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The evening times., 1898-10-24
MONDAY. OCTOBER 81, 1895
Tho Vienna Scare.

The Vienna scare over the plague,
due To the death of TWO bacJeTiologists
and a nurse should be the cause OF
regulation OF tke study of pernicious
bacilli. There a:e several thou
sands Of ambitious young men in the
laboratories who are engaged in the
cultivation Of bacteria of all kinds. in
cluding the germs OF contagious dis
eases that easily become epidemic. In
the most advanced medical colleges
laboratory work with special reference
to bacteriology has become prom nent
feature, and many Of the students con-
tlnue their Investigations in private
after graduation. In every large COM
munity there are dozens Of men who
have a varied assortment OF micro
scOpic monsters that are quick to take
advantage OF the least carelessness on
the part of the student to seek their
natural home in the human tissues. It
is almost inevitable that some Of the
men engaged in their cultivation should
grow careless. II is not danger that
appeals to anything but the imagina-
ton, the germs being invisible. 1t is
known that the young man who was
the first victim in Vienna was extreme
ly Indifferent TO the menace Of the
plague and did not take the most COM
mon precaution of bathing his hands
in a disinfectant that would be fatal TO
the bacilH. He was as negligent as the
medical authorities in an American
military camp.
few years ago well-known New
York physician, who used his leisure
hours to cultivate bacteria. fell a vic
tim to the germs Of tuberculosis. which
he handled with less than the required
precautions, even breaking a jar in
which a number were confined Al
though he was prompt TO apply rene
dies, they were inefficient and he died.
1t does not require lively Imagination
20 picture the consequences Of the acci-
rental release Of germs from the ves-
sells that contain them i'm one Of the
scores Of laboratories in every city.
The alarm of the people Of Vienna is
not as absurd as some of the doctors
represent ii to be. There is no assur-
ance that the operations Of the germs
"a LII -eANNAi -As7Nsa7N NllA AJt llllllltu 10
the doctors and nurses already affected
There are always laws in commu-
nifty to regulate the keeping of ex-
plosives of all kinds. These disease
germs are far more dangerous than any
quantity of powder. The latter can
only destroy the lives of those who. are
in the immediate vicinity at the time
of an explosion, but there is no known
end TO the fatal work of specific bac-
terra, once they implant themselves in
the tissues of a living creature. There
should be more severe restrictions
about their cultivation than about
the sale of poisons or explosives.
IT is practicable for bacteriologists who
know the extent of the danger and the
means of prevention, to suggest laws
under which they can pursue their
studies with safety TO society. Ii is a
matter that each community should
regulate for itself If the proper laws
were once devised by competent per-
sons, as they will be in Vienna. all cities
would promptly adopt them.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
Always Well Shod.
(From the New Orleans Times. Democl

From the New Orleans Times Demccrat)
There is an old one-legged negro named Jake
Lando in this city who would attract attention
anywhere by the picturesque dilapdation of his
attire. He is as nearly walking ragbag as it is
possible for human being to become, and how
he holds himself together is profound and in
explicable mystery. His complicated tatters are
all the more conspicuous from the fact that the
old fellow wears an excellent shoe On his remain
ing right foot, and he seems to possess a variety
of different kinds. Back of this circun <rlce is
quaint little story. Old Jake's former master
lives at Baton Rouge and has also but one leg
the left At intervals he sends the crippled dar-
key an assortment of shoes for which he has no
use, all being rights, and he has kept him sup
piled in this manner for many years. As it is
impossible to sell cdd shoes, the old fellow is
compelled TO them, and while the rest of his
attire would indicate that he is in pretty hard
lines, there is no gentleman in New Orleans who
keeps better shod. What Uncle Jake will do if
his benefactor should happen to die is question
He would no doubt find some difficulty in discov-
ering another one-legged philanthropist.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
His Part.
Ernm the New York Timcs \


II was vsrv hot day. and the children man.
mas three little men, had come in and gone up
to the nursery for an afternoon nap. But they
were having romp beforehand, for nurse had
been obliged to go downstairs and was detained
there. After time. however. the noisa from that
part nf the house ceased. and the children werr
as still rs the proverbial mouse There was not
the sound of football Mamma became alarm-d
and, hurrying upstairs to what was the ma t
ter, a most unusual sight met her gaze. There
were her three babies marching solemnly around
the room and not one cf them had a rag OF
clothes on except the Oldest who wore straw
hat and carried an omen umbrella
''Why, what does this mean children?" asked
mamma very much puzzled.
ooh. mamma cried all the Children together,
joyiuly eve are having such nice game; we
had to be undressed to go to bed, ANYWAY you
know, and we are PLAYING Adam and Eve"
''But what you?" asked mamma, turning
to her oldest boy with the straw hat and UNI
brela.
''why. mamma said the small boy in a rever
ent tone. but with note of reproof in his voice
''r am the Lord God walking in the garden in ths
cool of the day"
The evening times., 1898-10-24
To Crass the Channel.
(From the New York SUM-

(frOm Ine New lOrk SUM-
II would appear that the latest plan for cross
ing the English channel is in fact the ampifca-
ton, a vast scale, of the well-known little
platform which is used TO convey passengers be-
tween st. Malo and st. Servan investigation hav-
ing shown the practicabilty, the facility of
execution, and the relative economy of that
method of transit by rail between France and
England. The present scheme is declared to have
the advantage over its predecessors of being very
simple and OF possessing absolute safety both dur
ing its execution and in its working. No obstacle
to navigation would be created by it. The work
could be completed in five years, and at total
cost of some SO 200, 600, third the cost of
bridge above the water 1t is calculated that
three rolling platforms, working simultanc ously
and only during the day, would suffice for a
traffic Of 3o00 coo tons OF merchandise and 2.O00.-
900 passengers, which would produce annual
income net, Of $40. 900. Considering, too, the
facility of methods for brilliant illumination of
the platforms bv means of electricity, it is be
lieved that travel at night would be both practi-
cable and convenient
The evening times., 1898-10-24
Skins.

(From the New York Commercial Advertiser)
Alligator, antelope sea lion. rhinoceros, lizard.
snake elephant, monkey, and kangaroo are the
skins of which dainty card cases and porte
monnaies are made this year. 1t is appalling to
think of the places and tragedies through which
the scraps OF silver mounted leather have passed
What interesting Jungle tales those hides in the
showcases could tell each other if they could
while away the hours ''reminiscing." One shop
uptown has whole skins OF every wild beast whose
outside is used for bags or purses. The snake
skins beautiful They remind one of the
exquisite sheen and simmer of fish scales. Lizard
is less regular in pattern, heavier and not SO
beautifully colored, although very few of the
skins are left in their natural tint. Sea lion is
dark and smooth, and not at all like sealskin
having hardly a perceptible grain Antelope in
soft brown, reminds OF suede gloves 1t is
extremely handsome mounted with gold. Aliga-
tor, in pale gray, is odd and pretty, and monkey
and rhinoceros, both bumpy and rough wear
well, and have a good deal of style.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
War Poetry.

They have new way of dealing with
refractory war poets in England. Here
in America we believe in giving every
poet chance, even an unknown singer,
believing that in this way alone we
shall develop a thoroughly American
literature. So. when an excited patriot
writes a poem on the war. believing it
TO be the equal Of 'Barrack- Room Bal
lads" or Thomas CampbelI's poems. the
two models which serve most aspirants
to honors in this line, there are nine
chances out of ten in favor of its being
printed-somewhere. In England, how
ever. they have tried all their expert
The evening times., 1898-10-24
Still Acute.
(From tho .Chicago Tribune.l !

IfrUhI IIIt : IIIUIIiIF.I
For davs the CficC-s and crew of the noble shin
had fought unrrmittirglv 10 COnfine the fame to
the coal bunkcrs. where il originated
In this th"v had heJ1 ssiccesSful. though
the deck plates were warned and bulging with
the terrific heat. and smoke poured from every
crevice and rorthole, ard as the ship reached the
dock and made fast. and the haggered men. who
had remained at their posts and saved the state
" vessel. reeled down the gsngplank. more dead
than alive, hearty cheers burst forth from the
assembled thousands on shore. fer the news ot
the threatened calamity had spread like Wild
fire.
HAS the fire reached the mspazines2" uupried
excited rerorter. rushing aboard and address
ing the first officer Re met.
''Heaven forbid"> replied the gaunt hollow
eyed man in uniform. with dreamy faraway
gaze. az think it has only reached the daily pa
pers YETI
The evening times., 1898-10-24

The contract of Surgeon Tabor with the
Government Is annulled. That means that
he was guilty of the brutality that ended
in the death Of a soldier. That would
surely warrant formal dismissal in dis
grace. 1t will occur to most people that
something more than the simple annul-
ment of his contract is demanded by JUS
tice. This was only one of many offenses
charged against him.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
CURRENT HUMOR.
A NnturuJ Tpferon..

fFrom the Chicago Journal.)
While some COWS were passing the house one OF
them lowed.
ooh, mamma exclaimed little CTara ..ona
Of the horns blew, Which one was it?'
The evening times., 1898-10-24
Logic.

From the New Orleans Timc -D.moc-at0
Little RertiN. aged fvc was ready for his hAd-
time hath ard waiting his turn muSin0lv. when
he startled his mother with TIE aueSti~n.
''Nnther isn't it awful Rot in heaven?''
''Why no; verv far frNm it
''0h think it must bn awful hct''
;'Whv, whatever put that into vour head?"
''Coz. vou see all the angels ever saw in
pictures didn't wear any clothes"
The evening times., 1898-10-24

1t would have been cheaper and in every
Geronimo, had been hanged for his crimes
instead of supported at the expense OF
the Government In prison. He has made
his escape, and unless he is recaptured
before he reaches his old haunts he will
begin another reign of crime All his
professions of reform are fraudulent, and
he is still glib enough of tongue to in.
The evening times., 1898-10-24

The trouble between the insurgent lead
ers in the Philippines shows the absurdty
of the proposition of independence for all
the islands except Luzon. The different
factions would soon engage in a destruc-
tive war. AS the idea of restoring Span
ish sovereignty is shocking to the Ameri-
can people, the only course open to the
Government is to keep the American flag
over ALL
The evening times., 1898-10-24

When majority of the petty officers
and enlisted men of a cruiser threaten to
desert it is safe to say that the COM
manding officer is an oppressive tyrant.
Young men are too eager to get into the
navy, and in most cases they are too we'll
satisfied with the life to desert in mere
wantonness. The trouble on the New Or
leans does not indicate humane spirit
on the part of Captain Folger.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
His Decoration.

From the New York Commercial Advertiscr.)
Durham White Stevens, upon whom has been
conferred the Japan~e decoration OF the second
order of the Rising Sun, had previously received
two other decorations from the Japanese govern
ment His acquaintance with Japan began in
1873, when be was appointed secretary OF the
United States legation at Toxic. In 1884 he re-
ceived the third-class decoration of the order of
the Rising Sun. In 1895 he received the second
class decoration of the order of the Sacred Treas
ure for services rendered during the japanese
Chinese war, and in connection with the conclu-
sion of the new treaty between Japan and the
United States.
The evening times., 1898-10-24

Our Commissioners in Cuba continue to
be as useless as three schoolboys, and
Blanco continues to sell off government
property, collect the customs duties, and
rob the bank. Also, the Cubans continue
to wait for the American Government to
enable them to go to their farms and
begin the work of supporting themselves
Wasn't Chicago mistaken little in glo-
rifying an American victory over
Spain! There are no proofs that
any such victory was achieved The
two Spanish Commissions at Paris and
Havana proceed under the assumption
that the Americans were very badly whip
ped and the attitude of our own Commits
sioners seems to uphold that assumption.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
duce his former associates to go out for

Some days ago we were told that Judge
Day had proclaimed an ultimatum to the
reluctant Spaniards who were to make
definite statement the next evening be
fore sundown." They did not make it,
but there is no hint that Judge Day made
any fuss about it. There is Republican
campaign capital in postponing the discus
sion of the Philippines question until after
the elections.
The evening times., 1898-10-24

The Kaiser's visit to the East will cost
the Sultan pretty sum and the Germans
a great deal more. However he is a
foresighted and thrifty patriot and will
probably gain concessions that will re-
pay Germany for all her outlay.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
WOuld Re There.
(Frnm the Chicarn Neu.s !

(From the Chicago Ncvs.)
''Well. Uncle Iosh." said the chairman Of the
rural agricultural societv 'T suppose We can de-
pend you for an exhibit at our county fair this
year?"
''T reckon YOU kim replied Uncle Josh; 'T
hain't got much in the NV cattel ner horses
hnt Won kin nut me down fer ther biggest hog in
this yer county"
The evening times., 1898-10-24
Gossip.

From the Chicago Tribune.l
First Cockrcsch-You are looking thin
Sec nd Coekroach (makinG a canl-YNs. The
people over there are vegetsrianS, and I'm tired
OF cracked wheat. Got anything good here?
The evening times., 1898-10-24
Equalization.
F-om Judge. !

Short bicycle skirts that women don
II wrong might still he wrunger.
Women look shorter with them on,
But then the men look longer.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
AIyyays Fatal

(From the Chicago News-)
There is enc way in which could vanquish
the whole world
''How's that?''
'By having our War Department provide for the
combined armies,
The evening times., 1898-10-24
Saint and Martyr.

IF0m Ilt-Blts.l
4 lady who adored certain preacher took the
late Archbishop Magee to hear him.
"Oh, what saint in the pulpit said the LADY
as they were going home.
"And. oh. what martyr in the pew"' added
the archbishop
The evening times., 1898-10-24

The Advertisers Guarantee Company, of Chi
oago, hereby cortihes that it has. by its expert
examiners, proven and attested the circulation
of THE TINES. Washington, d. c. The daily
gverage PAID circulation for the month Of Au-
gust, Is9s, was 5000 copies.
This is GUARANTEED to the advertisers OF
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and Deposit Company OF Maryland, deposited
Sith the Northwestern National Bank. Of Chicago
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY.
BY J. r. MASON. President
The evening times., 1898-10-24
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Readers of TIE TINES who may at any time
be unable 10 procure copies OF Il at any news
stand or railroad station or on railroad trains
will confer favor upon the management by send
ing L. this Office information OF the fsct
The evening times., 1898-10-24

Communications intended for publication in
THE TINES should he terscly and plainly written
and must in all be accompanied by the
name and address Of the writer. Rejected COM
uIunicetions will not be preserved. and only man
uscripts CT obvious importance will be returned
O. their authors.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
EsGhIda
Absolutely the Best Coats
I'm America
For the Money.

They are Blue, Black, and Brown
Kerseys and Black FrlezeS-and they
are cut and made to meet every taste
and fit every form. Some are short,
with full box back; others are medi-
um length with medium back. Some
are lined with Italian, some Serge,
some unlined, showing plaid back of
the Oyercoating itself. Across some
of the shoulders are yokings of silk,
and in all the sleeves excellent quality
satin lining. The KerseyS have velvet
collars; the FriezeS have self collars.
The best Oyercoats in America for
the money.
The evening times., 1898-10-24

The explanation offered for the Cincin-
natl fiasco, that there had been misun-
derstanding as to the time of the Presi-
dents arrival, was considered as trifie
thin By Mr.. McKinleys immediate COM
panions. In view OF the fact that the
schedule of the Presidents train had been
telegraphed ahead the day before and
published in the Cincinnati newspapers
there would seem to be no good excuse
for the non-appearance of a crowd at the
station except upon the ground of general
Indifference or a deliberate intention on
the part of somebody to slight the Chief
Magistrate.
The evening times., 1898-10-24

The majority of the genuine mug
wumps, or so-called Independents in New
York, have come out fatty against Col.
Roosevelt. Carl Schurz is the latest addi-
ton to the number. He has written a
long statement to the effect that Col
Roosevelt has, by reason of his unholy
alliance with the Platt machine, forfeited
any claim that he might have had on the
mugwump vote. Mr.. Schurz states that
he is going to vote for Theodore Bacon,
of Rochester, for governor. and he advises
all "self-respecting" Independents to do
likewise. One of the reasons which 1t is
understood led Mr.. Platt to favor the
nomination of Col. Roosevelt was the be-
lief that Roosevelt could hold the inde-
dendent vote. Now that 1t has been prac-
tically demonstrated that he cannot do so,
Mr.. Platt probably wishes that he had Sc
Iected some other candidate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-06
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-06
wALLINGFoRD NEVIS.

The selectmen of Wallingford and North Haven were in consultation to- gether here yesterday regarding the building of new bridge over the Quin- nipiac river at "Quinnie," and it was agreed that such a bridge should be built at an early day. The bridge will be of iron, 11O feet between the abut- ments and fifteen feed wide.
 Rosemary hall school will close on Thursday for a two weeks vacation, and the fair pupils will go to their respective homes in various parts of the country.
 The old town clock came to a stand still at $50 yesterday afternoon owing it Is supposed to the ice and snow blocking the pointers. c. G. Hull, who has charge of the clock, was looking after the matter last evening.
 A petition asking for a day police- man on the plains was handed to the borough clerk last evening. There were many signers among the mer- chants and business men, who for some time past, with many others, have felt the need of an officer during the hours of daylight.
 Yesterdays snow storm and general winter weather were a surprise to most everybody, although it has been ex- pected that we would get our pay lat CT for all those very fine days in March.
 The bicyclists have decided to give their wheels a few days rest. The prospect for ball game Friday is not very good, unless there is de- cided change in the weather. Hobart Dayton's infant died yester- day morning in Yalesville The three-months- old child of Timo- | thy Roach died late Monday evening and was buried yesterday afternoon. | Leonial E. Rice and Miss Nellie E Grieb will be married on Wednesday
 evening, April 20, at 8 o'clock, Rev. D | G. Richardson officiating.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-06
.ARMORY NOTES.
Captain Thompson Inspects the Sars-
 fields.

Captain Thompson Inspects the Sars-
 fields.
 Captain Thompson, U. s. A., inspect ed the Sarsfields last evening at their drill. Every man of the company was on hand and the drill was an excellent one. Captain Thompson was accom- panied by Colonel Burpee and Adju- tant Wells Corporal McNamara of fhe Sarsfields has received a ten years service medal one of the three in the company.
 The new march by Private Boula, dedicated to the Light Guard, was play ed before that company for the first time last evening and was highly com- plimented.
 One new recruit was received last evening. The company's roster is now full.
 The Blues recruited one new member last evening.
 The fifty yard dash last night was won by Sullivan of the Horse Guard. Mcfarland of the Horse Guard was second.
 The Grays are preparing for their dramatics the 10th inst.