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couple of lots of Gas certificates sold
FOR 12lI, which was the selling price yes
terday and when the trading was finished
which was not very active the bid was stiil
1913. and the asking price 10
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Several lots of Columbia Railroad ; per
cent bonds were sold at lO1t, and los and
the bid was los with no bonds for sale less
than 100.
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options on Lanston We're offered at II.
The stock was TO be had at 1875, and f3ia
was bid.
Options on Greene Copper We're offered at
2SR. The bid for the stock was - and the
asking rice 2sis
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49,
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Went to the Church.

Finally the duchess and her guide WIS.,
tied Mr.. CarIile's cflurch-St Mary-at-
Hill, and the rectory attached to it. The
work that Mr.. Garlic has wrought
here is one of the sights and wonders -
London The church is one of the fifty
remaining old city churches, forty-nine
of which contain far more empty pews
than worshipers on Sundays. The Iv-
ing was bestowed on Mr.. Garlic as a
sinecure to provide him with an income
sufficient for his support while manag-
ing the Church Army. At that time its
congregation had dwindled to six. 1t
WAS the most conspicuous example that
could then be cited of what is called the
Scandal of the City Churches
Now it IS the one striking object lesson
which shows what may still be done
with these old places of worship il men
OF the right stamp be put in charge of
them AT every service at ST. Mary 8
slumdom more than fills the pews that
were once regarded as virtually the pri-
yate property of wealth and fashion.
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Al the Door Of The Church Army Hcne One Of the Scene
Daughter of the Vanderbilts Made Tour in
Motor Car to Investigate Work and
Then Sent Big Check to
It's Executive

CRY, shivering wretches patiently wait
ing their turn to enter the yards and
do their two hours task at wood chop
ping. which would bling them meal
and nights lodging. She saw the
men at work IN the yards and noted
that none of them were seeking to
shirk their tasks, although among them
were many unaccustomed to manual
toll.
Obviously it was not unwiIlingness
to work which has brought them TO
such dire straits.
She inspected the dormitories and
kitchens, and saw cleanliness, economy,
and good management working togetl-
er in perfection She visited some of
the labor homes, every inmate of which
does work of some sort which enables
him to pay for his board and lodging,
while every. effort IS made to help him
find steady employment She showed
keen interest in the temperance taverns
where cheap and wholesome food Is
provided at the lowest possible. cost.
She passed through some of the sec
ond-nand clothing depots where, for a
nominal sum, poverty-if poverty can
find it--may exchange its rags for t:se
comfortable cast-of rags of the well-to-
do
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Changes in the Rectory.

The transformation wrought in the
rectory would surely appall the ghosts of
some Of the former rectors IL they haunt
ly to contain the choice port wine of
come former ease and luxury loving
beneficiary of the living is a carboiic
bath for purifying the clothing OF those
who first must be cleansed before they
can get fresh start in life. The am
pie kitchen is devoted to cooking meals
for the poor and destitute. which, how
ever, are invariably earned before they
are eaten Other apartments have been
kinds.
What was once the rectory garden Is
chiefly taken up with sheds where at all
hours of the day men ward off starva-
zion by chopping wood. 1t is a sacrifice
Of the picturesque to practical piety.
Most OF the rectors of the other old city
churches sacrifice their rectorIes also in
a different fashion. They lease them
for business purposes, pocketing the
large rentals while they live in subur-
ban ease far from their discriminating
fiocks
Doubtless the contrast suggested must
have occurred to the duchess. and very
likely she thought about it much as the
old commodore would have done. but 1t
may be taken for granted that she did
not express her opinions in the same
vigorous language that he would have
used.
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Work of the Army.

"At this moment" she says. when
the problem of the unemployed is be-
coming more and more urgent and So
lutions both political and economic are
being discussed, 1T would perhaps be a
good time to remind the public of the
work the Church Army is doing to re-
lieve the prevalent distress. In the
search after more radical measures il
would be a pity TO forget existing insti-
tutions and people desiring to help i'm
mediately could do no kinder act than
TO assist the Churcr Army in giving
work to the unemployed
Tnen she describes some of the
scores she witnessed. Hundreds Of
starving men were standing for hours
waiting for enough work TO supply
them with food and lodging. As the
price of two hours labor they receive
a good meal and bed for the night
It will be seen, therefore, that the re-
lief given is not pauperizing-
: 1.-The police expressed themselves sat
isfied on that point, and declared that
the large majority of those relieved
were real workingmen and not loafers.
Some of them have been unemployed
for months through no fault of their
own Trade is slack. and they suffer
in consequence.
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Clay After the Cause.

An old story is to the effect that Mr..
Buchanan was defending himself against
the charge of disloyalty during the war
OF 1872 He stated that he entered a
company OF volunteers at the time OF
tie battle of North Point and marched
&c, Baltimore True said Mr.. Buch-
auan, Il was not in any engagement,
as the British had IeIreafed before l
rea ched Baltimore
AT this point Mr.. Clay asked him:
You marched TO Baltimore, thought
Yes, SIR
Armed and equipped?''
Yes, sir
But the British had retreated when
you reached BALTIMORE"
yes. sir
..Nynl you be- good enough to inform
rs whether the British retreated IN con-
sequence of your valiantly marching TO
the relief OF Baltimore or whether you
marched to the relief OF Baltimore in
consequence of the British having al
ready retreated ?''
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Bazaar Caught On.

Tho nazaar- proved success. The
princess and the duchess were gracious
and kindly, and bestowed their smiles
with tactful indiscrimiLation on both
aristocratic and plebeian purchasers.
That Is all that Is expected of these
titled fgureheads, and. as rule, 1t Is
all that they do. But In getting the
Duchess of Marlborough to assist Mr..
Garlic had done something more than
obtain a drawing card for the occasion.
Along with a Soodly share Of the Van
derbiit millions this daughter of the
Vanderbiits has inherited no small
measure of the shrewdness and practi-
cal commen sense Of the old commodore
who founded the family's fortune. Also
she has some distinctly modern notions
about the obligations of wealth. espec-
tally when possessed by those who have
not earned It.
When the affair was over she sur
prised Mr.. Garlic bv telling him that
she would like to see something Of how
the Church Army did its work among
the poor. That was a delicate way of
intimating that she wished to see ho.s
the money that had been raised would
be expended, for 1t is well known that
she is no believer in indiscrimfnate
alms-giving, which saps independence
and increases pauperism.
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
4All Things to All Men,

Mr. Garlic was delighted. He felt
certain that the Church Army's relief
work, as organized by him, could well
stand investigation. There is nothing
snobbish about him. II am neither a
high churShman nor low churchman,''
he once said, but all things TO al men.
] would don brown paper suit If by so
doing I could help along the Church
Army"
He figured it out that II he could con-
vince the duchess that the work of the
Church Army was well and wisely done
IL would at least mean a substantial
check for its treasury. which never
stood in greater need of contributions
than in these dark days when thou
sands OF poor wretches are homeless
and vainly seeking work in the biggest
and richest city in the world. So he
volunteered to pilot her around him
self
In one of the duchess motor cars they
made the tour Of inspection a few days
ago. A strikingly contrasted couple they
made. seated side by side, as the auto
mobile threaded its way through Lon
don's crowded thoroughfares and sor-
did slums-the dainty-looking duchess
clad in furs. and Mr.. Garlic, with
somewhat worn and sharpened features.
dressed In the plain, dark blue military
garb of the Church Army, which he
wears as proudly as a crack guardsman
does the Kings showiest uniform.
'-Consueio must have found some new
fad commented some her aristocratfc
acquaintances out shopping in the West
Err as they noted the figure by her
sit II wonder what she is up to now
The Washington times., 1905-01-15

Germ and had caused him to defer this
action.
" What was your dream. my brotherT
asked Mr.. Jones'
IT dreamed that my mother came
to me- came the answer, and she told
me to wait awhile and not connect my
self with the Methodist Church
81 am not yelling my lungs out
drumming for the Methodist Church
or any other church" said the reverend
gentleman, but I do want you and all
the rest of you numbering, stumbling
sinners to get a berth in some church
See here. Young Teller. what did you
eat for supper last night2
..-Only a half of plince pie
My, my, only half of a mince piei
You just trot back home and eat the
other half Of that pie and you'll see
your grandmother
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Inadequacy of Work.

relief work undertaken by the various
borough councils, since they are able
to give employment only to restrict
ed number, each of whom must be an
inhabitant of the borough that employs
him. Thus she says, "a great fiuc-
tuating population which has wandered
from place to place in search of occu-
patton is in no way assisted. In this
class saw many old soldiers, laborers.
plumbers, and able artisans; and it is
these men whom the Church Army
helps. Every day 1900 of such home
less men have been saved from spend
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
lust a Compliment.

One Of the Southern representatives.
who has always been accustomed to
good fat biscuits and other good
things" for breakfast, has had some
difficulty in anchoring in fairly rea-
sonable boarding place IN Washington
One Of his friends says that a few
days ago his landlady informed him
that as his appetite was on the mend
she did not see what she was TO do
save to increase the price OF his board
Don't think Of doing such a thing,
Mrs. It is nearly killing me now
to eat ALI I pay for. and should you
raise the price Of my provender and
compel me to eat more 1t will be the
death Of me- and cause Congress to
have to make an appropriation to put
me under the ground"
The funniest part Is that the land
lady thought the Representative was
paying her a compliment.
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
On Way to Receivership-

A Pennsylvania Representative. VINO
is known to be a friend to the needy
and distressed, received a letter the
ether day from Washington. Pa, stat
ing that firm had given credit to
young man from his State who had rep
resented himself as close friend OF
his. The bill had not been liquidated
and the firm would be pleased if he
would have the goodness TO call the
young man attention to the fact.
To this letter the Pennsylvania law
m aker replied to the effect that he was
not liz the pad debt collecting line, and
that If his firm gave credit to every
nan who claimed to be a close personal
friend OF his 1t would not be many
moons before a receiver would be neces-
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Young Mans Dream.

The Washington Times" remarks a
representative from Georgia. has been
giving us some dreams-all kinds of pipe
dreams-and 1 am reminded of what the
evangelist Sam Jones told a young fell
low who had pulled off dr. am expe-
rfence to the reverend gentleman as a
reason why ne was not exactly prepared
to join the Methodist Church.
TT appears that Samuel had been
wrestling with the young sinner III sea-
son and out OF season and using his
best efforts to get him in the ark of
safety. One day while the big meeting
was in progress the young man an
nounced that he had intended uniting
himself with the church on that day,
but that the night before he had a
dream which had given him much con-
The Washington times., 1905-01-15

writer, land I don't doubt that other
American peeresses will follow her ex-
ample She is using her influence in our
behalf in the most practical and useful
fashion What we especially desire IS
that those who can so abundantly at
ford to lend helping hand In the work
we are doing should see for themselves
how we do it and how great Is the need
of IT Seeing such pitiable distress as
now exists. and seeing. too. how it can
be relieved, exercises q vastly more
stimulating influence over the charitabiy
inclined than merely reading abost IT.
IT makes money burn holes In the
pockets Of those that withhold it.
The Church Army has done vastly
more than any other organization TO re-
iieve the Church of England OF the re-
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Theory of Self-Help.

At the various relief stations they
visited Mr. Garlic pointed out how the
great principle that underlies the
Church arrays work for the unemployed
IS applied, , 1t is self-help. If a man VIII
help himseif the society will help him;
but If he is one OF those who seek me-e-
~ TO be maintained in idleness by others
the society, after giving him a fair trial.
drops him. And no attempts are made
to cram religion down anybody's throat.
No premiums are placed on mere profess
sions OF piety. To save man for this
world Is recognized as the most i'm
portant step toward saving him for the
next
The Washington times., 1905-01-15

Senator Plat of Connecticut does not
engage in yarn-spinning. but he recent
ly told some of his friends about the
dark day in 1850. At that time the
Legislature of Connecticut was in ses-
sion at Hartford and the impression pre-
vsil He'd that the day of final account-giy-
ing had come.
The house of representatives adjourned
and a proposal to adjourn the council
was under consideration a gentleman
named Davenport was asked il he was
in favor of adjournfrg-
mo, sir" ne answered Il am against
an adjournment. The day Of judgment
is either approaching or IT is not If IT
is not, there is no cause for adjourn
ment If IT Is. propose to be found do
ing my duty / wish. therefore. that
candles may be brought.
The Washington times., 1905-01-15

down and give the church sample
sermon While the merchant was en-
gagged in whiting a piece OF white
pine the young minister dropped In,
valise In hand The merchant sized
him up as a drummer" and told him
to make himself at home
Did you get my card:" asked the
minister
ST don't remember" answered the
deacon. what house are you travelling
for?''
Il am travelling for the house of the
Lord said the minister. seeing that
the deacon did not recognize him as the
new minister
We'll. I think you ought TO sell a
large bill of goods In this locality, but
don't take anything but cash."
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Lawyer Springs Commandment.

Representative Kehoe os Kentucky
tells Of a lawyer IN his section OF the
moral vineyard who was oeIending
man charged with murder He addressed
the jury. telling the "inteillsent men
that the Bible said in positive words.
Thou shalt not Kill.
Now. do you know" said the lawyer.
that II you go to hang my client, the
prisoner at the bar, that you commit
murder? You do and no mistake. for
murder is murder, whether it is commit
ted by twelve men In what is called a
cox-and a bad box you'll find it If you
don't give a righteous verdict-or a
humble individual, like my client
"S'pose my client had killed man; l
say s'pose he had killed a man: is that
any reason why you twelve men should
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
had Little Encouragement.

Scant encouragement he received from
the diCnified and deccrous preiates OF
the established church when he first
started it. Street professions, banners.
brass bands. tent meetings. magic Ian
tern displays in churches. and such
things easily suggested that epithet
which pious responsibility so much
breads, .-sensationaiism-' But success
has long since siieneed alike criticism
and opposition No one now questions
the vast amount OF good that the
Church Army has done and Is doing.
Once Mr.. Garlic was attacked by a
gang o. roughs, who sought to break
up his meetings. and left bleeding and
seaseless in the street Now there Il
no slum In London where he would not
find scores OF friends to protect him
from violence should the need OF such
assistance arise And the archbishops
and bishops OF the church have been
converted TO his side. too, and are now
numbered among the Church Army'a
distinguished patrons"
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Would Shorten His Days.

Senator Carmack of Tennessee tells of
a gentleman who was taken TO task by
his medical adviser for his cornwall
habits, which We're somewhat OF the old
school. He was told that he was doing
a serious injury to his health and that
if he did not give up his wine. he would
shorten his days
"You may well say that, replied the
fncorrigible topper, for there were two
or three DAYS. some time ago that I
could take no wine, and they were the
longest days / ever spent in all my life )"
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
cond Business Advice.

Speaker Cannon tells an interesting
story about a good deacon who engi-
neered a store in one OF, the smaller
towns of Illinois. The pastor of the
church had severed his pastorate. and
the deacon-merchant was appointed a
committee Of one to enter into CORE
spondence with a young divine OF Chi
cago to accept the pulpit. There was
some correspondence, and the young
minister dropped the merchant-deacon
a card telling him that he would come
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
a ooner of me Church Amy wood Yard

very doors to do so through the medium
of the, Church Army. for they have
grappled the question in a practical way
and are accomplishing work for which
there is the utmost need
A good many society people who cid
not chance 20 read her letter have since
found out what is '-Consuelo's latest
fad She IS trying to persuade all Of
her friends to visit some of the Church
Arrays stations. One of her motor cars
Is always ct their disposal for the pur-
pose
The Washington times., 1905-01-15

ing the night in the streets, frozen and
starved.
1T is Impossible. she adds. ito see the
terrible suffering caused by the cold and
the scarcity OF labor without feeling the
necessity of such relief as is given by
the Church Army. This relief must
cease unless sufficient orders for work
come in, s il is most difficult to dispose
OF the quantities of 6re-wood made by
the men during the hours they work to
pay for their bed ticket. and food
The Washington times., 1905-01-15

The Church Army fund received a far
bigger check from the duchess than Mr..
Garlic had ventured to anticipate. Nor
was that all that came of their motor
car trip. The Duchess of Marlborough
knows that what a duchess says in Eng
land counts for a great deal more than
what might be equally well said, or
better said, by some woman who occu-
pies no particular social position So
she wrote e letter to the Morning
Post" appealing for help for the Church
Army.
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Wanted to Get Breath.

One of the Representatives from Tex
as says that while he was coming TO
Washington he was greatly amused by
the antics of a young married couple
on the sleeper.
There was a continuous performance
of kissing" says the Representative,
and the smaeks could be heard like
The Washington times., 1905-01-15

Kill a man? Twelve OF you on one! No,
gentlemen of the Jury. you may say my
client Is guilty; the hangman may do
his duty, but will that exonerate you?
Not much. individually and collectively.
you will be murdereTs-
The profound argument had its effect
The verdict of the jury was. Not guilty
If he will leave the State" He quit
and went to Texas.
The Washington times., 1905-01-15

London, January IA.
ITO insure the success of charity
bazaar IN London it is essential
that some fashionable titled dame
should be found to preside over
it, That helps draw the crowd quite
as much as does the desire to benefit
the poor. 1t is linking snobbishness
with philanthropy, but the end. 1t Is
held by the promoters of these benefl-
cent enterprises. justifies the means.
The higher in the social scale are the
women who thus lend their presence
the more are the purse strings of visi-
tors relaxed. Therefore, the Rev. Will
son Garlic, head of the Church Army.
was well pleased when be obtained the
consent Of Princess Henry of Batten-
berg and the Duchess Of Marlborough
to preside on successive days over a
bazaar for the benefit of the work to
which he devotes his life
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
What the Duchess Saw.

She saw some sights that day which
gave her a new insight into the per-
ple,'ing problems of London poverty
II; yastness and hopelessness. Of
Course. she heard the familiar story to
which much credence is given IN fash
fonable circles. that sheer lazfness and
improvidence is at the root Of the evil.
and that the unemployed are mainly
those who don't want to work. But
outside several Of the army's relief sta
ttonk - saw hundreds Of gaunt. hun
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Justified in Swearing.
Set the Dogs on Him.

Here's another Sunday school story
from Representative Aiken, OF South
Carolina
lone OF my friends is the leader Of a
class OF small ones IN one OF our Sun
day schools A few Sundays ago he
gave them Bible story on the prodi-
gal son. When he came to the place
where the poor. ragged son reached his
former home, and his father saw him
a great way off, he inquired what his
father probably did.
'.One of the youngsters clinched his
fist and said, II bet he set the dogs on
him -
The Washington times., 1905-01-15
Providence Responsible.

zone of the brethren in my church."
SAYS a Representative from North Car
olina. lis a good man. but rather Hit
crate. Recently he was talking in meet
ing about a murder which had been
committed, and he said
My dear brethren, I see in this
bloody act the design Of an unscrupul-
Gus Providence
.sOf course he meant inscrutable, but
no one hurt his feelings by offering q
correction"