Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1895, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. oo Open this ening. “4 een: at Quickens a 7 —— Finest qualities. % ——— —— { Lowest prices. The Appetite W. (Ou S AND = » MOSES «xz Makes the Corner Eleventh, Storage Warehouse, 220 near M. Last Call Before Xmas. Well l all ready mand. ~ ment prett u ok Case $11 Quarts dour f i Prices 0 Solid Ma Aft and 1 Chiffoniers. $14 White 6 drawe $15 Quarts 6 drawe tachi mir Art Root SONOSTISS ES OSOOLH Messeng Service FRI Quick Geo. E. SRS World's n I iol rr radia Mh Delivery. a,’ Hy 1€s WOT xe Open tonight to sup- v the needs of late shoppers— to cope with any de- The whole esta blish- full of suitable seful and appropriate. red Oak nt, pol re-trimniced 1 Kook Enamel Chitt rs and bonnet box. red Oak Chill “ox bevel and desk pla as, Oth Floor, Store Open rf you wieh an or Hvered ler de- er | in a FIRST GOODS at ALITY XMAS 1 our prices | THE LOWEST. dy & Sons, $, 1116 CONN, AV Kenned AND WIN Falr! RIAL — HIGHEST AWARD. ne STAN —e < BEST pre Ai fl ul NCE we del: ANDUVE MARKET, Ist and E sta. Decorative Art. 807 VERMONT AVE. Lars tment of fancy and useful Sterl Phot low pr: beautiful designs, as low 4 as $2. Hundreds of other ' articles equally desirable and § ' Galt & Bro., 167 Penn. Ave. a Store Open Evenings. ing Silver (0) Frames, iced. $1.50" W.H.S Guccessor to M Claflin’s ——Intending gift buyers will find m gestions in all sty go? F St. 23-144 ortinent Chatelaine Cases, Eyegla and $5 el Stalee, uo7 F St B. Brady. 3 Gifts. for presents lu the ve of Opera Glasses, es and S frames. Suiall prices. Under Masonic Temple gall Records for Selling m7 We’re Breaking CLOTHING. Shice we've been In business we've never had such crowds of people here ¢ © —as during this week. From morning cee til on we've been busy. No *** wonder when you think what won- + * © derfut prices we're quoting. Ridieu- unheard of — but nevertheless Doesn't take long to find out you. lous true, * abont thei ‘They'll astonish nm s. Pants, $1.50. Nie soe e ationt 100 pairs of the latest, cee ree patterns. They're worth $5— 29% and we ought not to “cut” prices so + +> much—but you get the beuefit. ’ len’s Suits, $3.50 to Siro. aS Suits will be big. sur- 2S peu to you. i ‘¢ wonderful rd “ve ©. ‘ORD and SILK . BLACK CHEVIOT pag ade and finish - » SUITS for $3 to $10. vercoats, $7.50. 3 $18 ond $20 would be what they're and Black Kersess. vrstud body Hning—with 4 Fa tr sleeves. z 9 z “ Boys’ Suit. d Overcoat S s from $4 to $7.50. from $1 to $4.50. Coats — $1.50, Boss’ wlsumest in town—$2 to tp seteeectee CLOTHIN LY ONE PR eterno AVE. days till 11. foefecenteefetet Beef Malt. BEEF, MALT, CELERY. Three natural foods, almply combined tn proportions Lest adapted to present the full strength of each, ‘nereased by the com- bined ength of ull, For Body, Blood & Brain. It makes new BLOOD and TISST? stuff for think! thin sturdy he sick and corvalescent, vigorous 1 easy to the well nourlshed. The pale win color and strength; AN EASY CURE FOR NERVOUS PROSTRA- TION, GENERAL DEBILITY, MENTAL DE- ESSION, DYSI'EVSIA, WEAKNESS AND OF APPETITE. It 4s especially a for ail rursing mothers and in cases where a nutritive is re- of convalescence quired. Itt craves. For sale by all leading DRUG- GISTS and grocers. 35c. per bottle. BEEF MALT CO, 938 F Just what the tired and sick system SWE f DES “Ray Ga M ‘NESS and POWER of TONE, BEAUTY and § NGTH of COD State” rs, olins, rns anita uta. and and hers and Flutes are sd by no cther American fnstruments. price of any strictly bigh-grade Instru- yARDS. Si Catalogues, “Soh re) C. Hayiies & Co., 453 to 563 WASHINGTON ST., Boston. Good Things for Christmas. * * For the season of good cheer at hand—we’ve made extra preparations to supply our patrons with all that’s choice in the way of “eatables.” Here's mention of a few— , 7 Ibs., $1. Mixed Nuts (new), 15¢. Ib Not an o the place “that hasn't been Just_ re Mixed Candy assorted favors, 15¢. a Ib.! French Mix. Candies,20c.,3 Ibs., 50c.! Walnut Buttercups, 20c., 3 Ibs., 50c.! lrench Conserve Fruits, }—} and 1 Ib.—very attractively put up in fancy box 20¢., 35¢. and 65¢.! sins, 5-Ib. box, $1.25! at up in boxes suitable fine quality. ‘luster Raisins, 5-lb. box, $1! eX ER * * * * x 2 ¢ Don't forget that the distingutshing £5 feature of this store ts the freshness 2 an the goods, as well ee as of thelr belnz the very se tues. Then the vartety oe ree enough to suit the most $5 fastidious visitor. "As to prices—in o* covery. instance yon will find ‘them to * * be fully us low—if not lower—than any © other dealer in town—quality considered LI Prompt. courteous attention assured. to all orders, r given in person, by miatlcee’ teley Cc. W. Barker, CHOICE GROCERIES AND TABLE LUXURIES, 1210 F St. ’Phone no. det the Best — “THE CONCORD HARNESS," Rorse Blankets and Lap Robes in great vartety aud at iowest prices, LUTZ & BRO., 497 Pa. Ave. N.W. igd (Adjoining National Hotel.) Established 1861. Franklin & Co., —Opticians—1227 Pa. Ave. . erlamses, a and @ ral’ line of OPTICAL Goods. Oculistat prescriptions promptly and accurately filled. Remove to 1203 F St, Jan 18. ‘eelbSuy.e 3 esjanudty 16 Weak Strong. YER’S THE ONLY GOLD MEDAL Sarsparilla Has Cured Others And wal Cure You. 1 for Coughs. i BABY IS CUTTING “1EE’ old and I-tried rem Syrup, for children t alluys reme an Excellent Remedy Carter's Little Liver Pils. — Thousand: 1 ped ‘Try them, treat regular see elilists, JOHN’ H. WoobE CRY. Lranches: Losto book on the S You need never buy a book again If you become a member of this Cl ge ULATING LIBRARY. — We're constantly ving all the newly iss ks und have thousands of books jes treating on every subject. All the cur- foreign in mamizines, reviews, Imperial Circulating Library, Librarian, 511 11th St. Miss Whittington, 6d A Is most desirable Fountain Pemand in every way a most appropri- D eee ane ate gift. Reduced ‘WISTMAS from $2.50 to St. Presen An excellent line of other ds str for th juys. Come im, examine one stock, Open ever weit John C. Parkei’s, Ww. de “Don’t dothat today—what can be done tomorrow,”’ 0 faithfully followed ti (rd to the overhaul Furnace—when EUs in wstly—the pre 16a at many is fren 1 ets promptiy attended Robt. M. Harrgver, "3 _a23-14d CHOCOLATE CREAMS. Lowney’s. They're delicious —and fresh. In fancy boxes, 2s5c. French Glace Fruits—in imported fancy boxes—25c. up. N. W. Burchell, 1328 F St. 14d iGifts That’ il Please Pen. oth St. AMARA = Tis os ‘re BO -— the Xmas a ved any style toes — ouly § g — to mateh — light — i ted toes—Se. pair, Holi- = - up. =Robt. Cohen & Son, 630 Pa. Ave., E Fy DOWN TOWN AMERICAN SHOE MEN, E 2 4023-200 5 i sma ain ° Who dor not remember that © © touching ture of the flower girl on weliing iolets 7 Thousands and e nds of Violets here, for ° Beautiful and fra- . bunch—$2 per 100. FLORISTS, A. Gude. & Bro., 27s _ae2a-124 “What shail I give?” of Low prices are the showing. Rabber Boots for boss and Mackintoshes for n or ladies—ore sensible and serviceable ts—they're useful 12 imontls in the year. © to win the appreciation of the reelpient. Coudyese Rubber Co., 807 Pa. Ave. 624-204 Half Price ‘This Week On all work—w ning—altering—or remodling COATS We do the very finest work. TF Our specialty ts steaming Ladies’ Plush Coats them. equal to M. GUTMAN, Jape de21- ‘Sd os we wr (As & power, As a light —electricity 13 simply unexcelled. Tellable, {t is inexpensive, It 1s absolutely free from danger. Hundreds of machines are tun by {t—thousands of stores and houses are Iighted by It. Are You thinkIng of using current—'plone us. U. S. Electric Lighting Co., 2218 14th st. ‘bone 77. ES a It ts an and in Higa 2 Won't Need New Gowns MATCHLESS PROC 20-100 20 YEARS” Suffering with Bunions and enlarged joint $ DYEING AND CLEANING. cured by I Georges Bunion” Shields. Best of references. PROF. J. J. GEORGES' & SON, Chiropodists, 1115 Pa. ave. | 8 to 5:80 p.m. Sunday: 9 to 12. No Christmas and New table should be without a bottle of Dr. Slegert's Angostura Bitters, the world-renowned izer of exquisite flavor. Beware of counterfeits! WANAMAKER ENDED IT. The Philadelphia Street Strike Declared Of. The strike of the employes of the Union Traction Company, which has tied up all the street railways of Philadelphia except one for a week, was declared off last night. The settlement was brought about by John Wanamaker, ex-Postmaster General. He was alded In the work by members of the Christian League. The basis of settle- ment follows: First, while the Union Traction Company will only treat with the workmen tn its employ, it will allow them membership in any lawful organization; second, it will take up ail grievances and give them full and fair consideration; third, it will, so far as it has vacant places, immediately put on the old men, and as fast as vacancies arise will glve preference to any of the old men yet unemployed, and endeavor to ar- range the trips of the cars to favor the old men as far as possible without violat- ing its contracts with the new men. The questions of compensation and hours are left for future determination. Railway oe To Meet at Atlanta, The American Association of Educators of Colgred Youth will hold special sessions December 26 and 27 at Atlanta, ander the auspices of the Cotton States and Inter- national Expesition Company. The open- ing address will be delivered by James M. Gregcry of Washington, president of the association. Educators from all the south- ern states and many other states will be in attendance, . | IT CAUSED A.TUMULT/CHRISTMAS SCENES! PROF, WILSON’S IDEA] Criticism of the President’s Foreign Policy. STORMY MEETING HELD IN NEW YORK ——- Resolutions by the American Peace Society. BOSTON ALDERMEN ACT ee Eleven hundred people assembled in Coop- er Union, New York, last night for the pur- pose of condemning President Cleveland’s message to Congress over the Venezuelan boundary-line question. Ernest H. Cros- by presided. He spoke of the Monroe doc- trine as follows: “We are here to assert all that stands for the dignity of the American people and to counteract the froth at the mouth that has become epidemic and have taken hold of the people. We are here to protest against the errors of the President of these United States.” (Prolonged hisses and applause.) Hisses and Cheers. The tumult that followed seemed for the moment as if it would break up the meeting. Cries of “put him out,” “get out” and the like were heard from all parts of the hail. Meantime the hisses and applause continued. Just as quiet had been restored the speaker continued, “What is the Monroe doctrine? It is not the doctrine of Monroe, it is not the doc- trine of Grover Cleveland, It 1s the doctrine as interpreted in American history. When I was investigating Egypt I was scandal- ized to find that Egypt paid an annual trib- ute of $3,000,000 annually, for which it re- ceived no return from Turkey, to which it was paid, and who was stealing it. In the past we have not been much better off. Have we not stolen California and Arizona? (Wild cheers.) Have we not stolen Texas? Mr. Crosby went on from this to declare that the whole flurry was the logical out- growth of the war spirit that has been grad- ually growing up in the country, and which is putting the school boys in uniforms and building ships that we at least never ought to need. Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott of Plymouth Chureh, Brooklyn, said that when Mr. Ol- ney claimed that if Great Britain is allow- ed to gain possession of 300 square miles of iles away, she will use it as a for operations to push her acquisitions, tatement was ridiculous, because she already thousands of miles away that she could use if so disposed. “I stand here tonight,” he said, “to indict this acceptation of the Monroe doctrine as characteristically and spiritually unAmer!- merica is the peace nation of the land 4 can. world. Not the Monroe Doctrine. Henry George was the next speaker. He said in part: “What reason Is there for this war talk? I believe in the Monroe doctrine and have stood for it. This, however, is not the Monroe doctrine, and what Grover Cleve- Jand calls the Monroe doctrine is but a travesty on it, and an utter absurdity. “I do not believe Cieveland used demo- cratic methods with his’ message, and I hardly think he even presented It to his cabi- net.” Cries of “Yes, he ata, and “No, he did not,’ came from all quarters of the hall. Mr. George continued: “Our business is to mind our own business, If we want to in- terfere in anything let us‘do it where there is a principle at stake: The advocates of this war scare do not mean war. They are playing at politics.” Charles Frederick Adams denounced Pres- ident Cleveland and his Venezuelan message severely. His remarks were received with a storm of hisses. Rev. W. G. Bi a Socialist advocate of Boston, and Franklyn Pierce also made short addresses. At the conclusion of the last addresa the | Secretary read a letter from Dr. R. Heber Newton, protesting against war, and also a resolution which was put and voted for and against In the same volce. It was declared passed, however. The ‘resoltion in substance is that the chairman of the mecting and the speakers are appointed a committee to secure the widest possible opinion to oppose the war- Ike tnethods of the President. Discussed by Clergymen, At the united ministers’ meeting at New Haven, Conn., yesterday the policy of Pres- ident Cleveland on the Venezuelan matter was discussed and a committee was ap- pointed to draft a resolution to be presented at the meeting next Monday. The members of the committee are Rev. Frank N. Luck- ey, Rev. D. N. Griffin and Rev. F. W. C. Meyer. Mr. Luckey and Mr. Griffin Sunday preach- ed sermons condemning Mr. Cleveland's pclicy, so ft can be inferred what the nature of this resolution will be. Mr. Griffin said the country needs better statesmen and better Mewspapers, for the policy advocated by many now is dangerous to the morals of American youth and 1s a national rowdyism. The Peace Society's Solution. The American Peace Society of Boston yesterday passed resolutio#s which, after declaring that ‘‘war between the United States and Great Britain ts a moral im- possibility,” states further that “the Monroe doctrine means, first, the safety of the United States, and, secondarily, the pro- tection of this hemisphere from European oppression, But our safety is assured be- yond question by our power. It is incon- ceivable folly to so extend the Monroe doc- trine that boundary disputes of an ancient crigin, growing out of the doubtful docu- ments or data beyond our ken, must im- peril the peaceful progress of Christian civilization. What madness to embroil our land in the constant dissensions of the Span- ish, Portuguese and mixed races of South America.” Action ‘of Boston Aldermen, The Boston board of aldermen yesterday refused to indorse the Monroe doctrine and the policy adopted by President Cleveland in the Venezuelan matter. 8 The common council last Thursday night passed a resolution in support of Mr. Cleve- land and the Monroe doctrine. Yesterday the question of concurrence came up before the aldermen, Alderman Folsom moved the indefinite postponement of the resolu- Uor, and declared the action of the council a foolish one. The motion prevatled, seven to five, the republicans supporting it. a Had a Pistol. William Seymour, a young colored man who callcd at his father-In-law's house to settle a family difficulty yesterday, got ar- rested on a charge of carrying a pistol. He appeared in court today and claimed that he had a wrench, and not a pistol, in bis hand at the house. Judge Miller was satisfied from the proof that he had a dead- ly weapon, and sent him to jafl for three monihs, —_—~-—_ “Once Upon a Time.” My little child comes to ‘my knee, Aud, tugging, pleads that he may climb Into my lap to bearape tell ‘The Christmas tale beloved so wetl— A tale my mother told mp!) Beginning “Once upon a time, Tt is a tale of skles that rang With angel rhapsodies sublin Of that grent host, serene und white, ‘The shepherds saw one Winter night; And of the glorious stars that sang An inthe once upon a time, This story of the hallowed years Tells of the sacritice sublime Of One who prayed alone and wept While His wearied followers slept; And how His blood and Mary’s tears ‘Coumingled, once upon a time. And now my darling at my side, And echoes of the distant chine, Bring that sweet story back to me— Of Bethlehem and Calvary, And of the gentle Christ that died For sinners, once upota time. ‘The mighty deeds that men have told In ponderous tones of tluent rhyme Like misty shadows fade away; But this sweet story bides for aye; And, like the stars that sang of old, We sing of “Once upon a time.” —EUGENE FIELD, The Day Before in Stores and on the Streets. Hurrying Up the Holiday Shopping— Lively Times—The Weather Most Too Warm. “Hereyar, gold and silver tinsel fer trim- min’ Christmas trees; two packages fer— red ripe balloons for the ttle ones, only fi'—sweet lav—mistletée, lady, finest In town, with big white berries only—these little mice run along so easily and no one can guess the mechanism that operates them. War- ranted to scare any old—holly berries, lady, fine and red. Just from the country. Sell ‘em to yer che—buy a jack-in-the-box for the baby. Warranted to give him countless hours of the purest and truest delight. Who says that happiness is unknown when these can be had for but five cents, a single nickel. Only a few more of them left.” It 1s the glad Christmas season. The Christmas waits have never held forth in Washington to any large extent, but their place is taken by the street fakirs. They are a cluss unto themselves. Where they come from and where they keep themselves during the other eleven months of the year is a question too deep for the average mind to deal with. But they are omnipresent just | new. They are not much for music. The waits used to stand about under the win- dows of the big houses on Christmas eve and chant the glad Christmas carols. In this prosaic land and age we must content ou! selves with small boys armed with larg tin horns. They make up in volume what their music lacks in quali though in point of fact the horn nuisance Seems to be less in evidence this year than for several years past. Heavy Shoppers. The crowds in Washington's business streets the past few days have been some- thing tremendous. Yesterday and today it has been almost impossible to navigate through the masses of people along 7th street, F street and the avenue. The heavy rain last Saturday interfered with shopping to a very considerable extent, with the re- sult that thousands of people found them- selves with only two days in which to finis up the countless odds and ends that m be done just before Christma: as one may to do all of one's shopping week in advance. The closing of the departmen and the District offices at _an earlier hour than usual this after.oon the rest, and the streets and si»; never presented a busier appearance than they do today. The shops have all been crowded almost to the point of suffocation, and the poor, over- Griven. clei with tired eyes and weary limbs, are looking forward eagerly to their hour of release, which will not come u well on toward midnight. How they enjoy Christmas! Such of them as do have to work at leasi part of the day. Tomorrow morning! Well, is there any joy in the world that can be compared to the feeling of exquisite bliss that takes po sion of a child at the firs moth tree, blazing with down with bags of can: full of infinite poss , while underneath ma. sled, a doll’s house, and all large to hang on even the bigest tree. God bless the children Christmas day. The festival marks the birth of a child, and so long as time endures and parents love their little ones the day will be sacred to the happiness of children. God bless their happy, sunny souls! 1f any criticism could be passed on this particular Christmas tide, It is that the weather 1s rot all it should be. This has been more like a day in early spring than late December, and Christmas, to be quite perfect, should be ushered in to the +ound of sleigh bells, so that small boys may try their new sleds and pull their little sisters over to grandfather's house, where every rightly constituted family should unite for dinner Christmas day. But even the absence of Christmas weather has its compensating advantages. It makes life much more bearable for the very poor, and materially lessens their sufferings at a time when all the rest of the world makes merry. will not be a bicycle, a orts of ioys too —_~=—__ ANOTHER BRITISH CLAIM. Forty-Six Thousand Dollars for sault on the Dawson Family. A special from Lincoln, Neb., says: Gov Holeomb today received a letter from Sec- retary Olney inclosing the request of the British ambassador for $48,000, growing out of the assault on the English family of Dawsons in Nebraska by the McCarty outlaw gang. ‘The Dawsons claim their property was damaged to that extent by the alleged outlaw band. The claim in Ne- braska is regarded as not only ridiculous, but absurd. All the property the Dawsons had at the tims was contained in a small wagon drawn by two bronchos, and the outfit probably worth $200. hey were at- tempting to trade horses with Vie McCar- thy, a Nebraska tough and the leader of a ng of ruffians. A free fight resulted, in ich the Dawsons soundly thrashed { McCarthys, who sought safety in fligh That ended the incident. As- ——____+ e+ STREET CAR LINES UNITE. Three Pittsburg Companies Go Into the Combine. The preposed consolidation of the street railroad companies of Pittsburg was ef- fected yesterday, when meetings of the Pittsburg, Duquesne and Central Traction companies were held, and tt was decided by a large majority vote of the stockhold- ers of the three companies named to enter the combine. ‘The stockholders of the Pittsburg and Manchester Company will meet December 30 to consider a proposition to enter the combination, but it Is said they will vot in the negative. The lines now in are the Citizer ‘ort Pitt, Duauesne, Pittsburg and Central, and their united capital stock is estimated at $10,400,000, with $4,500,000 bonds. Five lines—the Birmingham, Second Ave- nue, West End, Pleasant Valley and Man- chester—are still outside the combination. The syndicate composing the combine are Philadelphia, Chicago and Pittsburg cap- italists. It is said the consolidated roads will be capitalized at $20,000,000. ————-+e+ A Sad Case. Yesterday In Judge Miller's court there was a sad case of a little white child, Alic® C. Mills by name, in which the depravity of some unknown man was told, and an effort was made to have the child cared for in some Institution. Who her father is the au- thorities do not kriow, but rumor has it that he 1s a well-to-do man, who does not want to be known in the case. An effort will be made, however, to ascertain his -identity and whereabouts, and compel him to sup- port her. When but five years old she was put in the Washington City Orphan Asylum, and two years ago she was adopted by a man named Todd, lately deceased, and since his death she has wandered about the streets and lived the girl probably knows not where. Mr. Arthur Langley of Tenley- town picked up the child as a matter of charity, and escorted her back to the asylum, where, because of her condition, she was not received. « Agent Lewis of the guardians had charge of the thirteen-year- old girl yesterday, and it was stated that a colored man is responsible for the ruin of the feeble-minded child. Judge Miller said that this man should be apprehended and punished to the extent of the law, and advising the officers to make a thorough investigation, continued the case until Saturday. The judge turned the child over to Agent Lewis temporarily, as he said she is in no fit condition to return to the asylum. poard of children’s > —— Highway Robbery. William Sutton, the young colored man who was charged with robbing Miss Neta Roberts on a country road near Anacostia several weeks ago, was-acquitted of the charge tn Criminal Court No. 1 this after- Poon. It was shown that the young woman was halted on the road by a negro man whose face was covered by cloth. With a pistol fh his hand he compelled her to hand over to him some change and jewelry. Sutton show- ed previous good character, and the young woman could not positively identify him. Mr. E. M. Hewlett represented him. He Suggests the Establishment of Postal Savings Banks. RELIEF FOR THE FINANCIAL STRAIN Enough People Would Make Small Deposits in This Way. SIN OTHER COUNTRIES SUCCE Said Professor Thomas Wilson of the Smithsonian Institution today: “The President and the Secretary of the Treasury have both been exercising their ingenuity, skill and statesmanship during the entire administration In the endeavor to relleve the financial strain upon the country, to restore confidence, to obtain sufficient revenue to y the expec of the government, to retain in the treasu’ the gold coin which the foundation of our monetary system. The result has been so far not only without any impro but growing gradually worse. Try Postal Savings Banks. “These high officers having tried and failed it is recommended that the financial affairs be turned over to the Pos General, who, as a member of ¢ master ess, and chairman of the ways and means committee, inaugurated the tariff reform which Hes so nigh to the root of the pres- ent condition as to be fairly charge with the re y of our pr ranged finan! s. If the istration des ure the n meney to pay the expenses of the admin- istration, to retain gold in the treasury, let it adopt (under the manngement of the Postma: jeneral) heme which been tried for many years France, Japan and possibly tries, and always with suce hment of po: nt conditions the tween 0 countriés mentioned arrangemer but these would t Those countries try require a different and savings banks, only of detail. eecount can all be kept there, and yet the money can be transferred from one post ottice to another, and can be paid out any post office in the kingdom wherever the claimant may present his order this fs done with a facility and count fore be ne to make chan: respect, as, for example, he: for the postal savings banks 1 quired in the capital in each s of being, as in capital of the kingd and carefully prepared law be prepared which would avo difficulties, and would harmor ferences and adverse influences. Many Will De Small Amounts. “Among the millions of people which we have in the United States,” con- tinued Prof. Wilson, “there are enough wao will have a few dollars, say from one dol- lar to a thousand, which they would gladly deposit, 1f it could be done with absolut security, with a low rate of interest, sa per cent, with the privilege of withdrawal after a few days’ notice. There are enough ef these people in the United States to make Geposits of a sum of money equal, if it do rot exceed, our entire national debt. Let it be understood that when any of them should desire bonds of the United States in small sums like fifty dollars, that they could receive them ts payment for that amount due to them from the postal saving Let the government declare accounts of ti postal savings bank a debt of honor equal sacred as the United States bonds, and it is may opinion that our government loans In forelgn countries could be retired, and, if needed, reissued in smali bonds, to be taken up by the people of our own country. Thus we would be spared the humiliation, well as the inconvenience and danger such reports as have bee to New York within the last two days, which have produced the President’ sage. Successful in Other Countries. “France has been operating this scheme for several years, and had in 18M the peo-, ple’s money in its vaults to the sum of 930,000,000 francs. In Belgium the scheme has been fn operation longer, and the sum of money 1s 203,000,000 francs. Equal suc- cess awaits an essay of the same kind in this country. Give Postmaster General Wil- gon a chance. Se STRUCK WITH A SPADE. the puld east all the: in all dif- oxit of sent from London and mes- to Millard F. Yesterday. Millard F. Holland, a clerk in the Indian office, who lives at No, 411 Ist street north- east, was the victim yesterday afternoon of . committed by a colored be Albert Corbett. The murderous assault was committed in Mr. Holland's front yard, and was witnessed b; his wife, who was so completely shock! that she had to call nefghbors to her as- sistance. It appears that colored man had done some work about the garden for nd, and had been paid in full for He promised to return during the fall and put manure on the grass in the front yard, for which he was to have been paid an exira amount. Mr. Holland waited Bad Injury Holiund , and then, thinking Corbett had forgotten the work, called in another man and had the work done. Yes- terday Corbett appeared on the scene with ad of nd wanted to put the g but Mr, Holland in- formed him that the work had been done, and told him that nothing more was neves- manure ‘This did not satisfy the colored man, who demanded pay for his trouble, and when Mr. Holland refused to give him money he showed fight. Before Mr. Holland could get out of the way the colored man tirew a spade at him, striking him on the head. His derby hat lessened the force of the blow, and no doubt prevented ‘instant death. As it was, a serious injury was in- flicted, and the wounded man was uncon- scious when picked up. He was taken into his home, and Dr. Storch called ¢o attend him. The doctor found an ugly gash in Mr, Holland’s head, and, although the wound is serious, he thinks the injured man will recover. —— MARCHING TOWARD MATANZAS. Insurgents Proceeding Three Columns. A special courier from Gen. Maceo’s com- mand arrived at Key West, Fla., Sunday night. He reports the Cuban army as marching toward Matanzas in three col- umns; one in the south, under Jose L crete and Suarez, with 2,000 men; another in the north, under Maceo, vith 3,000 men. The center column, under Gen. Gomez, has 6,000 men. Each column has two. field pieces of modern artillery. The extrema vanguard, 1,000 men, is comman: Brigadier Francisco Perez, and the guard of 1,000 men is under dera. In Gen. Gomez's first en Maetiempo with Col. Arigon, detact pressly to detain the former's march, the Spanish loss was 340 dead. Up to the time the steamer left Havana nothing had been heard of the two com- panies of the battalion of Canariss. It i: supposed they fell into the insurgents’ hands. Manacias was occupied for three days by the insurgents, who, upon leaving, destroyed the town. Gen Maceo was at La Jos when the latest reports concerning him had been received. When the steamer left Havana Saturday at noon a fierce bat- tle was reported as raging in the vicini of Matanzas. Cuban in —— + 0+ Rev, M. J. Savage Declines. Rev. Minot J. Savage, pastor of the Church of the Unity, Boston, has decided not to accept the call from All Souls’ Church of this city. He is considering a call to the:Church of the Messiah, New York, as 1 tant to Dr. Collyer, the pres- ent pastor. fe will announce his decision in a day two. i F {small that the headquarters of the postal | savings banks are at the capital of th Kingdom, and with governmental post telegraph the money rece’ d can easily be | transmitted to the apltal, th hooks of MUNYON Dr, King Tells How He as Cured of RHEUMATISM Positively Successful Cures for Dys- pepsia, Rheumatism, Catarrh, Kid- mney and All BI eases—At All Droggists, 2: Bottle. It by " 1 feel as tf 1 could £ tsi dance a jig.” Munyers Rheumatism Cure never fails te relieve e hours, und in a few days, wit Cure is guaranteed to cure igestion and hh troubles. © Cure stops headache im three minntes. Pric Positite Cures for Asthma, ¥ je Tro and ell epecial forums of 1 Nervous tes at all droge’ mostly 25 WORKINGMENS LIBRARY, ows Th the Late Manna ounts Were Strnight. The first contribution of new books for the W L reached the | le ooo street north- | west, T srise a com- Piete set of the reports of the United State: labor bureau, and w e the ft of Mr. C. | H. Worden of Painters’ Assemidy The management of the bure nd H- i have been advised of contemplated donations of a large num volume but until the son i | from men bureau is in more commodious rters there will be no roem to p n00ks. Mr. C. A. Mak er of the | bureau, tod r that he | thought the mz determine on la building to nent headquarters at the the heard, which will be hel When permanent offices nd the buildin vied, s many rooms SAry of the bure: of which will be a private office for nager, Mr. Maiden further said that the books of the bureau were Kept in such an irregu- lar manner previcus to the time when Mr. W. L. F y took charge acting man- ager t it was impossible to tell with any degree : man- ager had accomplished, but they appeared to show aid, that more than a hund pers: cured employment throu the agency of the bureau since it was opened. Those who have been successful were, he said, members of almost every mechanical craft, and he felt sure that with careful management the b will attain as high a degree of prosp as its promoters hoped for. Mr. Maiden also sald that although the ‘© much tigation firencial accourts of Mr. Shenk w mixed when the committee of inve began to look into the matter, Mr L. Munroe, the treasurer, d suece arriving at a clear understanding of the subject, and straightened out every- thing conn “the rewith that th com- mittee was stied that ev y cent re- ceived by Mr. Shenk for bur purposes had been properly ac ———._—_. THE COURTS. In Te y Wood, O'Connor; ordered to decreed, nm and tuted trustee, vice J. Win sree dism! Ford agt. sult. Larner confirmed and O'Meara; psecule as ninal Court d Slates agt. Wm. . robbery; rraigned; ple@ not guilty; jury and verdict’ not guilty. United Frank Norris, housebreaking; agt. n Unit nult to ki Mayhoo¢ d guilt d, ceny; nelle pre Magner. will Ah Liquor Cases. court, there ged under the liquor Yesterda. were two pe laws with conducting “speak-eas " One of them was John T. Cody, a resident of Rupliville, near the Soldiers’ Home. His house was visited by Policeman Murphy, who found a small supply of lquid refresh- men was empl n the surgeon general's office a number of years. When the case was called Lawyer Sillers, his coun- sel, was ed a contin and Cody 3s bondsman. man, who lves in Sc ington, was the other defendant. ant Daley and Policeman Schneider Witne: told sugar and water while some 1s aided his h y had plain w s held guilty 1 $250 or ninety days. An Extra Day's Pay. Seasonable action has been taken by the Capital Traction Company. Every em- ploye of that corporation will receive, as a Christmas gift, an exira day's pay. There is, consequentiy, more than the customary quantity of good humor visible !n the coun- tenances and conduct of the gripmen and conductors. = Mirabe! the Cuban, Dend. Dispatches have been received at Ha- vana confirming the announcement that the famous Cuban insurgent leader Mira- be) has been Killed. It appears that he led the attack upon the village of Vueltas, which was held by a few Spanish soldiers. A column of troops, commargled by Major Lomas, was sent to assist the Spanish garrison, and in the engagement wi lowed the insurgents lost heavily and Mira- bel ¥ wounded, He died subsequently in the urgent hospital at Sierre City. eally, hav Mr. Bay ‘Times-Herald. I'm very sorry you didn’t "—Chicage