until they re'emhle
and would he easily taken for leather, although
Of a more glutinous and plable nature In one
speciality this strange substance is cut into long,
thin strips and plated very closely together iof
whiplashes and to cover portions OF the handles
n, norr expensiye whips Certain kinds OF Ia hes
and harness Iaces are also made from such skins,
combining hexibiity and toughness-
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Ladies' Hosiery.

This is a short story-two items long
only. But ii offers the inducements
forty would ordinarily.
200 pairs Ladies' Lisle Thread Hose;
richelieu ribbed. One of Smith pur-
chases that came after Smith had En-
gone. All sizes-35c grade. e......-....- "
A pair.
Ladies' Gray Silk and Isle Thread
Hose; that's worth 81 pair-but 1hn
SIS and 1-2 are all that are left -EV0
The evening times., 1898-09-20

The editor of our Paris namesake. the
Temps. has been arrested for using words
derogatory of the army. he deserves
some punishment for thinking the French
language contains words strong enough
to characterize military men who have
been guilty of forgery, conspiracy against
subordinate officer, perjury and the
persecution of an afflicted and helpless
woman. the wife of the unhappy Drey-
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Military Titles.
From the St Paul Dispatch \

These military titles are confused. For
instance a lieutenant may be an army officer, a
militia commander, policeman, a fireman or a
female officer in the Salvation Army. captain
may be one of those the commanding officer
of a steamboat. A colonel is sometimes who
has been connected with regiment. hut may
be merely Kentuckian or member OF the
Louisville Baseball Club simply dignfed o;d
gentleman, with sage appearance and APP
petite for whisky. Now, since the volunteers are
returned. with honors and promotions, one
knows what greatness he may meet unawares.
So it is safest when in doubt, to salute stranger
as captain at least
The evening times., 1898-09-20

Not only Maine and Vermont but Han
mas own home, also, shows the effect
of the needless and cruel suffefings of our
soldiers Hanna can not carry his own
town or even his own ward. The man
who boasted of bossing the United
States is repudiated by his immediate
neighbors.
The evening times., 1898-09-20

1t is discovered that the Rough Riders
were not in the Santiago campaign and
that Colonel Roosevelt, with
blue bandana about his hat, did
not lead a charge up any nil.
That is to say, in the official re-
ports no mention is made of the Rough
Riders who have figured so conspicuous.y
in the recitals of the newspaper cores
pondents The official report of General
j. r Kent, which covers the operations
in which the Rough Riders are said TO
have been engaged and in which they
achieved glory and the slaughter of
Spaniards. contains no account OF that
regiment or any of it. We shall have to
wait for Colonel Roosevelts statement
for official light
The evening times., 1898-09-20
CAPTAIN DREYFUs' CASE.
Paris Newspapers Working Hard TO
Keen In Excitement.

Paris. Sept. 20.-The extremist news
papers are working hard to keep up the
Dreyfus excitement
lie Seicle urges the prosecution or
Lieut.. Col. Du Patty de Clam, Gen
Come and other officers implicated in the
iuegalities of the Dreyfus court-martial.
and La Libre Parole advocates an anti
Semitic crusade. NM. Clemenceau and
Jaures. in their respective papers, argue
that if new trial is granted to Drey-
fus il must be a secret one.
La Soleil demands that Dreyfus be
brought back to France forthwith.
The evening times., 1898-09-20

Secretary Alger authorizes all the SOL
tiiers to talk if they want to. This is
not in harmony with the course of the
War Department in sending swift teie-
gram to the Indiana chaplain, asking
whether he had made the statements
the newspapers quoted about the horrors
at Camp Thomas.
The evening times., 1898-09-20

The Advertisers Guarantee Company OF Cha
cage, hereby certihes that it has, by its expert
examiners, proven and sttested The circulation
of THE TIMES, Washington, ID. c. The daily
average PAID circulation for the month OF Au-
gust 1895, was 4G,02o copies.
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The evening times., 1898-09-20
Bad Characters From Europe.

Assuming that there are such things
as anarchist plots for the assassination
of European royalty. there is nothing
improbable in the idea that they are
hatched in America. The reason for
doubling the truth of the theory that
the killing of the Austrian empress was
designed by a body Of conspirators
and executed by one of their number
selected by lot, is that the only con-
ceivable motive would be much strong
er in the case Of dozen other members
of reigning houses in Europe. The
shock is quite as great in the cruel
murder of an innocent. much-tried, and
widely pitied woman, as in that of an
offensive and unpopular king. but it is
reasonable to think that there must
have been another aim than the shock
ing OF mankind if ii were the work Of
conspirators. In looking at all the cir
cumstances, it is hard to avoid the
conclusion that if there was a plot, ID
must involve more than the dead en-
press. 1t seems more probable that
the assassin tells the truth when he
says he acted on his own impulse
There is quite as strong an attrac-
ton in America for conspirators
against monarchies in Europe as in
Switzerland, save that the latter is
nearer. When safety is more of an
object than convenience. the plotters
would naturally choose America. Since
-k r. III
the Malta to maintain its organization
in New Orleans and perhaps elsewhere
in this country, and even to assassinate
the agents OF the law who attempt to
penetrate its secrets. anarchists can
have no fears OF detection and arrest
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Both Dishonest.
rrom tbe Hartford Courant.

(Erom the Hartford Couraht-'
There is a natural disposition to sympathlze
with the plain countryman. who Is taken IN by
the bunco man. But it is wasted sentiment stop
and think for minute what he was doing lhe
sncal who answers the advertisement OF counter
felt money is planning to pass IT on On his uh
s,ispecting neighbors. The bunco man neeces
another rascal, when he takes in such fellow.
They are equally bad, but one IS smarter than
the other. That's the main difference
The evening times., 1898-09-20

The recognition by the Chinese Emper
or of the fact that Western civilization
is superior TO Chinese, is the first and
most important step toward reform. Ev-
erything else will follow as matter of
course. in Japan.
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Ladies Pique and Lawn Suits.

Altogether they'll only fn one rack
and at these prices they Should be clear
ed out in one morning
Pique Suits. plain and fancily trimmed;
tailor-made, perfect fitting Smiths
prices ranged from S. 10 ST. C1 no
Our closing out price is ........... DZ.JO
Ladies' Fancy Lawn Dresses made up
in the best style and best man CT 90
ner: reduced from $40 10 -.-.----. 10
Another lot Of Lawn Dresses. dark.
fancy patterns; made up in-the C1 or
latest style; reduced from s.. to- 9k.JJ
The evening times., 1898-09-20

The remains of the murdered Bridge
port girl have been positively identified
as those of six different persons, and the
process continues. 1t shows that many
young W men in the vicinity of New
York have mysteriously disappeared
The evening times., 1898-09-20

hundred and forty, when a curious
problem would be presented for the So
luton of the people of Georgia.
This is logical, arguing from one set
of premises. But, as often happens,
there are other premises to be taken
into account First. there is the BIRTH
rate. 1t is not to be supposed that
every infant will turn out the cherub
which optimistic people predict. The
bad population would be recruited
from the ranks of infancy, unless
Georgia is an unusually moral place,
much faster than it could be destroyed
by the hanging process. Then after
the worst criminals had been cleared
out by flight or due process of law,
there would be such a moral and pros
porous conditions OF things in the COM
munity that criminals from other
States would sneak in with the inten-
ton of working a good field for lit
tie while and then disappearing, just
before the moose reached them. Tney
would not stay till they became known
as the most wicked persons in the
State. but would depart about Christ
mas time. to enjoy their holidays else
where. Then others would appear,
taking the chance of hanging, in view
of possible plumber for a burglar or
other habitual criminal is usually
ready to gamble. Still another consid-
Grafton is that the number of persons
adroit enough to pretend piety while
really enjoying wickedness would in
crease, because heavy penalty on vice
always puts more or less of premium
on hypocrisy. The man who does not
wish to be caught stealing for fear he
will be hanged is more clever in his
pilferings than he who fears only
slight punishment.
All things considered, the plan of
this Georgia man is original, and that
is its one great merit.
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Ladies Neckwear.

meaning Linen Collars. Lace Ruffies and
Silk and Wash Cravats.
Lot of Ladies Linen Collars and White
and fancy Shirt Fronts that have gn
sold from 15c to 35c...-..-..--------.---.0 W
Ladies' White Pique and Fancy Wash
Flat Scarfs and Silk Puffs; the cheapest
in the lot We're 25c-from that to On
Ladies' Black Fancy Ruffs. for 60n
the neck-fuIl and fine: were $iO0..- voo
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Girls Wash Suits.

New blouse effects, trimmed with
White. Red and Black braid Those that
have been $3.50 We shall sell at $.i5.
and those that have been $50. Qo or
Three Girls White Duck Dresses; sizes
g. and 10 years; they are made with
b BLOUSE Te sfsst- e1os ,s1 sm5'1s price was SI9S
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Ladies Wrappers.

Two small Iots-but two big values
that We have made more attractive sum
by cutting the prices more than one-hai1-
Choice of Lawn and Cambria wrappers
in Light and Dark effects; perfect uon
airing and neatly trimmed Were 81. JJe
Lot of Fine Lawn Wrappers, made up
in the latest style both ngnt and uarA
patterns: trimmed in good taste
perfect fitting. Were 81 and N-09 bhn
Choice now .....-SN~
The evening times., 1898-09-20
En- Passnnt.

(From the New York Evening JOurnal)
Among the many fool things tangled up in
everyday conversation do you enjoy good
health?'' ranks about as high as any With the
axcention of the man who first asked the ques
tion. of co1Ise. everybody enjoys it when they
have &.
The evening times., 1898-09-20

More troops are ordered to Manila. II
the Government would send Consul Wild
man there he would be worth ten thou
sand men with guns.
The evening times., 1898-09-20

The insurgents in the Philippines are
not nearly as active as the correspond
ents who get their information from the
clerical mischief-makers.
The evening times., 1898-09-20
DYING Ont.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.l
"A medical man SAYS bashfulness is disease.
''He might have added that is Is pretty nearly
an extinct one.
The evening times., 1898-09-20

Communications intended for publication In
The Times should be trrsely and p.sinly written,
and must in all cases be accompanied by the
name and address of the writer. Rejected COM
municstiOns will not be preserved. and only man.
uscripts Of obvious importance will he returned
TO their authors.
The evening times., 1898-09-20
RadIy Bunched.
From the Rich

(From the Richmond Times.)
The investigation committee seems TO be badly
bunched at The flag. Is Starter Mckinley nervousf
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Mems Furnishings.

Those bargains you've already had from
the Smith stock will whet your apprecia-
ton for these-the last you can have.
Choice patterns in Silk Band Bows and
Club Ties; worth 25c. Your = for DIR
PICK OF ny----..-.--.--'-.----- iOi
What are left of the regular soc. Silk
Tecks. Puffs and Four-in-hands; 9bn
every pattern a good one. e.....-------Eoo
All the Smith IOc. Linen Collars are
tumbled into big basket On
tholce. -'.'''.'
Lot of Soc Negligee Shirts: with sep
arate cuffs: only sizes 10 l-2 and 09c
Ia ---.----------.-.-.-'..'
What remain of the CSC. and 75c. Mad
ras Negligee Shirts-not all sizes Hgn
by any means. --.------.--------
Smiths regular 81 Gray and Cam Cor
els Hair Underwear is offered at--o0o
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Persona Non Grata.

(From the ST. Paul Dispatch.)
Not single girl has used stepladder to
climb up and kiss Gen. Shafter.
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Ladies' HandkerchiefS.

Hemstitched: fancy bordered; lace
trimmed. and Mourning Handker- In
chiefs, u 1-2c and I5c. qualities, for w
The evening times., 1898-09-20

Readers Of The Times who may at any time
be unable to procure copies OF il at any news
stand or railroad station railroad trains.
Will confer a favor upon the management by send
ing {. this Office information of the fact.
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Muslin Underwear.

Lot of Muslin and Cambria Gowns;
trimmed with embroidery; cut tul anu
long. Smiths price was T2o. Chr
Ours
Lot of Muslin and Cambria Drawers
and Chemise. trimmed with tucks' rul-
Aes and embroidery, some nave AXe
heen soc. others 9Sc. Choice OF any Too
The evening times., 1898-09-20
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

THE TINES. in ali i,s editions. Morning. Even
ing aud Sunday, win he mailed TO one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses changed
as often as desired.
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Ladies' Shirt Waists.

All there are-but not over twenty dOz-
en-some of them have been selling up
as high as S2G-Madras- PercaleS,
Lawns. Ginghams Dimities. tine
Cheviots. etc; choice OF any Waist Coz
The evening times., 1898-09-20
ODD PAIRS OF LADIES' AND r
MISSES KID GLOVES. ........
Ladies UnderSkirtS.

II Striped MerinO Underskirts. fin
ished with ruff1e. Worth s1.25. cQo
To close ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. JO1
IL Near-siIk Underskirts III silky
shades and effects Worth 0Qn
S.I5. for ................---....-.. JC6
Ladies DOmet Flannel Underskirts.
striped and plain. finished with scallop
around bottom. Smiths price was 1Co
SOC. We close them out at-..-....-.-k kJI
The evening times., 1898-09-20
Ladies Underwear.

Two tables hold all that's left.
On one table are Ladies Light and
Medium weight Vests, in White and
Cream, with lace trimmings m
Worth up to 25c. Choice. e..-..-...---.- W
On the other table are Ladies Heavier
Weight Ribbed Vests and Draw Or
ers-worth up to 50c.-for--....-.---.-i W