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One Mans Innocent B~ystander Experience.
From IL Warrington Po

FTom M VINIr0ON TOW,
Il will tell you a story about a man who has
O steady Job as an innocent bystander." said
Charles Hart OF Louisville.
DO you remember the Chicago drummer
who had his leg broken in the crush when
Dave Colson did his shooting at Frankfort a
few weeks ago? I forget his name. Just two
years 10 a week this same drummer happened
stray bullet cut through the fleshy part OF his
thigh. He was laid up for some time. His
wife took \ great dislike to the place and made
him promise that he would never let business
carry him there again. He kept away from
the place until the time OF the shooting.
He had 4 little business there, and thought
ne would sneak over and not lot his wife know.
he was standing in the hotel when the shoot.
INK took place. He had his leg broken ny be.
Ing THROWN down in the crush OF those trying
Rilled fell ON him and broke two Of bis ribs"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-02-24

The Philadelphia guarantors Of the $780,
600 onvention fund still $4,000 shy held a
stirring meeting on w~AsHISGToS's Birthday to
reassurc the Republican National Committee
Of their determination to raise the balance
still due hofore the date Of the June conven.
ton. These were tho four most exciting
episodes of the meeting as described locally:
Flrst-The statement by Mayor AsHBRIDGE
that unless the guarantee fund Is forthcoming
the Republican National Convention would be
held az the Madison Square Garden. New
York.
Second-Sharp criticisms by the Mayor OF the
wool-trade men and those engaged in the iron
trade In Philadelphia who. with one or two
notable exceptions, had not RESPONDED to 90.
peals Tor money with sufficient generosity.
Third-The announcement that the commit
tee had never obtained the consent OF the
Philadelphia museums. the Franklin Institute
and the stockholders for the use OF the Expo
sition Auditorium for the convention hall.
Fourth-The Endorsement by JACOB SEEDS
and his associates o, the Finance Committee Of
the project OF amalgamatinR-a Philadelphia
idlom-the Citizens Committee with the May
or's Committee In aid OF the belated balance Of
the guarantee.
The plans for the necessary alteration OF the
E Exposition Auditorium. which are to cost
$4,000. have. by some inadvertence. not yet
been authorized officially. and the use OF the
hall to make such alterations appears to be
withheld by the directors Of the building. As
It 10 intended to seat IA. 100 persons. a majority
OF whom may otherwise be compelled either to
stand up or to bring portable campstools. this
neglect Is a serious breach Of precaution and
should engage the immediate attention Of the
guarnntors. The chief delay. however. Ia with
the contributors, who are very backward In
coming forward according to New York. Boa
ton. Chicago, San Francisco and st. Louis
schedule. The Philadelphians describe pay
mepts OF subscriptions as money rolling in"
s5,554.50 has rolled In during the past four
weeks. sl4.4S0 rolled In on Thursday. and
there are expectations OF several thousand
dollars NOR.
1t Is esssati l. Philadelphia enthusiasts need
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-02-24
Canals in Canada and the United States.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUS-Sir: In a
speech delivered in Toronto a few days ago.
the Hon. Israel /. Tarte. Canadian Minister Of
Public Works. declared that he was improving
the harbors OF Fort William. owen Sound.
~Callingwood. Midland. Parry Sound, Port Cal
borne. Toronto and Kingston for the purpose
Of diverting Western traffic from American
ports TO the st. Lawrence route. and that q re-
suit satisfactory TO Canada Ia assured.
In the speech from the throne at the opening
OF the Canadian Parliament the Governor-Gen-
eral congratulated the country. "hecause the
enlargement OF the canals would divert q large
traffic from American ports TO tidewater at
Montreal" On Wednesday last. the following
resolution was moved in the Commons OF
Canada. Resolved that in the opinion Of this
House the time has arrived when a fixed and
definite line OF action should be undertaken on
the question OF the transportation. OF grain
and other com modities OF. the Northwestern
territories. Manitoba and the Western states
with a view to centring the same to the
greatest possible prtpnt In Canadian channels"
The above are Official declarations. and not the
speculative utterances of dreamers. Further
comment Ia unnecessary. We must meet
Canadian conn etition or lose our export trade
In grain and provisions. We have no time or
money TO waste in barge canals. 364 miles
long. costing q ,OOO,OOo. Il.
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A Lost Tribe?

To THE EDITOR OF THE suS-Sv: During III.
Crimcan war the British raised a German legion.
They never got nearer the from: than Malta, and
when peace was declared oil who wished-a large
maiority-were sent to the Cape Of GOOD Hope A. a
sort Of Cosssck colony on the frontiers. getting in.
stead Of forty acres and a mule, all the lAud thev
wanted and some stock and agricultural I'm pier ents
to start with, on the understanding that they vers
TO- stand on Zulus or other Objectionable people
when required.
What mas become Of the descendants OF th...
mem Have they become Beers, or are they ioysi
AfnkAnlsrs2 In all this south African tall. 1
haven't seen q syllable about this tribe Of thu issS
OF the H~essiAns. 10 u . lost tribsf Nusa
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The True Newyorkfulness.

They may talk about their rolling aelds
IN sweeps OF meadow green.
And lowing herds and babbline brooks
To livcn mp the scene;
OF forest depths and bosky dells
And sweet serenity.
But what I see in Central Park
Is good enough for me.
They may talk about their country girls.
Pink checked and plump and round.
A. innocent as little lamts,
In pretty muslin eowned.
n willing 20 be kissed. forsooth,
When they are fancy free:
But inst the same the New York girls
Are good enough fc- me.
They may talk about their Sabbath bells
That call TO church and prayer;
And softly tinklins COW bells that
Mako music In the air.
And dinner bells that make the moons
Atime ~ melody,
But still the New York street car gongs
Are good enough for me.
They may talk about their hunders loud,
That rend the rock.ribbed hills:
OF roaring storms and bowling blasts
That put their noisy frills
On Nature in q thousand forms
And make her silence fee,
But still the Elevated trains
Are good enough for me.
They may talk about their shady lanes
That lead through lovely wales;
About their turnpikes, smooth and white,
Like crooked silver trails;
And OF their lovers path that wind
Dow to . restful sea,
But Just the same tho Speedway is
Quite good enough for me,
They may talk about their villa sites
where Nature has endowed
The earth with richness. and the views
Would make a painter proud;
Where mountains kiss the ieecy clouds
And valleys kiss the sea,
But Just the same Fifth avenue
Ia good enough Tor me.
They may talk about their country air.
And how its sweet perfume
Is gathered from the fresh ploughed fields
And from the roses bloom;
And how each fragrant breath combines
In perfect purity,
But just the same the New York smell
Is good enough for me.
They NAV talk shout their sorgs Of birds
That wahe the morn NJ ar.
And in . choir OF conspnauce
RISE JOYOUS evcrywherc,
To meet the newly risen sun
With welcome minstrelsy.
But still the New York ncwsboys' yell
Il good enough for me.
In other words I do not care
What other things may be.
The things we've got here in New York
Are good enough for me.
WI LAxPyou.
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The whole anti-impcrinlist movement Is
seen and summarized In this account OF the
rending by Boston school children Of certain
essays for which prizes had been offered by
ATKINSON. BRADFORD. GARRISON and tn" three
or four other Massachusetts, anti-imp crial-
lists.
Their papers were heartily applandcd b. the few
people present"
Tha few people present heartily applauded
ono another: that is the true cnlgy OF anti
impcrialist meetings.
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The Democratic National Committee
wishes To be regarded as n serious body. hut
II tests intentionally in its emil. IL invites all
Democratic conservative reform citizens" to
Join the Bryan show. A remarkably neat
piece Of humor.
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The BritOn All Right.

To rHr EDIroR or THE sUS-Sir: Please permit me
TO remark that a very great many American news
papers worry about what is going to become Of
Great Britain. Now give the Briton time he will
come out all right at the finish and will have some.
thing to say later. EPHRAiM RisG.
GERMANTOWN, Pa. Feb. 81.
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The Populist National Committee had q
moment Of majestic wisdom when It chose
Sioux Falls rs tho site Of the Populist National
Convention. The capital Of the Hon. RICHARD
FRANNIIS PETTiGREw Is the likeliest spot in
the world for an assembly OF Populist
thinkcrs.
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Tho Late Daily Means,

To THE EDITOR or THK sUs-Sr' Tho funeral Of
Daily Means occurred last Saturday in Madison,
Ind. i" THOMAS.
NKw YoRK. Feb. 81.
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Subscriptions by Mail. Postpaid.

y our Jriends eho favor ~ wih mdnu"7ps for
pubie1hon wiSh 10 nav" rG'c"i drt'ete' rstn'h'a' nv
uut in all cds,s send stamps for mat rurpos'.
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Crab Writes.

To TIRE EDITOR OF THE SuS-Sir; I have 3usa
a letter from Crab Alaway. OF Orion. Al
u. L.. I.
The evening times., 1900-02-17
THE BURIAL FORBIDDEN.
4 Funeral Halted at the Edge of the
Grave.

NEW HAVEN Conn. Feb. 17.-William
Healy. who died at Cheshire early IN the
week. was buried in the Potters Field
after his body had been refused a resting
place in the family plot in the village
cemetery.
He was TO have been buried Wednesday
but just as the sexton was preparing TO
lower the coffin into the grave the Rev.
Father Cronin stopped the burial.
Il forbid you. sexton. to place The Ie-
mains in consecrated ground said the
priest. Fill the grave and take the body
hence"
The mourners were dumbfOunded. Hea-
ley's sole surviving relative. his sister,
Mary Healy. of New Haven. protested and
asked the priest why he had changed his
mind. for he had gone from his parish in
South Meriden TO read the burial service.
Il forbid this burial by the laws Of the
Holy Church. because l learn now that
your brother was not a good Catholic be
replied
With that he left the group at the grave.
The undertaken placed the coffin again in
the hearse Healy had no relatives in
Cheshire and it was necessary to remove
the body to the church chapel and there
let it remain over night. When the news
spread superstitious people near the chap
el believed they saw Healy's ghost stalk
ing about the church and on the steps
leading into it, Some of the neighb0Ts in
their excitement did not 90 TO bel all
night
The evening times., 1900-02-17

step on the sidewalk, when the lOcOmObiie
turned abruptly in his direction. Adams
became confused threw up his hands. and
tried TO shoe the machine away. Ii jump
ed the curb and struck him. throwing him
out into the roadway of Broadway, be-
tween the car tracks.
A few steps from where Adams stood
was a lamppost. Into this the locomOblie
plunged The sound of the breaking
woodwork OF the vehicle attracted hun
dreds of people The wheels of the loco
mobile continued to Tevolye, but the We
hicle itself was held tightly against the
lamppost At this point McDuffee came
sprinting up the block. He bounded into
the loeomObiIe and turned off the power.
Policeman Tyndall, of the Broadway
squad picked up Adams and carried him
over to the Herald Building. He was un-
conscious. IN ambulance took him 10 the
New York hospital. 1t was said last night
that he was bruised considerably about
the body but he suffered mostly from
shock.
McDuffee was locked up in the Tender
loin Police Station He was released i3st
night on $500 bail. The lOeOmobile, Wnleh
was valued at $3.50. was badly wrecked.
IT was hauled back to the company barn.
The evening times., 1900-02-17
"To Save Tina Lengthsn Life" = N 0NI IN
Do '1, You v.u. , lrsa Then Use SAFOlIO
THE GREAT indoor MEET
A Lively Contest Tonight Between
the College Favorites.
The Arrangements All Completed for
a Series of Games That Promise TO
of Succes.-Assurances That the
stars Entered Will BE on Hand.

The ARRANGEMENTS for the Georgetown
University indoor athletic games tonight
at Convention Hall are completed and the
efforts of the management TO provide one
OF the best meets ever Witnessed in this
city. will be. no doubt, successful in ey-
cry way.
Assurances were received yesterday from
Boston. New York Philadelphia and Bal
tirnore that the stars who had signihed
their intentions of participating would not
fail TO be present and the reception conf
mittee was kept busy all day providing for
accommodations for the visitors.
MANY ofxthem have already arrived IN
the city and are resting at the college and
the hotels \ large number visited the
hall Yesterday where the extensive pre-
parations were being completed and the
committees received many compliments
upon the facilities afforded.
Among those who reached this city yes
terday are Jarvis. the Princeton wonder;
Carroll. of Princeton, BaXters chlet rlVdi
in the high Jump: Bray. the half-minuJe
champion from Williams College Mass:
Iucas the potato race champion from
Boston. and Reilly of Boston College. the
New England indoor quarter mile cnam
pion These men are resting at the col
lere as the guests of Manager Hirst, Dl-
rector Martell Trainer Foley, Captain Mui-
ligan. and Billy Holland. They will
spend the time before the meet in resting
and in getting into the best shape posi-
BILE after their travelling.
shortly after the arrival of the Princeton
men. the visitors were given a rOusing re-
ception by the Georgetown students. They
anpeared much pleased over the enthusi-
asm of the demonstration in their honor.
The New York delegation arrived this
morning and the University of Pennsylva-
MIA and the Baltimore athletes reached
here this afternoon Director Macdermott
of Johns Hopkins. with his squad of eight
cen. ran over from Baltimore in the morn
ing to allow the relay and distance nren a
chance to Jog around the trade and famil-
iarize themselves with the corners before
lunch
The Georgetown men are all in prime
condition. and ready for their best efforts
so that there is no doubt that they will re-
feet credit upon themselves in their con-
tests against their numerous strong COM
petitoTs.
Trainer Foley is confident that the Ocea-
sion will establish Georgetown's suprema-
cy on the track over the other colleges
Duffy. Mulligan, Sheridan, and the relay
team will all be called upon for their best
work Their opponents will be the best to
be found in the large colleges.
The utmost care is being exercised in
the preparation for carrying out the pro-
gramme of the evening, and every precau-
tion has been taken and no detail omitted
which will insure the success of the games.
The first event will be started at o'clock
sharp. and it is planned 10 have the pro-
gramme of games complete at 10:45.
The sale OF tickets has been very large
and a large crowd will undoubtedly attend.
The evening times., 1900-02-17
AN AUTOMOBILES FLIGHT.
The Runaway Injuries One Nan and
Is Itself Wrecked.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA small boy
with an investigating turn of mind, start
ed steam driven automobile runabout in
West Thirty fifth Street yesterday after
noon. and then left il running Wild with
the result that one man was badly hurt
and the automobile was wrecked. The
boy who started the wagon made good his
escape. The automobile is the property of
the Locomobile Company. at Seventy
sixth Street and Broadway.
Shortly before 3 o'clock II stopped in
front of the stage entrance of Roster &
BiaTs Music Hall. ON West Thirty fifth
Street. ]. H. McDuffee. an employe of the
company operated it. McDuffee entered
the theatre. He had no more than got
out of sight. than three small bows ap-
peared and began to inspect the wagon
Presently one of them pulled the starting
lever, and the vehicle began 10 move to-
ward Broadway. Without waiting 10 see
what happened the boys took TO their
heels toward Seventh Avenue. The dr1-
verless vehicle kept well in the centre OF
the roadway for about fifty feet, when the
front wheels struck an obstruction and
the carriage swung toward the south
curb. The rubber tired front wheels bang
ed into the curbstone and turned the
wagon into the roadway, the iocomObile
increasing in speed. and as it neared the
corner. running well in the centre of the
street. oniookers yelled to the people who
were crossing Broadway to clear the way.
One of the pedestrians was Joseph III.
Adams. a shoe dealer, fifty years old, Of
es4 Tenth Avenue. Adams was about to
The evening times., 1900-02-17
WEST VIRGINIANS DINE.
Annual Banquet Of the Republican
state Association.

state Association.
The West Virginia Republican Associa-
tion OF this city last night gave its fourth
annual banquet at Willards Hotel. From
s until 2 O'Clock a reception was held in
two of the spacious private parlors of the
hotel and an opportunity was given the
two hundred or more people present TO
greet the guests of honor. In the receiy-
ing line were Senator and Mrs. Elkins,
Senator and Mrs. Scott, Representative and
Mrs. Dovener. Representative and Mrs
DAYTON. Representative Lacey, and Mrs. J.
H. Purdy. Representative Pearre and Mrs.
J. W. DeGrange. State Representatives,
Scherer and Pitzer Assistant Secretary
and Mrs. CridIer. and Fish Commissioner
Bowers and Mrs. Babb When the guests
had all been presented to the receiving
party they formed a promenade line OF
couples and entered the main dining room.
This room had been arranged and decorated
for the occasion and presented a brilliant
appearance. with its many tables. each
ornamented with a large bouquet Of roses
in addition TO preparations for the enjoy
ment of the good things provided for the
banquet At the conclusion of the dinner
the toastmaster. Gen. Van II. Bukey, pre-
faced the responses TO toasts by few re-
marks. in which he spoke of his regret
that time would not permit him to deliver
the long address which he was supposed
TO have prepared. The toasts of the even
ing were responded TO by the following:
our Guests Gen. Van II. Bukey; "Presi-
dent Mckinley Hon. Charles r. Pearre'
''one Good Term Deserves Another. Hon
The evening times., 1900-02-17

MASON'S RED TABLETS cure coughs,
check colds bronchitis, and insure good
nights rest.
MASON'S WHITE TABLETS cure in a
wonderfully short time-soTe throat, ton
silitis. and reduce Inflammation OF the
most serious character.
MASON'S CREAM OF OLIVES ONT
MENT applied outwardly at bedtime works
over night.
II penetrates to the very foundation of
the congestion.
II dissoIves-it loosens-it frees entirely.
After that the absolute removal OF the Of
Tending clots requires only the ordinary
effort which any sufferer from Catarrh VIII
make in the morning.
NASON'S CREAM OF OLIVES ONT
MENT used persstently for a short period
viii cure the worst kind of Catarrh.
Cure it without discomfort. No drugs
no inhalation-no nausea. Nothing but
positive. soothing penetration, and suose-
auent dislodgement
And hest Of all-it heals while it works
II soothes-it relieves-IT CURES
safe and speedy cure for Piles. Twenty
five cents box.
The evening times., 1900-02-17
PHYSICIANS DECEIVED.
SkepticaI at First Regarding the
value of the New Pile Cure.


MANY physicians for a long time sup
posed that the remarkable relief afforded
bv the Pyramid Pile Cure was because they
s1pnosed il 10 contain cocaine, opium, or
similar drugs but such is not the case.
recent careful analysis of the remedy shows
il IN he absolutely free from cocaine,
opium. or in fact any poisonous, injurious
drue whatever 1t was found TO contain
only healing antiseptics and soothing oils.
For this reason the Pyramid Pile Cure is
the only pile cure extensively used ana
recommended by physicians because 1t is SO
safe So nrompt in the relief afforded from
a single application and so far as known
The only positive cure for piles except
surgical operation.
About one person in every four suffers
from some form of piles. The most COM
mon and annoying is itching piles. indi-
Gated by warmth, slight moisture, and IN
tense uncomfortable itching in the effected
parts. This form of the disease as well as
protruding, blind. and bleeding piles, read
lily yields to the curative action of the
Pyramid
The usual treatment has been some SIM
pIe salve or ointment which sometimes
gave temporary relief but nothing like q
permanent cure could be expected from
such superficial remedies.
The Pyramid Pile Cure gives quicker re-
lief than any OF these, and the relief and
cure are permanent
The Pyramid is in suppository form and
the first application gives instant relief
from the pain, itching, and soreness and
the continued use for short time removes
the tumors and the small parasites which
cause the itching and discomfort.
The remedy is applied at night is very
convenient, and causes no detention from
daily occupation.
The Pyramid has become the best known,
safest, and most extensively sold of any
pile cure before the public.
All druggists sell full-sized treatments at
so cents and a little book on cause and cure
of piles will be mailed free to any address
by writing to Pyramid Co., Marshall, Mich.
If suffering from any form Of piles ask
your druggist for Pyramid Pile Cure and
try II tonight.
The evening times., 1900-02-17
OUR INsULAR POSSESSIONS.
Addresses Before the Game and Fish
Protective Association.

The annual meeting of the Game and
Fish Protective Association was held in
the rooms of the Board of Trade last
night with Capt. Robley D. Evans, presi-
dent of the association, in the chair
Barton W. Everman, a member of the
United States Fish Commission expedition
to Porto Rico, delivered an address char
acteristic of the islands and its people.
He also dwelt upon the flora and fauna
and the natural resources of the island,
which he said would yield large returns
through American enterprise. He illus
trated his talk with steopoticon views.
Prof Dean G. Worcester, member of
the Philippine Commission, told about the
hunting and fishing in the Island of Lu-
zon. Fish abound in great quantities, he
said. and is the principal article Of food of
the natives. Birds of all descriptions are
numerous there the most important being
similar to our barnyard fowls. The speak
ers were heartily applauded.
After the addresses the present officers
of the organization were reelected for the
coming year, as follows: President, Capt.
Robley D. Evans; secretary, DIR. William
p. Young; warden, Major Richard Sylves-
ter
The evening times., 1900-02-17

A well-known professor has made the
fortunate discovery that what has mere
tofore been known as impotency or lost
manhood is due to paralysis of the nerves.
As it requires vigorous condition OF the
nerves 10 control the muscles. the protes-
sor has found wonderful power that IN
stantly awakens the nerves and thus re-
stores complete muscular strength. he
says: The marvellous power eHerted Dy
recent additions and Improvements to my
electric belt and appliances induces me to
send II on 80 DAYS free trial so certain am
[ that il will cure and that the wearer
will gladly pay the small price asked after
the 80 days trial.
To men who have battered their stom-
achs with drugs ! want them to exercise
their judgment and consider that electricity
is the greatest power on earth. It's unseen
current puts life and force into whatever