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The evening times., 1898-11-17
Harmless RattIesnakes.
From the Atlantic MonthIy.}


have a good many rattlesnakes-per-
haps hundred or more-in the Sierra Mountains
but / have never Intentionally disturbed them
nor have they disturbed me to any great extent
even by accident, though they were oftentimes
in danger of being stepped on. Once while on
my knees kindling a fire, one glided under the
arch made by my arms.
The last time | sauntered through the big
canyon / saw about two day One was not
coled, but neatly folded in narrow space be-
tween two cobblestones on the side of the river
his head below the level of them, ready to shoot
up like a Jack-in-the-box for frogs or birds.
My foot spanned the space above within an inch
or two OF his head, but he only held it lower.
In making my way through a particularly tedious
tangle of buckthorn, parted the branches on the
side OF an open spot and threw my bundle OF
bread into it, and when, with my arms free
was pushing through after it, | saw a small
rattlesnake dragging its tail from beneath my
bundle. When he caught sight OF me he eyed
me angrily, and with an air of righteous indig-
nation seemed to be asking why / had thrown
that stuff on him. He was so small was inclin-
ed to slight him, but he struck out so angrily |
drew back and approached the opening from the
other side. But he had been listening, and when
looked through the brush / found him con-
fronting me still with a come-in f-you-dare ex-
preston In vain tried to explain that only
wanted my bread; he stoutly held the ground
in front Cf it. and | was afraid that as he
came nearer he might close in on me and strike
before | could get away in such a tangle; so
just went back dozen rods and kept still for
half an hour, and when / returned found he had
gone.
The evening times., 1898-11-17
A Pretty Maine story.
Hrnm M Kennehec InnrnaIN

Bar Harkor gentleman tells this story of how
the squirrels on White Islands often spend their
time in feeding a flock of sheep from a certain
orchard there. He says that he and his compan-
ion. who were duck shooting there last fall, had
stopped to rest in an old field. in which there
orchard. a flock of sheep was feeding
near by. 1t was not long before their attention
was called to the chirruping of some squirrels
in the thicket. and they We're surprised to see
the sheep suddenly stop feeding and manifest
great excitement. The squirrels went into the
orchard and, climbing into Of the trees, re-
sumed their loud chatter, evidently calling the
sheep, since the flock made at once fer the
appletree. Then the squirrels began to bite off
the apples. which fell among the hungry sheep
who would struggle for the fruit like so many
schoolboys. The squirrels seemed TO enjoy the
fun, and after they had enjoyed few apples
from the first tree they skipped TO distant tree
for which the sheep would make in great confu-
sion. After the squirrels had thus enjoyed an
hours fun with their feecy neighbors, and sup.
piled them with a sufficient quantity OF the
fruit, they scampered back 10 their haunts in the
thicket, leaving the sheep to resume their graz.
ing
The evening times., 1898-11-17
Watching the stomach.
CFrom the Western Electrician ,

The applications of the Rontgen rays espec-
tally in the domain of medicine and surgery, are
OF constantly widening usefulness, although
hears less of them in the daily press now that
the keen edge OF novelty has been blunted by a
worlds appreciation. Two fields of exploration
made possible by the huorescence OF vacuum
tubes, and recently entered, Of noteworthy
promise. One is the examination Of lung tissue
in the case Of consumption. The healthy lung
gives comparatively little shadow in the scia-
graph, while the diseased tissue has much
darker appearance in the picture. 1t is thus
possible TO ascertain exactly the part affected,
and to attempt palliative or remedial treatment
accordingly.
The other recent use of the Rontgen ray of
especial value is in observing the movements
of the stomach and its contents in the preim-
nary digestive process. BY mixing subnitrate of
bismuth, which is said to be harmless powder
with the food. the movements of the stomach
may be seen by means of the Horoscope under
suitable conditions. The knowledge thus gained
is of great Importance to the Psychologist and
the physician, many facts hitherto unknown
are revealed.
1t is not strange that an English writer play
fully remarked that the X-ray may yet be en-
ployed to read the riddle of the Sphinx 1t is
certain that Prof. Rontgen gave to the world a
discovery which is bringing to mortal gaze many~
Of the deephidden mysteries OF nature.
The evening times., 1898-11-17
RELIEF COMMISSION
DECIDES 10 DISBAND
1T HAS EXPENDED 100000
The Organization Did Excellent
work During the Five MOnths'
War With Spain.

The National Relief Commission, which
was organized at the beginning of the
war with Spain, and which has accom-
plished vast amount of relief among
the soldiers in field, camp and hospitals
will close up its affairs as soon as possi-
bic. This action was decided on
at meeting held IN Philadelphia.
yesterday, which was attended by nearly
every member of the executive commit
tee, and only when assured by the Ad-
ministration at Washington that further
work by the commission among the sol
diers was not necessary
During a little more than five months
the commission has expended in money
and supplies, which were contributed
mostly by the people of Philadelphia.
nearly sl50.G00. 1t has emaintained sup
ply tents in Porto Rico Santiago and
Manila and in nearly all the camps in
the United States Official representa-
tives in these camps have looked person.
ally to the welfare of the soldiers. and
have distributed tons of supplies and
medicines. Particular attention has been
accorded the sick in the different camps,
and many lives have been saved.
A special committee, consisting of the
officers and chairn1en OF the various com
mittees with power TO add TO it's num-
Der, has been appointed to wind up the
affairs of the commission, and this COM
niittee will meet at the call of President
Converse probably In the early part of
next week
Among other things a conference will
be held between the committee and Major
Peyton to adjust the compensation for
the hospitals of the city for their care of
sick soldiers.
Another committee, composed of Presi-
dent Converse, Gen. Wagner, ex-senator
Edmunds, and Secretary French, was APP
pointed at yesterdays meeting TO prepare
report of what the commission has ac-
complished during its existence and send
the same to the Secretary of War.
Secretary French was instructed to pre-
pare a report for Surgeon General Stern
berg relative TO the condition of affairs
in Porto Rico, where the commission will
discontinue its work on December /. The
commission has received complete lists
of all the soldiers who were killed in the
field or who died from wounds or diseases
in the hospitals of Porto Rico; also the
location of their graves.
letter was received from Secretary
Alger, in reply 10 a communication from
Secretary French. saying that hereafter
transports and hospital ships will be pro-
vided with clothing. shoes and other nee
essdries. Medical inspectors will be
placed on all transports to and from
Cuba, Porto Rico and Manila. in addition
to the regular surgeons.
The evening times., 1898-11-17
GOLD IMPORTED INTO
THE UNITED STATES
BALANCE OF TRADE IN OUR FAVOR
importatiOns for TIL. First Time
in u Decade.


The importations of gold into the United
States in the year 1898 are by far the
largest in the history of the Government
and the expectations the smallest ir
many years. while the production of gold
from our own mines will prove the largest
in years.
The October Statement of imports and
exports jusu7issued by the Treasury Blu
reau of Statistics shows that the total
imports of gold in the ten months end
ing October 81, 1855. are $143.65S, ,Os5. which
is more thar 80 PER cent in excess of the
amount imfprtsd in the corresponding
period of any preceding year.
The exports during that time have been
but sl4,06l, ,Si9 which is less than in the
corresponding months of any preceding
year for more than decade. This gives
the enormous balance of Sl23. .596, 246 of gold
importations in excess of gold exporta-
tions. In only one other year in the
decade have the ten months ending with
October shown ar excess of imports of
gold over the exports, that occasion be-
ing in 1896. when the excess of imports
was S37,es5S51. In all other years from
for the ten months of the calendar year
ports of that article. that of 1895 being
S43, 21 $50 and 1894, 81. sos, ,322
This unprecedented flow OF gold into
the United States is accounted for in part
at least by the enormous balance of trade
in our favor, which the ten months of the
year afford. In those ten months the to-
tai imports of merchandise amounted TO
but S527, 7557, ,554. while the total export was
saSI, ,96i. .356 a balance OF trade in our fa-
vor of $3.50, POS SO2. The total exports of
merchandise for the month of October.
1898, amounted to Sis, ,GS6, ,z5z, a sum larger
than in any preceding October, in the his
tory of the country, the figures for Oc-
tober, 1897, being s1ll 44.5l7, and those for
October, 1885, sll3, SIC. $50.
The following table shows the imports
and exports of gold in ten months of the
calendar year in each year since 1888:
also the excess of imports or exports:
The enormous Importation of gold in
excess of the expectation of this article
is plainly perceptible In the increased cir
culation shown by the figures of the
Treasury Department. The latest state
ment of the gold in the Treasury shows a
gold balance of $242, 500, SOL, while the gold
in circulation on November !. was $685.
si6,727, being Sl10,bt0.000 greater than on
November /. of last year. and nearly
5000. 600 coo more than on July /. 1896. in
which month it touched its lowest point
in several years.
The total money in circulation at the
beginning OF the present month is shown
by the Treasury figures to have been 81
St6, ,575, 1872 against 81 7g6. 49, 904 at the cor
responding date last year, and 81. 500 725.-
200 on July !, 1896. the increase in circula-
ton in the past year having been Sl59.-
$40, ,3TS, and since July l. 1896, 1856 $50, $50.
The following table shows the gold in
circulation and the total money in cir
culation al the beginning of each month
during the past three years:
The evening times., 1898-11-17
Loaded With Money.

Crom the San Francisco Examner)
The turnkeys in the Los Angeles county Jail
had an interesting experience recently on the
arrival of two Chinese from San Diego pending
deportation. The men had been searched by
the San Diego officers, and were reported to have
articles on their persons, but the Los Angeles
Jail officials thought il would be just as we'll to
apply. their methodsbof investigation, and the
outcome was lot Of money, nuggets, and gold
dust.
The coolies had little packages of gold dust
carefully packed away between the toes; others
were braided into strands of their cues; bank
notes were clevtrlyo stitched into the lining of
their hats and the eteases of their clothes In
fact, almost every place mentionable and un-
mentonable, where .eoin, bills gold dust could
be hidden contatied its quota. the total found
amounting to sdfinething $40 in bills, "a
much more in sareS,-and no one knows exactly
how much gold dust from Lower California
mines. <ssa
The money, of rcpurFe, belongs to the Chinese
but if they had becn allowed-to keep it on their
persons while locked up they would surely have
been robbed Of e~fS ,cent by the other prison
ers. ~
The evening times., 1898-11-17
Another Doctor,s story.

There are reports filed in the War
Department that never see the light of
publicity. The surgeon of the Seventy
first New York Regiment does not in
tend to have the War Office conceal
the facts in his report, but gives TO the
newspapers an abstract that is an inn
portant addition TO the testimony for
the prosecution that is gathered by the
Alger Relief Commission. Major Rell,
the surgeon in question, positively af-
firms every hideous fact charged against
the administration of the war in re-
spect of the preventable suffering be-
fore Santiago. There was no medical
system and there was lack of medical
supplies in the hospitals to which the
wounded and the sick found their pain
full way. There was no hospital in the
field for the entire Fifth Army Corps,
except that Of the First Division. And
here some Of the most competent of
hospital attaches, including a steward.
were detached TO wash the dirty clothes
Of yellow fever patients while the sick
and wounded were without nurses. In
deed. everything was as bad S IT could
possibly be-a lack cf food, as weff as
tents. medicines. medcal attendan g
ambulances. strstchers. and the like. In
his report Major Bell says:
II WAS enough to try the most patient to see
the warehouses in Santiago, filled with supplies
of all kinds ard to have only pittance doIed Out
gIudgingly to whose sickness was mainl,
the famine fever. the result of unsanitary condi
tOHh and lack of food
He affirms that there never was q
sufficient supply of medicines furnished
by the Government. The surgeon gen
erai at Washington could know nothing
Of the failure TO establish tie hospital
system and TO forward supplies, because
The evening times., 1898-11-17
The Christening of the wisconsin.

Wisconsin has new theme for ora
tory, entirely apart from the Spanish
war or the political situation. It
is connected with the christening
of the battleship Wisconsin. There
was some trouble about the chris
tening of the Illinois, most of the
trouble centering in Chicago, and
never going any farther. Certain
temperance societies of the Windy City
wanted the authorities to baptise the
ship with water, and one brilliant soul
advanced the theory that it would be
good thing to burn coal oil, cotton-seed
oil. and lard in a pan on the prov of
the vessel as fragrant, temperate. and
impressive ceremony. But nothing of
the kind was done. The ship was chris
tened with good wine in the old-fash-
oned way.
In regard to the Wisconsin, MiIwau-
kee, as the spokesman of the State, has
'omething to say. Milwaukee's idea is
kat not wine. but beer should be pour
d on the waters when the proud bat
leship of tie Wolverine State is launch
ID upon her glorious career Beer, it is
Explained, is the particular drink Of the
North. 1t corresponds with the brown
ale of England. Wine was unknown
to the Vikings, our sea-going prede-
cessors; it is unknown to Wisconsin
The evening times., 1898-11-17
Slate-Writns Exposed.
lFrOm the Scientific American.O


An interesting test is follows: person
writes a question the slate and places it face
down the table when the mdium is not look
ing. The latter now takes his seat at The table
places one hand on the slate, as also does the
skeptic; the other hand is placed the med
ium's forehead. With the disengaged hand the
medium proceeds to write on the upper
surface OF the slate. When he has finished, the
communication is read. and it is found to be
4 correct answer to the question on the other
side of the slate To perform this seeming inn
possibility, the medium has to employ table
containing trap smaller than the frame OF the
slate. When the slate IS placed on the table,
the medium shifts it over this trap and the
trap is then open and by means OF mirrors in
the body Of the table the writing is reflected to
the very place where the medium is sitting and
il is easy to then give answer to the question.
Double mirrors used in order TO cause the
reverse writing on the mirror 10 be again revers-
ed.
The evening times., 1898-11-17
VANDERLIP'S TRIP
TO THE ANTILLES
Goes to Obtain the Views of the Na-
tiyes on Tariff and Revenue
Questions

The proposed visit of Assistant Ssc-e-
tary of Treasury Vanderlip to the Antilles
for the purpose of examining the tariff
has caused considerable comment among
the high officials in the Treasury. The
object of Mr.. Vanderlip's trip TO the ISL
and is to gain personal knowledge of the
views of the natives on all tariff and
revenue questions He will leave Wash
ington on Saturday and visit San Juan,
Ponce, Santiago and Cienfuegos. He Wi.
make daily report to the Secretary of
the Treasury.
The evening times., 1898-11-17

folk in general Why, then, use wine to
christen Northwestern battIeship, rep
resenting a State which boasts of the
biggest breweries in the Union, and
makes no wine at all? California may
use wine for her battieship when it
comes on the scene; the effete cities of
the East may dig wine bottles out of the
cellars of their bloated bondholders for
such occasions. but Wisconsin will have
none of it. Wisconsin wants beer
Whatever may be thought about the
sentiment of breaking a beer bottle over
the nose of United States battleship.
it is undeniable that beer is coming to
be our national drink. This was pointed
out by the late Harold Frederic in that
unique work of his. The Damnation of
Theron Ware" He puts his observa-
tions into the mouth of an irish priest,
who declares that in beer the Ameri-
can people have found n drink which is
exactly what they need-a stein which
cheers, but not inebriates The priest
does not defend drinking in general: he
Il only philosopher who sees that here
and there in the progress of the world a
compromise must be made. and he con-
tends that the volatile, nervous nature
of the Irish American and the native
American alike is far better off with beer
than with whisky or wine as an habitual
drink. And anyone of observation can
see that there is something in this. But
whether beer is :. to be cur national
drink or net, it is undoubtedly the
State drink cf Wisconsin, and Wiscon-
sin intends that, if possible, it shall
figure in the impressive ceremonial of a
battleship christening.
The evening times., 1898-11-17

Some of the funds gathered in by the
thrifty BIanco have evidently been distrih-
uted among the Cuban editors al Santiago
After filling themselves up with American
rations these editors blackguard the
Americans and demand their withdrawal
from the island. \ little liberty quickly
runs into license in the hands of men just
freed from the Spanish yoke. The abusive
Cubans are demonstrating their unfitness
to govern themselves.
The evening times., 1898-11-17
The Launch of the Pathfinder.

The Pathfinder, the new United States
Coast Survey steamer, which is now un-
der construction, viii be launched at the
Crescent ship yards of Lewis Nixon at
Elizabethport, N. j., December I. The
Pathfinder is 1856 feet over all. 165 feet or
the waterline, 80 1-2 feet beam, and has a
depth of about 20 feet Her available
speed will be twelve knots. She will be
christened by Miss Ruth Crandon, a niece
of Secretary Gage.
The evening times., 1898-11-17
WILL REPRESENT
WEST VIRGINIA
Governor Atkinson Appoints Dele
gates to the National Pure Food
Show and Drug Congress.

Gov Atkinson, of West Virginia. yes
terday appointed the following delegates
to represent West Virginia in the Ma
tional Pure Food and Drug Congress, at
Washington, D. c., beginning January IS,
1899: Chris Schnepp, of Wheeling, drug
gist; William Hamilton, of Fairmont,
druggist; w. Graves Hubbard, of Charles
ton, wholesale grocer; E. L. Dunn, of Red
Sulphur Springs, agricultural; J. B.
Hicks, Moundsville, agricultural; G. B.
Gibbons, Parkersburg, agricultural; Gen.
George c. Bowyer, Winfield, agricultural;
William Mcmahon, Wheeling, food manu-
facturer.
The evening times., 1898-11-17

On the whole, il was good of Blanco to
agree to go away by the first of January.
He has squeezed an immense amount OF
money out of the island and Will be able
to retire from the army and build castles.
1t is pretty clear that the deadlock would
never have been broken If Blanco had
been obstinate. The real cause Of his sur
render is the failure of Sagasta to send
money for the payment of the troops and
his fear of revolt that would make his
life insecure. Brave as he is on paper,
ne doesn't fancy a mob at his heels
The evening times., 1898-11-17
Knew Her business.

tFrom The Cincinnati Enquirer)
''Your face looks wonderfully familiar TO me -
said the mashing gentleman
''No doubt said the young lady. briskly Il
have appeared in all the leading daiIieS over i
recommendation for DIR. Guller's Celebrated Dys-
pepsia Destroyer. | am now acting as agent fo=
the same. and have, by the merest chance Il
bottle of the incompatible remedy with me-
which | am sure you will buy, after mauifestiHg
much interest in me- Its only dollar
The evening times., 1898-11-17
Chose Slavery.
(Ernm the New NnrL Mnol1,-

tFrom The New York Weekly.l
Ethel have the choice Of being an old mans
darling or young mans slave, and I've decided
to be young mans slave.
Ciara-ay dear. think You are foolish but
wish you happiness.
Clara "a few years afterl-What became Of that
meerschaum pipe brother John gave your hus-
band Christmas?
Rthel-I burned il up
The evening times., 1898-11-17
Dining I'm Paraguay.


In Paraguay it is considered "the real thing
to dine with the rich natives All European and
American tourists who reach that faraway South
American country find great fascination in be
ing invited to natives house. Tney never eat a
meal without drinking a pint of water before
hand to prevent indigestion, nor will they serve
D visitor who does not do likewise. Ii is need
less to add that Paraguay is full of Indigestion
and the custom is continually kept up.
The evening times., 1898-11-17
Loves Calendar.
CFTom The Ctic,,, po,o-

tFIom the Chicago Record)
When all the world was bloom. nv dear.
Ny life was bare indeed:
NV songs OF love you would not hear.
Its sighs You would not heed
But now when frost has scared the vine
When autumn claims its dole.
Though flowers be dead your hand in mine
Makes summer in my soul.
The evening times., 1898-11-17
4 Material Difference.

CFrom the Boston Transcript)
fuddy-There * sometimes decided differ
ence IN the meaning e.. two words which ap-
paTently mean the same Thing
lmddy-That's 80. For instance. between pull
ed and extracted in reference 10 the teeth.
there IS a difference OF about . cents. some
times an even dollar
The evening times., 1898-11-17

The New York newspapers misled their
readers by announcing that the thirty
three-year display of meteors would take
persons lost their sleep without seeing
shooting stars enough TO pay for it. Even
next year the shower may not be very
wonderful. though it will surpass that of
this year. aF.
The evening times., 1898-11-17
CURRENT HUMOR.
Opportunity.

(From the Philadelphia North Americanl
still. living AT 4 boarding house has its ad-
vantages"
Il don't know Of any,"
Well there are generally few umbrellas
around that may borrow"
The evening times., 1898-11-17
Long-Lfyed Nemorias

CFrom the Cleveland Plain DeaIer.)
Sadly he carried his umbrella to the garret
Il won't forget YOU for sometime old friend -
he said. he gently caressed the hsudlebar
The payments Will 60 on JUS; the same
The evening times., 1898-11-17
Hard fD Choose

CFrom the Kansas City Star.)
Young man. said the minister to the heed
less sinner. have You ever thought on YOUR fu-
ture Iife?"
eyes. great deal. and do YOU know can
not make up my mind between Porto Rice and
the Philippines
The evening times., 1898-11-17

The Adyei tisers' Guarantee Company. Of Chi
ca.o. hereby certifos that it has, by its expert
examiners. proven and attested The circulation
Of TIE TINES, Of Washington. ID. c. The daily
a,r age PAID circulation fcr the month of oc-
sober 1895 wes 42,505 pies.
Ills j. GUARANTEED to lhc advertisers =
t}- .ouu,r, 10y q BOND of $4,000 ia the Fidelity
and Deposit Company oi Maryland deposited
with ~, NcIihac-t,EH National Raus, Of Chi
csgO.
ABNEaTiSER>' CT ARANTEE COMPANY.
BvJR MASON. President.
The evening times., 1898-11-17

1t isn't only fine sentiment that moves
Chamberlain and other Englishmen to
hope for closer relations and an under
standing with America. The Englishman
has just as keen a sense of the material
benefits of such a relation as the Ameri-
can. Inumacies based on mutual advan-
tages are the most enduring.
The evening times., 1898-11-17
Suspicious. y.
tFTCn Truth.l

Officer Of the Day (making his midnight roundl
Let me inSpeCt YOUR gun
Volunteer Sentry-Who yOu. anyhow?
Officer Of the Dav-I'm officer OF the day.
Sentrv-Then what in thunder are you doing
out this time OF night2