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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10

Father and | went TO a beautiful dinner
the other night given for a young naval
officer end his wife, who have just come
home from Manila, says writer in the
'Womens Home Journal" We were
twelve in number The table decorations
we're the most original l have ever seen.
Tho plates. glasses and all lights and
lamps were OF greenish, iridescent glass.
Electricity vas introduced in some way
from under the table, and gave the most
adorable light. shining through tiny lamps
which were all in the shape of sea shells
of different kinds. The ceatrepiece was a
square glass box, transparent all around
and at the bottom, and flled with water,
in which were growing water plants and
flowers. and small gold and silver FISH
swimming about The finger bowls. which
were also Of green glass. had growing wa
Ter plgnts in as we'll Tho ice cream was
served on green Iceland moss and was In
the shape OF fish Holsters. and crabs
The dinner itself was a fish dinncr-we
had 10 meat at all, but such things as
bisque Of crabs, white bait, salmon cro-
quotes, etc, etc, all OF which love An
other unique idea was that all the vege-
tables were green-peas, brussels sprouts.
spinach. etc, and oh! so beautifully
served, The whole table was covered WITH
long. thick sprays of'asparagus vines with
The graceful ends trailing over the four
corners. The one great advantage of the
setting of this nautical dinner table was
that there we're no great, tall vases,
Iamns or candelab bra soaring up into the
air. preventing you from seeing anyone
on the other side OF the table. forgot
Ia tell Won that by means of electric wires
being rim under the asparagus vines. lit
tie tiny lights. like star fish. shone through
here and there, which we're really lovely.
s1.o5 to baltimore and Return via
II. & %.
catn-ia,. and Sunday February and 10.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10
CHANGING HIS VOCATION.
A Veteran MOonshiner to Become n
Thespian Artist.


Old Billy Pritts. for years king Of the
Tnoonshine gang operating in Somerset and
Fayette counties Pennsylvania, is the lat
est star TO fash upon the histrionic frna-
ment After living for forty years AZ an
uotlaw with price on his head, Pitts
vas run down and captured by revenue
officers last August Aided by his sons,
he stood siege for nearly a day and was
wounded in the leg before he surrendered.
Pritts was taken to Unontown, where
he was held for trial in the United States
District Court. His patriarchal appear
ance so impressed several Of the town s
business men that they went on his bail
bond. II was at UniOntown that he first
saw play. He was greatly impressed.
The production was one of melodramatic
type and showed life in the wilds Of Ten
nessee mountains. battle with moon
sinners was one OF the features OF the
play.
II was at the height of the battle that
Pritts laid the foundation for his stage Ca
reer. The play-acting moOnshiners were
being slowly overwhelmed by the revenue
officers when Pritts, with the experience
OF an cid campaigner, saw an opening.
Desping from his seat he yelled:
LOOK out boys, They're comm mp be
hind, Give i; to EN- back through the
brush,"
Pritts made the hit Of the evening A
Pittsburg theatrical man VINO was in the
audience hunted up the old moonshiner
after the performance and made him an
offer. He explained the nature OF stage
work. and offered him mere money each
week than the old man had ever seen in
a bunch in his life. Pritts waE delighted.
81 guess" he said sorrowfully, II
can't ever go back to my 'stillin' again,
an reckon the money will come in
handy. Whatll have to dor
Do" responded the theatrical man,
why, just what you've always been do
ing. You'll be my leading man. III get
up play and have you make whisky on
the stage. There'll be q battle with rev
enue officers, ana you'll save the heroine 6
life and be pardoned and live happy ever
! after"
But" said Billy with grin. 4 don't
think I'll be pardoned. They caught M
dead an I guess I'm in for it"
"Oh, but the play will come after. " said
the theatrical man. After you've served
your time, you know"
Il can't understand" Billy went on.
They tell me it is agin the law to make
whisky. That's what I'm arrested for.
wouldn't IT be aGin the law 10 make it on
the stage as well as any other place ?
Then II I'm to fight the officers every
night ! guess Ia be in jail for the rest OF
my natural"
After the make believe features of the
business we're explained Pritts agreed to
sign a contract.
I've got still mp in the mountain
that Is just the thing" he said Good for
sixty gallon any day. I'll have 'er brought
down so you can look at err
Thus the new theatrical star was dis
covered Pritts will be put on the sag
as soon as he is out Of his present trou-
bles.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10
Finding Hi. Posscssions.


FT0m Tie New York PIcss.)
The other day a stranger came 70 town and
was being shown about the lower end Of the is.
and when. reaching Broad Street and Exchange
Place, where monster sly scrspcr is rearing. it.
head, he enquiTed: "NlIai building Is tLat?'
why don't You know replicts tie guide
PAR Of it's yours" "MinaT' YES. Won o,,n
$4,000 worth OF H." In Nassau Street he saw
another cloud obsf1ucinr. what building is
thatf' he asked. yours; your money built it
aud YOU own every brick in it." In broadway
the same enquiry was made about third frma-
ment support and similar reply was elicted-
"it belong 20 You and tWo others" The visitor
turned out TO be patent medicine prophet n
from neighboring State. who looking upon
SOME Of his investments for the FIRST time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10

form one good peal: each bell may be
musical by itself, and yet one or more
may blend badly with tie rest. The sizes
of bells have to be considered in other
connections besides that of their pitch.
One explanation OF the practical failure,
so far, OF the largest peal In New York
City, that of ST. Patricks Cathedral, which
contains nineteen bells3 is the difference
in the quality of their tones, which, again,
is related to their great differences in
size.-NeW York Tribune
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10
To Shorten German Sentences



The Allgemeiner Deutscher Sprachverein is a
German association with a mission. The mission
is to encourage the simpliication and purity Of
the German language One OF its aims is to
make both spoken and written German simpler,
not only by using shorter and less involved sen
fences but by the elimination Of the use Of for
eign words in the social, business, and scientific
worlds. DR.. Alloys Weiss presided a gather
ing in the hall OF the German Gymnasium, of the
London branch of the association A paper on
Johann Peter IIebel Was read by III. Z. Oswald,
and concert finished up the evening. The head
quarters of the association are in Berlin, and
there are branches in Milan and many parts q
Austria as we'll as in London.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10
PNEUMONIA CAN BE PREVENTED.

This disease always results from cold or an
stack OF the grip, and may be prevented by
the timely Of Cbam5erlsin's Cough Remedy.
That remedy extensively used during the cpl
DENIES Of Ia grippe OF ths past few years. and
pet single case has been reported that
did not recover or that resulted in pneumonia,
that dangerous diSease Chamberlsin's Cough
Remedy has gained q worldwide reputation for
its cures Of colds and grip. For sale by Henry
Evans. Wholesale and retail. and all druggists
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10

Most beautiful fair room ever conceived. All
sorts If amusements. Biograph shooting gallery,
photograph gallery. danciHg, vaudeville, supper,
etc. Big time at small expense. Join the throng
and enjoy yourself Washington Light Infantry
Arnory. Monday night is Washington Council
night
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10
Rugs at Their Lowest.

"a change in the patterns throws
the lot of rugs in tn bargain list.
Elegant goods-as good as can be
bought-to go at prices about a
third less than usual. Not 80
many that You can afford to put
off your purchase long.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10
Escaped With His Life.

(Ffom Puck.J
Museum Manager What happened to the pdr-
trait agent who Just ran out without his haiti
The Living Steleton-Hal la, He asked the Fat
LADY ii She didn't want her picture enlarged.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10

The American Cereal Company has been anx-
ious to get into the esrealspecialty bufincss for
some time. Not long ago they made direct
Offer Of Il. 5oo.00 for the Postum Cereal business
which VS. u. third Ssier msde.-Groeery World,
Of PhladelDhk IA II 81
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10
Advice Thnt win Not De Needed.

OFrom the Baltimore American.)
No more beneficial thing can be done thHn Il
abandon the Subsidy bill, and the sooner II il
allowed to go over the better it will be-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10
HONOR IN THEIR DEATH
The Passing of Crazy Horse and
Standing Wolf.

They Chose Their own Way of Dy-
ing-Faccd the Bullets of Regulars
With blank CnrtridGes-A Curious
Method of IHHicfipE the Penalty
for Murder of Two Greek Leaders.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10
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rooms on the same floor Catalogues free. THE
RORICR AIR CUSHION TRUSS COMPANY. 1924
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-10

81 to baltimore ana het"rn
II. a d.
Saturday and Sunday, February and 10.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
AMERICANS GAVE TOO MUCH.
The $25, ,ooo Contribution to
 Queens Memorial,

Made Duke of Orleans Offering of
 $500 Look Like a Bad Nickel-The
 Drke is Being Cr"tized Severely
 The Gazette Says His Action is As
 founding Impotence.
 London, Aug. 3.-In great contrast with the favorable comments elicited here by the contribution of 6 5,000 to the Queen Victoria memorial fund by the delegates of the New York chamber of commerce who recently visited Lon don is the anger with which the Duke of Orleans contribution of G100 has been received The St James Gazette terms the Dukes action astounding impudence" and, i'll common with the Daily Chronicle, urges the lord mayor to reject this contribution on account of tie part which the Duke of Orleans took in the caricatures of Queen Vic toria which appeared ill the Paris newspapers. The same paper says the New Yt rktrs gift '.e npha 'izes Ill a dignifed and graceful manner the feeling which, We are sure, is general in the United States"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
GRICKETERS COPYING.
English Players Will Play Games In
 Philadelphia and New York.

London, Aug 3.-The team of British cricket players, explained by B. J. T.. Bosanquet, who are to visit the United States, will sail from Southampton September A. They will remain in the United States about a month, during which time they will play three match es in Philadelphia and others in New York and Baltimore. their visit con- cluding, MT Bosanquet tells the Asso- ciated Press, with possible visit to Canada. The team will consist of Frank Mitchell, l.. J. Moon. R. B. More, c. J. Burnup, P. P. Robertson, A. T. Rollins, E. NJ. Dowson, MT Bosanquet and three others. F. F. Warner and J. R. Mason were asked to go, but were unable to do so. The team is not very strong one, owing to the fact that majority of the best cricketers are going to Aus tralia.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
.DAVTI IS IN NEN YORK.
The Ocean Liner St Paul Land
 ed Him To-Day.

The We'll Known Irish Nationalist
 Who Resigned His Seat in Pari;a-
 ment-He Did Not Like the Way
 In Which Boer War Was Handled
 Met at Pier by a Delegation From
 New York's Irish Societies.
 New York, Aug. 3.-Michael Davitt, the Irish Nationalist who resigned his seat in the British parliament some time ago as protest against the Boer war, arrived here today on the St Paul from Southampton. He was met at the North River pier by dele gation from the United Irish societies and by Colonel Roger T. Scannell, treasurer and John O'Callaghan, sec retary of the United societies.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
AMERICANS IN LONDON.
The Vanderbilt Party is at Cowes
 Where King Edward is Stopping.


 London, Aug. 3.-Among the numer- ous Americans now in London are United States Senator Chauncey M- Depew, General Grosvenor of Ohio, and United States Minister to the Netherland Stanford Newell.
 At Cowes in addition to King Ed ward and Queen Alexandria, IS the Vanderbilt party and other wealthy Americans. Mir Vanderbilts yacht, the Valiant and Colonel O. H. Paine 5 AphrOdite attract admiration even among the host of palatial British ana Continental pleasure craft gathered in anticipation of regatta week. Other American yachts at Cowes are the Margarita, Calanthe and Margaret. The houses in the neighborhood are all let, and what society is left in Eng land, focked to the Isle of Wight inn mediately after Goodwood which was as fashionable as ever. To-day Lon don poured hundreds of thousands of excursionists into the country and to the sea where they will remain over the bank holiday.
 The latest seaside fad is the wear ing of sandals by grown persons. Many girls seem to be especially taken with the new idea. The sandals are generally worn without stockings. The craze has spread even to London, where well-lressed women can be seen sandaled in the park.
 Imre Kiralfy has become a British citizen.
 Mime Nevada is going to America with a concert company including Pablo, the young celloist who was re gently commanded to appear before King Edward and who was the last artist to appear before Queen Victoria going to Osborne and playing for her , alone. The company will open in Bos- ton November 15.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
SWAMI NIAGARA RAPIDS.
This Man Equipped With Only
 Life Preserver.

From the American Side He Leaped
 in-No Crowd Was Present as the
 Feat Had Not Been Announced Be
 forehand-He Came Out Unharmed.
 New York, Aug. 3.--J. W. Chambers of Buffalo yesterday afternoon swan through the toughest and most dan- gerous points in Niagara rapids and came out unharmed. According to a special to the World Chambers went to the whirlpool on the American side, strapped a life preserver about his body. and grasping q life buoy leaped into the river. No announcement had been made and the only persons who saw the feat were passengers on the electric cars that run along the shore.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
A Prognostication.

As rode through the streets of Pe- king one day last August, with ghast- ly forms of death on every side, l passed a Buddhist temple, over the door of which was newly written in scription, on which the ink was not yet dry. Capt. Munthe, of the Chinese customs, who was with me, stopped to read it. What strange people they are," he said. "Who but a Chinaman would, ever have thought, at such a time, of writing this? From ten thou sand bitternesses wells the Eternal Peace n-Contemporary Review.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
CITY NEWS.

Special forecast for Connecticut: Fair tonight and Sunday; fresh to brisk southwest winds.
 Louis E. Valentine has sold his inter- est in the wall paper store on Grand street to his brother o. A. Valentine.
 Aron Israelovitz fell down stairs Thursday evening and broke his right arm. Dr Hayes reduced the fracture.
 Preaching at Bunker Hill chapel, the Rev Charles D. Granger in charge, will be omitted till September. Sab- bath school at D. m.
 There will be a months mind mass of requiem celebrated at St Francis Xavier's church on Monday morning at 7:30 for the late Patrick Kelly.
 The third batch of boys from the Beach returned to-day, also the second batch of girls. A number of boys and girls also went to-day to the Boys club camp and cottage.
 Mrs Keough, 194 Baldwin street, specials after 6 o'clock: One lot chill dren's drawer waists, were 10c, this evening Sc; one lot children's muslin drawers, Sc; one lot ladies' handker- culelS, were 1@72c, tuis eVeHiHS, sc.
 Joseph Delaney, 9-year-old boy, the son of James Delaney of George street, while playing with companions last evening fell and broke his right arm above the wrist. This morning Dr Hayes reduced the fracture and set the broken limb.
 A pleasant sociable was held Thurs day evening at the residence of Miss Julia Duffy on West Main street. rendered by Miss Nellie Reed and Rich ard Lynch, and vocal solos were given by the Misses Margaret Brennan, Agnes Mccarthy and Catherine O'Brien. A recitation was given by Daniel Keefe. After refreshments had aeen served the party dispersed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
10 NAVIGATE MAMMA RIVER
Liberia Officials Asking Privi-
 lege From Engalnd

Affairs in Liberia Are Progressing
 Nicely, This Commission Says-Ne-
 gro Immigration Not Large Because
 Natives Are Willing to Work at a
 Low Figure.
 London, Aug 3.-A number of off, cials of Liberia have arrived in Eng land for the purpose of endeavoring to procure from Great Britain the right to navigate the Mamma river, which separates Liberia from Sierra Leone. The delegation, which con- sists of Secretary of the Treasury Bar clay, Chief Justice Roberts and Sena- tor King, who was the Liberian com- missioner to the worlds fair, have had an interview with Colonial Secre- tary Chamberlain, and negotiations to secure the desired right are now in progress. MT Barclay, who has held the position of chief justice for about 20 years, said to a representative of the Associated Press:
 
 to the firm stand of the United States and Great Britain, we are untroubled with European aggression, though to tell the truth, we are rather afraid of Germany, as she is so patently on the lookout for colonies. However. I do not think she will get chance to ap- propriate our country. I understand that steps are on foot in New York for the formation of an American line to West Africa. believe it will be an advantageous undertaking, as the oils, timber and such products now used in Liberia and other West African coun- tries come from America, but by way of England. A direct service would obviate this miscarriage of profits. Return freightS are still scarce, but with the rapid development of the countrys mining interest this difficult ty should shortly be overcome, while rubber is always plentiful There is gold in Liberia, and a company has already been formed to develop the mines
 Financially Liberiaiis progressing. One hundred thousand pounds would wipe out all her debts Considering that we have not received any finan- clal assistance, except from American colonization, Liberia's standing com pares favorably with that of any West African state.
 "We are getting little negro immi- grafton from the United States. At present, indeed, it is hard for immi- grants to get work, for the natives are willing to work for S3 a month. Later there will be plenty of opportu- mites for miners. If American ne- groes would take up this branch they would have great future on the west coast, where they can stand the eli mate twice as well as a white man. We are working slowly and steadily in the endeavor to find common basis of government for our civilized and native populations. The latter number over million. We are endeavoring to avoid the mistake so patent in the crown colonies around us of forcing our ideas upon the natives.
 "A gradual assimilation of customs is the only way of dealing with the problem. and how successful we have been can be judged from the fact that we have no organized police and often no serious criminal cases occur in six months time''
 MT Barclay said the Liberians were very glad to see the re-establishment of the European squadron of the United States. though there was no harbor in Liberia at present fitted for a coaling station.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
BUCHAREST CONGRESS.

Chicago, Aug 3.-The next eucharist congress. composed of every parish in the United States. has been called to assemble in St Louis October 15, Car dinals Martinelli, Gibbons, Signor Sbariti, papal delegate to Canada, to- gether with many of the leading arch bishops of the country, have announced their intention to be present. The com ing congress will be the fifth of the kind in the United States.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
EXAMINATION ORDERED.

New York, Aug 3.--An examination of the Brooklyn bridge has been order ed with view to a-aeartaining the cost should the board decide to rebuild a part of the bridge. The opinion of ex- perts differ widely as to what steps should be taken in view of the recent discoveries of breaks in structure but all agree that too great an unneces- sary weight has beep put upon the bridge in the last few years.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
STRUCK ON ROCKS.
Scene of Accident Near Where Steam
 CT Delmar Went Ashore.

St Johns, N. F., Aug. 3.-The Nor wegian steamer Vera, from London for Quebec, having water ballast on board, struck on the rocks near Renews last night, about fifty yards south of the spot where the ill-fated steamer Delmar went ashore and within sight of the wreck of the steamer Lusitan- ia. The Vera is In an upright posi- tion. She stands well above the water All her fires are out. Her captain and crew got ashore at midnight and camped on the bank. They have pro visions with them. Some of the crew boarded the Vera again this morning. The chances of refioating her are god.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
WHEAT CROP sMALLED.

London, Aug 3.-The wheat harvest in the United Kingdom has been in full swing for a week, and the Mark Lane Express calculates that. although the quality is fine, the yield in the most important counties will be four quar- ters to the acre, against the usual five quarters. Barley, likewise, is of good quality, but the quantity is below the average; and oats are too thin to make a big crop The yield of English and Scotch potatoes will be fully up to the average, while Ireland promises the best yield since 1895, which was a grand year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
.A s1o.ooo Hnrness set.

The young Egyptian khedive is said to possess the most costly set of har- ness in the world. It is made of black leather, with chased gold buckles and collars ornamented with the same costly metal. The pad-cloths are also embroidered with gold, and the set is said to have cost e2,000. It is for four horses and is used on all state occasions.~-London Express
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
FIRE IN AN ELEVATOR.

Chicago, Ang 3.-Fire broke out last railways elevator at Fifty-frst street and Central avenue. Damage estimat- ed at $75,OO0 was caused before the flames were brought under control. The occupants of frame hotel, close to the elevators were driven out and the building was partly destroyed.