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The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
OAKLAND RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-sN fulongS No Quarter. ll3
lThomasl 10 !. won; Billy Niyer. ll3 (Willamsl
10 ;, second, Recon, % Kent. Is 10 O. third.
Time. LA IS Cobleskill, May Sutton. saincst. and
san Lucas also ran.
SECOND RACE-Six hi7longS Fl Molino. ei
tRoderis. TO s. won: Dorothy Leggett. los
Crhomasl IS 20 5. second. Father Downy. 100 (Bc-
vanl. ID 20 l. third Time iIi 25 Netting Chit
terings, Nap Melton Cloth Matte Mack. Mabel
Hollandcr, and Sir Fretfu also ran.
THIRD RACE-Fturity course. Goldfn. III
Nleutryl. 10 T. won: Kid North. l03 tSeldenl. z
90 ]. second: Bit of Fortune IS Thomas. 90 !.
third. Time, lIo. Faneuil Han and Balronia also
ran.
FOURTH RACE-One and one-sixteonth miles.
Raleigh. lO CCallahaul. g 20 s. won; Miles. s5
Thomas 6 20 l. second Indictment. es Nan Duenl
20 I. third. Time lis 45. Bishop w. and Wild
den also ran
FIFTH RACE-One mile. Delmas. 50 lKederis,.
y 70 l. won; Kaiserhof. 100 (Wllams. 10 l.
second. Hush Money 100 lCobuml 90 I. third.
Tine III 25 Dixie Dixon. OrilCnc. Dr. DOWnie,
Sairotta. and Silver Line also ran.
SIXTH RACE-One mile HompaSs 100 tSeldCnl
20 ., won; Anne Niece, 100 lThomasl, 5 10 2 sec
ODd; Pretnsion, lOl (Callahanl, - 10 J. third.
Time l.iO f5. Little Buttercup. Dene Ketchell
Birth. Ny Pal. and Gretchen G.. also ran.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
ADDRESSES NEBRASKA BAND.
Senator BurIlett Tells state Associa-
tion Of Schools Work.

Senator f. J. Burkett, in an address
before the Nebraska State Association at
the Noumandie Hotel Annex last night.
pointed out the paramount part played
by the public schools in the progress OF
the country politically, socially. and
morally George w. Norris presided. and
introduced Senator Burkett
Senator Norris Brown remarked about
gas the ordinary kind and the other
kind. Frank T. Israels. president Of the
association, managed the affair
]. F. Matthews. tenor. and Miss Har-
riet Harding, soprano. gave solos. T. s.
Edgarton. secretary. read a letter from
William NJ. Maupin. labor commissioner.
The Misses Lena NJ Woodruff and
LlGyne Clinton gave a duet A dance
finished the evenings entertainment
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
TRACK SQUAD SELECTED.
GRIInudet Enters Four Runners for
Pennsylvania Track Carnival.

Capt. H. f. Grace. OF Gallaudet College
track squad. has practically decided upon
the personnel Of the Buff and Blue relay
team 70 run against St. Johns (Annap-
olls). Maryland Agricultural College.
Western Maryland. Johns Hopkins, Get
tysburg, Washington College, Delaware
College, and Franklin and Marshall at the
great University Of Pennsylvania track
carnival Saturday afternoon on Franklin
Field. Philadelphia. Pa
The following Kendall Green cinder-
FATHERS viii probably start in this order
First. Capt. Trace; second, V s. Birch;
third II. L. Battiste; fourth. II. S. Nor
rs. jr. I. NJ. Robinson will be taken along
as a substitute.
Capt. Grace IS the only veteran runner
on Gallaudet's team, but the three new
men have been practicing faithfully. and
the east side undergraduates look for an
exciting run at Philadelphia.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
SKIN SUFFERERS DOUBT is
REMOVED.

Many eczema sufferers have failed so
utterly with saives and other discover
les that even the assurance Of the best
physician or druggist cannot induce them
70 invest another dollar in any remedy.
1t is to these discouraged sufferers in
particular that we now offer. AT only .
cents. a trial bottle of the accepted
standard eczema remedy, a simple wash
Of oil of Wintergreen, thymol aud glycer-
ton.
Hundreds Of cures have convinced us.
and we know you can prove instantly
with the first application that Il takes
l0.G F street northwest: Peoples Drug
store, seventh street and Massachusetts
avenue northwest
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
SprInr musical Festival.

The opening 0f the Spring Musical
Festival next Monday night az the Be
laSco TLeater promises t1 be quite the
most notable musical event that has
been had in Washington. II IS an IN
novatiOu I'm the years musical pro-
crammc. and fl win bring 10 washington
"a galaxy OF celebrated stars from the
Metropolitan opera House. including IT'S
orchestra of seventy fine musicians. Com
hiUed with this VIII boz presented splendid
cL1ruses by WastlnEr1niaIs. and a
classic dance On costume by Miss Ro-
bc-ta Amies.
tt has been arranged that prominent
society girls ~ the Capital viii sell pro-
E~awWes. which viii be handsome
souvenirs Of the first musical festival
ever ATTEMPTED in the Nations Capital
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
The columbin-"Brewster's Millions,

"B-cwster's Millions" promises 10 test
the capacity Of the Columbia Theater
Monday night on the occasion 81 the
Inauguration Of the second season az tho
Columbia Players under the management
of Ness-s. Netzerott q Berger Already
the sale for the week has been heavy.
and since Monday it has required the
entire time of one person 10 answer
the telephone calls that have been coming
in. asking for information rs To tho
makeup of the organization. Upon this
point, however, the MANAGEMENT IS mute.
as they have stated that no announce
uJUt as u the identity of the members
Of the company viii he made until Sun
day when the full cast viii be published
In TIE washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
The Lyceum-CoIe and Johnson.

Cole and Johnson, stars Of The Red
Moon, who VIII appear az the Lyceum
next week for a special engagement OF
two weeks. are composers of plantation
songs that have not only made theI
own reputation. but also helped to make
the regulations OF some ci the leadiug
singers in comic ouera and muSiCa
comedy. The Mississippi Belle" Mag
dalne Ny Southern queen "Tnder
The Bamboo Tree "The Congo Love
Song The Maiden With the Dreamy
Eyes and Lazy Moon" are some OF
the biggest successes Of their career.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
Change for Financial Rcport

Beginning May 1. the daily cash state
ment Of the Treasury Department will
be changed, according to an announce
ment made yesterday by Assistant Sec
retary Norton, so that the receipts from
the corporation tax will be shown. and an
addition Of a column indicating the re-
ceipts and disbursements Of the govern
ment for this month last fiscal year" SO
that comparisons Of the revenue produc-
ton and deductions may be male easy
each day.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
NEGRO JANITOR TRAPPED.
Decoy Letter Causes Arrest on n
Charge of RobbiuG Mail Box.

William l. Harris, the negro janitor Of
the Bliss Building. was arrested yester-
day by Post-offlce Inspectors Barclay and
Keane. and Is locked I'd at the New Je0-
sey avenue police station. They claim 20
have seen Harris remove from the uri-
vate letter box Of the Anti-Salo0n League
a letter which had the appearance OF
containing money. a decoy letter was
used as many thefts had been reported
Of mail addressed TO the league. extend
ing over many months.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
New Na,IonaI-.,rIe. Modiztc."

With mile Modiste." the most spark
ling opera Of Victor Herbert. performed
ly n cast which bears the stamp OF the
composers approval and with the pos
sihility that Ir Herbert may lead the
first night the limited opera season of
the Ab0ru Company VIII open Monday
az the New National Theater. The title
role viii De I'm the hands 0f Miss Ada
Meade. and She win receive able sup
port from Robinson Ncwbo.d. q favOrite
Of Washington audiences. Others iu the
cast are Caroline PulUau. Edna Mason
and Josephine Bartlett a large and
well-driUed chorus II good singers and
dancers is feature Of the elaborate
production.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
GALLAUDET IS BEATEN.
CatonsviIIe Country Club Captures
Game by II to q.

As is usually the case. Gauaudet gave
her star pitcher Battiste. a very miser-
able support, and allowed the semi-pro-
fcssional team, known as the CatonsviIle
Country Club, Of Baltimore. 10 wall,
away with the game 10y the glarlnE score
OF "a TO 6 yesterday afternoon at Kendall
Green.
Loyola College nire, OF the Monumental
city was scheduled for a game with the
Kendall Green aggregation. but sent word
at the eleventh hour that it had no team
owing TO faculty regulation, and the
semi-professionals came in its place. The
score.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28

The Midway plans 20 hold something
new in Tho way OF a cakewsIk next
Monday evening. when a company Of
country rag-tiue artists VIII contest
for first h0uo~s This VIII be a strictly
u0uUvofeSsi0ral contest between Virginia
cglrrcd haaux and bellies.
tt is also planned 20 hold more con
fstG cauivals and fete nights series
of fancy dress evenings is in view. with
prizes for the best dressed. the most
unique. &C- The Midway race VIII be
feature OF the Saturday nights az the
ATiIve.u
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
Commissioners Lose. 2 to O.

The Commissioners, Of the Depart
mental League were defeated yesterday
afternoon by the Sewerage Pumping
Station team i'm no-run and no-hit
game on the White Lot by . to o.. The
feature Of the game was the fielding Of
Clyde, Richmond. and Bond. wilkins and
Hoffman, who were the battery for the
Pumping. Station team, did some clever
work, while Clements on first showed
himself fun Of ginger.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28

In presenting East Lynne" as a re-
vival at the present time. Joseph King
treated the old .lay in an original man
ner. MIR. King rewrote the play 10 a
certain extent. striking out the un-
worthy material. strengthening the ap-
pcaling side OF the play. rendering it
more human and touching In It's grip
The result is a modern drama Of five acts
Of unusual merit which comes 10 the
Academy next Monday for an engage
ment OF one week with usual matiuees.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Chase's-Homer Lind and Company

Chase's next week will have the grand
opera star. Homer Lind and his own
company In THE ODera Singer" which
has proved the greatest hit I'm Mr..
Lind's eventful career. The added at
traction wiz be Edward F. Reynard and
Company fresh from a very successful
European tour. presenting for the first
time here The Hicksville Automobile
Trap" a comedy Of mechanical effects.
John l.. Hazard the author OF "Aint
II Awful. Mabel?" will be the third
special feature The celebrated Caro- Mil
Ter family. Charles +. MontreH and Com
pany Ralph Smalley. the violoncellO
virtuoso, NJ. Chassino. the shadow
graphist Will all possess individual in
terest, and the vitagraph will show
The Industries OF Southern California %
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28

The Senecas defeated the Nativity
Church team yesterday by the score of
u 20 . The features OF the game were
four hits. and the batting of Dias. The
Senecas would like 20 arrange games
with teams Of sixteen years, address
William GIadmon. l6f2 Kramer street
northeast
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28

The California \. c. defeated the fast
Calvert team yesterday by 10 ?. The
feature Of the game was the pitching Of
Douglass for the winners. who allowed
but one safety. The fielding was also
good. The CALIFORNIA; have lost but one
game this season. Are scheduled with
Chevy Chase A. c. on Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
SURETY FIRMS QUESTIONED.
Secretary MacNcaEh Says Many Re
quire Examination

Secretary of the Treasury NacVeaEh
wants Congress 90 authorize him 10
create q division OF surety bonds and
contracts in the TreaUsry Department
He points out that special need exists
for the government examination Of GER
tain surety companies which the Treas
ury Department has reason TO believe
are in an unsafe financial condition.
Secretary NacVeagh. in a letter 20
Speaker Cannon yesterday SAYS that uu-
der the present system. by which the
government has sustained large losses
through failure Of companies, the Treas
ury mas no authority 10 suspend or re-
woke the licenses Of suspected concerns
without proof Of their Insolvency or inn
pairment.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
CasIno-Continuous Vaudeville.

Another high class and entertaining
bin is announced at the Casino for next
week. Including Thor and Quigg, I'm a
singing and dancing speciality; Ddnbar's
goats e. unique and novel animal act +:
Ansel and Dorian eGualbrlsts and hand
balanccrsi Alex. contortionist; Lambert
Brothers, physical uarvels: Buckley.
Martin g. Co, IN 1.-THE Busy Manager"
YaltO Duo eccentric dancers. and the
usual high class motion picture plays
VIII be shown
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
The Gnretv-RurIesnue.

The two main reasons that make
Weber & Rush's BON Tons" that
comes o. the Gayety Theater next week,
one OF the best shows OF the season.
ls that 10 has versatile and selected
cast of performers. and its Ollo is with
cut a doubt a strong aggregation OF
vaudeville artists In the cast are Guy
Raws0n. Frances Clare Hoyt and
Marion, Lake and Stevenson Kelly and
Bartlett. Berg Sisters. Nellie Emerson.
and Bertha Bernstein.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
NorthsIde A. c. Organizes.

Cumberland. Nd April E.-The North Side
Athletic Club has been Organized at Mount Savage
this county, With the following baseball team
Lewis Houck captain. Ell Morgan. manager: Harry
Wilhelm. William Kirby, Ray Kirby Henry Culmp
Colon Graham, George Crimp. Thomas Moran
h-h-rt POLLOCK. G.lrgc k--ntz. and Harry MaItas
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28

Earned runs-Galiaudet 4. c. e. c.. ]. First
bose by euor-C O. c.. s. Gsllaudet p Left o1
bases-Galiaudet. c: c. c. c.. s. First base on
balls-Or Battisre. ] or Birck 3: of Barton J.
Innings pitchcd-By Bottiste. 6 10: by Birck. 22-3
Hits made-On Batti5;e. n: Of Birck O. Struck
ont-By Ba''iste {, hy Birck q. Or BARTON. 10
Three eose htt-Aras. Two-hasc hits-Battistc Bar
ton. II. Bryan. Morris. Sacrifice hit-Dil.0u. Stolen
hases-Monten 81. Harris. Brown. Double play
Harris 70 Moutell 20 ID. BRYAN. Hit by pitchcr-B
Brick OH. Bryant by Barton blanchard wild
ntches-Battis'e, Barton. Empires Nicssrs. H0lH-
day and Eckstone Time OF gsme-2 hours ana 4
minutes
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
OLYMPIA A. C. WIN AGAIN.
Capture Game from 81. Stephens
Church by . 10 ?

The Olympia Athletic Club had no
trouble IN defeating st. Stephens Church
team yesterday, by to ..
Smith pitched in fine form for the
Olympia team, while Grebel held up in
fine style MCGrant pitched a good game
after the third inning. Score:
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
SCRIMAAGE CAPTURES RACE
Victorious in WoodhaVen Stakes at
Aqueduct Track.
Beats MOncrief Under Severe DriV-
ing by Three Parts OF
Length.

New York, April 27.-whcn John W.
Schorr. Of Memphis. bought the two-year-
old Scrimmage from James r, Keene
the other day he made no mistake. Scrim-
mage was victorious in the Woodhaven
Stakes at Aqueduct to-day. Scrimmage
came from behind under a servere drive
and won by three-parts Of a length from
Moncrief. who managed TO beat Lulu a
head for the place. Ladasette, a strong
favorite, was close up.
$. c.. Hndreth won two races with
Jeanne D.Arc and Dandeuon. both first
choices. Jeanne Dare. after chasing
Danneld for nearly five furlongs, over
hauled him and gallopcd home with a
safe margin I'm the second race.
In a hard drive. Garner. who rode three
winners. got Dandelion home head in
front of Rialto I'm the hfth.
The Summaries.
FIRST RACE-six turlorss. DuUcare. ll5 Gar
rer'. 90 e. won; Herulveia. Jos lAr'dib3ldl. z
90 7. second. ECsp5u~.fu'. S. lDirgiusI 20 2,
uird. Time. 1l5 Capt swanson, Radiation.
Bob r. luI shawnee also ran.
SECOND BACE-ST and orchar f1rlCngs.
Jeanne dare nos Garner. 10 % won. uanhcd.
lG D1yle. so 90 T. second. Grauia. lii NI-i0veml.
to T. thirl Time llI Bual ONYX B1clstone.
Berkeley Nod and Golden Shore also r1u.
THIRD EACE-Nlo ArIri. III DIcGeel, l3 90
p won. Ziuap. 2 lGllsEI, 20 I. ssc1HI. Polls.
l'2 .TauirI 6 % 3 third Time. l8l Right
Easy and Montgomery also ran.
FOURTH KACE-F1Ir and oneh3T f1r'orgs.
| --rmagg. IN .Ruu-. 8 20 T. won. N1uclCf 70
| Modre.. 10 90 ]. sec1rl. Lu'u Jos McGee s -0
T. third Time. o5s2 25 Lad7settc Gardiner.
Whin. Plutrrat Tvicsrnhlm. and Altamaha also
uu
FIFTH RACE-Scrga fIrl0uEs Dandelion. lOs
.G1urrl. to r. won. Ellfo. III 1fcGee. n to
5. second, SIR Clemens. l55 1arEanI. 20 4. third.
Time. .2- 45. E5. BAH. hi,liccuukc Camp8iGlor.
ard Tursfrm also ran
SIXTH EACE-Five furl0rrs Danger Marx. l0i
Garner. B to - won. sheriff Bradley l11
tCrccvy. % no J. second, Oakdae. ID .nr'iuI.
% 20 J. third Time. lI1 Jj. star and s.un
L---- ---.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28

Earned 7ms-OymDia Athletic Club. 3: 81. Ste
Theu's. J. First base on balls-Oh smith g. OF
McGmuf, 3. Struck out-By Smith. S by McGrauf
5. Stolen bases-Leahcy. Upton. Peake g. Noone
Hit hy pitcher-By Smith. . Umpiro-Nlr j. h.
Cassidy. Time Of game-l hour and 10 minutes.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
ETHON DISQUALIFIED
Jockeys Rough Riding at
PimlicO Loses Race.
FAvORITES HEAVILY PLAYED
BersI, the First Choice, Captures
the Mount Washington Steeple-
chase-BIack Bridge Goes to the
Post Neglected - Tnkahirn Fur
nIshed the Most Thrilling Finish.

Baltimore April 27.-Players Of short
priced horses had their innings at PIN
leo to-day. 1t was day when the
horses ran 20 form. and with the excep-
tion OF the disqualification Of Ethon. the
favorite in the Rennert Handicap, and
the unseatng Of Henderson on the first
choice in the steeplechase. the specula-
tors had no complaint whatever coming
TO them. as in the two instances heavily
played performers carried off the big
share Of the division CT the money.
The Rennert Handicap was the feature,
but only three horses faced the starter.
Ethon won it, pulled up, by three
lengths. only to have the race taken
away because Of his riders rough work.
The most popular victory Of the day
was that Of the Pimlico favorlte. Bersi.
I'm the Mount Washington Steeplechase.
While Black Bridge was installed the Ia
vorite in the ring. he went TO the post
neglected
Mount Is Thrown.
Black Bridge sent Henderson sprawling
20 the ground i'm the final jump, and then
It was Bersrs race. Hayes did not rush
things with Bersi. He saved the old
brown mare for the last turn OF the field,
and afterward had no trouble I'm holding
her for the winning effort.
Takahlra and starbottle furnished the
most thrilling finish OF the sport IN the
second race TaSahira was popular
choice. while Sta-bottle had some follow
ing. Starbottle should have won.
The Summaries.
FIRST RACE-Fve furlcrgs The Rascal U2
Davis u % 90 won. CismOnt. 100 NIcCahcyI,
8 TO /. second. Bcudasa, 100 TalmsI 2 t0 l. third.
Time, lE ~. NiNic. q. Bitten, and Dorchester
also ran.
SECOND RACE-Siv f'rIours. Takahiu. lO7
Palmsl 20 J. won. star Bottle. 100 Davis.
il to 8. second. Boybrlw. G AlcCJhegI. 90 3.
third. Time. l1O lj Rdhe also
THIRD BACE-Nilc thCuontaC. % RAMSEY.
70 J. won, Medallion. 96 tMcC8heyl. $ 20 ].
second Time la9 Eh0n won; was disqualified.
Ony tnree starters
FOURTH RACE-SteepIecbass two miles Berd.
l53 Wayu.. 20 Q. won. Prince. li2 l'attcrsJuI.
g % J. second. Nebcc 80 JohusunI. Q 70 q.
third- Time. i2l IS, Ben Cole and Black Bridge
fen
FIFTH RACE-Four and one-hat furlorgs. Foot.
print, M Davis. 8 Co. g. won. Phultess I0'
RcidI. 20 3, sc-'nd. Whist ll2 AI1dcraI. 90
3. thiTd. Time O55 g5 Hattcras %. a. Buster.
Matcam.nstcr. Brown Hawk, Jack Ryan Mariner.
md Puuca~s Una also ran.
SMITH EACE-Nulc and n sixteenth Grl-0uda.
1Q NDau-1. S Oh O. won: Pantland. 100 lralms. 2
90 J. second. Hawc. no lNcou. 20 % e. Ju3.
Time, 5f. Tlrce starters.
SEVENTH BACE-Forr and a half furl1nEs.
MisEe. l- eIr'ra,yI, to y vo0i lryt0n. lo2
Dari0 9 90 J. second. Idle Michael. 100 Grand.
ro 3. third Time. IlL KgsvicG ice Kenyon.
Bod6n. and Rapid Flight also ram.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
WANTS TO MOVE FRIGATE.
of Representative O'COn-
nell Strikes Opposition.

WFII TIIII-FN WUWWNIIIWW.
The old friEate Constitution. which for
many years has been tied up 10 a wharf
at the Boston Navy Yard, is stirring up
trouble among the Massachusetts deleEa-
ton in Congress. Representative O'Con-
nell thinks IL should be towed over from
CharlestOUu TO his district, where more
visitors would be enabled TO visit her
every year. Representative Keliher IS
opposed
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28

The crowd was divided as 10 what YER
dict should have been rendered. Some
declared that Langford had won on
points, while others were equally posi-
tive that Ketcheu was the b>tter man
a just decision. in the opinion Of un-
prejudiced observers, would have been
q draw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
Mir. RslIman'S EquillbratOr

Mir. Wellman attributes the failure of the balloon America to cross the Atlantic to his drag rope which had the appear ance of a string of sausage consisting of alternating cans of gasoline and blocks of wood. This was attached to the bal loon by a long rope in the hope that floating in the water it would hold the balloon steady against the expansion and contraction of gas in varying tempera- tures In low flight this appendage would rest on the water and the balloon thus relieved would have additional lifting power
 But experience proved that contact with the top of heavy seas made this drag rope danger instead of a means of safety. It endangered the car and put it's ma chinery out of operation, thus leaving the balloon at the mercy of the winds and finally of the waves.
 MT. Wellman says that he and his en- gineer, Melvin Vaniman, will now en- deavor to find another means of compen- sating for the unavoidable changes in the volume of gas. At any rate the equilib- rator or drag rope will be eliminated, and the chances are pretty good that the di- rigible balloon will be also. No drag glng appendage can be employed, and in the absence of a drap rope of some sort a balloon is not a feasible lifting power in a long voyage.
 The heroic attempt of the Wellman- yaniman party will long be recalled, but its lesson seems to be unfavorable to sea trips in a dirigible. This by no means lessens the heroism of the party fortunately rescued by the steamer Trent. The rescue was as fortunate and timely as the effort to cross the sea under a ballon was brave and heroic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
ROUGH ON sHoPKEEPERs

From Scraps.
 Merchants in LaSalle street north of Washington, Chicago, access to whose places of business has been badly block ed for months by the tunnel lowering, and those on torn-up Milwaukee avenue
 may find interesting this story from Paris, where the municipal authorities have much to answer Tor. For seven or eight years past they have torn up Paris streets until their condition has become a byword in Europe. The Place de lrOpera is now worse than ever. Every day or two fresh chasms are dug and steam cranes ply their loads. The mu- nic,palitv apparently takes delight in
 houting public opinion, and at every fresh protest new hole is bored. Trades men, blocked in their shops by excava- tions for year after year, are literally going mad. An express from Le Ire port by -the-Sea to Paris was stopped re- gently when passenger pulled the com munication cord. When the guard came he said. 1T am Fallieres. I request the immediate presence of the minister or public works that he may report upon inc state of the Paris streets. If he can't clear himself I condemn him to death" :" On arrival at Paris the poor man sud- denly became violent and a strait-jacket had to be put on him before he could be conveyed to an asylum. The madman proves to be a shopkeeper whose shop mas been cut off from all communication with the outside world for eight years because his street has been torn up for that time He had been sent to the seaside in care of keepers. but escaped from them to come to Paris.