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The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22
ROYAL Philanthropy.

The Queen of SaXony is of a most
philanthropic and charitable nature.
In her youth her zeal far exceeded her
knowledge, but was never abated. In
deed, she was often in the habit Of
visiting the poor, under the gulse of
the Countess Of X, in order to come
in closer contact with their misery
and want. Many laughable mistakes
resulted, and at one time she even
equalled Marie Antoinette's famous
remark about cake as a substitute for
bread, when the latter was not obtain
able. 1t happened that the "COun-
tess" entering unexpectedly upon one
of her favorites, who felt the pinch
of poverty in its most acute form,
found the good woman's little boy in
tears over swollen cheek. "What
ails the child?" inquired she. Moth
ing much,' replied the mother, uncons
cerneuly che was naughty, so | boxed
his ears" "Ah, you should never
strike child" said the sympathetic
Countess" "Next time you ought to
punish him by depriving him of his
dessert
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22
A NOW nonhle. renm Keoord.

At the new track of Brunot's Island,
a suburb of Pittsburg, Penn, recent
ly Mr.. p. c. Knox, an amateur driver
of Pittsburg, drove his trOtting team
Vert and Dr. Leek a mile in 2;10l9
beating the best previous time on rec
ord for a performance of this sort, by
one and three-Quarter seconds. The
worlds record which this displaces is
that of Belle Hamlin and Honest
George, who paced it at 2:12h, where
it has stood since 1892. Mr.. Knox,
who is an eminent lawyer of Pitts
burg, is the gentleman who paid S10-
600 for the trotting team Vert and
b. c., at a Chicago sale couple Of
years ago. Vert is one Of the pair
which accomplished the great feat Of
last Saturday, and DR.. Leek's harness
record is 209h.-Trotter and PAGER.
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22

A pnlnt Wel1 Mndo.

Lord Russell took a great interest
in sport of all kinds, and he had u
weakness for lecturing people of all
sorts on their shortcomings When in
October, 1898 the London Irish Rugby
Football Club was matched to play
Hammersmith Club on the London
County Athletic Ground, Herne Hill,
Lord Russell was invited, and con.
sented to kick off the bail. On arriv-
ing punctually at the hour appointed
he found that some Of the members
of the London Irish team were not on
the ground. He waited patiently for
some ten or fifteen minutes until all
the players were assembled, and then
called up Mr.. Dyas, tho captain of the
London Irish and delivered the fol-
lowing homily: captain Dyas and
members of the London Irish Football
Club: l desire to point out TO you that
one of your cardinal rules in life
should be punctuality. Unless you
study that rIle, whether in business
or play, you will never be successful
men, and 1 hope that you will take to
heart the lesson l am now reading
you" The Lord Chief Justice, with
the utmost gravity, then proceeded to
kick Off the ball-London Chronicle.
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22

Not all the good Indians are dead
Indians. There are the Crows, of Mon
tana, for instance; some of them have
the virtue of industry. They have
been taking grading contracts on a
railroad have entered into an agree
ment with the United States to furnish
the Cheyennes with -four. The Crows
have irrigated farms and a -four MILL
herds of cattle and many ponies, and
as a rule are in fairly comfortable
circumstances. In morals, however,
they are not improving as rapidly as
could be desired, and while many of
them are Industrious, few save money.
Nevertheless 1t is somewhat refreshing
to learn Of Indians even as well ad-
vanced in material welfare as they
Minneapolis Times.
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22
Characteristic story From scotland.

From Scotland comes this charac-
teristic story. A gentleman was rid
ing on one Of the coaches in the Tros'
sachs when the driver said to him.:
1--WE had a coin guy me to-day two
hundred years old Did you ever see
coin two hundred years oldT" "Oh,
yes" was the reply; Il have one my
self two thousand years old" "Ah,"
said the driver "haye YEP And he
spoke no more during the rest of the
journey. When the coach arrived at
its destination the driver came up to
the gentleman with an intensely self
satisfied air and said, IL told you as
we came along that l had a coin two
hundred years old" Eyes" "And
you said to me as you had one two
thousand years old Eyes; so l
have" "Now, you be liar" "What
do you mean by that" what do 1
mean2 Why, it's only 1899 now"
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22
10 whom it may concern:

To whom it may concern:
advise all persons who have any idea
of attending a business college to take a
course at Woods Commercial College,
on accGAnt of its quick and easy systems
in shorthand and type-writing and also
its experienced teachers ! was pupil
of this College for five months in the
Shorthand Department, when l was
offered a situation as Court Reporter in
West Virginia, and it was through this
College that | was successful in my
work. / think that any student ought to
complete course at this College in five
or six months, and with great deal Of
study and effort in much less time. The
Professor is very successful in obtaining
positions for his students and often gets
the best places a stenographer can hold
also consider it the best business col
lege in Washington and one of the best
in the United States, if not the best.
john WALKER FENToN.
June 1, 1899
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22
rhn skipper and the vIoerov.

Quite a fresh story is going about
illustrating how small, after all, is the
Importance OF a viceroy compared
with that of captain of the p. and
O. A passenger on the way to Bonn
bay the other day said to the COM
mander, by way Of delicate ingratia-
ton, "This is the ship, believe, on
which Lord Curzon went out to India"
Really" was the reply. Il dare say
So many people go back and forth
with mel couldn't swear to It,"
do not know if anybody has had the
courage to offer this anecdote to his
eXcellency. World.
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22
Proposition No. 9.
WOODS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE

WOODS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
Gentlemen:
am indeed glad that | took the course
in Stenography and Typewriting in your
institution. After having attended five
months, could write one hundred words
per minute.
think all who conscientiously pursue
their studies under your guidance will,
in, short while, become thoroughly
equipped stenographers.
can certainly recommend Woods
Commercial College.
Very sincerely,
JAMIE IL ETHERIDGE.
Washington, D. c., Nov. 10, 1899
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22
SUMMER SESSION.

Now is a good time TO commence. New
GLASSES formed every monday.
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22
BARGAINS!

The readers of this pa
per are constantly upon
the alert to ascertain
where goods can be pur-
chased at the lowest
prices, and if a merchant
does not advertise and
keep the buyer CONVEX.
SAINT with his line Of
goods, how can he expect
to sell them?
y y y
TURNOVER THIS!
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22
Proposition No. S.

Complete Course for Government Posi-.
tion, Civil Service or Census, $40. (Ihis
will entitle person to instruction, day
or evening, until prepared to pass the
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22

Complete Course in Bookkeeping and
English, $780, (This will entitlo a per,
son to instruction, day or evening, until
proficient and position is secured.J
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22
p-onositiOn No, \.

Complete Course in Shorthand Type
writing. $50. CThis will entitle a per.
son to instruction, day or evening, until
proficient and position is securod.)
Proposition No. ?.
Complete Course in Book keeping and
English, $50. (This will entitlo per,
son to instruction, day or evening, until
proficient and position is secured.J
Proposition No. 3.
Complete Course in ShorthOnd, Type
writing, Bookkeeping, and any Other
subject the pupil may select, 500. (lhls
will entitle person to instruction, day
or evening, until proficient and position
is securely
Proposition No. 4.
Complete Course of instruction in
Typewriting, So (This will entitle a
person to instruction, day or evening,
until prohcient.)
Proposition No. S.
Complete Course for Government Posi-.
ton, Civil Service or Census, $40. (Ihis
will entitle a person to instruction. day
or evening, until prepared to pass the
aexamination.)
Proposition No. 6.
Complete Course in English Branches,
S 80. This will entitle a person to in.
struction, day or evening until prob
-cicnt.
Proposition No. 7.
Preparation for College, including
Latin, Greek English and Mathematics.
Private lessons or class instructions.
Apply for rates.
Proposition No. 8.
Instructions during May, June, July,
August. Day sessions $40; three months,
$l5. Evening sessions, $l2; taree months,
$40.
Proposition No. 9.
Private and class instructions TO coach
public school pupils so they can enter
next grade; three months, $40; one
month, 81.
The rates given are for cash, but salts
factory arrangements may be made to
pay in installments.
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22

The great author was lolling at his
desk.
MY sakes" he groaned. "The
difficulties Of literature are overpow-
erlng. How can collect lot Of
mysterious words which may mean
nothing so that the readers will mag
inc them to inform of the deepest
wisdom T'-Boston Courier. 49,
The suburban citizen. (Washington, D.C.) 1891-1902, 1900-09-22
Proposition No. 3.
Pronosltlon No. 4.

Complete Course Of instruction in
Typewriting, So (This will entitle a
person to instruction, day or evening,
until profcient.)
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Sketch of His Career

Richard Wfgginton Thompson was born I'm
culpeper county, Va, June o. 1883 He re-
celved a good education and removed in
ls1l, to kSn;uckv. whence after serving as
storekeepeT's clerk In Louisville he went
lie Lawrence county, Ind, where he taught
school for a short time He then returned
TO mercantile life, at the same time nu,-
SUING the study of law at night. and Nas
ADMITTED TO the bar in 1884. He began The
practice of his profession in Bedford Ind
ana served ia the lower house of the Ieyis-
lature in the session of 1896 and I'm th,,
upper house during the session of 1865
lie was Tor short time president pro f.m-
pore of the state senate and acting lien
tenant governor. He was a presidential
e'ector on the Harrison ticket in 1870. zeaI>.
ously supporting Gen. Harrison in public
speeches and by his pen He served IN
Congress in 1Si1-3. having been chosen as
wing, and was u defeated candidate snr
elector on the Clay ticket in 1914 He
served again IN the national Congress dur
lEg lSii-9, but declined n renomina ton HI,
also declined the Austrian mission offered
TO MN by President Taylor; the recorder
snip Of the land office. rendered to him bv
president Fillmore. and a seat on :he bench
Oh the court OF claims, which he WAS urged
TO accept by President Lincoln. He was
again presidential elector In 1864 on IN,
republican ticket, and a delegate 10 The
national convention of that party in IsiS
ana 1876. In the latter convention he nomI-
mated OllNer p Morton for the presidency,
In 1SSi-9 he was judge of the eighteenth cir.
cult of his state.
Mr. thompson was appointed Secretary Of
the Navy III President Hayes cabinet in
March, 1877, and served nearly through the
administration, resigning in 1881 to become
chairman of the American committee of the
Panama canal company. He was also a
director or the Panama railroad. He wrote
many political platforms and obtained 4
high reputation for his ability in formulate
ing party principles.
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Gold
10 n
HAvANA's COMMERCE.
Number of Vessels, Passengers and
Animals Arriving in 1890.

The War Department made the statement
today that during the year 1899 there en-
tered the port of Havana from ports in the
Island of Cuba 1,674 vessels of all kinds, of
a total gross tonnage of 2622, $50, and 1856
vessels of all kinds. of total gross tonnage
of 1855 951, cleared from the port of Havana
for ports in.the Island Of Cuba.
During the year 1899 there entered the
port of Havana 3,4SS vessels of all kinds,
foreign and ccastwise, of total gross ton
mage of 3,421 .SA, and 1925 vessels of
all kinds, foreign and coastwise, of a total
gross tonnage of 3,396, 1893. cleared from Ha-
vana for other ports.
During the year 1899 there landed at the
port of Havana from points outside of the
Island of Cuba, 46.US2 passengers, of whom
% 3Ol came from the United States 10 26O
from Spain and 1923 from other countries.
Havana for points outside of the Island of
Cuba 3I,230 passengers, of whom p 900
went to the United States 12,356 to Spain
and 3,1S4 to other countries.
The number of domestic animals import
ed into the port Of Havana during the year
1899 was 315.46S The animals were divided
as follows: Bulls, 1867: cows, 16 1876; calves
1923; steers, 245.666; horses, 4,19O; mules
4,O65: donkeys. 129; sheep. 2625: swine,
33 OPT; goats, 81: other animals 1913.
OF the 271 DOT of bovines imported during
the year. 1t is estimated that about 113 357
were imported for agricultural purposes of
which DO were imported during the month
of December for breeding purposes 1t is
estimated that 81, 459 of the total imported
came from the United States, and that
1s6,14S came from other countries.
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FRAUDS IN THE PENSION ROLL.
conclusions of Committee of the
Union League Club.

The committee on political reform of the
Union League Club of New York city re-
Gently took up the subject of fraud in tho
pension roll, and made full report to tfe
club The topics considered were: 1
1. The nature of the charges of fraud IN
the pension roll.
=. The means practicable for ascertain.
ing the truth or falsity of such charges
3. The methods available for remedying
the evil if such evil exists.
4. Whether. and in what way this club
may contribute toward the ends proposed
in the resolution.
The committee was composed of eminent
lawyers VINO gave the subject thorough In
vestigation. At the annual meeting of the
club last month the committee submitted
its report, which has been forwarded Ia the
commissioner of pensions and TO the chair-
man of the pension committees of both
houses of Congress. >
After discussing in general way the SUBJ
Ject of fraud under previous admnistra-
tons, with especial reference to the en-
beavers OF President Cleveland during his
two terms to root out the evil. the commit =:
tee says the laws in relation to frauds are :
not too severe and they are believed to be-
enforced with quite much vigor is (
exhibited in the enforcement of any portion
of the penal code.
Reference is made to the fact that no
plan has been suggested to the committee
by which a better result can be accom-S
plished than the steady persistence of tha
pension bureau in its practice in this res.
gard. In fact, throughout the report. The
commissioner of pensions is supported and
Endorsed. 81
In conclusion the committee recommends
the revision and codification of the pension
laws as well as the repeal of the act of 1883 /,
allowing pensions to widows as specified. opS
its modification to exclude the pay,J
ment of pensions commencing with the
death of the husband, rather than the date
of the application.
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NINE KILLED IN RAILROAD WRECK.
Rear-End Collision on the Chicago
and NOrthNestern.

A dispatch from Escanaba. Mich. last
night says: Chicago and Northwestern train
No p, known as the Fetch Mountain ac-
commodation, which runs between this city
and metropolitan, was wrecked in rear
end collision at Ford River switch, at $50
tonight. Nine persons We're killed, three
are reported missing, five seriously and
four slightly injured:
The dead are:
w. L. Hill, Escanaba, baggageman of the
accommodation train.
William Dillon, Escanaba, brakeman on
accommodation train.
Miss Seymour, section p, Delta county
Mich.
Charles Martin, Escanaba civil engineer
George r. Black, Escanaba, civil engi-
neer.
Sam Green, Negaunee, agent of the Up
per Peninsula Brewing Company.
Two unknown men.
Unknown woman, body charred beyond
recognition.
The injured:
B. w. Brown, Escanaba cedar merchant,
believed to be fatally injured.
Mrs; SEYMOUR section P. burned and in
ternally injured.
Theodore De Ford, Hardwood. Mich.
fatally injured.
Richard Roberts, Escanaba, conductor of
accommodation train; leg smashed
Peter Legg, Escanaba. slightly injured.
James Green, Escanaba, engineer of
freight train No. 2S9, hurt in jumping.
Coles Nee, fireman Of freight train No.
$50 hrNt in jumping.
Four passengers who refused to give their
names We're only slightly bruised.
Three passengers are reported 80 be miss
ing, and their bodies arsv supposed to be
under the burning wreckaseas but their
names could not be ascerIained,-
Fast freight train No. A2s9. forth bound
from Green Bay to Ishpeming,- drawn by
Engineer James Green ana FfEeman Cole
Nee, was making about fifty miles an hour
when 1t passed Narrenta for=Ford river
engine was forging ahead through a blind
ing snowstorm, which made it impossible to
see signal lights but shoH distance ahead.
Mhen WITHIN 100 yards III tho switch at
Ford river Green saw the rear lights of a
train directly ahead, and witffsa warning
cry to his fireman jumped.
The next instant the heavy freight struck
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MONTANA POLITICS EXPENSIVE,
Ex-GOv. Hauser Before the Clark
Committee.

committee.
Senator Clark's managers occupied the
witness stand throughout yesterday in the
investigation which the Senate committee
on privileges and elections is conducting
into the election of the senator from Mon
tana. Mr. Bickford concluded his testi-
mony, and he was followed in succession
by Frank E. Corbett. Mr.. Clarks princi-
pal counsel in Montana; Ex-Governor s. T.
Hauser, A ]. Davidson and A. ]. Steele.
Former Governor s. T. Hauser said that
he thought he could take the credit or
discredit of inducing Mr.. Clark to assist
us in the campaign and after to become a
candidate for the senate
He had succeeded in getting Mr.. Clark 5
attention upon visit which he had made
10 Mr.. Clark in New York. He said that
his reason for doing this was that he had
thought that DAILY would try to run things
that it was the understanding that Mr.
Clark was thinking of leaving Montana and
that he had told him he ought to remain
made his money. Il also told him. said
the governor, that We wanted him to help
stand the boss Irishman off,
Assist how?' member of the commit
tee asked.
by the use of his brains, his money and
his following" was the reply.
The result of this interview was that Mr..
Clark subsequently visited the state. Prior
" SOiHlliS, MI. I1duScf saul, lie Hdu
seen some of his republican friends and had
told them that IF we could get Clark to
loosen up we could stand Daily off,
Senator Hoar asked Mr.. Hauser what he
meant by getting Clark to loosen up" and
the latter replied that Mr.. Clark was a
very close business man, disposed always
to count the cost in any enterprise he
might go into.
came to Butte he sat up until o'clock one
night with him laying before him the rea-
sons why he should enter into the contest.
Should Spend His Money at Home.
Il told him., he said, that instead of
spending his money in pictures and houses
in New York he should spend It with us and
maintain his identity with the state'
When Mr.. Clark had objected on account
Of the expense he (the witness) had assured
him that the primaries would not cost to
exceed $4,000 or $4,000. and after that the
campaign for the Senate would not go be-
yond $4,000 or $6O,G00.
This amount would. he thought, cover all
!eg1tlmate expenses, and, speaking of legit-
innate expenses, Mr.. Hauser said that the
idea of legitimate expenses in a campaign
in Montana was very different from what It
was in the eastern states.
We have to have money to fix the work
errs and the saloon men, he said, but 1
do not include the purchase of votes either
in the legislature or out Of it. That GER
tainly is not proper"
He then gave some figures Of expendi-
lures In former campaigns. saying that in
the capital contest at least million dol
lars was spent, 'and in the first state cleo
ton" he added, The Big Four, so called
put up $4,000, or SIC, 600 or $4,000 EACH to
begin with, to say nothing of subsequent
expenses
Asked who constituted the Big Four"
the witness replied: Colonel Rroadwater
Mrs. Clark, Mr. Daily and a gentleman
named Hauser," meaning himself
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N THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
VI ColC MBlA, hc.ding u special term for Or
pLaLs Court business In the matter of the estate
OF Ezra W. Leach. q. sased. No 1911 Adm DAG
as TO the trial of the issues In tEis case relatim,
10 the validity OF the paper writing lated the 21st
On. OF December, A. D. 1890, pnrporting TO be the
i2st viii and testament OF Ezra w Leach de-
ceased, has been returned to James f. Watson
x, 1aIchelhus L. Reed, Cyrus T. Reed Gusavus l..
Reed, Ann A Presbrey. Luke X. Watson, Jane T.
Re'4i and Ada Reed Eddy, not 10 be found" II is
this 26ih day Of January, A. ID. 1880 ordered that
the ISSUES heretofore framed in this case be, and
tEey IRE hereby, set down for trial on the 2Gfh
day OF February A. d. 1850 and that this order
and copy Of sid issues heretofore framed shall be
published twice week for four weeks in The
EtIniig star CHAS. G. COLE, Justice. Attest:
ihl is A DENT. Register of Wills. District OF Co.
lumbia. ~
FILED NOVEMBER 3. ls99-IN THE SUPREME
COURT OF TIE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, spe-
or Ezra W Leach deceased. No. 757l-Issues:
tpoh consideration of the caye:t hod In the above
entitl'd cause, and of the thereto. il Is by
me court this ID day of November A. d. 1893
ORDERED that the following issues be and they
hereby are. set for trial by jury in this court:
l. Was the said Ezra W. Leach, at the time of
Der 2lsi, 1896. offered for probate and record as
The last VIII and testament of the real estate of
Ezra W Leach. of sound mind. capable of execut-
ing valid deed contract: 2 Was the naner
writing hearing date the list day OF December
A. d. 1896. and offered for probate and record as
the last will and testament of the real estate of
Ezra W. Leach, procured by the threats menacas
and dufess exercised over him by Samuel H. Incos
any other person os persons: 3. Was the uaDer
writing bearing date the 21st day OF December
A ID. 1896 and offered for probate and record us
the last will and testament of the real estate of
Ezra W. Leach. procured by the fraud of Slmual
II. Incas. or any other person persons? CHAS.
1900. Test: LOUIS A. DENT, Register OF wills.
ID. G. ja26-f&tu-St
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Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Prairie sailed Tuesday from Balti.
more for Havre, France. with American exs
hibits for the Paris exposition. She stopped
at Hampton Roads to take aboard addi-
tional members of the crew for the
cruiser Albany, which has recently been
completed at the Armstrong works, Eng.
land.
The Philadelphia has left San Diego for
San Francisco. and the Lancaster has ar.
rived at Caimanera.
The Monongahela has left Barbados fop
Martinique, and the Dixie is at St. Thomas.
The Machias has sailed from La Guayra
for San Juan. She will probably look In at
San Domingo, as there have been indica--
uons that the Americans there would be
treasured at the sight of American
man-of-war.
The Yankton has sailed from Gibara for
Banes. and the Detroit has left Colon for
Key West