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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

tFrOm tht InuldidiVIIs FTVss'T
The stage is what the people make II, and
il is pleasant to record that they making
ic better lust now The great dramatic successes
Of the present and preceding years have been
clean plays. stirring romances, clean comedies.
great religious plays and pretty pictures OF home
life have been making money, while the ques-
tionabe society play has been coldly re-
ceiyed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

lFTOul Inv NV IVIN otIIsT
The Hon George Sew1li Boutwell, has collected
his lamentations into a book called The Crisis
OF the Republic" The crisis began with the
yenezuelan message continued in the annexa-
zion Of Hawaii and in the war with Spain, and
il now acute in expansion: but it is Mr.. Bout
we'll not the Republic, that suffers from this
crizi
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

from the Spectator
There is old Indian story OF the suosltern
who was ordered TO take gun up TO the top OF
effectuaI attempts he returned to his superior
officer and reported the feat IL be impossible
Impossible. SIR the reply, impossible J.
why, I've got the order for it in my pocket.
The subsitslt vent lass ~ sssesssi4
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
why Lynchinx. Occur.

CFrom the Chattanooga Times)
henous crime can hardly be committed any
where without attempted lynching, that TOO,
often succeeds, and why is thisf Largely because
juries will not convict. because courts weak
and Governors weaker still when the law is to be
enforced on who have any influence on
pretty women--on anrv,e who has standing or
who eycitcs sympsth!
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

from the indianapolis Journal)
bill TO protect candidates tor public Office
from groundless accusations in the newspapers 1.
before the Massachusetts, Legislature How would
II do 10 pass a companion measure. providing that
no man with past should become candidate for
efteeI
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

The statement that Lord Dundonald has
lost a lieutenant and six men while scout
ing near Springfield justifies suspicion
have been withdrawn TO that point II not
below it. Dundonald probably would not
have been at Springfield with his cavalry
if it stu constituted the right centre of
the British line.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
"OId Ironsides.v


From the Philadelphia Rscord)
Il is by no means n waste Of public money to
restore cold Ironsides'' to her pristine, warlike
strsngth and picturesque maritime beauty. Merely
as an object lesson in patriotism, the time honored
frigate would be worth all the repairs and
nevaIs might cost.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

With considerable enthusiasm we are
impelled to admit that our Republican
fellow-creatures in Kentucky are not at
all slow in taking political hint. Their
party men in Congress no sooner an
nounce a determination TO suppress the
Constitution in the Colonies than the
Bluegrass patriots begin to boom for
the Vice Presidential nomination a person
who has tried to do the same thing in a
Stste. We are unable 10 think, however,
that Mr.. Mckinley would care to have
Mr.. Taylor as running mate. If both
were elected the former might stand in
the way of a laudable ambition which the
latter might entertain; and the Frankfort
unpleasantness has taught the country
that it is difficult to provide against I'M
foreseen accidents.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

from the indianapolis PresS.)
Is il not about time TO quit asking Admiral
Dewey for deni.lS Of the story That he promised
A.,ninaldo Independence? His FIST denial tg;eTed
tsc s-eund very thoroughly.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

tfrom the Philadelphia North America,i.)
The sullen ealmness, the dogsed resolution. the
manly seli-control Of the English excite the pro
tsspl aduiIstilp 81 ths ngush
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

The resolution adopted by the Senate
yesterday, directing the District Commits
sioners to ascertain the value of the
private property on the south side of
Pennsylvania Avenue. is a me cement
in a right and necessary direction. We
are glad to see that our lawmakers
are waking up at last TO the de-
STABILITY of redeeming the Capital City
from deplorable perversion of its original
plan. There should be nothing between the
Mall and the Capitol but Government build
ings and open spaces with grass trees. and
flowers. The sooner the reform is inaugu-
rated the less it will cost the country.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
FROM CLIENT TO AK.
No Special Historic Foundation for
Browning's Famous Poem.


tFrom the February ST. Nicholas.)
Many a puzzled admirer of Browning's
Ride from Client to AK has tried to find
the historical basis for the poem. No one
has ever found IL or ever will, as is proved
by the following letters:
Washington, D. c.. 1899.
To the Editor Of st. Nicholas:
Dear Madame: In 1852 | was United States
Consul at Client, Belgium. That city is famous
for its clubs and societies organized for improve
ment and pleasure. Of them public. bus
many Of them in quite private manner Attend
ing the meeting d u these societies at a
private house. read. as my contribution to the
evenings entertainment, my own translation OF
Browning's celebrated poem, The Ride nom
Client to AK In the talk which followed. the
Gantos present declared their ignorance Of any
such incident in the history of Client; whereupon
| took the liberty Of writing TO Mr.. Browning at
London, through Mr.. Lowell. and in due course
received the following reply. 1 have deposited
the letter as an autograph of Mr.. Browning IN
the Historical Department Of Iowa at Dies Moines.
Very respectfully, - ..-..
United states National Museum.
Washington, ID. C.
10 Warwick Crescent. W. Nov g. lss2.
Dear Sir: l have only this morning received
tby the kindness OF Mr. Lowel) your letter Of
october s. In reply to the request it contains,
beg to say that the incident of the Ride from
Client is altogether imaginary. | wrote the poem
at sea on the blank leaf OF book | was reading.
when the subject occurred to me, and could
only put down hastily the names OF the towns
they came into my recollection. The Low Coun-
tries were the scene OF so many more or less
significant battles and sieges that | seemed at
liberty to indulge my fancy so far
Pray except my thanks for the courtesy Of your
application, and believe me, dear sir,
Yours. very faithfully.
ROBERT BROWNING.
To THOMAS WILSON. Esq,
United States Consul, Client Belgium.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15


the Hon Webster Davis announce that he
was to leave Cape Town yesterday on his
long journey homeward from South Africa
He is not expected TO arrive in Washing
ton for fully month. What political
move he will make when he gets here is
the subject Of varying surmise II is not
denied by his Intimate friends that his
visit TO South Africa was made as the only
alternative short of resigning from the Of
fee of Assistant Secretary of the Interior
in order to relieve himself of very I'M
pleasant and irksome relations in the De-
partment. II is thought probable that Mr.
Davis will not resume his position in the
Interior Department when he gets back,
and that the President will give him
something equally as good with the view
of utilizing his services on the stump when
the campaign opens. There are many Mis-
sourians who go SO far as to predict that
when their noted spellblnder gets back he
will reuounce allegiance to the Republican
party and return TO the Democratic fold
All of which shows that il Mr.. Davis has
accomplished nothing OF direct political
importance nv his mysterious flight to
South Africa he at least has got himself
much talked about.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
Philadelphia Waking Up.-It is said

Philadelphia Waking up.-It is said
that the meeting between Mayor Ash
bridge. OF Philadelphia, and Mark Hanna
in Washington the Other day was warm
affair" The gnarled and rugged Hanna 10
reported to have served notice upon Inc
chief man among the Quakers for the last
time that unless Philadelphia got a move
on" in the matter of that hundred thou
sand dollar guarantee fund, the Republican
National Convention would be ordered TO
stated. faithfully promised Mr. Hanna that
all of the money demanded would be in
sighr within the next month. and that the
hall arrangements desired by the National
Committee would be made Ii Is said that
the mayor explained to MIR. Hanna tire real
cause of the hitch in raising the fund by
popular subscription. 1t appears thl: the
local committees having in charge that i'm
portant work thought IL would b. a thar
liable act 10 employ as solicitors several of
the numerous but respectable army Of
Philadelphians without visible means of
support on basis of compensation Of -
per cent. When the prospective heavy sub
scribers like the Cramps. learned OF the
they are said to have pulled their rurse
strings taut. Finally. the commission was
reduced TO the usual basis OF ~ Jer cent.
and then the recalcitrant ricn men
"loosened up" Mayor Ashbridge assured
Mr.. Hanna that all of the mOn.y promised
would be forthcoming at the proper time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
senate PntronaEe.-Att the Senate r
publican caucus yesterday ne mrc

senate fhtrohuSe.-At the Senate Re
publican caucus yesterday ne much
mooted question of patronage was finally
reduced TO a probable basis " carly settle
ment. 1t is stated that none of The new
Democratic Senators will be permitted TO
have the usual share of patronage allotted
TO the minority. Only eleven OF he Mi
nority Senators will be permits ed TO name
one messenger each. and this privilege is
extended only to such senator's as are
chairmen of committees. This will cut
down the Democratic repra 'entation on the
Senate staff TO figure lower than IL hes
been for years, and will mes iIitdtc the re-
moval from the payroll Of quite a number
of Democrats whose Dan.s only recently
were put there In, excise gwen for this
unprecedented partisan monopolization of
the Senate patro lsge is the necessity for
Increasing the clerical force OF important
committees by cutting down the clerks and
other employer accredited to JnmpOrian
committees. Several Of the Democratic
Senators affected are Indignant. but they
are powerless TO save l..e men they have
put on the Senate payroll.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15

Senator Martin of Virginia has tiiiis most
conspicuous hair in the Senate. 1t Is sill
yer white. 1t shines like. a newly ninted
dollar. Now and then. like all other hair
of that kind, 1t gives out in certain lights
a suggestion of pale greenish hue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-14
RIGID CENSORSHIP IN AUSTRIA.
Newspapers in Francis Joseph's Domain
 Must Not Speak Too Freely.

Newspapers in Francis Joseph's Domain
 Must Not Speak Too Freely.
 The editor of a small provincial pa. per in Austria was in great difficulty to find fit subject for his leading article. having been too intent upon other business or upon pleasure to provide one. The last moment had come and the editor was in despair. He tortured his brain in vain, when he suddenly was inspired by happy thought and dashed off the lines: After carefully perusing the leading article written for Ablest of our contributors, we have ar- rived at the conclusion that 1t may be misinterpreted by the authorities and regarded as an attack upon the gov ernment We ourselves consider 1t to be perfectly innocent, but, as we are unwilling, for our readers sake, as well as for our own, to have our news paper eonfiscated, we have very un- willingly, though, as we think, pru- dently, resolved to withdraw the arti- c1e. This must serve as the apology to our readers for the blank space in our present issue" The journal was pub iished in the evening, and the sly ed ftor, after performing this little piece of stratagem, left the office in high humor. AS soon as he arrived in the office next morning clerk came up to him, with a doleful expression, and said, "Herr Redaktor, the paper is conf1scated by the po1iee!" For what reasen2" asked the astonished editor. 'sFor malicious ridieule of the institu- tions of the Austrian empire by the omission of the leading article," re- piled the man.-New York Press
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-14
orookedest River in America.

From it's four heads in the Boston mountains to Batesyille, where it leaves the Ozarks and enters the Ar kansas lowlands, White river is a suc' cession of astonishing curves. No other river on the continent so oftep and so nearly doubles upon itself. From the source to the fiat country is a distance on a straight line of per haps 150 miles. White river between these points has a course of over 60C niles; some estimates make it 1.000 miles
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-14
A New Bullef-iroof Shield.

The firm of Cammell & Co.,, the we'll. known stee'makers of Sheffield, ! ve made bullet proof shield oh weighs no more than seven pounds. and affords complete proteetio. 10 the solaier against the service riff 3' % yards range. r hIeld is ned to the rife by ill band an be detached as y as uniiXl a 5ayonet It is hoped by t. e inten,ors that by the use of ;his shield, trencs- ing operations will be largely avoided, and the often vexatious delays of pick and shovel work will be often reno red unnecessary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-14
 The rransyaAi ConsorsAip.

All wires from the seat of war ara subjected to strict official censorship, based mainly on two rules. One rule is that no intimation of deaths in the field shall be allowed to pass until sucb deaths have been announced by the authorities. The other strictly forbids the cabling of any information re- garding the movements of troops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-14
Statistics of Rrltish Emtg.ants.

Statistics just issued by the Board of Trade show that during 1899 a total of 241, ,4Q5 emigrahts left Great Britain. as compared with 205, III in the previ- GUS year. The greater proportion of this increased outflow of 36,060 con- sisted of foreigners. How evers these were s.birds of passage. numbering e0,000, compared with 60,000 in 1S98 The number of British emigrants was over 5000 in excess of that in 1898, and it is remarkable that this was wholly due to an increased exodus from Ireland, 5000 more persons of Irish birth leaving last year, prac- tieally all going to the United States, while the English emigrants were 5000 fewer. Of the total number of British emigrants, viz, 146,777, no fewer thst 92, ,532 were bound for the great fte- public, an increase Of 22,000 as com. pared with 1898, and 16,451 for British North America, a decrease of 1,20C, Australia received 11,478, against 10,- 693, while the outlook of war so seri- ously checked emigration to South Africa tha: the number declined from ls.75s in 1898 to 1A.oe0 last year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-14
A New Word.

A New York correspondent in the Pittsburg Dispatch says that a French waiter uptown walked out of q window in his sleep the other morning, and al- though he may die as consequence of his injuries, it might be some con- solation to him to know that in giv- ing his life he has also given to the world a new verb, ito somnambulate." It is employed in 6 description of the disaster in one of the evening papers of thss city. Every one must admit that esomnambulate" is good. even if t is unusual,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-14
Don't t Flake Up Your Hind

that you can not have pretty home because you haven't lots of money. You must not judge this store by the prices others charge. Don't think you must pay high prices tc get the best. Iii sn't always necessary. It isn't at all here just at present, We have lots of home-brightness for some one.
 BLUFF CITY
 FURNITURE co.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-30

The Fauitioss Night and Day shiffs.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-30
Fall and Winter
100


myth YER
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-30
The Famous Vital brand Clothing

Mrs. Hopkins make for boys and. children
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-30

Wilson Bros, Shirts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

DROVE THE TEACHER INTO L POND.
Wesley Dugan, public school teacher
near Petersburg, Ind, was the victim
of haziug at the hands of his pupils
on Wednesday which came near costing
him bis life. He was set upon by the
larger pupils in his school and carried
to the I'd 20 of pond IN which it was
proposed to duck him. Breaking away
he ran into the water and waded to a
stump some dist nee from the bank:
There be was pelted with stones and
clubs till forced to take to the water
again and try to reach the opposite
bank. He was already numbed wife
the cold and before reaching the op
posite bank lost consciousness and
would have drowned had not a farmer
rescued him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29
BUSINESS FAILURES .-Dun's review

BUSINESS FAILURES .-Dun's review
today says:
"While it is not yet possible to prit
accurate figures of failures during the
full year 1900, = preliminary statement
may be made that will approximate the
foal result Detailed returns for all
but the lset few days Of the year have
been compiled. and adding a propoi :
ionate amount for the time still o
el4pse, 1t appears that comm srcial
failures will number about 10 $50, with
liabilities OF $137, 100000.
"Of this numb Der 2 800 were in manu-
featuring, for s49, $780, 600, while there
were 300 in trading for 100000, 900.
and 53l brokers, transporters, ETC., not
properly belonging 10 either ofthe other
classes, for S27 7,250,000. Besides thef q
strictly commercial defaults there weIe
60 financial concerns, with liabilitiea Of
S34 600 600, swelling the total to 10. $50
ia number, and Sl70,000,000 in amount.
This shows q large increase over the
preceding wear. " hen all failures num-
bared 1898, and liabilities were 1923,
1859.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

WIFE DESERTS UNTIDY HUSBAND
Charles Drake, of Winsted, Conn.
sgei SO wears. proposed Saturday, De-
cember s. to Mrs, Anna Root, wido"
4S years old, and the couple were mar
r;ad that ni2 ut at the home of Charles
Root. nephew of Mrs. Roofs first hue
hand Drake on the day OF his wed
ding bought the farm of Oscar Surdsm
and installed bis bride there. The next
dav. December 8, Mrs. Drake COM
Dlsined because her husband was un'
tidy and unclean, and Monday she de-
serted him, going to her sister-in-law,'
Mrs. William Case, iu New Britain
Mrs. Drake yesterday returned to her
husband, who promised his bride TO
mend his personal habits. Mrs, Drake
has the reputation of having been o
neat housekeeper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29
GREAT FORTUNES OF THE CEN,
TURY.

Among the wonderful things of the
century about closing are the great
fortunes accumulated within a com.
paratively few years. Andrew Car
negie and John d. Rockefeller are not
old men yet. Indeed, they are 10 the
prime Of life, and yet each of them has
fortune of stupendons proportions.
It is populsrly believed that MIR. Car
negie's fortune is "a much as $3.50, ,000,-
900 and that Mr.. Rockefeller's is more
than $3.50, 100000. And the fortune Of
each is growing at a wonderful rate.
Mr.. Carnegie landed 10 this country
from Scotland when still youth with
only few dollars ia his pocket He
borrowed $50 from an uncle with which
to reach New York. He had talent,
industry snu great force of character,
and his advancement was rapid. He
laid the foundation of the great steel
plant which bears his name, and which
now yields revenue OF $4,000. 900
year, with only 81 $50.
Mr. Rockefeller began as q book
keeper. Being far-sighted man he
early became one of the chief factors 10
the Standard Oil Company. He mar
aged wisely and inv sted with judg-
ment. Now he has great deal more
wealth than ne knows what to do with.
He has too much to be happy. He is
40 object of envy Of thousands of peo-
pie, and no doubt he is Inportuned
constantly by many who are less iortu-
nate for q share of bis wealth. His
daughter said recently in an interview
thai, Notwithstanding her wealth, she
was not happy. Riches do not bring
happiness.
There are hundreds Of great fortunes
which have been made 10 the last half
century. Those OF Mr.. Carnegie and
Mr.. Rockefeller are especially mention
ed because they are the largest. Will
'he coming century witness the accum-
ulation of such vast fortunes as have
been accumulated in the latter half OF
this? Fo- the good of the country it
is to be hoped not -[Sava nDah News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

In its advanced and chronic form cold II
the head is known as Nasal CstarTh and Il
the recognized source of other diseases, Hsv
ing stood the test of continued successful use,
EIy,s Cream Balm is recognized as a specific
for membrsnsl diseases in the nasal passages,
and Won should resort to this treatment in
vour own case. 1t is not drying, does not
1,odnce sneezing. Price so cents at drug
qists or by mail. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
Street. New York. Give up prejudice and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

Mauy per,ous have had the experience g oi
Mr Peter Sherman, OF North Stratiord' N. d.,
Eho says, "For years | suffered torture from
ehronic indigestion, but Kodol Dyspeps,s
Cure made we'll man of me-" IL digest'
what you est and is certain cure iOI ~
pepsia aad every form Of stomach trouOle'
+ e;vee reIief AZ once even in the worst cases,
and can't help but do you good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

Now ia the time when Group snd lung
troubles prove rapidly fatal. The only hsrm
less remedy that produces immediste results
is One Minute Cough Cure. 1t IS very peas
ant to take and can be relied upon 10 quickly
cure coughs, colds and all lung diseases IL
will prevent consumption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29
Alexandria 3asetis.
FUBL1sBED DAILY AND TRI-wrKKLY At
Gazette Building. $40 o ai2 FRINGE ~
TrDxEc

ontract advertisers will not be allowed 10 *.
coed their space unless tho excers ia paid for
at transient rates, and uuder no oircum.
STANCES will they be allowed 10 advertise
other thsn their legitimate business In the
space contracted for.
Marriage and desth notices must b paid tof
in advance.
resolutions IN momorism, OF thsnks, tributes
OF respect, resolutions sdopted by societies
OF persons, unleas OF 7ublic concern, will
only be printed IN th pspsr as ad7sgsiRs.
ments
The GAZETTE ofioo ie connected With tbs
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or.
ders t. the paper, news or any information
OF business can 6e Sont by telephone.
Entered st the POstoffce Alexandria, VirsIn.
T., "a second -claas matter.1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29
KIDNEY DISEASE.

900 Washington citizens, including Captain
Austin. Police Headquarters, recommend
"TEMARD's URIC ACID SOLVENT"
in kidney and bladder troubles, gont ana
rbenmAtism. Try bottle at Richard CID
.on'.. e. Wsraeld, ir. g J. w. summers
Disnelt e. Walker, and Ward, Id q Hall
Who'll ale. E 8. LEADBEATER q soNs'
deoi4 6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29
Eo- Over Fifty Years

AR OLD AID WELL-TRIED kEMEDf.-, Sas
,insiov's Soothing Syrup has been useo iol
,vor afty yosr y millions OF mothers 10, lOi
heir children while teething, with pe1 SCI
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lays sll pain, cares wind collie, aud Is n the
bsst smeSy for Disrrhea. Ii pleasant 70 tne m
tssta. Sold by Druggists in every psrt OF tne
World. twenty-five conts bottle: It's vaiue
= incaleulable. Be sure and ask for MRS. Wlns'
ow's Soothing Syrup and take ne ether sino'
fpn1T "a d&EU1yT