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The times., 1898-01-22

1t is amusing to people familiar with
the Capitol to watch strangers examine
it, and nowhere are these strangers so
amusing as when they are in Statuary
Hall where there are a dozen or more
echo" stones, each of which creates a
different sort of an echo owing to the
peculiarities of the acoustics created
by the formation of the ceiling. Men
and women, old and young, frequently
afford the most amusing spectacles
when the solemn guide exhibits the
wonders of these echo" stones. There
are also two pillars, one on either side
of the room. which are called the tele-
phone columns, and a person speaking
in very low tone near one may be dis
tinctly heard by any one standing near
the opposite pillar. Yesterday a mem
ber's secretary was leaning against the
pillar on the south side of the hall,
when he heard a voice say:
"Oh, dear. what shall I do? My skirt
is falling off and I haven't got pin?"
The young fellow glanced around,
saw no one near him, but observed two
young women near the telephone pill
lar opposite. Instantly grasping the
situation, he gruffly said in low
voice:
Sew it on or use hatpin.
He heard a Slight scream. saw two
young NoHlen ttle Hall Ill IL
startled fashion, and observing that
no one was near the one in distress eX-
claimed:
Did you ever?''
mo, | never" replied the secretary
as gruffiy as before. II use buttons
This was too much for the young
women. and they precipitately fled.
The many friends in Washington of
the late Senator Malone are pleased
with the action of the President in
nominating his son, Butler Malone, to
a consulate. The appointee is thor
oughly equipped for the duties of his
office. and will leave for his new post
next week.
The Corbett case may be reopened in
committee. but the chances appear to
be against it. A letter has been re-
ceived by Senator Chandler from SEN
ator Turley, who has been absent for
some time in which there is a doubt
expressed by that Senator as to how
he would vote on the question. For
this reason the, committee has delayed
its report for if the Senator should
change his mind and vote opposite to
the way in which he was paired the
adverse report of the committee would
ommendation The committee has
wired Mr.. Turiey asking him for spe-
cific instructions.
The Democratic Association of Con-
gressional Clerks has reorganized for
this session, add STARTS out with a
membership of byer' 100 The members
Iare ali enthusiastic and will do what
work they can for sthe success of the
Democratic tickets this fall. At the
meeting held this week the following
officers were elected: President, Sidney
x. Prince, Alabama: vice president
James Bergen, Ohio; secretary. j. II.
Benson. Michigan; treasurer. G. n.
Jesse, Kentucky.
Caterer Page, of the Senate restau-
rant, has secured the House restaurant
also. The change was ordered yester-
day by Speaker Reed. 1t is said that
the manager for Mr.. Page on the House
side will be Warren ]. Coffin. of Penn
sylvania. The change has been con-
templated for some time.
The times., 1898-01-22

Caterer Page, of the Senate restau-
rant, has secured the House restaurant
also. The change was ordered yester-
day by Speaker Reed. 1t is said that
the manager for Mr.. Page on the House
side will be Warren J. Coffin, of Penn
sylvania The change has been con-
templated for some time.
The times., 1898-01-22
Ladies Silk UnderSkirtS.


Here is your chance, ladies' Their
time has come---even these dainty deli
cacieS do not escape the new buyer.
He's keeping his clearance word TO
the letter
Fancy Flouncad Tarfeta silk Under
skirts In many shades; made with
flounces, tucks and dust rurfIe. Choice
Or dozen different cOmbina tiOns
Regular price, $3.50. To Ct II
uay $500. ..-.......-...........1 1p5' ~
Fancy Striped Green. Red, a nd Change
able Tarfeta SIX UnderskFts, finished
with SIX IOWS uf c0rding.
Regular price, $3.50. To g Gn
uay ..-'.... .................... H'-f'N
Changeable md Black Taffeta SILK
Big value at $50. To-Day 81 X
ladies' Dressing Sacques.
A lot OF Red. Gray, Pink and Blue
EideTdOTn Sarques CrOchcted IN black
worsted- Correct shape They're our
regular SIC grade To S0c
Fancy Striped Eidertiovn saeques,
pink, blue, red ana brown com binatiOns.
Cut in our perfect-fitting patterns; full
sizes. Regular price, $3.50. 81 10
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The times., 1898-01-22

The many friends in Washington of
the late Senator Malone are pleased
with the action of the President in
nominating his son, Butler Malone, to
a consulate. The appointee is thor
oughly equipped for the duties of his
office. and Will leave for his new post
next week.
The times., 1898-01-22
Mems Furnishings.

Here's clearance At rush prices. Things
that are wanted, too Our qualities
Fancy Shirts
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Men s Hats.

Still chance Tor you Go get lifted
today in that lot of 50 and $3.50
Derby and Fedora samples 81 40
at .....................
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~ azMz1A5zsu

the more determined are the reductions. ltSnOt new
policy with usfor thirty years we have been follow
experience-the approval of the stores patronS-the
e ii is genuine because the present prices but the
The biggest and best advantages of the year are these
The times., 1898-01-22

All cOlOTed, or cOlOred bosOms with
white bodies, cuffs tO ma tch bOsOms.
They are our regular liues-Sl and
81 % gra des, AMI perfect. Take Toe
your choice fOr..............--.... ~
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Novelty Overcoats.
$500 ones $3.50 ones,
$3.50 / S3.75

Choice OF the last twenty-five. They
are exclusive creationS-fo the young
sters-3 To 1 2 years Both lines have
sold readily at regular prices, and
wouldn't have to he reduced now If the
sizes were anything like complete.
The times., 1898-01-22
Circulation Of Washington Newspapers.

From Prinfers' InE.
The Press., 1898-06-09
HAUNTED BY A NUMBER.
Figures Scrubbed by Schoolboy FinaIl
 Hr.

Figures Scrubbed by schoolboy Finally
 Brought Fortune.
 "My brother William, who died few years ago" said Colonel Andrew Free man the other night, "from his boy hood days had curious habit of scrib bling on every piece of blank paper he picked up.
 "When he was first able to form fig ures with pen or pencil, he would trace the meaningless number '15, 174' on everything that had blank space of sufficient size. On the whitewashed walls of the little old red schoolhouse down i'll my home county in the Penny rifle that boy wrote 15, 174' ten thou sand times or more.
 "On the fly leaf of his textbooks, on the margins of the newspapers my fla ther was subscriber for, on the en- velopes and on the unused bits of papers in all of the letters that came to our house he traced those figures in every idle moment without being able to tell why he did so. My father gave the lad some pretty severe thrashings and count less reprimands for indulging in the S6uSS46Ss AdD4bS OuG VIII A6N6G SbOppSu it for day.
 "When was 27 and Will was 22, told him one day that was going to play the numbers he was so devoted to in the Louisiana lottery and if I drew anything I would divide up with him. l had been throwing away a dollar in the gift enterprise for five or six years and had never drawn cent. didn't get the number I wanted that month, but the next month I got two tenth tickets number 5, 174. and struck the $1O, 900 capital prize. Will got one-half of the cash, and till the day of his death, eight years ago, never quit talk ing about the luck his hobby brought me. It was the most remarkable incl dent in my life and the most notable occurrence in the history of our fam lily. "-Louisville Post.
The Press., 1898-06-09
SHE MISSED IF.
Because What the Congressman Said Did
 Not Apply to Her.

08C8ub0
 Not Apply to Her.
 s'I know what am talking about, " remarked member of congress, "when say that a congressman has trouble of his own. It's fine thing to be states man and show up in the national pa- Tade of greatness at the capital, but there's good deal more to it than that. And one of the things that is hardest to bear is what they say about us Why, lady can't come up here and ask to see member that there aren't Q half dozen people to wink and shake the head and lot more of the same to make him wish all the women were in hades. Of course there is some ground among us for remarks, just as there is among preachers and doctors and bod carriers and everybody else human, and know woman or two who find their chief delight in trying to involve congress men and other officials in any kind of d Irritation that comes handy. They are pretty and persuasive, and before man knows what he is about he is down in the senate restaurant paying for lunch and listening to some kind of tale of woe.
 ''But they miss it now and then, and I am glad to note an instance. mem Der from northern state had been in vited to call at the lady hotel the next day, and she had asked him to let her know if he could come. He wrote, say ing among other things, Tomorrow, madam. hope to see the loveliest wom- an in the whole world. Naturally she was pleased and told all the people around the hotel about it. The next day he did not appear, and the next she saw him at the capitol and asked him what he meant by treating her so.
 "'What did I do?' he asked inno- gently.
 "'You said you were coming to see me, she said, blushing at the remem- brance of his words.
 "'I think not.
 Indeed you did, she insisted. You said you would see the loveliest woman in the world. and she blushed again.
 "'Oh, I beg your pardon, he said, smiling. I meant my wife. She just ar rived yesterday. ''-W Washington Star.
The Press., 1898-06-09

Few bodily affictions are more terrible than heart disease. To live in constant dread and expectation of death, sudden, instant death, with last farewe1ls unspoken, is for most people more awfu1 to contem- plate than the most severe lingering illness.
 The slightest excitement brings great suffering and danger to people so afflicted.
 Such was the experience of the wife of a well-known clergyman. She tells her story for the sake of doing good to others. q feel" she said, speaking carefully and weighing her words, "that Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People relieved me of lifetime of sickness and sorrow, and cheer ful1y recommend them."
 This grateful woman is Mrs. Wamsley, wife of the Rev. C. E. Wamsley, who lives on West Sheridan Street, Greensburg, Ind. She continued:
 "My heart became affected after the birth of my youngest child, abo0t six years ago.
 The pain was constant. Frequently 1t grew so severe 1 wou1d be forced to cry out.
 q cou1d not endure any excitement.
 "N wou1d increase the pain so would scream and fall down in state of collapse. In this condition was helpless.
 These spells would come on me at home, in the street, or anywhere might be.
 "I could not sleep at night. l ate very little.
 Different doctors were called in. They said had neuralgia of the heart, resulting from nervous prostrations
The Press., 1898-06-09

little package of bicarbonate of soda, with which she dosed him, supposinf he was dying by inches, when really he was getting fat on it. If you only knew how jolly it was to feel like conspirators and take double toll of kissesi How you must love me, she'd say, throwing herself into my arms; you who are so honest, yet have committed crime for AleP Believe me or not, chief, she loved me too much, and I'm not sorry to be released by this denouement.
 Of course the gay cavalier might be lying. We took no chances and sent to a bureau in his room and found lot of little packets carefully folded. They were taken to the municipal laboratory, where, sure enough, they turned out to be bicar rbonate of soda.
 Then came the other agents who had been watching M. K They said that they had learned at his restaurant that the poor victim of poisoning was as fresh as rose and enjoyed great ap- petite, perhaps due to the bicarbonate, which assists digestion.
 Before bringing the conspirators to- gether the judge and l scolded the lover. He had such an air of having done no wrong that he certainly deserved wig ging.
 Before we had finished he had lost all desire to laugh and was wondering how it would all turn out. l went into Mme. X. s room and told her the whole story. She was silent, but her attitude said Heavens what stupids these police h0NV afn as 1T. has fooled them, and we shall be freed l''
 Then the lover came ill and made his confession. As he spoke Mme. X. chang ed expression. Her lip curled con- temptuously, her eye flashed. At last she interrupted:
 "See here, Leon; you are lying Tell the truthl I'd rather go to prison than bear this shamel'
 ''Be reasonable, dear,'' said Leon. "Do you suppose I'd risk the guillotine for your beautiful eyes?"
 "Wretchl' she cried, menacing him with a gesture of such fury that he re- Coiled to the door. "Idiot! And be- lieved ill your love! You're mocking mel Beast Beast But I hope you'll go to prison, just the samel Mustn't he, sir?''
 We separated the lovers, but there was no reason for detaining them. In law intention does not constitute crime. And the ''poisoned" man had swallow ed nothing worse than digestive remedy. It was like a woman who one day bought revolver to shoot her lover. The armorer, suspecting her purpose, loaded it with blank cartridges, all of which she dutifully discharged at the offender without harming him. .
 We set the lovers free with sound talking to. " Leon went away less jol- ly than he came. To the woman, weep. ing like Magdalen, but calm, said l: Madame, you wished to commit crime, and it is not your fault that you failed. The law does not permit us to punish you as you deserve. But take care You shall be watched, and if any accident befalls your husband we shall know how to explain it.
 With this result: We learned that she never saw the pretty Leon again. Nine or ten months later the agent who kept an eye on the X. s closed his last report in these words, "The family is more united than ever. New York World.
The Press., 1898-06-09

was tired all the time, and had dread ful pains in my side and back and head. Twas also troubled with irregularity of menses, and lost so much flesh that my friends became alarmed.
 "My mother, who from experience is a firm believer in the Pinkham reme- dies, thought perhaps they might bene- fit me. I followed the advice Mrs. Pinkham gave me, and used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills and am now as well as ever was. Miss MARIE F. JOHNSON, Cen tralia, Pa.
The Press., 1898-06-09
A rheoIogical Point.

That jovial lrishman and sturdy Cal whist, The Rev. John Hemphill, was having stiff discussion with Roman Catholic fellow countryman respecting the propriety of the prayers for the dead, the pastor of Calvary church, of course, opposing the practice. Neither of the controversialists would yield an inch. Finally the layman tried spe- cious argument:
 "Now, doctor, he said, eff one of your parishioners should die and be- queath you $50. 900. wouldn't you pray for himY
 "No, sir. D replied the stalwart de- fender of his faith positively. Il wouldn't pray for him. But would pray for another like himP'-San Fran cisco News Letter
The Press., 1898-06-09

"The doctors treated me, bat the refief they gave did not last.
 "I was physical wreck, when my eye fell on an item in the local paper describing how Mrs. Evans, of West End, had been cured by Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Her suffering was like mine.
 hope other sufferers who read this account will have the faith had when read of Mrs. Evans.
 My husband bought me one box of the pills. The change they made in my con- dition was encouraging. took another box, then bought six more boxes.
 All the time gained in health, strength hope, nerve force steadily, sure1yl
 Before finished the eighth box ceased the treatment. felt perfectly well, and the doctor said was entirely cured"
 To add weight to her story Mrs. Vans ley made affidavit to its truth before John F. Resell, Notary Pub1ic of Greens6urg.
 Neuralgia of the heart is only one of many serious evils that grow out of derange- ments of the nervous system or of the blood.
 The remedy that expe1s impurities from the blood and supplies the necessary mater ia1s for rapidly rebui1ding wasted nerve tis- ueSreacheS the root of many seriouS diseases.
 It is these virtues that have given Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People their wonderful curative powers in diseases that at first glance seem widely different.
 This famous remedy is for sale by all druggists for 50 cents box; or six boxes for S2.50.
The Press., 1898-06-09

Chamberlain's Pain Balm has no equal as a household liniment. It is the best remedy known for rheumatism, lame back, neuralgia; while for sprains, cuts bruises, burns. scalds and sore throat, 1t is invaluable. Wertz X Pike, merchants, Fernandina, Fla, write: Everyone who buys a bottle of Chamberlain's Remedies comes back and says it is the best medicine he has ever used" % and 50 cents per bottle at the drug stores of E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1898-06-09
The Successful Remedy for
 NASAL CATARRH.

must be non-irritating, easy of applica- ton, and one that will by its own action reach the infamed and diseased surfaces
 ELY'S CREAM BALM combines the important requisites of quick action and specific curative powers with perfect safe- ty to the patient. This agreeable remedy has mastered catarrh as nothing else has, and both physicians and patients freely concede this fact. All druggists cheer fully acknowledge that in it the acme of Pharmaceutical skill has been reached. The most distressing symptoms quickly yield to 1t. In acute cases the Balm im- parts almost instant relief.
 By Absorption.
 Catarrhal sufferers should remember that Ely's Cream Balm is the only catarrh remedy which is quickly G1od thoroughly absorbed by the diseased member. 1t does 11ot d7g Up tbe SecretG0a1s. but changes them to limpid and odorless condition, and finally to natural and healthy character.
 The balm can be found at any drug store, or by sending 30 cents to Ely Broth CTS, 56 Warren St., New York, it will be mailed.
 Full directions with each package.
 Cream Balm opens and cleanses the nasal passages, allays inflammation, thereby stopping pain in she head heals and protects the membrane and restores the senses of taste and smell. The Balm is applied directly into the nostrlls.
The Press., 1898-06-09

The simplest public railroad now op. erated is thought to be one between Atani and Odawara, in Japan. It is a narrow gauge road and is run by man power The cars have seats for four persons each, who sit back to back. A train consists of two or three cars and is drawn up hill by half dozen coolies.
The Press., 1898-06-09
HOW TO MAKE MONEY,

If you are out of employment and want a DO sitlon, paying you from $50 to S1O0 monthly clear above expenses by working regularly, or, if you want to increase your present income from $9O0 10 $500 yearly, by working at odd times, write the GLOBE CO, 723 Chestnut St., Philadelphia Pa, stating age, whether married or single last or present employment, and you can secure n position With them by which you can make more money easier and faster than you ever made before in your life.
The Press., 1898-06-09

FREE PILLs.-Send your address to Fl. E. Bucklen & Co.,, Chicago, and get a free sample box of Dr. Kings New Life Pills
 A trial will convince you of their merits
 These pills are easy in action and partic
 ularly effective in the cure of Constipa tion and Sick Headache. For Malaria and Liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They are guaranteed to be perfectly free from every deleterious sub stance and to be purely vegetable. They do not weaken by their action, but by giv. ing tone to stomach and bowels greatly invigorate the system. Regular size, 25c
 per box. Sold by FIX. Taft, druggist.
The Press., 1898-06-09

A chime made of 18 bronze tubes ar ranged in two parallel rows and struck by hammers working from a keyboard has been set up in the town hall of Le- vallois- Ferret, near Paris. The tubes vary in length from 416 to feet, and in weight from 57 to 100 pounds.
The Press., 1898-06-09

During the summer of 1891, Mir. Chas P. Johnson, well-known attorney of Louisville, Ky, had a very severe attack of summer complaint. Quite number of different remedies were tried, but fail ed to afford any relief. A friend who knew what was needed procured him 8 bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, which quickly cured him, and, he thinks, saved his life. He says that there has not been day since that time that he has not had this remedy in his household. He speaks of 1t in the highest praise, and takes much pleasure in recommending 1t whenever an oppor- tunity is offered. For sale by k. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and c. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1898-06-09
Only English Pope.

The only Englishman who ever ruled as pope was Nicholas Breakspear, who was born about the year HOO at Lang ley. near St Albans. He was unani- mously elected for the papal chair in 1154 and bore the title of Adrian w. Westminster Gazette
The Press., 1898-06-09
so He Could See.

MT. Barlow Yes, I'll get box and take Billy to the pantomime.
 Billy twho has never been to the theater)- You Il let me look out of the top of the box. won't you, papa?-Har- per's Bazar
The Press., 1898-06-09

The supreme court has decided that the Travellers Insurance company is real ly bound to pay certain back taxes to the state. The contest has been carried on with ability on both sides, but some sort of conclusion had to be reached, and the end has apparently arrived. ........
The Press., 1898-06-09

A London fog absorbs II per cent of the rays from an ordinary gas lamp and 21 per cent of those from lamp with an incandescent mantle.
The Press., 1898-06-09

Colonel Bryan has at last obtained his command, and may be ordered to the Philippines.
The Press., 1898-06-09

Senor Capote, vlce-president of the Gu ban republic, shipwrecked on the island, was rescued and brought to Philadelphia with his fellow voyagers. It is believed he comes to this country to negotiate a loan. It is rather amusing that he was rescued by Spaniard, who, of course, did not know him.
The Press., 1898-06-09

How TO CURE CoLD.-Simply take Otto's Cure. We know of its astonishing cures, and that it will stop cough quick CT than any known remedy. If you have Asthma, Bronchitis, Consumption or any disease of the throat and lungs, few doses of this great remedy will surprise you. If you wish to try, call at our store and we will be pleased to furnish you 8 sample bottle free of cost. Large bottles 6Oc. and 26c. EEK. Taft, Stafford Springs;
 W. P. Fuller, Somers. 1
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A WOn7an'S
 Heart.

THe aOS 0f clergyman teAs Ae story of her sm6S'- 6sg aOih neaalgia @ e Aeart aOih hhe hope hhat her exberaence msay lsacate % oEeys e aOay tO regahu heoHh
The Press., 1898-06-09

Fifty-two thousand men will be required to fill che regiments of volunteers already enlisted to the maximum allotted by the law
The Press., 1898-06-09

ONCE TRIED, ALWAYS UsED.-If we sell one bettle of Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy we seldom fail to sell the same person more, when 1t is again needed. Indeed, it has become the family medicine of this town, for coughs and colds, and we rec- ommend 1t because of its established merits.-Jos. D. Harmed, Prop. Oakland Pharmacy, Oakland, Md. Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1898-06-09
ABOUT IRREGULARITY.

A Chat With Miss Marie Johnson.
 The balance wheel of woman's life is menstruation.
 Irregularity lays the foundation of many diseases, and is in itself symp- tom of disease. It is of the greatest importance that regularity be accom- plished as soon as possible after the flow is an established fact.
The Press., 1898-06-09
r.,rdia E Pink

hams Vege Compound greatest regulator known to medicine. '' My
 health be- came so poor that J had to
 leave
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