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The times., 1899-06-12
HOW THEY GOT THEIR MONEY
\ List of the Fifty WenIthiest Peo-
pie in America.
(FTom Ainslee's Magazine.) }

Here is list of the fifty persons in the
United States with fortunes so large as 10
be beyond the dreams of avarice:'
Increase in the value of lands-William
Waldorf Astor, of New York; John Jacob
Astor, OF New York; Mrs. William Astor,
OF New York; Elbridge T. Gerry, Of New
York Mrs. Hetty Green, CT New York
Mrs. Bradley-I -Iartin, of New York; Rob-
ert Goelet, of New York; ]. Montgomery
Sears. of Boston.
Building and operating railroads and
speculations in railway shares-Russell
Sage, Of New York: Roswell p. Flower, of
New York; George ]. Gould. of New York :;
Coils p Huntington, Of New York; Samuel
Thomas of New York; Cornelius Wander
bilt, Of New York; William X. Vanderbilt,
of New York; Frederick w. Vanderbilt, of
New York George w. Vanderbilt, Of New
York; William c. Whitney. of New York
John !. Blair. of New Jersey; Mrs. Will
lam ID. Sloane. of New York.
In producing, refining. and selling pc
troleum-John d. Archbold. of New York
Henry NJ. Flagler. of New York; John H.
Flagler. Of New York; H. II. Rogers. OF
New York: William Rockefeller. of New
York: John d. Rockefeller. of New York
Oliver H. Payne. OF Cleveland.
In commerce and subsequent invest
ments-James II. Constable. of New
Grka Henry u. AarQuanu, OF New 1ofH, +,
Joseph Millhank, of New York; Marshall
Field. OF Chicago; L. z. Letter, Of Chicago;
Potter Palmer, of Chicago. and Adrian Ise-
lin. Ct New York.
In sugar refiniRG-H. o. Havemeyer of
New York: Claus Spreckies, of San Fran
cisco. and John f. Searles. OF New York.
In banking and other investments-Da-
rus O. Mills. OF New York and J. Pierpont
Morgan. Of New York.
BY inheritance and from the telephone
y Malcolm Forbes. of Boston.
In mining for gold. silver. copper etc
J. b. Haggin. Of California: Mrs. George
Hearst. of San Francisco: John w Mac
kay, OF San Francisco; W. A Clark. of
Montana, and Marcus Daily, Of Montana
In iron and steel-Andrew Carnegie, OF
New York.
In steamboats,, river and lake transpor-
tation-AItred Van Santvord. of New York
and II. NJ Hanna. OF Cleveland.
In packing meats-Phiiip D. Armour. OF
Chicago.
In insurance-Henry B. Hyde of New
York.
The times., 1899-06-12
FIRE IN a COMMISSION HOUSE
The Loss to 6. *. Andrews RoughI.'
Estimated at $500.


The usual Sunday quiet of the neighbor-
hood at Ninth Street and Louisiana Ave
nue. northwest was disturbed shortly after
II o'clock last night by a fire in the COM
mission house of C. X. Andrews & Co.. at
9G5 Louisiana Avenue. The fire originated
in the rear portion Of the building among
lot of berry crates piled against the
west wall on the main floor. The origin
is unknown, but it is supposed that rats
gnawing at matches ignited them and thus
set fire to the wood crates. The damage
resulting was estimated at about $500.
which is said TO be covered by insurance
DR.. William F. Byrnes, Of 35 Street
southeast, is the owner OF the propsrty.
While the actual damage done By the fire
is practically small, it is Incompatible
with the loss that might have resulted
had the flames gained greater headway
and had not the fire department responded
and got TO work promptly. The store of
Andrews & Co. is one of many similar
stores located side by side fronting on
Louisiana Avenue and extending through
- . ot.yS.- fhe commission merchants
occupy the basement and ground floors,
while adjoining the store OF Andrews and
continuing overhead is the Biiou Theatre
The buildings are old and once in flame
it was, however, no loss was sustained by
anyone except in the store where the fire
originated.
The fire was first discovered by an un-
known man who rushed up to J. E. De-
ment, the watchman at the Bijou, and
called his attention - smoke then issuing
from Andrews & Co.'S store Dement,
looked in the direction indicated and in an
instant saw fame pouring from the rear
Of the building. He ran TO box No. I52, at
the corner of Tenth and Streets, and
turned in an alarm. simultaneously with
the pulling of that box Policemen Ber-
man and Yoe pulled box No. 15S. in Louis
lana Avenue, and Special Policeman Ell
lfot pulled box No 129, at the corner of
Ninth and u Streets. Special Policeman
Young had, in the mean time, gone TO
No. ii engine-house and given the alarm
there. The result of the several alarms
was that a goodly portion of the Fire De
partment responded. Chemical engine No
! was the first on the scene, and by prompt
and eficacious work, had the flames un-
der control when engines Nos. 6, 2, 4, and
II. and trucks c and D arrived, and went
into service With the additional engines
on the scene there was little time lost in
extinguishing the fire.
Not little difficulty and alarm was ex-
perienced when the flames burst through
the rear doorway. and burned the insul-
alton from the electric wire on that cir
cult. Sparks from the wire sputtered and
Kissed and threatened to set fire to the
cornice over the doorway. This was avert
ed, however, when an electrician at the
theatre cut off the current This left the
place in darkness and the large crowd that
had been attracted to the fire, seeing 10
sign of a blaze, dispersed.
The times., 1899-06-12
Furnishing n London Pirate.
tFrom the London Telegraph.)

aN
Revenge is sweet. and compete triumph
over the foe is most satisfactory feeling.
So there must be one young lady In London
who is perfectly happy. She happened in
going from Kensington eastward, 10 step
into one Of those pirate buses which are
particularly rife at holiday time. On ten
dering her customary twopence she was
informed that there were no fares under
siKpence. and, as did two oJher victims,
who were her only fellow passengers. she
paid. The day was dirty. the rain falling,
and walking most unpleasant. SO the
vehicle was stopped many times to allow
would-be passengers to enter. but 10 each
and all the young woman, who was cusily
ensconced at an end seat, said in dulcet
tones: Excuse me. but are you aware that
this is pirate bus? There is no fare be-
low sixpence." Every one OF the people
thanked her. and stepped down At Hyde
Park there was quite crowd waiting 10
get lift. AS they boarded the bus how
ever. they we're met with the silyery notes
warning them OF their danger and the
nature OF the vehicle in which they pro-
posed 10 travel. The result was that the
bus remained empty. save for its original
passengers. Till Chancery Lane was reached
where the young lady alighted, and as she
nodded the conductor Good morning" she
seemed well pleased with herself.
The times., 1899-06-12
THE NAVAL RESERVES.
The Fern Clears the Construction
Dock without Incident.

The District Naval Reserves, 150 in num-
Der. reported on board the Fern yesterday
morning at $50 o'clock, and in less than
an hour had steam up and were ready TO
cast of Zines. Shortly thereafter the Fern
cleared the construction dock and steamed
out of the navy yard without any assist
anee on the part Of tow boats or the yard
authorities.
The Fern was under command of Capt
S. G. Hopkins, who stood in the port
horsebiock and directed the various
Inaneuyers by which the ships position
was changed from due east to due west
in the very narrow channel. Lieutenant
Griffith was in general charge CT the decks.
and Lieut.. Harry a. Shep.ey was officer
OF the forecastle. Chief Engineer Power
personally directed the work in the engine
room. There were also on board Pay
master Sidney Bieher, Ensigns Coyeil,
Lang. and Bradbury. Shortly after 10
O'Clock the ship was swung down stream,
lines cast OF. and she sailed gracefully
past the Dolphin and Sylph. whose colors
were dipped in salute. The movements OF
the Fern were easy, and showed clearly
that those in charge were fully competent
to perform the duties assigned them.
After leaving the Eastern Branch Cap
tain Hopkins proceeded down the river as
lar as Indian Head, where speed was slack
ened. and the vessel put about for the
homeward run. In order to test the alzrt-
ness OF the crew on watch. the cry OF man
overheard" was raised. Immediately the
man at the life buoy pulled his togg e,
and the large buoy splashed into the ships
wake. The whaleboat's crew rushed
promptly TO their stations. and in less
than three minutes. by actual time, had
their boat of the deck out board, ready
for lowering.
The trip was uneventful, save for the re-
markable smoothness with which every
thing was conducted. At about ) O'Clock
the Fern was worked into the deck at the
foot Of Eighth Street southwest, where
many friends Of the officers and men were
awaiting. Old river men and tug b-at
captains were warm in their praise of the
seamaniike manner in which the craft was
handled. and Captain Hopkins was the re-
cipient Of many congratulations
Hereafter and until the 24th Instant
when the reserves go on their cruise. there
Will be nightly classes on board the Fern
for the instruction of newly shipped men
in seamanship. There Will also be drills
by the entire crew on Tuesday and Friday
nights, and muster Sunday foTencons
During the last month and a half the
Fern has been thoroughly overhaulcd at
the yard and Is now in fine condition.
The times., 1899-06-12
4 PEACEFUL SUNDAY
With THE GUARDSMEN
No Incident Breaksthe Routine
at Camp 0rdWay.
Friends and Sweethearts Make Wis
its to the Soldiers.
Three nattaIions Return From Prac-
ticc Marches TO Waterford. Ash
burn. and Edyyard's Ferry.

Camp ordway, Leesburg. Va, June H.
No stirring incident has broken the mill
tary routine today. All has been quiet.
Many friends of the Guardsmen have cone
to the tented field and dainty summer
girls have been much in evidence.
The troops. with the exception OF those
absent on practice marches. were exer-
eised in skirmish drills this morning. The
work was arduous. but the men performed
their duty cheerfully and well. Religious
services were held by the Rev. W. Meyer.
chaplain of the First Regiment, in front
of headquarters. at j O'Clock this alter
noon. Dress parade was gene through ". tn
al 5 O'Clock, the troops showing marked
increase in steadiness and precision.
Three batfalions returned this evening
from practice marches. They had been
absent from camp since Saturday morning
at 6 O'Clock. Many of the men were foct-
sore, but the majority expressed them
selves as gratihed with their taste of real
campaigning The men did their cooking
along the route, and spent the night un-el
dog tents.
The First Battalion, under Major Lee,
marched to Waterford, seven miles from
Leesburg. The Second Battalion. under
Major Anderson. marched to Ashburn, six
miles. and the Fourth, under Major Hodg-
son, went TO Edwards Ferry, four miles
from Leesburg.
The rains of Saturday rendered the roads
heavy and caused considerable discomfort
10 the men, but there was no complaint.
In these short marches II was not the
purpose of the officers to force the men
that they might be wearied. Hence, the
short distances covered.
On Monday Gen. Nelson a. Miles. the
District Commissioners, apd delegation
of the Washington Board of Trade are ex-
pected TO visit the camp. They viii review
the troops and witness an exhibition drill
in the afternoon. President Mckinley will
not be present.
The heavy rains have swollen Tuscarora
Creek. 200 yards north of camp. and for an
hour today its impossible condition cut OF
all communication with the city. This
evening the stream had subsided. COnsid-
cradle discomfort has been caused by the
rain, but there is little or no grumbling
and the prospects for an enjoyable week
are very bright. in spite Of the rather dis
oouraging beginning.
The times., 1899-06-12
English "Ranway Dogs,
From the London Chroniclc)

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Railway dogs-those, that Is to say, that
serve as collecting agents for the various
charities-are likely to receive additional
attention from travellers. after Her Majes-
TVS kindly notice of Tim, one OF their
number, at Paddington on Monday. There
are still several collecting dogs on the
various lines about the country. though tie
more famous OF them are no more One
OF the best known of these dead collec or5
was Help-a collie trained by a guard on
the Brighton line. Il am Help, the rail-
way dog of England, read an inscription
on a silver medal attached to his collar
travelling agent for the orphans OF ra /
way men who are killed on duty. My o.
fee is at No. 65 Colebrooke Row, Lon
don. where subscriptions will b. Thankful ly
received and duly acknowledged" This
canine collector got no less than a tLou-
sand pounds sterling during his charitable
career. He is to be seen today at Brighton
Station-preserved under a glass case.
But perhaps the prince of railway dog
though not engaged in collecting, was
Snatch. He was a yagrant Cockney cur,
and was rescued from the loafers abolt
the Euston terminus by one of the drivers
of the London and Northwestern Company.
Snatch always accompanied his master on
the footplate Of the engine. and Ias with
him in a collision, when the latter was
killed. Snatch was eventually Iun over
in the London streets by a cab. But tie
lives in a sympathetic picture by Harri-
son Weir Another well known railway
dog was Jack, who was quite an institution
at the Central Station. Derby. He was a
very active. smooth coated terrier. and
lived in the porters room. He could istin-
guish a Midland from a London and North
western or a North Staffordshire uain
and discriminate between the servants Of
the three companies. He was fond Of tax
ing trips by train but Is said to have a
ways found his way back to Derby.
The times., 1899-06-12
TAToo1Ne IN NOBLE CIRCLES.
Fashion Usurping the old Monopoly
of RarburiaIi.
(FrOm the Boston Journal.)

FROM tue boston JOufnalj
1t is said that the most popular pastime
at present among the fashionable "leisured
world" abroad is tattooing. That which
was once the monopoly of savages is now
fashionable-so, at least it is asserted
in the noblest circles
If the titled world of fashion abroad
never did anything less sensible than this
they might well be excused. Our barbar-
ian ancestors many centuries ago, instead
OF being at the expense OF fashionable tall
ors simply painted their skins. 1t may pos
sibly be some primeval taste that moved
the Grand Duke Alexis Of Russia some
months ago to have himself deliberately
tattooed. A current English magazine is
authority for the statement that Prince and
Princess Waldemar of Denmark, Queen of
Olga OF Greece, King Oscar OF Sweden,
the Duke of York, the Grand Duke Con-
stantine. Lady Randolph Churchill. with
many others of royal and distinguished
rank. have submitted themselves to the
artists tattooing needle
Although this kind of beauty is but skin
deep. it serves many uses. The noble gen.
tlemen and ladies who are tiekled with
the artists needle may yet get strayed or
stolen, as well as common folks, and reed
Identification. Why should one be ever
seeking, too. for beauty when it is Just
II
said that Prof. Riley. a noted English
tattoo artist, is at the present time en-
gagged etching on mans back Land
seer's famous picture. Dignity and In
pudence.' and when finished it will meas
ure u by inches. The same artist is
also outlining on the chest of a Scotch
baron a copy of Constable's famous etch-
ing. Mrs. Pleham." after Sir Joshua Rey-
nolds, the original etching OF which was
sold for the record sum of s425.
Young American heiresses visiting Europe
this summer need not be afraid to initiate
the distinguished English duchesses and
countesses who are said to appear at rare
functions with brilliant butterflies tat
tooed on their shoulders. One noble lady
is said to have a Chinese dragon on her
neck, and an American beauty decorated
with the American eagle in this manner
might possibly carry off the highest social
honors and have a screaming success
generally.
The times., 1899-06-12
OWL CoURTsHIP.
Some Queer Ways of the Feathered
Pairs.
from the Pan Mall Magazine

tFrom the Pail Mall Magazine.)
Very funny it is, from the human point
of view, to witness the love making of a
couple of owls on a moonlight night. as
they sit together on the coping Of an old
wall or on the horizontal limb of some
giant of the forest.
Perched on the same bough, or the same
wall or ruin, the lady owl, though usually
much bigger and stronger than her mate,
looks the picture of demure coyness, if 4
little excited inwardly, like a girl at her
first ball. But the male owl is very much
in earnest; for moment or two he re-
mains quite still, then he puffs out all his
feathers, bows. and utters softened
scream, followed by a modified hiss that
is full of tender meaning. and then he
nudges her with his wing; she opens her
big eyes very wide, and gives his side
long glance that may be a hint, for, hor-
rible to relate, from the depths of his in
terror he instantly brings up haif-di-
gested mouse; and, although she is as full
of similar rodents and stag beetles as she
can comfortably hold, she opens her mouth
and accepts the fragrant gift with a MUIR
mur of satisfaction that speaks volumes
of love and thanks.
Then, when the dainty morsel has been
disposed Of they caress each other tender
Iy for a moment or two. and then sit
closely pressed to each others side while
the process of assimilation is perfected,
after which they simultaneously fit away
into the moonlight on noiseless wing in
search of further prey.
Not only do the owls regard each other
with a devotion that is rarely met with
among more favored creatures. they posi-
lively idolize their ill-favored offspring,
for whose sake they willingly risk not only
liberty. but life. A young owl is not an
attractive looking object from our point
of view, but in its fathers and mothers
eyes it is perfection. and the way they
wait on it, cuddle and caress it, feed it
and keep it clean, must be seen to be be-
lieved
The times., 1899-06-12
AhsoEute Proof.
From Spare Moments.


Some years ago. in certain town in the
North, n gentleman possessed of more
money than education was asked to ad-
dress the scholars attending one of the To-
cal schools some Sunday afternoon. The
day arrived and our friend was called upon.
We'll children" said he, '.I's not used
to public speyking, but l remember when
| was a lad | was very fond of hearing a
story. Shall l tell a story"
The children asserting. he proceeded:
"Once upon time. many years ago,
there was lad very god lad. who went
regularly to Sunday school, and nivver
missed. But enc Sunday afternoon, as he
was gavin to school. two bad boys met
him and persuaded him to gan birdnestng
wiv en-. So they went lang by the river
side. and by-and-by they came tiv a
tree. and in the tree, on a branch which
over-hung the wetter, was nest. The
two bad lads sent the good lad to climb
the tree and fetch the eggs Up he went
and got out on the branch, farther and
farther and just as he was reaching out
his hand TO TAX the nest the branch brok'
and he fell into the river and was
drooned." &
After waiting a few moments to allow
his hearers to thoroughly grasp the fun
extent of the catastrophe he resumed
with:
Children. the story is true for the lad
that was dr1oned was met
The times., 1899-06-12
DECENTRALIZATION PROCESS.
Making Certain Substances Unfit for
Human Consumption.


''Denaturalizationa is a term which is
now applied to that process which renders
certain substances unfit for human con-
sumption. The process has become a ne
cessity in modern times, in order TO pro-
mote fairness in commercial competition
and to cheaper certain commodities when
used exclusively in industrial operations.
Thus a few years ago the manufacture of
caffein was almost imonopolized by Ger
many on account of the fact that tea in
tended for human consumption in this
country was too expensive to extract. Ow-
ing, however. to the representations of
English scientific manufacturers, a revis-
ed regulation was framed a few years ago,
according to which damaged tea could be
admitted duty free provided that it was
"denatured" and rendered wholly unfit for
human consumption by treatment with
lime and asafoetida. Tea treated in this
way is now used proftably for the manu-
facture of caffein. and England has become
the chief seat of the manufacture, and has
thus completely turned the tables upon
her competitors. for now the alkaloid is
exported from this country TO Germany and
America.
A similar example, we believe, occurs in
the case of damaged or unclaimed tobacco.
which previously was destroyed in the
queen > pipe DIT LHe uOChS. instead OF
this waste going on, such tobacco is now
largely used for the preparation of nicotine
washes for killing yermine, etc
without decentralization. alcohol for
the purposes of the arts and industries
would be so expensive as to be prohibitive,
because 1t would be drinkable. But re-
course has been made TO adding a sub
stance to the spirit which makes 1t un-
drinkable, but which at the same time
does not interfere with its properties for
certain manufacturing processes. Formerly
wood spirit was employed, but such is the
evil tendency of human nature, the vile
mixture became a cheap and favorita tip
pie. Next a proportion of petroleum spirit
was tried, method obtaining at the
present day, but even this has been found
to be a palatable. as it certainly is an
intoxicating, mixture by some persons.
Cases are even recorded in which some
depraved wretches find paraffine oil an
agreeable stimulant. The problem, there
fore, of "denaturing" alcohol cannot be
regarded as satisfactorily settled. The
latest suggestion is acetone oil, of which
l per cent is said to be sufficient. But that
nasty. nauseous. onion smelling liquid
allylic alcohol is said TO give even better
results added in the proportion Of one
tenth to one-half per cent in volume. The
desiderata of a "denaturalizer' for alcohol
are that it should render 1t unfit for con-
sumption without making il more nliam-
mable while the material should be cheap
and easy to detect. and, its separation by
rectification should be impossible for any
commercial advantage.
The times., 1899-06-12
ADMIRAL De,vey's SONS Great Sue
cess,

Admiral George Dcwey's son. George G.. Dewey.
who travc'a Tor i New York dress goods housa,
has been soliciting ord Is from Cincinnati bust
ness men ard met with remarkable ! ess, which
laS been his good fortune since his father
uadr the family name famous II Mania, result
ing in his carr, ing away hiy buach OF Quaen
City orders lie mode ty nttrihnted his good
fortune TO his fathers achievements. and said that
a. soon a. hr made himself known he given
orders by patriotic merchants whether they need
ed the goods or not. The popularity c. heu-
rich's beers arc attributed to the superior quail
ties OF Maczeu Senate, and Lager. For 4 case
Of Heurich's phone ga. Arlington Bottling Co,
and YOU will readily say lituricls possesses win
ming qualities wl.th cant be found in any other
beer
The times., 1899-06-12
Typewriters Rented,
$3.50 per month.
Delivered with table.
The Typewriter Exchange.
1905 F Street N. w.
DIED.

DIED.
MILLER-0n Saturday June 10. 1900, after 4
long illness, JOSEPH MILLER, SR., beloved hus-
band OF Eliza A. Miller, in his eighty y-fOuTth year
Farewell, dear husband, thou art gone;
Twas hard TO give you up,
To part with all earth,
And drink the bitter cup.
by HIS WIFE.
Funeral from his late residence, Cottage Hill
northeast, Monday. June p, at $50 p. m.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited to
attend. IRternent at Glenwood Cemetery.
1t
HOGAN-On Sunday. June II. ELLA HOGAN.
infant daughter Of William II. and Annie Brown.
aged two months and four days
Funeral from the residence Of her parents, 2f6
Ninth Street northwest, at p. m, June T.
Friends and relatives invited TO attend. 1t
HANDY-Departed this life June 10. 1s9o. at
f:i5 p. m, MARY j. HANDY, al her residence.
1915 First Street southeast.
Funeral will take place Tuesday, June 1S At
o'clock, from her residence. iell-2t
The times., 1899-06-12
nc Kncw Am Ahont II.

(From the Detroit Free Press.)
She You should read this article about the
passing Of the borse. II is really pathetic
Hobart want to read it. ! know the whole
thing. pathos and ALL entsl>d my trottcr for
the matinee races. and every other horse on the
track passed him.