' EXAMINATION VAGARIES.
An Instance Where an Engineer Was Not
Able to Tell What He Knew.
“There are some men who cannot
stand examinations.” commented one
of the examining engineers of a great
western railroad.
“I know. one of the 'best engineers in
Chicago who four times failed to pass
the simplest kind of an examination.
The moment he came before us I saw
how nervous the man was. He got
everything mixed up, and broke down
completely.
came beforeus again. He was as nerv-
ous as ever and failed to pass his ex-
amination. After the trial was over I
heard him talking to some of the other
applicants and explaining things per-
taining to the models. I listened and
saw that this man was thoroughly
posted. He had studied deeply into
the subject, was logical, sound, and ex-
tremely intelligent. He knew as much
about the subject as I myself. Yet
this man had hesitated and blundered;
blirndered and hesitated. \
“ ‘Here,’ I said to him; ‘if you can‘t
stand an examination, examine me.’
“He did so, and I answered him in-
correctly. He corrected me in as clear-
headed a manner in every instance as
.could be. You see, examination hour
was over. He asked puzzling questions
which showed he was a fellow of
brains. But as he had not passed the
examination, I could not give him em«
ployment. Now, however, I am glad
to say that he is one of our engineers
and an excellent man. We have al-
ways found him quick, smart, reliable
and steady. This only illustrates what
school teachers will tell you that the
brightest scholars often do the worst
at the examinations, while the worst
pupils frequently distinguish them-
selves upon such oceasions.”——Detroit
Free Press.
CURIOUS FEATURES OF LIFE.
The Rev. Mr. Scott Striving “’ith the
Youngsters for His Degree of M. D. f
-To find aman of. 00 engaged in the
study of a new profession is an unus-
ual thing, and the Maine medical
school of this place thinks it has the
only student of this age at present
taking an undergraduate course in this
country.
. James Scott of Crow Harbor, Guys-
b‘oro, N. S., has entered upon the third
years course at the school, and when
he receives his degree of M. D. will
have passed his sixtieth milestone. He
is a 11:1 tive of Du1nf1ieshire, Scotland,
and went to Nova Scotia at the age of
IS. He has been a Baptist minister at
Crow Harbor and other places in Nova
Scotia for many years. Within the last
four or five years he has been studying
and practising medicine in a desultory
,way, especially in cases of accidents,
and he finally made up his mind to ac-
quire a thorough medical educz’1tiou.—«
Portland Daily Press.
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THE PANAMA SCANDAL.
' Arton Inculpates Forty-nine Deputies and
Senators “’ how He Bribed.
Paris, March 29.——The Panama scandals
have been thoroughly revived and form
the leading topic of discussion everywhere
in Paris. It is stated that Emile Arton,
the Panama lobbyist who was extradited
last year fiom England, has inculpated 49
deputies and senators whom he bribed and
_ that he has furnished proof of his allega-
tions.
The Panama senate committee was ap-
pointed on application of the minister of
justice for the purpose of prosecuting M.
Levery with reference to the Panama. dis-
closures.
of deputies was appointed to prosecute
Deputies Naquet, Henri Maret and Antide
Doyer for the same purpose.
It is stated that Charles de Lesseps is.
now in London preparing documents tend-
ing to clear his father and furnishing
names of deputies who accepted bribes.
Several political personages are now be-
ing watched by the police of Paris in order
to prevent their flight. M. Naquet has al-
ready left Paris without mentioning his
destination.
St. Martin Surrenders.
London,March 29.—Ex-Deputy St. Mar-
tin, for whose arrest a. warrant was issued
recently in connection with the latest dis-
closures of Arton regarding the Panama
scandals and who was believed to have
fled, has surrendered.
CHARTER OAK PARK.
The Famous Race Track to Be Restored to
Its Former Glory.
Hartford, March Bil—The famous Char-
ter Oak park, which since the enactment
of the antipool law in this state has been
unused. has been sold to Andrew J. Welch
and Orlando .A. Jones of New York for
$25,000. It is the intention of the new
owners to restore the park to the prestige
it had in its palmy days, and they have
appointed W. B. Fasig as manager.
It is their intention to bring some of the
best racing that this section has ever seen
in conjunction with Boston and New York,
starting in the. latter city and coming here
on the way to Boston and putting in a big
live or six day meet.
The formal opening of the park under
its new management will take place Aug.
7, S, 9, 10 and 11. Among the changes
contemplated is the building of a quarter
mile bicycle track and the establishment
of a bicycle club on the grounds.
A Gloomy Outlook.
St. Johns, N. F., March 29.——It is re-
ported that 11 Newfoundland sealing
steamers which have been fishing 011 the
northwest coast were very unsuccessful.
The failure of the fishery, it is said. could
not be worse than it has been this year.
The hopeful anticipations which were
founded upon the success of two steamers
that got cargoes off the west coast early in
the season have been completely destroyed.
Taken in connection with the wretched
condition of the codfish market, the out-
»look for the colony next summer is ex-
tremely gloomy.
The \Vilmington's Trial Trip.
New London, Conn., March 29.—-After
waiting in this harbor nearly a week and
making three unsuccessful attempts for
an official s; eed trial the gunboat Wil-
mington went over the course of 27 miles
straightaway and return in the total
elapsed time of 3 hours 35 minutes .14 sec-
onds, making an average of 15 and a frac-
tion knots per hour, unoflicial time and
subject to correction. The Wilmington’s
contract called foi 1i knots, and her wail:
wzo 1 fm the builders .1 premium of at least
5- .0,U.:ll.
A I: High Initiation.
Kansas Citv, hi arch 21.). ——Lenna R. Wis-
low has lrom Lit. suit here in the circuit
court 11.112.11.10 d: 1111zigesagainst the Kai:-
sas City lodge of the Knights of the Mac-
cubes-1 of' the, World for injuries received
while loin; initiated into the order. Wis-
low claims he was tossed in a blanket and
pushed o i :1 high plank, falling to the
floor and receiving ptrmanont injuries.
A Case of Smallpox.
Holyoke, Mass, March 29.-——A case of
smallpox was reported to the authorities
tonight. The patient is the young daugh-
ter of Edmond Brandoin and has been re-
moved to the pesthouse. Every precaution
has been taken to prevent the spread of
the disease. The case is the second the
city has had within ten months.
The Mississippi Still Rising.
Vicksburg, Miss, March 29.-—Late re-
ports from as far north as Greenvill”,
Miss, 011 both sides of the river, are th .r.
the levees are being held at all points.
The situation, however, is daily growing
more grave. and a. crisis seems at hand.
The river here rose six-tenths of a. foot in
the past 2; hours.
I
A Flood Crisis.
Quincy, 1115., March 29.—A flood crisis
prevails here. The Mississippi has passed
the 14 feet 8 inches mark and is still ris-
ing at the rate of one-third of an inch per
hour in spite of the fact that the river is
from three to eight miles wide above and
below Quincy. '
The Last of the Hex-rings.
Gloucester, Mass. vMarch 99. — The
schooners I}. A. “ilson and William E.
McL‘onald Eaxe arrived from Placentia
bay, N. in. with full cargoes of frozen
herring. 'l'h- s 1 vessels are the last arriv-
als of the 51..son in the frozen herring
trade.
He Helped Build the llIonitor.
Elizabeth. N. .T., Manh ill—William
Knapp Thomas. aged 73 years, died yester-
day in this city from heart disease. He
was awell known mechanical engineer
and assisted Captain John Ericsson in the
construction of the famous Monitor.
Maine Legislation.
Augusta, Ma, March 29.—'.l‘he,sixty-
eighth session of the Maine legislature is
ended. The total amount of appropria-
tions was $3,599,278.82. During the ses—
sion Gov e1 nor Powers signed 438 acts and
131 rs solutions.
Pension Lawyer Disbarred.
Washington, March 29.—-The secretary
of the interior has disbarred William P.
Rees of ,Connersville. Ind., from_ practice
before the interior department on acharge
01’ knowingly presenting a fraudulent pen-
sion claim.
Thread i‘rIill Closed.
Kearney, N. J., March 29.—The thread
mills here have been closedindefinitely,
throwing out of employment over 1,000
hands. The officials refuse to give any
i111'or.111;tlon in re rard to the shutdown.
The Czarouitz Dying
London. March 29.—-A private telegram
from Algiers says that the condition of
the czarowitz is hopeless.
The committee of the chamber'
His Friends Paid the Debt.
Bangor, Ma, March Ell—William D3.
vis, a man wall along in years who has
been in jail for three years and a half for
contempt of court in refusing to disclose
the extent of his worldly possessions after
a judgment in a civil suit had been given
against him, has just been released. A
few days ago he was got out of jail on a:
writ of habeas corpus based on a. legal
technicality, and now his friends have set-
tled the judgment. Davis, when released,
was jubilant over the fact, but did not
know how it was brought about.
liIore St. Nazaiic Survivors.
.Londou, Marci: '0.-—-Captain Paul Jar
guenaziu, M. Nic 1121i, second mate, one of
the cug'ncers and one of the firemen of
the froncc line strainer Ville de St. Na-
zaire,which 11'.:.<1_wrecked ol’f Cape Hatteras
011 the '.t: inst, it"ea. been saved. The
British steamer M..ron, Captain Adams,
from Norfolk Maich 1?. for Hamburg,
while passing the Lizard today made sig-
nals which we'reunderstocd to mean, “We
have rescued the captain, second mate, en-
gineer and fireman cf the Ville de St. Na-
zuire.”
Confered His Theft.
Boston, March 29.—Herbort A. Smith,
17 years old, has confessed to having robbed
the safe of Francis A. Batchelder 6:. Co.,
by whom he had been employed. Smith
knew the safe. coml‘uination and so got him—
self lockcd into the store. He took $200
from the safe. He left the store unn0<
ticcd. lie was suspected and when con-
fronted by an ofi'icer confessed, returning
nearly all the money.
Alliged Murder-C1 Ariested.
Morristown, N. .T., March EU.—Fausto
Depaolo of Bangor, Pa, is lodged in the
Morris county jail on suspicion of having
committed murder. D31 11010 is an Italian
laborer and is accused of having killed
Nicolo BLrggicco on 3' arch 8 at New
Italy, a. settlement near Bangor.
Cashier Nealson Arrested.
Akron. 0010., March 59.——H. C. Neal-
son, cashier of the Washington County
bank, now in the hands of a receiver, has
been arrested on charges of larceny, em-
bezzlement, receiving deposits when he
knew the bank was insolvent and misap-
propriating thc'funds of the bank.
1'1'is’ Body Found. l
New York, March ESL—Tho body of j
Thomas .R. Harris of Elizabeth, N. .I.,
who was drowned by falling or jumping
from the Fall River steamer Pilgrim on
Tuesday night during the trip from New
York to Boston, was found yesterday float-
ing in Setziuket harbor, L. I.
Gimm and Miller filatched.
Detroit, March Ell—The rivalry bctWeen
Simm and Miller, long distance wheel-
men, has culminated in a 24 hour race for
$1,000 a side being arranged between
them. It will be paced and will probably
take place either at Chicago or Cincinnati
within eight weeks.
A Church Burned.
Saratoga, March BEL—The Presbyterian ;
church at Mechanicsville, Saratoga coun-
ty, was burned yesterday. The pastor, '
Rev. A. McD. Patterson, is at St. Thomas
Canada, attending the funeral of his fa:
ther. who was killed by the cars there last
Sunday
The Townhouse Floor Fell.
Springvilie, Me, March 29. —-Wl1ile a.
special town meeting was being held here
the floor of the townhouse gave way, and-
:200 people fell with the broken timbers
into the cellar. Three persons were seri-
ously injured and several others otherwisa
hurt. .
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CA} .ADAS NEW SCHEME.
A Branch of the Navy_' League of Great
Britain Organized.
Toronto, March 29. —A branch of the
Navy League of Great Britain was organ-
ized here by some prominent citizens. It
is proposed to ask the Canadian govern-
menth provide, when it subsidizes a. line
of fast Atlantic steamers this year to run
between Canada and England, that the
vessels shall be suitable to equip as armed
cruisers in case of war. There are 70, 000
fishermen and sailors in Canada whom it
is, proposed to drill as a naval reserve to
help England in case of war.
It is pointed out that should England
become engaged in war with Russia or
some nation by which she is now largely
supplied with grain that source of supply
would be cut off, and Canada’s grain ex-
- ports would be greatly increased, and. Can-
ada should make some provision to look
after her merchant marine, the value of
which would then be greatly enhanced and
,which would be imperiled in case of war.
The plan for drilling the proposed Cana-
dian naval reserve is similar to that now
followed by the militia service.
The Grant Memorial.
Boston, March ESL—The Massachusetts
militia will 'not participate to any general
extent in the dedication of the Grant me-
morial in New York. Several companies,
including the Lancers and the First corps
of cadets, will go at their own expense;
but, while the governor has been invited
to attend with his staff and has accepted
the invitation, it is claimed that there has
been no such invitation received by Gov-
ernor Wolcott as in his opinion would war-
rant his sending a special message to the
legislature asking for an appropriation for
the state militia to go to New York.
Corbett and Fitz liIay llIeet Again.
Dallas. March 29.——The friends of Cor‘
both still believe that Jim can whip Fitz-
simmons and that if the two meet again
Corbett will regain the title of world’s
champion. And it is said to be not at all
unlikely that the two may face each other
once more in the ring. This is the opinion
of Dan Stuart, who says the probabilities
are that they will meet in the near future
for a side bet of $20,000 or more. When
the money is up and there is no chance
left for- theatrical display, Stuart will go
. after the fight with a suitable purse.
Columbia Crew’s Debts Paid.
New York, March .9. —-—Tl1e debts of Co—
lumbia s varsity and freshmen crews for
the last. three years have been paid. There
is now clear sailing for the blue and white
boats. Today Dr. Otis, ’82, chairman of
the committee on finance, said that all
outstanding bills, including items from
the 1894, 1895 and 1806 eights. amounting
to over 82?, 500, had been settled. At Co-
lumbia there seems very little doubt that
the varsity and freshmen crews’ races with
Cornell and Pennsylvania will be held as
usual at l oughk eepsie. All arrangements
are being made With this as the objective
point.
The Flint Glass \Vorkers.
Pittsburg, March iii—The American
Flint Glass Workers' union in convention
here, with delegates representiung the en-
- tire country, passed aresolution to remove
‘the limit on blown and press wa’re made
in nonumon factories. This action is tak-
1 en to relieve the proprietors of union fac<
tories who have to compete with nonunion
plants, where no restriction has been
The change is to
petition in these branches of the trade.
Tia’ifi‘mger.
The indications are for warmer and
‘ cloudy weather, possibly rain.
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