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The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
Over the Telephone.

The way in which a long and ardu- ous conversation on the telephone can end in nothing at all is well known to any one who has used the instrument. It is illustrated In a dialogue reported in an exchange:
 What number, please"
 "One thousand two hundred and six ty-four."
 "I don't catch that"
 "One thousand two hundred and six ty-our."
 "Try it once more, please"
 "Twelve hundred and sixtyfour." "Seyen hundred and sixty-four?" "No-twelve hundred and sixty-four one thousand two hundred and sixty four"
 q can't give you two numbers at once. Which do you want first?'
 "Oh, I was giving you the same num- Der in two different ways"
 "Yes. We'll, what number do you want?'
 Twelve hundred and sixty-four!'
 suppose you give Lne eacn nuInDer separately, like one, two, three, for in- stance"
 "An right. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve. Got that?"
 "Yes"
 "Now, one, two, three, four, five, six. Got that"
 Yes
 "One, two, three, four. Got thatT" "Yes. You want twelve, six, four, do you?"
 "Yes! Twelve hundred sixty-four! Do you understand now"
 "Yes, I understand now. (An in- stant's silenee) Twelve sixty-fours g busy now. Ring off, please"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
Growine Hair by Suction.

A Paris hairdresser undertakes to grow a good crop of hair on the baldest head by mechanical means. His ap- paratus consists of q flexible plate of convenient shape to fit the top of the head. This is pressed down and the air from beneath it exhausted; the cup ping process is supposed to stimulate the growth of the roots.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
Vagnries of English.

"That's quite draft from the west this morning, remarked the banker to the cashier as they glanced over the mail
 The new office boy promptly closed the transom and again stood at atten- tion.-Detroit Free PresE
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
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Jack Redeemed Himself.

A mother. indignant to find her lit tie son very low i'll his class at school. exclaimed wrathfully;
 1T am out of all patience with you. Jack I should just like to know why George Jones is always at the head of his class. while you are always at the footl'
 Jack hesitated for a moment. and then, looking his mother squarely ID the face, he said innOcently: "You forget that Jones has very clever parentst st'-Tit-Bits
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

By local applications, as they eannot-resch the diseased portion of the ear. There ls olIy one wav to cure deafness, and that is by constitu- tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in- famed condition of the mucous Things of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets unnamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear ing, and when it is entirely closed deafness IS the result, and unless the inflammation can De taken out and this tube restored to its normal nine eases ont of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an infamed condition oi the mucous surfaces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars Tor any case of Deafness lcause by catsrrhl that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir culars, free.
 F. J. CHENEY dS O., Toledo, O.. Sold by Druggist, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
Health.Givine B cterla.

Dr. H. s. Gabbett comes to the de fense of germs, in the Nineteenth Gen. tury, which are not all microbes of disease and death, but for the most part indispensable to life and health. 4 soil sterilized to bacteria would be sterile in every other sense.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
THE rsrHMUs oFPANAMA

Its engineers believe that they have solved the problem of the successful con- pIeton of this great enterprise. If so It will prove great benefit, no more than has Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the rem edv which never fails to cure afflichons of the stomach The bitters strengthens weak sfnmachs and torpid livers.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
The Wise Man,

The wise man will not expect too much from those about him. He will bear and fOrbear. Even the best have foibleS and weaknesses which have to be endured, sympathized with and per. haps pitied. Who is perfect? Who does not need forbearance and forgive ness?-Samuel Smiles
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
One Bad Turn Deserved Another.

"Your experience in vaudeville. then. was not very pleasant3" Hi Tragerdy was saying.
 "No," replied Lowe Comerdy; 'at Oshkosh they threw rocks at each one of us as we came on for our acts '
 Pretty severe way of showing their disapproval.
 "Yes; in their efforts to impress us with their utter disgust they left no turn unstone1. Catholic Standard and Times
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18

''There is nothing" says Seneca, however difficult or arduous which the human mind cannot conquer and assiduous meditation render familiar Whatever the soul demands of itself # obtains.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
Ills Busy Time.

Mosely Wrags-l never was so busy as l am now. mum
 Mrs Smith-What are you dOingf Mosely Wrags-Im n !o0kin fer job Baltimore Jewish Comment
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18

AduIteration of Food in Missouri.
 Any one in Missouri found guilty of placing arsenic, calomel, bismuth, am- monia, or alum in any kind of food may be fined not less than $100.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
Tn c,re a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money Ii 1t fails to cure. E. ". Groves signature is on each box. 9 cents.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
New Marriage Law in Massachusetts

A new law has just gone into effect in Massachusetts forbidding the per formance of the marriage ceremony by justices of the peace unless they lave been specially designated for that pur- pose.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18

The title of majesty" was first giv- CD to Louis XI of France. Before that time sovereigns were usually styled "highness.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18

Mothers will find MTs. Windows Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething Dariod
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18

The youth who patronizes the race course is on the wrong track, fgur9t, lvely speaking.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
Only Safe Medicine For Children

The tender llttleinsides Ofchildren are ruined by violent purges. pills, or liquids. Cascarets are plea sent harmless, effective. DTggists, Ice 25c, 5Oc,
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18

If Gen. Pic del Pillar really offered to sell Aguinaldo and his rebellion to the United States government for half a million dollars it was very unkind and thoughtless of General Otis to make the fact public The next news from the Philippines will probably be to the effect that Pillar has had his throat cut-Brooklyn Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18

I know lat my life was saved by Piso's Cure for ConusmptiOn.-John "A. Miller, Au Sable, Michigan, April 2l, 1895.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18

I InICcIMy Monthly Regulator CAN ROT Fail LADILS! Box FREE. MRS. B, ROWAN, Mil waukee, Wis
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18

CTTc Permanently Cured. No fits or nervous EIlS ness after first days use of Df. Kline'k Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE &2 .OO trial bottle and treatise. DR. K. H. KLINE, Ltd 98O Arch St. Philadelphia. Pa
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
SURE GuRE FOR PILES,

ITCHING Piles produce moisture and cause iJcning This form, as well Blind, Bleeding or Proirudtlz Piles are cured by Dr. Ro-san-ko's Pile Reneoy Stops itching and bleeding. Absorbs tumOrs. 0Oc a me about your casa DR. BOSANKO- Philsda- Pa
The St. Johns herald., 1899-11-18
OR. CUNTS '%ISGxF' MiSgH PILLS

ONE FOR A DOSE. Cure Sick Headach, and Dyspepsia, Remove Pimples and Purify the Blood, Aid Digestion andPrevent Biliousness. D, not Gripe or Sicken. Toconvince you, we will mai sample free, or full box for 25c. DIR. BOSANKO CO, Philada., Penna. Sold by Druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
TO REOPEN MARCHOsA MINES.
Gigantic Enterprise About to Start
Up in California.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 27.-The famous
Marchosa estate, territoriaIly one of the
largest gold-mining properties in the United
States, and the first quartz property devel-
oped in California, is to be reopened and
worked after a suspension of operations
for nearly thirty-five years. The gigantic
nature of the undertaking makes the news
of the first Importance and promises to
have great influence in the mineral deveI-
opment of California.
The Marchosa front. as it Is always call
ed, is located in Marchosa county and COW
ers an area of HIST acres, or about sew
enty square miles.
From about ISIS to 1850 the property was
extensively worked, the Princeton which
is one of a dozen or more mines on the
grant. yielding S3,n0o,00O down to the 500
foot level According to present plans, one
or two dams will be constructed, and the
tunnels in the Josephine Pine Tree and
Princeton mines will be extended on the
ore chutes as a starter. The work will be
of great magnitude. and, if expecta tons be
realized, an immense god-mining expoita-
ton Will be carried on, at no inconsiderab BILE
outlay, furnishing work to large force Of
men and necessitating the purchase of ex-
tensive machinery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Washington stock Exchange.

SaIes-reGular erIl-I2 o'clock m.-tnitcd State
at lussi Capital Traction. - at 94is. Maslii,-
ton Gas. al 30. Chesapeake and Potomac lrl"r
I,lone ~ al a.. MersenlhnicF l-no;ype AZ -
10 at 203, 10 ut 2u25s American Graui'ri'ia.
District OF Columbia BoLds.-30- gear Fund > ID
Us. I0552 bid. Water Stevk currency q, loo lid.
Fund. currency 365S lis bid MI,
I29 bid. t3o asked. Metropolitan Eailuiaa c't1-
indett., \. ZIG bid, 12o asked Mer'Iolij,an Rail
Kailroad IS 1872 bid I,5 asked. C,lu,lhia E1llr 0
% mort. IS. I14is bid, rs asked. cry and sub
GpnIs,ny' ser. A IL, III hid Wasiuuat,u &C.
Company. b, 6s, 10T bid. United States Eirr
Electric Light cert. indebt. c.. ll5 hid. Chess
prake and Potomac Telephone ~, l93 hid. An,ryi
Market Compang Isl os los ~ Mashinrl",
Market Company imp. IS. rs bid. Na~hiHEioa
Association 3s, los hid. American Grs,ph"lih, "a
deb. Is loo bid. Anacrstia ara Potomac AS lnil-
National Bank Stocks.-Bank Of Washington. S49
bid Metropolitan. isl bid Central 100 bid.
Citizens, 165 hid Columbia, 1875 bid. Capital.
10 hid. Traders, ll5 hid. lincoln, ZIG bid, 20
Safe Deposit an Trust Companies ationaI fe
Deposit aud Trust. xi35 bid. las asked. washiu-.
ton Loan aud Trust Nl5s bid, American security
Deposit. Go hid as asked. 4
Insurance stocks.-Firemcn's. IS lid. FrsnLli
IS bid. Cercoran, GO hid Potomac. Il bid. ~
linGtUn. 1924 bid. lBa asked. German American.
2Io bid. NatioLal Union. II bid. Il asked. -
lpinlia Il hid Riggs. 81 tld. Peoples Ga hid.
67S asked. linccln. l3't hid.
Title Insurance Stocks. Columbia Title, -, hid.
District Title, mid, - asked.
Railroad Stoces.-Capital Traction Company. efa,
hid, PAS asked cry and suburban. 42Lg asked.
Georgetown and Tenalytowr i It'd.
Gas and Electric Light Stocks.N ashinrtnn Gas
x54%. bid. SsS4 asked. GeoFge5ONR Gas ~ bid
United States Electric Light. 100 bid
Telephone Stocks.-Chesapeake and Potomac 77at
bid. 1S1S asked Pennsylvania. 42lS bid
Miscellaneous Stocks. - Mergenfhaler IIDotvre
2o2b4 hid, 2o2H asked, Lanston Manotype. IS,
bid, 1873 ;ns1ed American Graphuphana l3as iiI
13%4 asked American Graphophene. pfd 1884, bid
II asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage 30 hid 30
asked. Norfolk ard Washington Steamboat 10
bid. Lincoln Hail, 20 asked.
Ex. dividend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Orders Issued.

The following orders have been Issued by
the District Commissioners:
That the following work be done, under
the permit system:
Lay yitrified block driveway in front OF
lot 16 square 642; estimated cost, So
Construct sewer along B street southeast
between Sth and 9th streets; estimaied cost,
$24S
That street from 18th to 14th streets
northeast be improved by constructing
cutters and laying macadam roadway, at
an estimated cost of $1,000. and that 18th
street between E and F streets northeast
be improved in the same manner at an es-
timated cost of $1,000, both chargeable to
the appropriation for repairs to streets,
1900.
That the roadway of Q street northwest
from It'll street to Rhode Island avenue
be resurfaced at an estimated cost of 5000
chargeable to the appropriation Tor repairs
to streets. 1860
That catch basins be constructed as fol-
lows, at an estimated cost of $500 charge
able to the appropriation for main ana
pipe sewers 1899: Northeast corner Sd and
B streets southeast, northeast corner 18th
and A streets southeast. northeast corner
4th and B streets southeast, southeast cor
ner 9Th and c streets southeast, and north
west corner 9th and a streets southeast.
That cobbe cutters and macadam road
way be constructed on Bates street at an
estimate cost of Si.24, chaTgeabie to the
appropriation for repairs to streets, 1900.
That water mains be constructed as fol-
lows: go feet of six-inch main in c street
between 9Th and 9Th streets northeast, at
an estimated cost of sos; 14J feet of six
inch main in North Capitol street between
S and Seaton streets. at an estimated cost
of S125
That the Klingle road from Linnean Hill
road to Rock creek be improved at an esti-
mated cost of $1,000, chargeable to the ap-
preparation for repairs to roads, 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27

The Iron Trade Review of today SAYS:
On Friday of this week papers will be
passed by which the National Steel Com
pany acquires the well-known Chaplin and
Winthrop mines and the steel fleets of the
Mutual Transportation Company and the
Menominee Transit Company. All these
properties are Familiarity known in the
trade as allied to the Hanna interests and
L. c. Hanna, who is the active head of NJ.
A. Hanna & Co., has represented in the
negotiations the various owners of both
mining and vessel properties. The National
Steel Company has acquired almost all of
the stock CT the following companies: Cha
pin Mining Company, holding twenty
year lease. dating from 1894, of the famous
Chaplin mine of Iron mountain, Mich
Menomnee range; Winthrop Iron Company,
owning the fee of the Winthrop mine, in
the Ishpeming {Mich) district Marquette
range. The company has in fee 100 acres
of mineral lands. and in addition eighty
acres of surface lands. The Mutual Trans
portation Company of Cleveland, owning
the steel steamers Coralia, Corsica, Corona
and Cambria; also an interest in the r. "
and A. docks at Ashtabuia, Ohio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27

Government Leader in Parliament
Discusses Situation in TransXaaI

LONDON, July Pin the course of a
speech at conservative luncheon this af-
ternoon Mr. A. ]. Balfour first lord of the
treasury and government leader in the
house of commons, in discussing the Trans
Vaal situation, said that if the government S
endless patience and endless desire to pre-
vent matters coming to crisis, and if all
the resources of diplomacy were ineffectu-
al to unite the knot other means must in
evitably be found to loosen them
MIR Balfour, however, said he took a
E-ore sdhguine view of the situation He
understood that the Transvaal was pre-
pared to grant some substantial redress,
although quite Inadequate. according to
Great Britain's standard. II was Inanifestly
impossible, Mr.. Balfour said that Great
Britain should permanently submit to free
oorh hnghshmen being treated of an
inferior race. While he did not take de-
spairinS view of the situation, it would
be folly TO pretend that all the difficulties
had been solved or to proclaim a peace
which was not yet assured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Changes Made,

The District Commissioners have made
the following changes in the sewer division
OF the engineer department of the District
government. to take effect August l. 1893:
Resignation of Oliver c. Nimmack, rod.
man, accepted. to take effect July 81. 1893
F. w. Smith, rodman. surface division
at $50 per day. to be rodman in the sewer
division, at $3.50 per year. vice Mimmack
Il. A. Perley. craftsman in the surface
division at $3.50 per day, to be rodman al
500 per day, vice Smith.
Andrew b. Boettcher is appointed drafts.
man in the surface division at ST. 30 pei
day, vice Perley.
The Commissioners have also made the
following temporary promotions and APP
pointments in the sewer division OF the en-
glneer department, to take effect July 20
1893:
O. l.. Ingalls, assistant engineer al 81 800
per year to be superintendent of sewers
at S2.i00 per year
Nj. f. War leyeler at 81 300 per year. &c
De assistant engineer at 81 500 per year
Samuel Keemle, leveler at 81 per day Ia
be leveier at 1920 per year.
A ID. Black, rodGnan at s. per day, TO be
leveler at 81 per day
r. l.. Russell, rodman at $3.50 per year
to be rodman at 81 per day
q. X. Woodwork, chairman at $3.50 per
year. to be rodman at $50 per year.
Francis r. Weller is appointed chain
man at $3.50 per year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
BOYS STRIKE At PHILADELPHIA.
Two Hundred Messengers Want an In
crease in Wages.

PHILADELPHIA. July 27.-The fever of
striking which seems to have taken posses
sion of the telegraph messenger boys in
various cities reached here today, when,
approximately, nearly 200 out of IL total of
more .han $50 employed by the different
companies struck for higher wages. They
low receive cents message and the
night shift 80 cents night. In addition no
payment is made on messages undeliver ed.
The boys want to be paid for the latter
and demand > cents q message and 60 cents
for night work.
The strike originated at the central office
of the Western Union Company. on Chest
nut street. and was taken up by d Number
OF boys al the other offices in the financial
and business sections OF the city. During
the day the ranks of the strikers were join
ed by recruits from the Postal, American
District and Philadelphia and Reading
companies. Beyond coagregating about the
offices the boys are creating no disorder.
The officials of the company say there is
no difficulty in the delivery of MESA ges.
In the Western Union central office linemen
were Pressed into service and delivered
messages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
SHAMROCK OUGHT TO WIN.
According to the Figures of London
YACHTING World.

LONDON, July 27.-The Yachting World,
issued today, contains a long article on the
Shamrock's chances in the contest for the
Americas cup. Starting upon the assump-
ticn that the Vigi!ant and Britannia were
equal the writer argues that the Sham
rock showed herself to be capable of beat
ing the Britannia in a moderate breeze
twenty-five to twenty-six minutes over
thirty-mile course. With time allowance
the Shamrock's net superiority would be
fifteen to twenty minutes.
As the Defenders superiority over the
Figilant in sailing the same course is esti-
mated at six minutes and the Columbias
superiority over the Defender is assumed
three minutes, it is estimated that the Co
iumbia's superiority over the Vigilant is
nine minutes. Therefore, according to the
Yachting Worlds article, there are excel
lent grounds for the belief that in the pres
ent condition of both yachts the Shamrock
will win.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
FINANCE AND TRADE
Bears Secured Temporary Decline
in Stocks This Morning.
REACTION FOLLOWED COVERING
American Sugar Recorded a Slight
but Permanent Advance.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, July 25.-The early cables
from London expressed some surprise that
the New York market should have reacted
yesterday in view of the earnings reported
ana the general business activity I'm an
| sections of the country. Prices were well
held In London, few advances being
scored from time 10 time. because the local
| condition on this side was construed 90 ,c
wholly one Of disinterestedness.
The trading element resumed it's selling
| this morning and forced prices down frac-
tionally, in the hope OF encouraging some
| liquidation.
Stocks OF all classes declined fractionally.
and a few issues were depressed more than
fun point. The deEials OF consolidation
rumors in the southwestern districts was
the favorite argument against the prices
OF the properties I'm that section. The in
side demand was not influenced by such de-
| mails however. and cautious buying was
manifested at frequent intervals during TIL
day. Rock Island declined about Ia per
cent from yesterdays best price, but
around lis the demand was very good.
Burlington and St. Paul were IN a meas
IRE neglected, bat there is every prospect
Of these properties standing well up IN am
new business which may be attracted In
the near future.
An advance in American Sugar was one
| OF the features Of the days trading. recent
confident talk as to the natural coGrse OF
| this property giving way to very good buy
ing. There is likely to be a very substan-
tai movement in these shares before Icing.
ana should it be an advance the entire
market would feel fits influence
III Is not likely that anything more than
a preliminary movement is now in progress.
however, but there are certain very con-
sentative interests who seem disposed to
Keep careful watch on future developments.
An advance i'm Panhandle after an early
period of hesitancy again revived rumors
| of a closer and more equitable relationship
between this company and PcnnSy lvania.
The speculative features OF a property oc-
cupying the somewhat unique position Of
Panhandle make ii in the eyes NJ many
a good speculation around current prices
OF late the dealings have been of a char
acter which suggest more definite purI ose
than formerly.
The market rallied during the afternoon
as the result of an effort to buy back he
stocks sold during the morning
As usual there was no increase in the
supply, and the moderate demand forced
prices well back to the days best level. In
the specialties substantial gains were r.
corded. Commission houses continue 10 adj
here to the theory of higher prices. and sec
no cloud save the money market and tn.
publics apathy.
10th Of these factors will disappear short
ly, il Is believed. and with their disappear
ance VIII come certain crop news instead of
mere estimates and more definite knovl-
edge as to pending consultations and new
dividend policies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Shooting His Revolver.

Policeman E l.. Johnson was recently
tried before Trial Officer Pugh for discharg-
ing his revolver in the street the 18th of
last month The officer acquitted by
the trial officer but, upon the recommended
ton of Major Sylvester, the chief of police,
he was today fined s. by the District Com
miSsionerS.
1t appears that Officer johnson fired his
pistol in the air. simply to halt fleeing
man, whose arrest he had attempted, and
Major Sylvester. in forwarding the findings
in the case to the Commissioners, Endorsed
them as follows: THE firing of the revol-
yer was a violation of the manual, and
while the officers zeaiousness is to be com
mended, l recommend that he be fined So.
conditions under which ne may be justified
in shooting"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
THE FIGHT ON GoEBEL.
Given New Strength by Announce
mcDt of Mai. y. y. Johnston

LOUISVILLE. Ky. July 27.-The demo
Gratis. dissati with the nomination Of
State Senator GGebel for governor. made
their cause much stronger by the announce
ment of Ex-Governor Brown that he would
accept first place on the new ticket 10 be
named at Lexington August =
To-day more strength was added TO the
movement by the authoritative announce
ment Of Major T.. p. Johnston of Lexing-
ton, eA-chairm2n OF the democratic state
central committee, that he would accept
second place on the ticket with Brown.
Enthusiastic anti-Goebel meetings are be-
ing held all over the state to send dele
safes 10 Lexington. Many prominent Goe-
bel men admit that the prospects for
Goebels election are not fattering