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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
PATTERSON wEAvERs STRIKE.
More Than One Hundred SILK Work
ers Leave Their Looms

PATTERSON, y. j. Feb. 2T.-The first
trouble TO arise from the general move
ment among the wcaYers in this CITY for
higher wages occurred yesterday at Med
ing's silk mill, when ali the weavers went
on strike There were 115 in all A saou
committee had gone to Mr.. NEEDING and
made the request for an advance to +be
wages that were paid about six years ago
Mr.. NEEDING made n counter proposition
that he would give a 10 per cent Increase
at once. and give the weavers the fun
amount asked when the present warns on
the looms are run out
The committee reported the answer ia
the full body Of weayers. who had left
their looms pending a settlement Of the
matter. II was decided To refuse this Of
fer and go on strike The viewers az
plain their action by saying that they
have had such offers before, and thar
they have invariably found that when the
warps are run of the looms the weavers
are discharged go
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
BANKER PALMER WANTED.
Des PLANES Police Receive Instrue-
tons TO Arrest Him.


CHICAGO, Feb. Edmond Palmer.
banker and liquid air promoter. whose
banks in Des PLANES and Ashley. H.. and
ElletsvilIe. Ind. have closed with total IL
abilities estimated at nearly $S00oo. is
wanted by the police OF Ashley.
Chief of Jolice John Hanson, OF DeS
PLANES, received word from Ashley last
night to arrest Palmer and hold him until
an officer from there could arrive to take
him back for trial. Palmer could not be
found in Des Piaines however. He was
expected 20 return from Chicago on the
midnight train, and the police Were wait
ing for him at the depot He did not ar
rive. and 80 far has not r<en located
NASHVILLE, lii. Feb. zI.-InVestIga-
ton into affairs OF the Ashley City Bank,
owned by Edmond Palmer. which sus-
pended business Monday, show liabilities
TO be SS2,e1Nt, with not one cent in the bank
10 pay them The entire amount was in
cash deposits, dspGSitors being business
men and retired farmers in and about
Ashley Thirty minutes before the col
lapse of the institution there was no ap-
prehenSiOn among the depoSitors- The
first intimati0n of failure was given out by
Walter Offill. cashier. who notified reIa-
lives TO draw ouS their funds \ war
rant has been issued for PaIIner's arrest
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
The Army Appropriation Bill.

The Administration press today is ex-
ceedIngly jubilant over what its expo
nents generally appear to regard as a
great Republican victory over Democratic
opposition to the Spooner amendment to
the Army Appropriation bin which. in its
original form. authorized the President
TO parcel the Philippines among. the
trusts. and 10 the Plat amendment refer
ring to our future relations with Cuba.
Leading organs Of the party in power
with considerable unanimity assert that
the situation has been cleared by clever
working upon the interests Of Individual
Democrats in the River and Harbor and
other bills, Of the kind which are cyni-
caLy dcnominated pie in the dIgniaed
vernacuIar Of the United States Senate.
It does not appear. however, that there
IS any great reason for jubIIatIon The
teeth and claws Of the Spooner. amend
ment have been violently extracted
through Democratic effort We're it 9th
erwise, that nefarious proposal would
have as little chance of passage at this
session as has the Subsidy steal But the
amendment 10 the amendment. offered by
Senator HOar yesterday. makes quite
new affair OF Senator Spooner's confec-
ton II Is true that, even as the matter
stands. the measure constitutes an IN
constitutional surrender Of the Congress
ional nre~ogative Of legislation to the
President bun, IS the resoIU don has been
amended; ne would be powerless to divide
the sixty-eisht million acres Of sugar. to-
bacco. rice. and hemp lands, the magnifi-
cent mahogany. rosewood, teak, and other
precious wood forests, the mines. and
pearl fisheries. and the railway. narbor
lighting. and other enormously valuable
franchises. among the trusts and exploit
ing syndicates who have been waiting
greediiy 10 loot everything in sight. We
do not say that. given the power. Mr.. Nc
BInIey would willingly use it in the wav
indicated; but # is notorious that there
would be a steady and perhaps irresistible
pressure upon him TO DO 50. and it would
be criminal 10 expose him 10 its force.
With h 5 han6s tied In regard to grants
ana franchises under the Spooner. reso!u-
tex, the President practically would be
Hnsble 10 do anything beyond what he
claims and exercises the right to do now.
and the vast schemes Of the sugar. To-
oa'eest and other trusts and combinations
ie seize the Islands under the autocratic
powers with which it was Intended to in
ves' Nj Mckinney therefore. would be
defeated were the resolution to pass in It's
present form.
Win regard to the Cuban rider on tb,.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
a BLAZE IN THE ADIRcNnAcks.
Lieutenant Governor yrooaruf,s
Lodge BndIy Damned hv Ere

ALBANY. Feb. 27.-It was learned here
yesterday that a serious fire broke out
On Sunday in Lieutenant Governor Wood
ruff 5 lodge Of Eli Dare. in the Adlron-
dacks- The Lieutenant Governor vas
entertaining a party Of ten State officials.
Including Comptroller Knight. Frelei lex
d. kilburn, Superintendent Of Banks:
George y. SoUthwick Congrz szman-
elect from Albany; Senators Wilcox.
Stewart. and Mckinney. AssemtIyrnen
Price. Morgan and Seymour. and James
g.: Graham. the Governors secreC4rE-.
SUNDAY the light wood veneerina- of The
lieutenant Governors room. a bull ing
IN itself was fornd to have caught fire
from an OVerheated stearnuiDe n VS.
occupied by senators NFiIcox and Stew
art 1 he servants CraWIed in and saved
greater part of the contents were de-
Stroyed before the wakeF pires were
thaWed out and the fumes .extinguished.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
BUILDERS TRIAL OF THE ILLINOIS.
Lieutenant Commander May Be the
ships NarIgnffnc Officer

NEWPORT NEWS. Va, Feb. 27.-Lieu-
tenant Commander Richard Henderson
who was recently detached from the
Board Of inspection and Survey, on duty
in Washington, and ordered to duty in
connection with the Quitting of the bat
tleship Illinois at this yard, has arrived
in the city. He first went 10 the Norfolk
Navy Yard and reported to Pear Adm -r..I
Cotton, commandment of this naval sta
ton. II is understood that Lieutenant
Commander Henderson will be attached
to the Illinois as navigating officer.
No announcement has been made in
connection with the position of executive
officer on the ship Capt. G. E COnver Sc
who viii command the Illinois when
IN commission. has returned 10 the CITY
from visit to South Caroline No @ :
cifl announcement has been made of the
date Tor the battleship IlinoiS-s Drelimi-
nary builders trial but there is a runa5r
going thc rounds to the effect that II
viii be about March y
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
TO BE TREATED FOR RABIES.
Jersey Farmer and His Wife Leave
for Il Pnsteur Institute

SOMERNILLE. y J.. Feb. 27.-Henry
Woods and his wife have been taken from
their home in Be3niuster township to
the PaSteur instirGte, in New York, for
treatment The couple believe they have
contracted hydrophobia from a COW and
d calf which We're bitten several weeks
ago by mad dog.
Woods is a Wei To do farmer Among
his herd Of cattle was a bIooded COW,
which was pet OF Mrs Woods. The COW
and calf recently became sick and re-
ceiyed the personal attention Of Mrs
Woods and her husband. who forced med
1cine down the thrOats of the animals In
doing this their hands We're scratched and
frequently coated with saliva The ami
mails later developed violent SYMPTOMS of
hydroph0bia and died. After their death
it was discovered that they had been hit
ten by mad dog. which passed through
Bedminster township and bit a number of
animals.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
Only Pieces Let

fF'roH the PHILADELPHIA Press)
You sent collector 10 see me This r,o-,f-,,. .,
said the bJlrly visitor
Alb yes. That little bill you oue.v replied
the IEsgal,menr nidn- NelI.-r
well, you'd better send another one IN N NV
house - -
what for?'
To collect the first one
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
Learnins the Ropes.

That's 4 nice little story that comes from
Washington about the political maueuvring OF
the women at the d. A Z. convention. Il Is told
mat many OF them sent out their delegate
tickets 10 their alternAtes and got them the
foor and then voted and had their alternates vote
TOO Performances of this sort remove from the
female suffrage discussion the contention that the
woman Voter-Would not know what 10 do with
the privilege
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27

With the revenues II the Chinese Erurirq mort
gagged for generations. as they will be in the
settlement OF this indemnity and with the sbarp
lesson that the present military campaign has
given, there Is likelihood Of peace for years and
an openness Of trade that will be mutually bene-
fetal Happy e VIII be for the word If this
settlement shall be made without an, mrtfer
attempts at partition or the erection # spheres
Of Influence
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
PhiIadeIphia's bipartisan Combine


trom the PliIadeIphia Ledger }
The political situation in Philadelphia Is about
As bad as it can be- The Republican and Demo-
cratic politicians train together, and the Demo
cratic party has been made mere tender to Tie
Republican machine While the parties are CON
tro.led By the present leaders and the anlicable
relations among the latter continue the peoDIe
must suffer from NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Tn only
remedy Is Independent voting but the taxpayers
IN their present mood are too part Fm or too
apathetic TO support independent candidates.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
Barbarinns In vIviIized carb.

tfrOm the st Paul GlObe)
Events in China seem to prove that the civil
lied soldier. when fighting against barbarians
rapidly sinks TO the level Of his opponents
Scratch 4 Russian and you VIII and 4 Tartar
Is the old saying Amended IT might read
Scratch civilized white man and You viii find
primitive troglodyte. I cave dweller Of the
stone age
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
The Powers and America.
Hmm the nbic.,.o p,

'1I'II t1I5 'IIya-O hrcOrI-)
But Il they cannot in gratitude recognize this
country right TO be considered preferred
iFiend among the powers, they az least should
be made 70 understand the practical cousilerti ons
which require Il 10 assume authority 20 rpg-IIa.e
international movements in lis own waters
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
what Is Desired Froaa Cuba.

tFfVtl ne 81 Ells ReDUNIc.)
Our Government does not seek 10 degri.,a the
Cubans OF independence and seIf-goyernricnt l.
seeks 10 protect itself from what would be q
very considerable danger OF serious complications
If these rights not insisted upon
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
Was Not Afraid.

'Ffoln tAe hInS-)
Employer TO clerk Who has been sent To col
lect some moaey)-Weil, what did he saw.
CterA-ihat he would break every bone in nv
body and p-ch o5.t of the window il 7 sbo,reI
ny face there a.ainl
EnPloyer-Eid he. Then 60 back at once and
tel hrn that ne IS vastly mistaken if e thinks he
VII iEtimidate NE by his violence
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
HIS Degrees.

From the Richmond Dispatch.
so your son has returned from college. has
Yes"
Did he get his degree?''
les; he got about fifteen degrees below tn
graduating requirement.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
CURRENT HUMOR.
Accounting for It

Cur vote. said the Prohibiti9nfst. warmly.
increases almost const nifty from YEAR to wear
Ae~, said his friand but You never ca-,
tel how many Of your votes are cast hg Pro
hio'tIonIsiS When man gets disguised With
MS own party and cant bring himself 70 vote
the other ticket. ne goes out and taI-es . -
votes the Prohibition ticket and takes another
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
Hardly to Be Verified.

tFrOm Inc baltimore HeTald)
Great Britain still clings TO the belief that sb.
may, by Offering something which does NOT he
long 10 her and y which she has no title. es-
tablizh a reputation efor rnaa-nanirlirv that Tho
United States should reward with valuable con-
CessiCuS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
ANCIENT BUILDINGS BURNED.
Two Revolutionary Landmarks De
strOyed In New Jersey

strcyed In New Jersey.
ELIZABETH, y. J. Feb IA fire
which broke out here shortly before mid
night on Monday destroyed three dwell
ing houses and Il barn. made eight fam
lilies homeless and caused a less Of nearly
$1,000. partly covered by inslran nee
Two OF the burned buildings were his
toric landmarks. one having been built
IN 1874. and the other in 1859. Durfne, the
Revolutionary war they were utilized IL.
turn by officers in WashiugtOn's and the
British army
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27

(trom the Philadelphia Tines)
This wireless teles-4phy reminds me OF :.
grouRdless quarrel
What possible connection is there between Tho
ITS practically having words over nothing,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
Lucky Man


(From Brooklyn Life)
There's a lucky man for yeug'
Flows thltg''
'1Why, he's got a butler so diguifed that h.
even awes the cook into submission
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27

Beczaise the Civil War Veterans were
not assigned either to escort the Prcsi-
dent, or TO hold the right of the line On
Inauguration Day, it is announced that
they viii not parade The whole trouble
with these good old souls is that they do
not see the point in the apparent discrini-
nation against them in favor of the
younger generation of soldiers The truth
is that their organizations though mill
tary in name are not so in appearance
Years ago when there were surviving
veterans of 1872 enough they maintained
a corps which paraded on occasion in the
fun uniform of the infantry of their day
and with arms. Up to the time of the
civil war there was full company Of
this sort in New York city. which under
the aged Brigadier General Raymond Of
1S12 days. was wont to turn out on Wash
ingtons Birthday and the Fourth of July
with the city troops. As We remember.
these veterans were given the right of the
line; because they kept up their military,
uniformed organizations. II they had pa
raded with sticks and umbrellas, as So
ciety. it is probable that the honor would
not have been accorded.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
Inst q NIizfnLe-

(FFom the Baltimore Amerieau)
-'Whst do you cali these?'' he asked 1t th,
breakfast table
Flannel cakes replied the wife Of his bosom
Flannel They made mistake and sold yo'.
corduroy this time"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27

(From the Chicago Times-Herald)
Some philosopher has said that II i. easy to
learn something about everything bur difficult to
learn everything about anything -
HIM lie ought 20 have heard some Young
couple talk about their baby for a few minutes -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
One Thing He Was Sure OF.

(From the Chicago Times-HeraldD
do you believe the earth Is really fattened at
the poles?''
well 1 dunno. I've never studied the sub
ject much. But u il is II must he because j.
rIerponL Morsan Lr..ers il That way..,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27

CFrom the Philadelphia Recor,i)
Tommy-Pop. what IS the greatest force in loca
DoIitcsl
Tommy Pop-The police force, my son.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27
A Reformer Rehuked.

CFrOm PUck)
German Child don't believe in Empcror-
mamma
German Mother (sl.oeketD You little in
fideft
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27

ane-ultimately may not be severe. and
hat. later. We may have reason 70 be
proud of the child
War tax hostilities between the Senate
md the House have been brought to a
lose. and amfty reigns again supreme
IN that subject The Senate gives way q
title in the matter of beer. and the House
bates it's demands for tobacco. So two
f our best business interests are to be
lllowed "a little bit off the top of their
Spanish war burdens other interests
nay be considered later in the century:
Dut hardly, if the present scale Of Govern
anent extravaganza is to be continued In
hat case the chanses are that there will
be peace taxes heavy enough TO make the
other variety look cheap in comparison.
Cur reports from China represent an
improved situation. due to the compliance
IF the Chinese Government with the de
1lands of the Powers 1t appears that
The ministers of the leading nations in
Pekin are expressing great regret at the
recall of Mr.. Conger, whom they consider
IS being punished for his sensible, courag-
eous. and justifable attitude in opposi-
ton 10 the vacillating policy Of his Gov
eminent during the past months The
policy advocated by Mr.. Conger all along
IS shown by accomplished events to have
been correct 1t Is equally evident shat
the contrary Wu-Hay policy has been
wrong
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-27

ane-uItinately may not be severe. and
hat later, We may have reason u be
proud of the child
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-28
oAKvILLE HAPPENINGS


 The lawn fete given by the ladies of All Saints church last evening was a success. Two cars ran every 15 minutes, bringing in full cars every time until late in the evening. The grounds presented very pretty ap- pearance. The Military band of Wa terbury furnished music. Almost every family in the village gave some thing nice for the supper, for which the ladies are very grateful. The fol lowing premiums were won: The cake ring, by Miss Anna White of Water bury; pink quilt, Miss Edna Judd; piece quilt, Walter Hodges; sofa pill low, Miss Cooley of Newton Heights.
 Miss Mary Agnes Kelly of New York city is at the home of her par entS on a visit.
 William Warner, our popular grocer, had narrow escape last night While out driving with his young horse he colIided with another team, and it was miracle he did not get killed, as his horse is very high spirited but so we'll trained that it was easily con- trolled.
 William Hunt has been appointed administrator of Mrs Elizabeth Peck's estate.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-28
wEDs OLD SWEETHEART.
w. T. kiIIbourne, of Louisiana, Mar. ried to Woman He Courted Over
 Forty Years Ago.

There is a romance connected with the marriage at Cleveland, O., of w. J. Killbourne, aged 60 years, wealthy planter of Killbourne, La, and Mrs. Anna E. Galloway, aged 56 years, of Cleveland. Over 40 years ago they were schoolmates at Columbus, o. When they grew up 1lillbourne was a suitor for the young woman's hand, but she married w. c. Galloway and moved to Dayton, o. Kfllbourne then went to Louisiana. When the war broke out both Killbourne and Gallo way enlisted, Killbourne being lieu tenant in the confederate army, while Galloway commanded company in an Ohio regiment. -.
 At the battle of Shiloh the rivals met face to face and engaged in a fierce duel with swords. Both were seriously wounded, but recovered. Soon after the war Killbourne was smarried. Six years ago his wife died, and in the meantime MFss. Galloway was made a widow and came to Cleve- land to live.
 Recently Killbourne heard of Gal loway's death and instituted corre- spondence with his former sweet heart. which eliminated in their mar riage-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-28
HARD FIGHT WITH EAGLE.
Attache of Lincoln Park at ChicaEo Is Injured by a Powerful Bird
 He Is Trying to Secure.

C.. w. McCurren, head animal-keeper at Lincoln park, Chicago, was severely injured in fight with an eagle the other day. Edwin Franklin Brown, of Evanston, has long kept pair of golden eagles in private aviary. They are unusually large specimens of their kind and MT. Brown presented them to Lincoln park. MT. McCurren went to Evanston to fetch them to Lincoln park. He entered the big cage, cap tured the female eagle and handed it to an assistant on the outside. When be turned to catch the other eagle the bird attacked him savagely.
 As it swooped upon him McCurren caught it by the leg in his left hand and held at arms length. With its disengaged claws the eagle clutched the mans arm and sank it's long, sharp talons into his flesh. By the wonder full strength of grip of the birds foot one of its talons was driven into the wrist so that it's point showed for half an inch through the skin.
 The eagle continued to belabor it's captor with it's pinions until an attend ant rushed in and, clasping the bird in his arms, gave MT. McCurren an op- portunity to withdraw the talons. MT. McCurren's injury was a painful one and was dressed by physician. It has resulted in temporary paralysis of his hand.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-28
That Long-FeIt Want.

The long-suffering man was trying to read, when, with crash and roar the train left the rails. Down, down down it went. The seat on which the long suffering man sat shut up like g jackknife, and caught him in it's tena cious embrace.
 The seat opposite rose up and smote him in the side. The steam pipes hiss. ed and coiled themselves upon his breast. Then all was silent.
 The long-suffering man tried tc move. First one foot, then the other was firmly embedded in the debris; his arms were pinioned in the wreck. age. It was dark and still. The long suffering man nestled his cheek on the cool surface of a plateglass mirror and heaved a sigh of relief.
 rSAt last!' he murmured. At last those two idiots opposite me have stopped talking politicsl''
 And a blessed silence reigned.-, Stray Stories.