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The times., 1899-04-09
M. LoUBET's GRACEFUL ACT.
How He Paid New Year Calls With
His Opponent
From the New York TribuI

NE!OIli tue -NNN lbAh ilAbNit-t
A pleasing story has been recalled re-
Gently about remarkable incident in the
early political life of VI. Emile Loubet
the new President of the French Repub-
lie. 1t was IN 1877. when a reactionary
Ministry had come into power for a few
months, thanks to the indifference of the
President, Marshal MacMahon. OF course,
the Secretary of the Interior. following the
usual traditions in France. where even the
mayors of cities, towns. and villages have
to be confirmed in their offices, and some
times appointed by the central Govern
ment. hastened to displace NJ. Loubet. who
had been chosen mayor by the citizens of
Montelimar, who We're by large majority
strong partisans of the Republic The
Minister appointed in his place his polit-
ical adversary. NJ Messie. "catonnier," or
president. of the Lawyers Association, and
a pronounced partisan of the ultra-C Con-
servative and clerical Government of Mac
Mahon, but at the same time an enlight-
ened spirit and a loyal adversary in the
field of politics. The first motion proposed
by the newly installed mayor to his mu-
nicipal council was a vote OF thanks to
NJ Loubet for the eminent services rem
dered by the latter to the city, and of un-
reserved praise for his wise administra-
tion. The motion was voted unanimously
by the council
This at that time of general rancor be-
tween political parties was a proceeding
entirely to the honor of the two advsr-
saries. NM. Messie and Loubet, but what
followed a few months later was still more
original, especially when French habits in
politics are taken into consideration. The
reactionary Cabinet had been overtime xn
by the popular verdict at the legisla i've
elections of October. 1871 but the mayors
had not yet been changed, and NJ. Messie
was still at the head of the Montelmar ad-
ministration, waiting to be replaced for
mally by his predecessor, NJ. Loubst. He
was therefore still in Office, when he called
one morning upon NJ. Loubet and said:
Tomorrow lis the 1st of January. The
mayor has to pay the usual obligatory
visits, and this duty belongs to me. since
l arr still in place. But you are mayor in
reality. since you are the popular favorite.
/ am greatly embarrassed"
NJ. Loubet laughed. Il guess yoIr
thoughts" said he. ''You want to intimate
Well" said NJ. Messie, Laughing also. II
should not see any inconvenience in it. for
| find myself in u queer situation"
Say" retorted NJ. Loubet, moved by
the embarrassment of his succ sssor. there
might be a way to arrange everything.
How should you like it if we bSth paid
these visits together"
The proposition was enthusiastically ac-
cepted, and there was great stupefact.on on
the part of the subprefect, the military
commandant, the curate, the President di
the Tribunal. and other high functionaries,
when they saw the two political adver-
saries coming arm in arm to present TO
them the compliments of the season.
The times., 1899-04-09
Embarrassing.
lErnm the philndelnhia

tFrom the Ehiiaueiphia heNotu-f
One Of wilmington's best-known society men
made n visit to Philadelphia last week. and TO
avoid the annoyance Of carrying bag he be-
slowed about his person the materials necessary
to a nights comfort and the mornings toilet.
Without going further into particulars, he had
his tooth brush in his overeoat pocket, and his
collar in his hat
In the evening, with a friend, he went to a
theatre and as the play <popular one they
considered themselves lucky to get two seats in
the front row of the balcony.
overcoats were careessly laid over the rail.
and the toothbrush slipped out of the pocket and
fell into the parquet inyoluniariiy both men
looked over to see where 1t fell, and met the
eyes Of two girls they knew who were looking
up to see where it came from.
This was embarrassing. especially as an unmis-
taxable litter could be heard from the parquette.
At the end Of the first act the men grabbed their
hats aud hurried out to restore their compoSure
bv artificial means. On returning they found
the collar, which had slipped from the hat.
carefully laid on the seat of one Of their chairs.
and the whole balcony was giggiing.
The times., 1899-04-09
At Break of Day.

At break of day, when shadows fly,
And still the earth is white with dew,
And light. soft msts on hillsides lie,
And all the purple meadows through
The morning wind moves like sigh
tNo suliied thing draws ever nigh
When thus Tie day from God is new)
Oh, then I wake all quietly.
And from some sweet place most high
On the chaste line Of day and night
Whence holy thoughts will souls imbue
Who wake, praise God, keep pure, walk right
A boon comes; ist not blest that
Walk thus through fields OF God with you
At break Of day, when shadows fyf
M. l. Van Worst
The times., 1899-04-09
Rar Time.

fFrom the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
'oh. we Just had a lovely time. mamma, but
what do you think Willie did2 He got to fight
ing with Jimmie Todgers, and most Of his
clothes all torn to rags"
willie. I'm ashamed of you. Do you call that
having a good timer
..Yes, ma am; rag time.'
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In 1850 the fame OF Jenny Lind had tray-
eled TO this country and arrangements
were made for her American tour. 1t was
considered absolutely necessary that she
should give at least one concert in this
city and as the National Theatre had
burned TO the ground there was no place
where the concert could be held. Messrs
Willard and Reside, two public-spirited
citizens, solved the difficulty and relieved
the minds of the citizens of the District by
the erection OF building on the site of the
old National Theatre, which was known
as the National Hall, and was built espe-
cially for the Jenny Lind concert. Here
John Howard Payne heard the great singer
sing Home. Sweet Home" After this
event it was occupied by Prof. King as a
circus which was run by him for an en-
tire season.
In 1852 the circus building was torn down
and brand-new theatre erected in its
place. II was opened December Is. 1852,
with Matilda Heron and a Mr.. Fleming in
the principal roles of the 'Hunchback I"
supported by an excellent stock company.
During this second period of activity at
the theatre. which lasted until 1856. Lola
Montez. Julia Dean. Charlotte Cushman,
the Seguin Opera Company Emma Fitz-
patrick the Rayel Family. Gialitto Grissi.
Rose de Vries, James W. Wallack, j. E.
Murdock, Joseph Jefferson. whose name
appears very frequently on the pro-
grammes during this time; John e. Owens,
r. l.. Davenport, f. S. Chanfrau. Mile. Al
bertine, Maggie Mitchell. Parodi, Edwin
Booth and a host of ether well known peo-
pie appeared at the house. Some of the
programmes contain casts that would in
these days be known as all star organiza-
tions. On one occasion Harry Placide,
James E. Murdoch. ]. w. Waliack ir., A.
II. Davenport. Joseph Jefferson. Edwin
Adams. Lizzie Weston and Kate Howe all
appeared in a production of the school
for Scandal" The combination played at
the house for over week to standing
! room only.
At 3 o'clock on the morning Of January
13. 1856. the house was burned to the
ground. This time the blaze was
The times., 1899-04-09
All He Could Do.

(From the Yonkers statesrnan-l
BiEl-You say your friend was a prolific writert
JilI-That's what he
"what did he ever do to benefit humani,yr'
'iIe died"
The record-union., 1899-04-21
GUNBOAT NASHVILLE.
To Start Tomorrow Night on Her
Trip Up the Mississippi.

ST. LOUIS, April 20-Captain J. w.
Bryan, the well-known river pilot. left
here to-day for New Orleans to bring
the gunboat Nashville up the Missis-
sippi River on her 1000 mile trip to st.
Louis. A telegram from Captain w.
Maynard of the Nashville to Captain P.
S. Drown, Secretary of the Missouri
and Ohio River Pilot Association is as
follows:
Send Pilot Bryan at once. Ship
ready to leave Wire his departure.
River men await with great interest
the result of the naval experiment. of
bringing an ocean vessel so far up the
winding Mississippi. Among experts
there seems to be no doubt but that the
boat can be brought here safely. as re-
ports from above indicate high water
that will result in a twenty-five-foot
gauge for several weeks. Great prem
arations are being made here to receive
the boat and the day she arrives viii
be declared a public holiday.
NEW ORLEANS, April 2O-From
present information the Nashville will
leave Saturday night. She will get to
Memphis and ST. Louis as quickly as
possible while this water is high. Com
ing back she will take her time ston-
ping at. the larger cities fon a week or
more and for two or three days at
smaller cities
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md their ladies at the crocker Art Gal

and their ladies at the Crocker Art Gal
lery.
Tomorrow night at p. m. will be
the exhibition drill at the New Pavilion
by the California Commandery Drill
Corps, San Jose Commandery Drill
Corps, Sacramento Ladies' Drill Corps,
Los Angeles Commandery Drill Corps
and Colleen Gate Commandery Drill
Corps, followed by dancing.
CONCLAVE NOTES.
The Drill Corps from California and
Golden Gate Communicates will arrive
tonight on a special car from San
Francisco. San Jose Commandery Drill
Corps will arrive tomorrow at p. m.
and will by invitation of the Capital
City Wheelmen occupy their rooms as
headquarters during their stay.
Among the notable decorations pub
| Eshed in yesterdays issue, mention was
omitted of the decorations of the John
/ Ereuner stores, which are among the
very handsomest in the city. Five tri-
angular folds of national and Templar
| colors run from the top of the build
| ing down and are met by four half
circles of gracefully looped bunting i'll
the same colors, while beneath them
are large Maltese cross and flags and
emblems. On the corner building is a
cross, flanked by two triangular folds
| of bunting. and the show windows also
handsomely decorated.
4 local photographer has gotten out
Some very handsome photographs of the
Masonic Temple, showing its beautiful
decorations. They are being pur-
chased as souvenirs of the conclave.
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indorsed by the people will have the
tendency to keep other investors away
and leave our interests at the mercy of
this one railroad corporal ton. The
papers referred to are not working for
the public welfare. They are not doing
or trying to do the State good service.
Selishness prompts their action. They
are thinking only of the returns to come
to their own establishments. Their
course is hurtful to the commonwealth.
1t promotes distrust and will tend to
keep home-seekers and capital away
from California
NOT WHOLLY BAD
Marysville Appeal: If this new sigma
tu1e law only forces "a Constant Read
er, AN Old Subscriber" Citizen" and
81 few other anonymous writer's from
the distant past>to disclose their identi-
ties, things will not be so bad after
all.
PARIS COMMISSIONER
Red Bluff News: 1t is said that Gov
ernor Gage is likely to appoint William
H. Mills as Commissioner for California
at the Paris world s fair next year. We
hope he will. Mr.. Mills is a gentleman
of commanding ability and is as WELL
or better informed as to the resources
and needs of the State than any other
man in it. He would make an ideal
Commissioner and would reflect honor
upon the State as we'll as hilnself
The record-union., 1899-04-21
PERSONAL MENTION,

DR.. E. E. Stone and wife of Marys-
vile is in the city visiting relatives at
72S Ninth street
Mrs. l.. E. Hillen of Los Angeles is
here on a visit to her sister, Mrs. j. w.
Fitzgerald, at 1923 F street. Mrs. Hill
len was formerly a resident of this city.
Rev. Charles F. Oehler has returned
from San Diego, where he has attended
the meeting of the Lutheran California
Synod. He will be in his pulpit next
Sunday.
City Treasurer Frost left yesterday
for his summer resort at Rubicon Park,
Lake Tahoe. Now is the time to visit
the heart of the Sireras, and Mr. Frost
is one of the few who appreciates the
fact.
T. ]. Lamont d. D., and wife of
Marysville, Rev. E. Graham of Berke-
ley and Rev. T. Magill Of Virginia City
are the guests of Mr. and Mrs J.
Henry Miller during the session of the
Presbytery
The record-union., 1899-04-21
VOICE OF THE PRESS.
EXTRACTS FROM EDITORIAL
EXPRESSIONS.
State and Coast Opinions on SUBJ
jects of Living News
Interest.

| San Jose Mercury: One by one the
newspapers of California are taking uL
the plan of nominating United States
Senators in State conventions, as pre-
posed by the Mercury" and with few
exceptions it is meeting with approval
The Mercury does not contend that
the method suggested is as desirable as
would be an amendment to the Federal
Constitution that would enable the peo-
pie to elect by direct vote, but it holds
| that it will be years before such ar
amendment can be procured owing to
the opposition of the United States Sen
ate; that there is no probability of pop
ular Senatorial elections being made
possible through the necessary prelinl-
mary action by the Legislatures of two
thirds of the States, and that these
facts being patent. it would be wise for
the people to adopt this simple and
practical solution, which may be put
into operation at once, and which, il
the people are in earnest, can be made
fully equivalent to election directly by
the people,
TOADYING.
Humboldt Standard: The fruits of
millionaire marriages do not, as a rule,
the elements of greatness to the repub-
lie. Men born of obscure parents, in
poverty, have done the great deeds
which have made our country famous.
Lincoln, Grant Garfield, Mckinley and
Dewey are examples in point.
This toadying to wealth and vulgar
show would make the rugged old Dutch
Commodore, who founded the Wander
1-i orb, L.
in his grave. We do not envy them
their millions, for, with all that wealth
can buy they are not healthier, haD-
pier or better than those who must
toll for their daily bread Natures no.
bility looks down upon the tinsel and
hollow show of fortune. 1t is the only
nobility which is worthy the homage
OF the citizens of great republic.
PERILS OF BATTLESHIPS.
Portland Oregonian: One of the
points emphasized by the naval battles
of the past year. is that warships of
the present day, in action, are much
more likely to be set on fire by shells.
and destroyed or rendered ineffective by
the resultant conf1agration, than they
are to be sunk by gun-fire. This is the
record as shown by the work of the
flames in the naval battles of Santiago
and Manila. The terrible distress in
fiicted upon the crews of the ships and
the swift destruction wrought upon the
vessels from this cause, in both Ger
vera's and Montojo's fleets, attest the
lncendlary power of shells when they
explode even upon the decks of war
ships, and the speedy results which the
flames compel. Whether contemplating
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BEAT HIS WIFE.
A Lodging-House Incident on X
Street Last Night

A man gave his wife a beating last
night in a K-street lodging house. She
was rendered insensible for some time,
but recovered and went to the Receiving
Hospital to have her wounds dressed.
Her husband was arrested and taken
to the Police Station, but as the woman
refused to swear to a complaint against
him he was released.
In the absence of a complaint the law
prohibits the publication of the culprit's
,1tor1
The record-union., 1899-04-21
BASEBALL ON SUNDAY.
The San Franciscos to Tackle the
Gilt Edges.

The San Francisco knights of the
diamond will visit this city tomorrow
and Sunday, and will try the mettle Of
the Gilt Edges. The San Francisco
team has been putting up a top-notch
variety of baseball this season, and the
games ought to be worth seeing.
The Gilts managed to drop the two
games played last week with the
beachcombers, and they will strain
every nerve to again cause
the bird of victory to perch
upon their lodge-pole. The Saturday
game will be called at 3:15 p. M, so
that employees of business houses may
have a chance to attend. The Sunday
game will begin at 2:3O p. m.
The record-union., 1899-04-21
The Presbytery Convenes.

The Presbytery of Sacramento con-
vened at the Westminster Presbyterian
Church last night. Rev. w. II. P. Nc
Donald, the retiring Moderator, preach
ed the opening sermon, and the sessions
Will open to-day and will continue to-
morrow, with special religious services
on Sunday
The record-union., 1899-04-21
Yesterdays Heat

1t cannot be denied that yesterday
was uncomfortably hot in this city, with
the mercury at 81 degrees But it was
hot even in the breeze-swept city of San
Francisco. The Report" says that the
mercury reached SO in the shade on
Montgomery street, opposite the Lick
HOuSp
The record-union., 1899-04-21
Y. w. C. A. Notes.

The Young Womens Christian Asso-
citation extend cordial welcome to all
ladies visiting the city, and invite them
to their rooms to rest, read or write
letters. Luncheon is served from IL
to /. The usual meeting will be held
on Sunday at p. m, for women only.
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Furniture at Auction.

On Saturday, the 22d, at 30 D. M.
w. II. Sherburn will sell at auction at
10151a street the furniture and car
pets of five rooms, including secretary
and writing desk, extension table. re-
friperatOr etc
The record-union., 1899-04-21
Charged With Treason.

BERLIN, April 20.-Sergeant Major
Albrecht of the 10th regiment has
been arrested at Brcmberg, P.u sia, and
taken in chains to Spandau. where the
State Prison is situated The prisoner
Is charged with treason in furnishing
Russian agents with detailed plans of
German Notifications and plans for
mobiliZing the German army
The record-union., 1899-04-21
TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT

And each day and night during this week
you can get at any druggists Kemp's
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, ac-
knowledSed to be the most successful
remedy ever sold for Coughs, Group,
Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption. Get
a bottle to-day and keep it always in the
house, so you can check your cold at
once. Price 25c and soc. Sample bottle
The record-union., 1899-04-21

IN ALL STAGES of Nasal Catarrh
there should be cleanliness AS exDari-
cleanser, soother and healer of the dis
eased membrane. 1t is not drying nor ir-
ritating, and does not produce sneezing
To test it a trial size is mailed for 10
cents or the large for so cents by Ely
Brothers, So Warren street. New York
Druggists keep it. Upon being placed in
TO the nostrils it spreads over the mem
brane and relief is immediate. 1t is an
agreeable cure.
The record-union., 1899-04-21
CONCLAVE IS
IN SESSION.

Continued from Third Page.o
The record-union., 1899-04-21

An ounce of patience is worth more
than all other home remedies combined.
The record-union., 1899-04-21
WHOLESALE LIQUORS.
CRONAN & WISSEMAN.

ESQ X Street and 11OS-11IO Third
Street, Sacramento, CAL,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEAL
ers in Fine Whiskies, Brandies and Cham-
payne.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-03

necessary for manufacturer to, have,
and they are the price and quality of his
goods. Whoever can fill the bill in these
respects will get the trade. no matter
what the political or militarical condi-
tions of the country.
Belgium has no navy or army worth
speaking about, still she ranks fifth in
foreign commerce.
Germany ranks seventh in the
strength of navies, still she possesses a
world commerce almost equal If not ex-
ceeding that of England, the greatest
naval power on the globe and with the
largest colonies.
It is serious error to think that the
growth OF our foreign commerce can be
brought about and maintained by SOL
diers. 1t can only be injured by It.
Spain tried it. with what results we
know.
Whatever is built up by the sword
must perish by the sword, and modern
nations cannot escape the fate of the
old ones who pursued the same policy
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-03
FALSE IDEA
That Imperialism and MiIitarism Foster a
Country's Commerce.
furniture Worker.)

IF, as some maintain, the trade of the
world depends upon territorial posses
sions, and If 1t is our desire to secure
this trade, we would, logically, be COM
PEELED to conquer all the world to get it..
But it does nothing of thesort, and we
pity the mans ignorance who makes
such an assertion, no matter whether
made by the highest servants of the
people in Washington or by the lowest
ward politicians.
1t is a sorry state of affairs that there
are people who believe IT,. militarism
and imperialism are the main conditions
OF the builing up Of an export trade.
A greater nor more dangerous folly was
never uttered. One might just as well
say that travelling statesmen should be
equipped with revolvers in order to
force dealers to buy goods from them.
Many of our readers do an export bus
mess.
Has any one ever noticed n foreign
buyer asking before purchasing How
many warships have you? If you have
a strong army I'll give you my order,
but If 1t is weak, I'll give 1t to the coun-
t,y that ls better preparnl for war"
There are but two weapons which 1t Is
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-03

about the city hall. The march from
the battery, where the admiral landed,
to the city hall was one prolonged ova-
ton. Squadron A., New York's famous
cavalry organization, formed the
cort, after which the carriage contain
ing the admiral, and the carriages, In
which the committee rode followed.
The admiral's arrival at the city hall
was greeted by cheer which sounded
like an artillery salute and lasted several
minutes. The admiral stopped on the
platform at the entrance to the build
ing and bowed his Acknowledgement
Every one got look at his face. He
then retired within the building for q
few minutes and then met the cup
committee. The party then came out
to the platform again and in full view
of the immense crowd Mayor Van
Wyck presented the loving cup to the
admiral. The immense cup of solid
gold stood near by resting upon black
velvet and shining and sparkling on the
sunshine
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DR.. RICHARDSON
WAS NAMED.
Selected to Be at the Head of a
Big Institution.
MAssILLON SPORTSMEN LUCKY.
Plenty of Game In the Marshes and Hunt
ers Are Busy- Canton Man Arrest.
ed and Fined Heavy
Sum,
Special to News-Democrat.

Special to News-D Democrat.
Masslllon, Sept. 29.-Dr. A. =. Rich
ardson, superintendent of the Masssil-
lon State hospital, received notice from
Washington Thursday of his appoint
ment to the superintendency of the gov
vernment hospital for insane at Wash
ington. The official documents are
now on the way by mail.
DR.. Richardson replied that he could
leave Massillon about October 10. DR..
Richardson has been with the Massil-
lon institution since it opened. His sue
cesSor has not been appointed but a
special netting of the trustees will be
| held Immediately. DR.. Clark, assistant
superintendent is q candidate.
| Local sportsmen are enjoying rare
sport now on the marshes. The sur
rounding small lakes have fallen great
| ly during the past month and suipe and
ducks are coming in in great numbers.
G. II. Johnson was arrested Thursday
afternoon at Canton by Deputy Game
Warden Dangeleisen, of Massillon
johnson is charged with dynamiting
fish in the Tuscarawas river. Severa
Years ago he was arrested for the same
offense at Lipps lake. He was fined to-
day 800 and costs.
Charles A. Ricksecker and Miss Pear
Brown were married Thursday after
noon at the brides home in Navarro
The bride is the daughter of MIR. II
I'D. Brown. The groom is a member o
the firm of Ricksecker Bros, Of. New
York. III