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A CHINESE DRAMA.

There is an Eastern question" that over
tops in international, and certainly in dra-
matte interest, that other which has been one
OF the regular properties OF European dip
lomats in the past, and even now "bobs up
serenely'' once in a while.
II is almost impossible to contemplate In
serious mood the mooted disintegration of
that ancient, unwieldly colossus, the Chinese
Empire. with its nearly 40O, 900, 900 of inhabi
tants. And yet the thing is seriously dis
cussed as a possibility, if not probability.
Chinas antiquated forms Of government, as
evidenced in her conduct of the present war, in
the wretched equipment of her army, and in the
license and insubordination that pervades the
ranks Of her soldiery are crumbling to pieces
before the apparently irresistible on-rush of
the forces of modern civilization, as e1empli-
fed in the methodical warfare Of the Japa-
nese.
Perhaps it is too soon to talk about the dis
memberment of the numbering giant. Prob
ably the super-enthusiasticJ japanese prophets
will find their prediction that China Is to be
divided into three parts, with a goodly slice
falling 20 Japan's share. not realized. Yetthe
internal danger signal is up. China has in
formally notified the foreign powers that they
must look to the protection of those of their
subjects that are resident in the Celestial En-
pire She has confessed her inability to do so.
There is the rub A government that can
not afford protection TO the persons and prop
erty of any class of its population, native or
alien, gives itself the very worst testimonial
as regards its power TO protect itself against
foes on the outside 1t shows the want of in
herent strength; the absence of governmental
organization; the lack of executive force. 1t
is a confession of weakness that augurs mis-
fortune.
Advices from China furnish corroborative
evidence that this feebleness is realized not
only by foreigners resident in the interior, but
by the better and wealthier natives. They all
evince anxiety TO remove to the sea coast, and
especially to the treaty ports, where they can
enjoy the protection of European or Ameri-
can war vessels.
The curtain has gone up on a mighty spec
tacle in the East. Strange things will be seen
before it is rung down again.
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A Recommendation to Be Proud of.

A Recommendation 10 BE Proud OF.
WASHINGTON, d. c., September II, 1894
Mr.. A. MAURICE Low, Business Manager OF
TIE WASHINGTON TIMES.
DEAR SIR: take pleasure in informing you
that at the last meeting of this Federation our
members we're requested to carefully read the
advertising columns of The TIMES every day
and to patronize as much as possible those
merchants and others whose advertisements
appear in TIE TIMES.
Our members were also requested to secure
in every way possible new subscribers for The
TIMES, and bring the merits Of the paper be-
fore those who are not now subscribers.
Our members all feel very friendly toward
TIE TINES. and of course want to see it sue
ceed. They are willing to help everybody
who helps the paper. Respectfully,
tsEAL.l JOSEPH h POTTER,
Secretary Federation Of Labor Of the District
Of Columbia.
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SHOTS AT THE PoPULIsTs.

PETER is now damning the Republicans in
Jerry Simpsons district. In districts whore
the Populists have fused with the Republi-
cans PETER damns the Democrats But every
where and always PETER damns the Popu-
lists.-St Louis Republic.
With Senator PETER and Jerry Simpson sup
porting the Populist cause side by side, the
fact that one voted for the tariff bill and the
other voted against it indicates that the Pop
ulists have seated themselves with great iudg-
ment astride the tariff Pittsburg Dis
patch.
The Georgia Democrats must give the Pop
ulists their Ping Yang next Wednesday, and
their Yalu in November.-Sa GA J
News
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WHERE ARE THOSE coNpU1rsl

THE TIMES few days ago printed a news
article illustrating the manner in which the
Commissioners are forced to violate the very
laws which they are supposed to enforce re-
garding the placing of new wires in conduits.
it was related that the District fire alarm and
telephone service had to be extended and that
no appropriation for the purpose existed.
Therefore the District wires were strung over
head in direct violation of the act OF 1883.
Since the appearance of the article referred
to, the general inspector of streets has made
his annual report, Yey little is said about
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
SUGAR PLANTERS SUIT.
Justice McComas Hears the Case Against
Secretary Carlisle.

Justice McComas Hears the Case Against
Secretary Carlisle.
The suit of the Miles Planting and Manu-
featuring Company, of Louisiana, to compel
Secretary Carlisle to inspect and keep ac-
count of the sugar it produces this year, came
up before Judge McComas Yesterday.
The company has five big sugar plants in
Monroe and adjoining parishes in south
eastern Louisiana. Last July, as the tariff
bill was still pending, the company obtained
licenses to manufacture sugar this year and
gave s255, 900 bond.
They claim, therefore, that Secretary Car
Isle has no discretion in the matter further
than to establish rules by which the sugar
shall be inspected and measured. Gen.
Joseph L. Brent, Of Baltimore. and George
E. Hamilton, of Washington, appeared for
the company, while Secretary Carlisle was
represented by Assistant Attorney General
Edward B. Whitney. The company's coun-
sci claimed that the government was under
obligation to pay the bounty on sugar fixed
by the Mckinley act for five years from July
l, 1895, and stated that the law granting the
bounty had never been repealed. They
pointed out, however, that they were now
asking only that the inspection be performed
as implied by granting the licenses in July
last.
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SOME HowGATE CONSIDERATIONS.

Now that Mr.. Howgate has been brought
back 10 the city where, over decade ago, he
committed an enormous theft from the ma
tional government, the question naturally
arises: What will they do with him?
The strict Interpretation Of the law demands
a long penitentiary term, one indeed that
would extend nearly to the end of his natural
life, which is already well advanced. The
lapse Of time, the penltence Of the prisoner.
the small moral effect Of his sentence as a
warning, the woman's share in the mans
crime the fact that he has since lived by hon
erable effort and is not a professional Grim
inal-an this is as nothing in the eyes Of stern
Justice, which regards alone the enc great fact
Of crime.
On the other hand, there is always a
disposition to sympathize with such a
character as Howgate, and on account
OF these very considerations that do not
appeal to strict retributive justice. This
sympathy is often reflected by a Judge and
jury in their application Of law. To punish
and to warn is the province Of law, and it is
sometimes considered that the retroactive
effect on the crime OF the,criminal is sufficient
punishment. while the fact of eventual cap
ture has in itself already conveyed the warn
ing that ii is all but impossible to escape from
ones sin.
Howgate's case is doublY interesting be-
cause it seems quite evident that he is the
scapegoat for the sins Of several others. 1t is
scarcely possible that he stole $500 900 with
out the direct or indirect connivanee of other
officials 1t is believed that these hidden in
terests are already working to the end that
Howgate goes free, and if this is true THE
TImEs hopes that the prosecution will do its
utmost to develop the nature and source OF
Wunh innuence
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
Meetings of the women's Societies Con-
nected with Missionary Work.

Meetings of the Women's Societies Con-
nected with Missionary Work.
The regular annual meeting of the Woman's
Home Missionary Society and the fourth
quarterly meeting of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal
Church were held Wednesday at the Waugh
Methodist Episcopal Church, corner of Third
and A streets northeast. Over 200 ladies
were present and manifested an enthusiastic
interest in the success and welfare OF the work
OF the organization.
Mrs W. Burris presided over the Home So
clety meeting. After devotional service and
song service, led by Mrs. T. F. Gatchell, of
Des Moines, Iowa, Rev. A. E. Gibson pastor
OF the church, made brief address to the
ladies, extending to them warm welcome to
the use OF the church and giving them many
words OF encouragement. Reports from the
different committees were read and all indi-
Gated marked advance.
Several interesting papers were presented
by different members. The deaconesses' work
was considered by Miss Ida E. Minor. Mrs.
A. T. Stuart took the Sibley Hospital as her
subject, and Mrs. d. B. Street carefully re-
viewed the past years work. The election of
officers resulted in the reelection OF all ex-
cept Mrs. Naylor, who had been transferred
to the Baltimore district.
OncerS Tor the ensuing year will be Mrs.
W. W. Springer, HamIine Church, president;
Mrs. Lynch, Metropolitan Church, first vice
president; Mrs. Andrews, Hamllne Church,
second vice president, and Miss Ella Stine-
metz, Foundry Church. recording secretary.
Luncheon was served in the church by the
ladies of Waugh Church.
In the afternoon the Foreign Missionary
Society held its fourth quarterly meeting,
with Mrs. j. Mex. Riley in the chair. Devo-
tional exercises were led by Mrs. E. b.
Stevens, and the reports of the various COM
mittees were submitted. most satisfactory
statement was made by each of those giving
their reports. The meeting was closed with
the singing Of the doxology and the bsnedic-
ton
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SOCIAL DoINGs AND SAYINGS.

A special feature of Mrs. M. D. Lincoln
Tuesday evening musicale of this week was
old-time Southern and plantation melodies.
Mrs. NJ. Souville, the gifted authoress, led in
a brilliant piano solo. Following this Miss
Mcmillan, daughter of Gen Mcmillan, gave
with her banjo some exquisite songs. These
were from old-time plantation songs of Ken
lucky. Each one was enthusiastically en-
cored. To the accompaniment of Mrs. j. D.
Lincoln al sang Dixie, and with the banjo
"Way Down Upon the Suanee River" Mrs.
Leonard, of Jacksonville, Fla, gave two de-
lightful readings. These alternate Tuesday
evenings will be continued with many new
and interesting features.
Col. and Mrs. Eldridge J. Smith, of street,
are enjoying an outing and are now In Phila-
dslphia. Several receptions have been given
them in that city, where they are well known.
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ABOUT BoURKE COCHRAN.

Bourke Cochran is said to be losing his
voice. Mr.. Cleveland seems to be troubled
the same way; can't say word about that
nomination al Saratoga the other day.-Min-
neapolis Journal.
Wonder If Bourke Cochran vibrated with
the wrong emotion again when he made that
speech at the State convention? His speech
at the Chicago convention was one of unpro-
ductive brilliancy. Brooklyn Eagle.
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IN AN INFORMAL FASHION.
Members of the Peoples Church Celebrate
an Anniversary.

an Anniversary.
The Peoples Church, on G street, between
Fourth and Fifth streets, gave birthday party
last night 1t was the third anniversary OF
the foundation of the church, and several
hundred members and friends of the church
had good time, in an informal fashion, un-
til late hour
Tho hour from s to was given over to
reception. The receiving party consisted OF
DIR. and Mrs. Alexander Kent, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. A. CLANCY, and Mrs. j. L. Munro.
After the reception DR.. Kent made short
address, sketching the history and growth OF
the church and welcoming the guests. Mr..
w. j. Colville was introduced and spoke
briefly, eulsgizing the Peoples Church as
step in the direction OF Christian unity. Miss
Lizzie Magic effectively recited Entertaining
Sisters Beau and .Writlng on the Sands" p"
which caused great merriment. Mrs. s. X.
Hall recited Clarence Spencer's pathetic
Prayer Cure in the Pines" and Ike Brum-
mells mirth-proveking Evolution OF an
Orator" Mrs. DR.. Bracket rendered several
selections on the piano. After the programme
refreshments were served and ths young peo-
pie enjoyed an hour of dancing.
Among those who were present were Miss
Marie McNaughton, Miss Lizzie, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bisbee. Mrs. Dr. Winslow Gen. NJ. III. Balm,
S. X. Hall, S. H. Lee. DR.. and Mrs. Fred.
Parker, Mrs. Bright, L. H. Stabler. Miss
Lille Stabler. Horace Mann, Miss Henrietta
Morrison, Miss Grace Hamlin, the Misses
Bright, Miss II. Mae Johnson, Miss Parker,
Mrs. G. Markward, Mrs. Barringer. Mr.. and
Mrs. P. A. Auer, Mrs. N. V. Johnson, Mrs.
Abbott, Mr.. Stewart, Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell,
DIR. and Mrs. Bracket, Mrs. Hickox,
Miss Daisy Hickox, Miss Mamie Hickox, DIR.
Kimball. E. J. Dakin. Mr.. and Mrs.
G. B. Rose, Mr.. and Mrs. Town, Miss Clara
Archibald, Mr.. and Mrs. MACPHERSON, Misses
Ruby, Louise, and Elizabeth Crowell, Mrs j.
II. Crane, Miss Maud Crane, Mrs. DR.. Nc
Naughton, Mrs DR.. NJ. Cora Bland, W. G..
Colville, Misses Benale, Flora and Violet
Reeves, Miss Belle Saunders, Miss Clara
Cooper, and DIR. Sydney Marlowe.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
ANOTHER WAREHOUSE VICTIM.
Mrs. Morrell, the Artist, Sues Knox Ex.
press Company for S1S0,464.

Margaret Imogen Morrell, of No. 800 Della
ware avenue northeast, yesterday sued the
Knox Express Company for loss by the fire of
last July of property which she claims was
worth $3.50, ,464.
Her goods were sent to the Knox ware
house on November 20, 1898. They consisted
OF paintings, engravings, artists materials,
silverware, etc. The declaration alleges care
lessness on the part of defendants in putting
infiammabe materials in the building
The principal items of the inventory fled
are paintings, Washington Welcoming the
Provision Train" valued at $50 900; an orig
inal portrait of Miles Standish, or.."The But
tie of the Pilgrims" $50 900; "Rome in its
Decline" 100000; ''Corinne, - by E. j. Gard
ner, $4,000; Fortune Teller" $4,000; Brer-
stadt's Clearing OF the Storm, SO 900; large
oil painting of ]. C. Woodruffs son, So, ,00O
a large portrait of Mrs. Cleveland. S2,O0O;
small portrait of Mrs. Cleveland, $500;
Psyche" $1,000; "Cruche Casse," $1,000;
Swiss landscape, $500; five pictures of dogs
$500; white aud bay horse, 81 800; two bar
rels of fine china, $500. Hosea B. Moulten is
her attorney
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MRS. MARY ELLEN LEASE.

Mrs. Lease gave the public to understand
that the hatchet she had sharpened for Gov.
Lewelling was buried, but she still takes it
out from under her apron occasionally and
brandishes it wildly.-Kansas City Journal.
Mrs. Lease is almost wreck physically,
but she can still command much force in
scoring Briedenthal, who wanted to deny her
tho privilege of making Populist speeches.
In late interviews Mrs. Lease talks like a
woman who will arm herself with long club
and rap Briedenthal over the head should he
pop up for United States Senator next win
ter.-Atchison Globe.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
Court Officers Promoted.

Clerk John R. Young, of the District su-
preme court, yesterday recommended to At
torney General olney the following changes,
consequent upon the promotion of Assistant
Clerk Henry W. Hodges TO be assistant clerk
of the court of appeals: Frank w. Smith, as
sistant clerk, from $500 to 81, 800. vice
Hodges; A. G. Buhrman, from clerk in charge
of file rooms to assistant clerk, at 81 800, vice
Smith, and Fred. c. O'Connell and J. w.
Latimer, typewriters, at 5000. These changes
reduce expenses by 5000 and have been ap-
proved by the court in general term. The
approval of the Attorney General will settle
the matter.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
Druggist coaklev Arrested.

warrant was yesterday morning served
on Horace Coakley, the proprietor of the
drug store at the corner OF Tenth and E
streets northwest, by Policeman McCort. of
the First precinct, charging him with selling
liquor without the prescription from physi-
clan of good repute. The officer stated that
he has several other witnesses in the case be-
side the woman named Maggie Gilmore, upon
whose oath the warrant for the arrest of
Coakley was made. Bond to the amount Of
81 900 was given by the druggist to insure
his appearance in court this morning.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
Mrs. Eberle Granted Divorce.

Judge Cox yesterday granted a divorce to
Rebecca 8. Eberle, of No. 120 E street north
west, from Frederick Il. Eberle, now of New
York city. The bill was filed March Is last.
They were married in April, 1888, and havetw
children, Frank Il. and Lewis A., aged eight
and ten respectively. Mrs. Eberle charged
that her husband deserted her June II, 1887.
Her maiden name was Franklin. B. F. Leigh
ton was her attorney
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
On the Usefulness of Man.

If the present style of sleeves keeps on,
women will have to carry maids with them to
push dress sleeves inside coat sleeves. At
present man feels perfectly helpless when as
sisting his best girl into her coat after the
play. and many fellow will try to find out
whether it is wrap or a jacket that goes to
the play before he invites girl to go with
hin.-Boston Journal
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
Naval Orders.

Ensign W. B. Franklin has been ordered to
the Miantonomah, relieving Ensign G. G.
Mitchell, ordered home on three months
leave. Lieut.. William. Winder, from the
Michigan to the Wabash. Ensign B. E. Thurs
ton. to examination for promotion. Ensign
F. A. Trout, from the Vermont to the York
town.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
First Issne OF The Balance sheet.

The first issue of The Balance Sheet, a
monthly newspaper devoted to the interests
peared yesterday. 1t is an eight-page paper,
and. under the able management of Editor
James Edward West and Business Manager
George Joel Harris, will. undoubtedly, prove
to be one of the most complete school jour
mails issued from the high schools OF Wash
ihgton.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
Mrs. push to Take Care of Her husband.

Mrs. Bush to Take Care Of Her Husband.
Addie M. Bush, wife of Henry Bush, who
was some time ago found to be of unsound
mind, yesterday asked that she be appointed
committee to take charge of him and his
estate. She says that he possesses here more
than $4,000 work of property, with his debts
all paid, and an interest in certain property
in New York, of value unknown to her.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
A Summing LIN

Kentucky is fourth in whisky, sixth in hogs.
eighth in rye and mules and first in the
hearts of IFS countrywomem.- Louis Globe
Democrat
The Washington times., 1894-10-05

If this sickness of the Car is really serious
the nihilists may be robbed of chance to
offer their professional services.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05

CERTAIN press associations might benefit
themselves by sending out more news and
less fake stories about fakes.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05

THE two New York candidates have now
both been Officially notified" After election
the ceremony will simmer down to one prin-
cipal participant.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05

TIE Mckinley boom rises to observe that
although it's fine thing to look like Ma
polean, it's tough thing to think of Water
loo.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05

The present spelling of the name of our
neighboring city is probably corruption of
Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05

BoURKE COCHRAN made one Jonah nomi-
mating speech for Hill at Chicago. Did he
make another at Albany?
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
New york Stock Exchange.

Furnished by SiIsby & Co bankers aud
brokers, Metropolitan Bank Building. Fifteenth
street. opposite Treasury, washington, u. Z
The Washington times., 1894-10-05

CONGRESSMAN THOMAS E. WATSON, Of
Georgia, promises the Immediate production
of a monologue entitled "A cinch that was
not lead pipe; or, I told them so.'
The Washington times., 1894-10-05

THAT European war scare lacks terminal
facilities.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05

TIE Chewing revirifcation proves the old
saying about the poor that We have always
with rs
The Washington times., 1894-10-05

BY a Texas Philosopher.
Life is something more than pretentious
strut.-Galveston News.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05
14.S17.

The daily average number of papers sold
and printed by THE WASHINGTON TIMES
for the month of September was
1887.
The Washington times., 1894-10-05

TAsHNGToN. D. c., OCTOBER 8, 1894.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-05
ur DID yOr LIKE THE TELLEKs EYE.

,our, man who is employed in big estaH
Ilshment in this city went 10 the cashfr reeene'
and asked him to put small sum OF money 10 .'
safe for him. so that he could be sure OF NnONss
that 4, would not get lost The next morning
appeared before the cashier looking very nervous.
"Can have my money back" he ash@
anxOusly .. ~.
certainty" said the cashier. III you want IT, H'
yours and yours only"
The young man took his money and went away
looking much relieved.
This Incident. related to uptown group n
minded IA man. now millionaire OF an carry ca"
rience IN his life. -
when | was young" he said x went out VIC"
looking for gold landed finally in a mining camp
in Idaho in pretty bad condition financially but ne.
I had a little luck and began 10 save. Nheh h's
accumulated gold dust worth a couple OF nuhl"
dollars | tramped down the valley to m'n'as w..
and deposited II In the bank there. Then "''e''
II got 20 thinking that evening and the i NOR 81
thought about it the more ! knew Ina a,a had had re-
Ike the look In the eye or the cnap VIM - "a 20
ceived my money. 1t was imposso.r ioi r,iariss,
to sleep. 50 got up somewhere arO ,ansv getting
dressed and walked back down the Nahey, eTsss
to the town about o'clock In the nl2tnos rsi, de-
| sat down on the steps OF the psnh ~ ~ mind
by this time that there was not one &C, TnS money
thousand OF my ever getting PACK ny ,he 6ack
did not believe that he man would ne Money M, ard
fed. Hut l had brought my revolver, any some.
determined TO kick mp terrible rumpus W., slong
body about IT, | sat there until a man INA te rim
in the morning AMI opened the doors asse % me- me-
FOR my money and he said he couldn give 1ss, was
that / would have TO wait FOR the teller he man
Just what / had expected The teller was ~, no
with the bad eye. and knew he w9uid No, To- 70 wait
"'All right. | said 10 the man. ! N so,ns, money
here and n some one doesn't profuc, my "'"
prett quick there is going 10 be troupe; a., appes
well that man with the bad eye VI. hank
much TO my surprise. / watched him enter ~, h,.nss
go behind the counter and get READY lol lin ~ pS
Then went UP 70 him. holding ou ". sn ppssnent
per which ne had given me as an acKho"'e'e
II want my money said. in tone that "''''
business ,izre me viii
n smile on his face. .L, exc,seA
Now | said. don't try 10 MAKE max, eH''
want my money. and I'm going 10 nave ~
at that he burst into laughter . 4, van vast
my SON ne said you may nave II, hn =, II So
It, but there Is no need 20 worry r showing re
here and he threw open vault door, s"0
whole sacks OF gold. -. u,,e 800 wss
HE finally convinced me that ~, nd enosl VA
70 hut that night Of worry over ~.
the worst ever spent over nnahcl"'