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The evening times., 1898-10-11
A STRANGE BRAIN WOUND.

The hospital records of the recent war
have directed a good deal of attention to
the cases of brain wounds from which
the patients survived, and the fact has
been set down to the credit of the Maui
ser bullet 1t is we'll known among sur
geons. however, that an injury to the
brain from any cause is not necessarily
fatal. and an admirable illustration is to
be found in the person of a mechanic
now employed at one of the fOundries of
New Orleans whose case is described in
the Times-Democrat.
He is somewhat sensitive over the mat
ter. so his name need not be mentioned,
but the circumstances were these: Some
years ago while working at a lathe in
birmingham, piece of machinery broke
and he was struck on the left side of the
head. just above the ear, by flying
bolt. The blow fractured the skull and
the iron penetrated the brain itself to
depth of about two inches. The man
fell as if shot and lay unconscious for
several weeks.
His death was hourly anticipated, but
to the surprise of everybody he regained
his senses and slowly recovered. 1t was
found that he had forgotten certain
things, and for a while he had great diff
ficulty in keeping his balance while walk
ing. but this was eventually overcome,
and he is at present apparently as well
as ever There is a frightful indention
at the place of the injury. but his facul-
ties and general health seem to be who'll
ly unimpaired-
1.-The case is a very remarkable one"
said n surgeon, land proves that a man
may lose a considerable portion of actu-
al brain tissue without being any the
worse for the experience
The evening times., 1898-10-11
EQUALITY IN SALVATION.
Are City Churches for the Rich and
Not the Poor.

To the Editor of The Times:
On Sunday afternoon I visited Epiph-
any Church TO listen to addresses by
missionaries of the Episcopal convoca-
ton. Near me sat woman was con-
spicuous only because she was perhaps
the shabbiest dressed person in the edi-
flee. AS the church filled rapidly ! no.
ticed the pew she occupied was scrupu-
lously avoided by the gathering multi
tude, aside from imperious looks that
were now and then directed at the hum
bic creature who sat there so quietly and
patiently q shall here refrain from de-
scribing the beauty which this woman
would have possessed had not the lines of
care shown so plainly, and had not her
body been bent by povertys relentless
hand-that will do for the sentimentaIist:
the point at issue is a practical question:
After the rustic of silks and the state
ly tread of broadcloth suits had been in
evidence for thirty minutes a busy time
arrived for the ushers, and the seating
capacity of the church was taxed TO its
utmost to accommodate the vast throng.
At 'ength an usher conducted a fashion
ab!y-dressed woman TO the pew occupied
by the poor woman in question, but when
she beheld the pale face and coarse raj
ment of her less fortunate sister, she
haughtily turned and crowded into a pew
across the aisle. Let us hope that the
music of the choir which fioated through
the dim arcades and out on the sunset
glow tempered the insult which the poor
woman must have left most keenly.
Judged by her apparel the fashionably-
dressed woman might have been regard
ed as a well-bred person. but her unSeem-
ly conduct failed TO establish this con-
Viction. There was ample room in the
pew for both, but the petted child of for
tune could not seek inspiration in the
same atmosphere with one whose tired
feet had trod the jagged road of want
This episode made an impression upon
me for the reason that it confirms in my
mind theory that l have always adher-
ed TO: That is, the person who seeks sal
walton in the average city church with
out being enCased in a tailor-made suit
makes Il mistake. 1t were better for
such a person to seek divine grace by
the aid of a tallow dip, or commune with
the stars through garret window than
to sacrifice his courage sans peur by rub
bing up against the world. If certain
churchGoers OF this city would cultivate
the quality of being polite. they would
supplement the work of the cIergymen
in advancing the cause of Christianity
II not this, they might provide them
selves with an automatic ARRANGEMENT by
which their spinal columns would be
made to yield at the proper time And
finally If they should endeavor to culti-
vate some of the simplicity which beauti-
fed the existence here OF the lowly Naz-
arene they would carry out His plan of
salvation TO better advantage and they
would then appear brighter and better
TO the less fortunate. OBERVER
The evening times., 1898-10-11
MADRID AWAKES.


The London correspondent of the New
York Times. Harold Frederic notes the
sudden awakening of Madrid to the re-
suits of the war. He writes: My private
advices from Madrid show how far that
city is from the centers of plain intell-
gence. This week il suddenly dawnad on
the government officials there that the
talk of the Americans occupying certainly
a part. and possibly the whole. of the
Philippines. was no mere theorizing, but
the foreshadowing of what threatens 10
be hard fact As filtered through the
distorted media of the Madrid press, Gen.
Merritt's remarks and Admiral Deway's
dispatch have caused the greatest con-
sternation.
Living in a dreamland, which is as far
as possible removed from the history
which active Western men are fast making
round them. the Spaniards have up to this
week honestly believed they would, after
the necessary foods of diplomatic verbi-
age walk back into Manila. from which
the American dodgers would be soon
forced by the sentiment of Europe to de-
part. To those who have not watched
Spain from the inside this appears al
most incredible. nevertheless 1t is true.
From that dream the awakening is des-
tined to be brusque. indeed, and not with
out an angry protest from the SnoCheu
sleeper.
81 understand that Sagasta pretends
that the question of the cession of the
island of I.uzon is altogether outside Of
the jurisdiction of the Paris Commission.
But if this be true, Sagasta must be
dreaming still My advices from Rome
are full of the deep anxiety shown by the
Pope in the matter of the disposal of the
religious orders and church property In
the Philippines. but these are, perhaps,
too early days to discuss such matters.
The evening times., 1898-10-11

as himself to be within their sight.
Even this failed to light a spark Of
manliness in his white liver. He sneak
ed out of the place and fled to the
woods. The story Of this mans con-
duct is almost incredible, and the reader
wonders how so contemplate being
could ever have become the chief exec
utiye of the State. His presence at
Jackson was necessary to promote
the disease The physicians urged him
to place himself in telephone or tele
graphic communication with the CAPT.
tai. but even this he refused to do. AS
long as he is within the borders of the
State no other official can act in his
stead We do not think the case has
a parallel in history. That man should
not have enough pride and self-respect
TO meet death, If necessary, rather than
display so craven a spirit before all
the world is incomprehensible.
In New Orleans the people have eX-
hibited great self-restraint. The news
papers, while not encouraging rash ex-
posure, have pointed out the fact that
the disease this year is of particularly
mild type, and that under rational
treatment and exemption from panic
the mortality must be low. 1t is the
overmastering fear that kills most OF
those who are reported as the victims
of fever. 1t is probable that the cpl
demic will extend its field until there is
frost, which can hardly be expected
for two months, but there is no reason
to apprehend an increase in virulence-
The evening times., 1898-10-11
CURRENT HUMOR.

Adam had his flults, but he never gave Eve s.
and then borrowed 50 of her--Chicago Record
Supplementary is gift. Rhythm (gIoamilyl
That's what it is You cannot sell it these dlys
Town Topics.
NewSboy-Psper, mister? Alex Smqrt-Sorry
my boy. but I can't read NewsbOy-WelI YOU
look at the pictu=es-C1eveland Plain Dealer.
Freddie-sIamma. don't you wish it would rain
diamonds? Mrs Rich-No. dear. II it should
people with money couldn't afford to wear them.
Jewellers Weekly
Mrs Newlywed-I know I am selfish, dear but
sometimes wish that We were the only people on
earth. Mr. Newlywed-Great heavens. don't for
get the cook.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
''IIwley is on the high road to wealth. -
whats he doingP' Manufacturing souvenir
bullets that were fired during the Santiago cam
paign'' n''-Philadelphi North American.
Travel in the Swiss AIRS is dangerous" eyes
it is; climbed all over the whole place once,
and didn't meet a who could understand that
wanted to borrow dollar-''-D troit Free Pre- s.
day in Chicago ''Weu?' ''It doesn't sem
quite right to give up Sunday to ordinary sports -
ssWhy. bless your heart, golf isn't SPORT
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
well, are you going to get itf'' was asked of
the rural statesman just hack tom Washington
where he had been with view to securing an
appointive position. Don't think I am. That
there Congressman OF our'n tco du-n-d PSF
lite to me.-Detroit Free Press
Marker-When you saw me year ago about lie
insurance you told me that the company you were
with was the best in the world Insurance AgeI;
My dear sir. it was at that tim,. but the com
pany am now with, having since lad the benefit
OF my services. has of course taken that honcl
away from it.-Roxbury (siass.) Gazette.
The evening times., 1898-10-11
SORRY FOR DEWEY.

The Omaha Bee relates that Gen. E s
Johnson, of San Francisco, received from
Hongkong a letter from friend telling
OF the feeling in naval circles there prior
TO the departure of Dewey and his fleet
for Manila. Gen. Johnson's friend is
member OF Hongkong's swellest English
club Dewey and his officers were guests
at the club while they were in port. Dew
ey, with his bluff, hearty and outspoken
manner, was a favorite of all the Eng
lish officers at Hongkong, as well as the
other men at the club.
When the commodore of our Asiatic
squadron received order TO sail the Eng
lishmen were sincerely sorry for him The
British admiral was outspoken in his sym
pathy.
Commodore" said he. at the club. the
night before the fleet sailed. you have
my best wishes and sympathy II you
ever meet that fleet they will wipe you
off the face of the earth"
Dewey was just a little piqued. but he
took the admirafs expression in the spirit
in which 1t was intended
Admiral" he replied, ''ff the Spaniards
wipe me off the face of the earth they will
realize that / was once on the EARTH
When the news OF the victory in Manila
Day ItdCIitt IloiaShuuS II Was uOuDlet
At the club IL was pooh-poohed as pre-
posterous. Not that the best wishes of
the members were not with the Ameri-
cans, but the result seemed incredible.
''Oh. you don't know Dewey said Gen.
Johnsons friend, in answer to their in
credulity.
When the news was confirmed. two
days later he wrote, II was the biggest
man in Hongkong. My chest went out a
foot. and I was twenty years younger.
You should have seen me strut. end ev-
eryone in Hongkong touched his hat to
me. Wait till Dewey comes back here.
He will own the town
The evening times., 1898-10-11
WASHINGTON ALLEYS.

Katherine Hosmer contributes to Mu-
nicipaI Affairs a statement of What
Women Have Done in Washington's
City Affairs" In her article she treats
of the alleys and alley dwellings which
contain almost exclusively negroes and
mulattos She says:
Seven out of the thirteen are blind
alleys, no thoroughfares. They form
cul-de-sac, winding and turning in the
middle of blocks of buildings, and undis-
coyerable almost, except by the initiated
Twenty of the houses under discussion
front on open alleys. the frontage of one
is not reported, and twenty-nine front on
blind alleys. In other words, IS per cent
of these dwellings are hidden away in the
rear of other structures. with Cn.y one ap-
proach, and that sometimes disguised
The buildings are difficult, even danger
Gus of access, off the policeman's beat,
inviting lawiessness and crime.
Keep in mind this picture of the en-
vironment of Washington alley homes.
Winding, shut-in, dark damp lanes, such
as the notorious Willowtree, near Four
and-a-half Street southwest, closely
built up with two opposing rows of shall
each other at distance of from ten TO
thirty feet. These in turn, without side
ventilation, back up against the rear of
other buildings; indeed, in many cases,
other privies. The alleyway-sole thor
oughfare-is frequently clogged with re-
fuse and garbage A number of the
other houses are out of repar-old. tum-
ble-down structures, i'll adapted to mod
ern conditions, an evil survivor, and
needing so much done to them that prac-
tically the best disposition to make of
them would be total destruction. In thir-
ty-eight out of fifty houses, no water in
the kitchen; in many, no hydrant even in
the yard: the yard itself cramped and
in twenty-four cases diminished by Il
privy; and usually without outlet to
the alley. The picture once fixed upon
the imagination, we can better judge
concerning the relative fairness of the
rentals that prevail
"One conclusion, at least. is evident.
that rents in these alleys are dear. con-
sidering the accommodations and envi-
ronment. Moreover, the moral conse-
quences of such narrow quarters are oft
en- disastrous. Crowded sleeping rooms
contribute to vice and indecency. Indeed
crOwding goes on 10 an extent not ac-
knowledged to the canVasser by the ten
ants At night these poor roofs shelter
many more people than are here report
ed; for this socetys agent can do no
more than give the statement OF witness
es far from disinterested-in fact deep
ly concerned. from their point of view. 10
make good showing. to present a clean
bill of health and morals. / have no
doubt that dodgers are harbored in these
alleys whose presence, for many reasons
not creditable TO the occupants is al
ways concealed. The confessed facts are
startling enough. We have here accounts
of seven persons living in two rooms. the
mother and her sons, twenty-one seven
teen and seven years of age occupying
one bedchamber"
The evening times., 1898-10-11
In Eastern Siberia.

From the Chicago Rscord.)
Admiral A. Rad appeared TO me in the role
of the good Samaritan. He had SAVED me from
the wretchedness of my hotel ashore. writes Ste
phen Bonsal in Harpers. He had placed his
luxurious cabins and even his bath-for there are
no baths in Yladivostok- entirely at my service,
and he had opened up TO every source Of in
formation and avenue of investigation which | had
prepared to find closed against me.
Under the guidance of Lieut. $ was taken
up every hiIl in and around VladivoStok A de-
mand was made upon me to photograph every gun
and every batter about the place. Wh-n evhau t.
ed nature could and would tramp no more was
placed bodily upon active little Cossack ponies
and carried up to the highest heights When
even these active quadrupeds could climb 70 far
ther the lieutenant would cry out: ''Suirno''-
attention little brothers'-and was carried up
to the very highest pinnacle OF the fortress upon
the broad backs OF the sturdy Russian soldiers.
Every gun had to be photographed; for these were
the adIniraPs orders. and admiral having
twenty men-of-war and bathtub at his dspo al
was not man to be triHed with. I focused them
one and all, though was provident with my
Photographic material and neglected to change
the plate; l have enc photograph of all the
guns that command the entrance to the Gibraltar
of the Pacific.
The evening times., 1898-10-11

It's eight long miles to Siboney-
You've got to walk or lie;
Fer there's them that's wounded worse n
ycu
In the carts that's jolting by
TIE carts that's jolting by-good LordI
Packed full of battered men
And I guess their girls won't know them
II they see them home again.
It's eight long miles to Siboney-
And the road amt of the best.
That's far enough, God knows, between
A strong man and his rest.
But when you've fought through hell all
day,
And your wounds is stiff and sore,
Why. you've had your fill of hardships,
And you don't want any more.
We're human ammunition,
And we're spent ike shot or shell
But we're WI inniRg for the Government,
And they'd ought TO treat us vel
But maybe they gets reckless.
And they goes it kind of blind,
Fer they knows there's plenty mo:e like us,
That's pressing up behind
Oh. Uncle Sam we take your pay.
And, we'd better work than talk
But it's eight long miles to Siboney,
And wounded has to walk.
You needn't spare US fighting.
For we amt afraid to die
But take care of those that's hurted now,
And they'll serve you by and by
Caroline Duer, in Golfers Weekly.
The evening times., 1898-10-11
austria's Bnnshee.
IFrom the New Orleans States \

iFToLl liie New orleans states.
In connection with the murder OF the Empress
of Austria IL may be interesting To recall legend
well known in Austria The people there believe
that when a catastrophe threatens one # the
members f the Hapsburg family white lady ap-
pears IN the halls Of the Schoenbrunn castle 1he
white ghost was seen in 1867. before the tragicll
death cf Emperor Maxmiian. brother-in-
law Of the late empress. 1t was seen also in 1888
as an announcement of the mysterious drama at
Meyerling, when Archduke Rudolph lost his life
The same aPraritiCH seen before the disap.
pesrsnce of John Ortiz. the former archduge
dr, wned in tire South American seas could have
been known at Vienna. The white lady was again
seen IN the year when the Young Archduchess
Matilda was burned alive, having tried to conceal
IN her dress lighted cigarette which she was
smoking N s,,ret. 1t Is recalled now at Vienna
at at tie lightning of this year a sentinel at
Schcenbrunn declared that he had seen the white
lady roaming about the castle
The evening times., 1898-10-11

What a stupid idea it was of the Forty
seventh New York that after SO much
criticism of the War Departments ne
elect there should be repetition of the
transport scandal. This regiment, which
had gone hungry for sixteen hours, was
placed on a transport for Porto Rico with
out provisions. II is because there has
been so much talk of the defective service
that the evils continue For. in the face
of the exposures, Secretary Alger has Civ
en- his approval to inefficient and careless
officials, and the President has stood by
Secretary Alger. Why should the subor-
dinates be any more careful since their
carelessness is defended by the head of
the department?
The evening times., 1898-10-11

1t still appears that the peace celebra-
tions were premature. Spain has an ar
my of more than a hundred thousand in
Cuba who have never seen an American
soldier, under a commander who has an
exalted opinion of himself and his troops.
If Spain is determined not to cede the
Philippines as long as there is u hope of
holding them or a prospect of the inter-
vention of other powers, her sound policy
would be to refuse to evacuate Cuba un-
til a peace treaty is signed. This is said
to be her present idea. More and more
there seems cause to regret our failure to
expedite the evacuation of the island un-
der the terms of the protocol
The evening times., 1898-10-11
The Labor Charges Against Con-
gressman Rabcack.

The Times has lately been made use
of by persons who have been aggreved
by something that Congressman Bah
cock of Wisconsin has either done or
declined to do to give publicity TO a
series of charges brought against him
in the interests of certain labor organi-
cations at the Capital, and we take
the first opportunity presented TO us Cf
setting both him and ourselves right.
Mr.. Babcock. as chairman of the Dis
trict of Columbia Committee in the
House. is brought into close relation
with the many semi-public District or
ganizations which are under the sole
control of Congress. 1t is his duty to
listen TO their requirements, and, If
reasonable and just, to promote them.
They have no other tribunal before
which TO appear. They can do nothing
without Congressional permission, and
for Congress to decline or neglect to act
in their behalf is equivalent to a de-
cision against them.
Politics and personality apart, We can
say for Mr.. Babcock that he has been
as fair and considerate man as has
ever held the position of chairman OF
the District Committee. We have
known several instances when, without
the exercise OF the slightest outside in
fuerce or pull" he has prepared, ad-
yocated and secured necessary leglsla-
tiou for District interests that stood in
need # il. Nor have We so much as
heard cf a single instance in which he
has abused his power by either attack
or neglect.
Mr. Babcock has also been a consist
ent and wise friend of the laborins
/ classes Of the District and instead OF
reproaching him for what he has not
done they should be grateful to him for
what he has done
/ It was by his resolute action that the
Belt street railroad employees were Sc
! cured their many thousands of dollars
! of back wages, and it was largely due
10 him that the Industrial Commission
} legislation. so earnestly demanded By
the labor classes, was passed. Because
! he would not insist that a number OF
discharged employees should be reinstat-
/ ed before he would allow his committee
/ To consider a measure authorizing the
extension of the tracks of the Metropol-
itan Railroad is a very feeble basis for
such accusations as have been sent out
against him-that he is an enemy OF
/ the workingman.
The Times does not need TO remind its
readers how thoroughly and practically
il is identified with the interests OF the
masses. 1t surrenders nothing, it COM
promises nothing. but it is always de-
tarmined To be fair. and will not be
made Willingly the instrument OF in
Justice. as it would be if it allowed its
! columns to be used and its name TO be
ouoted as authority for the charge that
! Mr. Rabcock is a tool or an instruln5 Mt
under the control of District monop1-
lists and corporations. What they have
| a right TO ask for he is honest enough
Ia give. or at least to present to Con-
gress and properly advocate. and for
this he is entitled to praise, not blame.
The desirabiIity of seeing his place
filled by Democrat will not induce US
To bear false witness against him or
allow it to be borne in our name.
The evening times., 1898-10-11
Poor IO.
fErnn, the IannnSfer Examiner

(From the Lancaster Examiner.)
It is neither Christian nor charitable TO say
there is no good Indian hut dead one 1t is
true he is doomed, but to knock him from post to
pillar and expect him to show none of the re-
sentiment common 10 humanity is asking too
much. While law and order must be maintained,
still we must condemn that injustice which pro-
vokes disorder. While we doubt very much if the
Indian can be made wholly civilized being, it
is high time to recognize the fact that he has
rights the white man should respect, but seldom
docs. f- fll
The evening times., 1898-10-11
He Did.

Nv sweetheart stood before me y6ster cen
And said: ''Now tell me eandidly, I pray,
lust what YOU think OF my hat-the greeo
Ruff round the crowns it heccmingf Say
lust what YOU think-dCn't tell me that
IL looks well en- me IL it doesn't, Be
Fair with me-IOok at my new hat
Is il becomingg Tell the truth to me,''
I locked upon the thing tkis way and that
First frt m enc side and then another gazed;
IL was a vOndeTt affajr-that hatl
looked unon It's makeup and was d1zed-
Yet did tIrat fcr fairiy-told her Just
What cop~;d r2d wrong about it-then
She lroscd Z 4 Q moment with disgust,
And Estie s.e BeveT speak to her aea n!
-CIevsla-d PiI;n Dealer
The evening times., 1898-10-11
How 1t Happened.

''My DEAR" said. Mrs Richleigh to her daugh-
fer the other evening after young Woody had
departed chow in the world did your hair be-
come so dissrranged?'
''Why. mamma,'i replied the quick-witted mis-,
81 guess it must be from shaking my head 50
much when Mr. Woody was trying to coax me TO
say yes''
And the mother suddenly remembered that she
had cncc been a girl herself.
The evening times., 1898-10-11

A statement of doubtful authenticity
from Paris says Spain estimates the
damage she received from America in the
war as six hundred million dollars. This
is supposed TO include the loss not only
of Cuba and Porto Rico but also of the
Philippines, and If we viii give a check
for the amount she will let the whole in
sular business slide.