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The Washington times., 1894-11-09
LOCAL INTEREST IN THE ELECTION.

Washington has a purely utilitarian Interest
in the elections Just held. There is not par
ticle OF sentiment ABOUT il. The question Of
supreme importance which the people Of the
District Of Columbia have to ask concerning
any newly-elected Congress Is: How will it
deal with our city?
Congress is the District Of Columbia's city
council. in whose selection the taxpayers here
unfortunately have neither vote nor voice. In
that respect the Capital City Of the greatest
republic on the face Of the globe presents an
anomaly, and likewise a condition of things
that is not paralleled under any civilized form
OF government, monarchical, republican, or
other These, of course, are side remarks
only.
To return TO the original proposition as to
Washington's concern in the recent election,
its people will feel very much Ike shouting:
"The King is dead. Long live the King!'' We
don't know put that they will hail the incom-
ing ruler with something like genuine salts
faction and not altogether unjustiaed con f.
dence. 1t is iact-and political predilee-
tions have nothing in the world to do with its
PRONUNCIATION or concealment-that the Dis
trict has always Jared better under the domi-
nation Of Republican than a Democ ratio
Congress.
or course. there is nothing in Democratic
doctrine, principle, or practice that predis-
poses TO niggardliness. At least, there Is no
good reason why there should be. 1t remains
a fact, however. that Republican Congresses
have dealt most literally with the needs and
requirements Of the District 1t is also
fact that it was a Republican Congress that
gave the people Of the District popular form
OF government and direct representation On
the floor Of the House. 1t is likewise a fact
that this popular form of government was
abolished by a Democratic Congress.
Viewing the result Of the elections, there
fore, from this purely utilitarian standpoint,
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
HEIRS MUST PAY TAXES.

Those Who own the National Hotel Ground
Sued for $4,000.
The attorney for the District, S. T. Thomas.
yesterday filed a suit in equity for the collec-
ton of about $4,000 taxes. The property is
lots Nos. 16, II, and 18 in square No. 491,
where the National Hotel is located.
II belongs to William L. Kimmel and wife,
Of Ashvile. n. c.; Frank Kimball, o. San
Francisco; Mary E. S. Kimmell Gray, of this
city. and husband; Andrew j. Kimnel. a
lunatic, who is a resident of Kansas, and his
wife. Gertrude. OF Columbia. No. They are
the children of Abraham J. Kimmell VINO
died here July II, 1868, leaving them the
property named.
From that time to 1892 the taxes were not
paid. The District authorities have constantly
attempted to make collection and aliege that
the lega forms to establish the Districts
claim have been observed. The total of as
sessments upon lot No 16 in the twenty-four
years is about -. 500, upon lot No. II, -, 7,500
and upon lot No. 1s. about S3, $50.
The bill asks that a representative of An
drew Kimmeli lie appointed and that the prop
erty be sold under order of court TO pay the
taxes.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
AFLoET AID ASHORE.
Annual Report Of re Chicf OF the bureau
OF Ordnance

Annual Report Of re Chicf OF the bureau
OF UTtuGnce
The very comprehensive annual report Of
Commodore Sa ison. .h OF the Bureau OF
Ordnance, was given to tae pua.ic yesterday.
The report. N gen raj terms, IDEAS with the
work of equ.pl ~ tue Navy Th rs Some
OF the more interesting features vi the report
GOV, the following subjects:
Three hundr Al and turty guns OF all call res,
out of 453 ordered. have been made. anl ~
o these are now in position on various YES
sells In the opln on OF the bureau the strong
est and most ,Hdurng gun Is that built up of
steel torgings assembled with shrunkage by
heat. 1t is advised tuat the work Of gun con-
struction continue until n reserve supply has
been completed. The bureau has also in
progress the prepa alton of an Ordinance in
structioas" to replace former publications on
this subject
Experiments with smokeless powder for
rapid firing guns have given results equal to
those of powders accepted abroad as satisfac-
tory, the same statement being applicable TO
experiments with nitro-Glycerne powders.
The report referring TO recent frauds on
government work says that criminal inten-
tions in this relation should be punished by
the government.
The bureau is of tue opinion that the bal
listic tests have not been too severe as
claimed.
Tests and experiments were made with the
new naval arm OF the 6-inch cali er.
At the local gun factory seventy-six sea-
men have been under instructions and forty
three have qualified as gunners.
Five hundred thousand dollars is asked for
to eqip the steamers registered under the sub
sidy act for use as United States transports
and cruisers. At present there are no guns
available for their equipment.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
Live Stock Marker.

NEW YORK, Nov. s-Beeves-Receipts 1l6
head; no trading Europ ,an cables quote Ameri-
can steers at 5a1Oc per pound, dressed weight
re.r. orator beef a 7a9c per pound No exports
to--ay Calyes-Be epis, rs head: I25 head
a. Veals, poor to prime, 500as. .; grasse-s,
= !Ga3 25
sneep and lam s-Receipts, 6.336 head; % cars
on sale; lambs, tfiu- sheep, POOR 70 prime, 2uOa
$50, common 10 prime, 315a4-15-
Hogs; receipts 4,Ol5 head. higher at 1. .90a5.25-
CHICAGO. Nov She effect OF diminished
supply of cattle was apparent in further gen.
eral hHrdenin Of prices Compared with yes
terday uolatious. the average Of prices was
5aiGc higher >ules we're basis o. ]. l5a Is
for natives; 75a4 so for Western and I30a3 40 for
Texas
HoGs-PIices were Sc. lower th an al the weak
est time yesterday al lOaI5 lower than yesIer-
days open ng AT The reduced prices buying
became very free, causing tOWal the close a
steadier fee inc. The top OF the market was
4. .75 and the bottom for meIchRntable lots was
A. 80, though perhaps - per cent OF the rad ng
was within a range OF & 45a4 65. II sold any
where from 5Oa4 35 for averages Of - to l25 lbs
The close firm.
Sheep and Lambs-The market was largely
oveTst cked and much easier. sheep declined
1cc and in lambs there was a loss OF fully 25C.
The prevailing piices for the former were pa
300, nd the latter 3. sal Is. en- head OF fancy
I0S-pOund sheep brought as. and there were
sales of lambs at 4-2i q .. Quotations range
L25a3.25 for sheep and iom L75al25 for lambs
Receipts - Cattle, Il so; calves, 500; hogs,
A., ,0U0; sheep, 1900
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
CIVIL SERVICE EXTENSION.

The Rule OF Apporiontmeut Would Not
Apply in the Case OF the District.
Mr. F. L. Siddons. secretary of the Civil
Service Reform Association, made some sug-
gestions yesterday in relation to the extension
Of the civil service TO the District, which will
interest all those concerned in that matter.
1.-The point had been made, he said, ''in
interviews and otherwise that the rule Of ap-
portioument would be applied if the civil
service law was extended 10 the District OF
fees. This error can easily be disposed OF
because the civil service law, in terms. limits
the application of the apportionment rule to
the Executive de- arIments
when the President shall promulgate the
order extending the provisions OF the civil
service law 10 the District a separate reg s,er
CT eligibles will be made and the examinations
will be confined TO residents Of the District of
Columbia. This question has been care ully
considered, and there can no doubt about
the accuracy of this statement.
If the apportionment rule did apply the
effect would be the exclusion from eNamina-
tion Of residents OF the District of Columbia,
which now has all it is entitled to unuer the
apportionment rule 1t is not likely. how
ever, that. even if the law was extended TO
the District, residents here would be allo wed
TO avail themselves of even the examinations
for places in the executive departments, but
they would be content with the privilege of
separate registers and separate examinations
for the local offices.
The opinion OF the many citizens who have
expressed themselves in favor of civil service
law extension TO District offices will be
emphasized. it is understood, by the indorse-
ment OF the whole business community as
represented by the Board of Trade.
The annual meeting Of that body will take
place next Tuesday, and the statement has
been made that the members will express
themselves fully then on the subject and ratiy
the recent favorable act on taken by the
board Of directors on the proposed extension
of fha lew
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
APPROACHES TO ARLINGTON.

Qmr. GEN Bachelor Recommends a
Macadamized Road and Bridge.
In his annual report Qmr. Gen. Batch
elder calls attention to the intoler-
able condition Of the approaches to historic
Arlington, one of the most beautiful parks in
the country, where so many of the nations
heroes are buried.
To render it accessible, he says good
macadamized road should be provided at a
cost of $4,000, add bridge should be con-
structed owe the Potomac. The latter would
also be OF great value from military point of
view.
The Quartermaster General recommends
an appropriation for hall of records and
the restoration of his clerical force to its for
mer number. the reduction made by the last
legislative appropriation bill having seriously
crippled the office. and demonstrating that
the business cannot be conducted without an
increase
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

Mr.. Benedict VIII Return To-day and
Turn His Attention TO the Matter.
Public Printer Benedict is expected to re-
turn to the city to-day and turn his immediate
attention to the erection of the proposed an
mex to the Government Printing Office. An
appropriation OF $4,000 has been made to RED
lieve the ''absolute necessities of the Office
which, time out OF mind have been called to
the attention OF Congress.
With this appropriation it is proposed TO
add a story to the Jackson building; this story
to be used as q storeroom for the stereotyped
plates and the foundry. The immediate vaue
of this addition will be the removing of an
immense strain from the floors which are al
ready overcnarged with weight.
A new building is, however. none the less
an absolute necessity, ard Mr.. Benedict will
strenuously urge an appropriation for that
purpose,
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
SUFFRAGE FOR THE DISTRICT.
Preliminary Meeting Held with View to
Some Course OF Action that Will
Restore the Franchise.

Some Course OF Action that Will
Restore the Franchise.
Those persons in the District who are in-
terested in the movement of its citizens with
the right of suffrage were invited 10 meet last
night at Wesley Chapel and discuss that sub
ject. The invitation was extended by DR..
Reyburn, of this city.
From some cause the attendance was so
small that it was determined to form only
small temporary organi2a alton. There were
only dozen men in the chapel when the pro-
ceedings were commenced, and nine OF these
signifed their approval of the object OF the
movement.
On motion of MIR. J. NJ. Smith, DIR. Reyburn
was called to the chair and on motion OF Mr..
Josiah Millard, Mr.. j. Smith acted as secre-
tary.
DR.. Reyburn. stating the object of the meet
ing, said that it was not new one. 1t W as
well understoo that the present method OF
governing the District Of Columbia WIS un-
American and un-Hepul hcan. He believed
that the opinion prevailed TO a great extent
in Washington that its citizens should have
the right o suffrage and self-government. 1t
was history, he claimed, that the District gov
ernment was intended at first as merely tenn
poraIy, and that Tor reasons to be explained
hereafter Congress had made no change. lie
suggested lnat Congress SuOulu US IetitlOntu
to instruct the commissioners to order pri-
mary election n order that the opin on oil the
people OF the District could be ascertained Tor
or against the present lorm of government.
He also suggested that the petitions e lett at
convenient places in the city to be signed.
of IAN aristo 'racv.
Mr.. Andrew S. BURDEN also spoke in favor
OF rhe movement
Mr Gustav AuCustin called the attention of
the meeting 10 the fact tha a movement with
tn -afae o ert in view ha been inau 2urated
by memU z. Ol the Fe Grafton o La.or, who
had held one eeting on tGis subject and
woul acct again soon to discuss the question
further
After some further discussion 2ir. smith Of
ferc3 tla o.l Wing Whi was adopted
"Egso we'd That the chairn.ao OF be meet
in appaiat committee VI one for The pur-
pose Of consulting with the different local ur-
gaEEations and asking them .oin with Us
in II d ceaup 60 iurlEer discuss the sub, ...
Mr. r. Augusttn was appointed as the COM
mittee 0i one
After naaiag next Thursdav evening as n"
time tae neZt meeting the meeting al
jouEned.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
GORDON STOLE THE BUGLE.

He Proceeded Then Nearly to Blow His
Head off in Learning to Play.
Douglass Gordon was convicted of stealing
a bugle belonging to the Mount Pleasant
Bugle and Drum Corps, during lawn party
given by the organization on August II last,
before Judge Miller yesterday and sentenced
to serve sixty days.
''You are charged with the meanest kind of
stealing said the judge TO the defendant.
'You have tried to defend yourself by saying
that the bugle was lost, and you found it.
That's not true, and the only reason why you
did not try to sell it before you did was be-
cause you were trying to learn how to play
it, and nearly blew your head off in the en-
deavor."
In charging the jury the judge said that
person who finds property and makes no
proper effort to find the owner, commits petty
larceny
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
Bank of England weekly Statement.

LONDON, Nov. S.-The weekly statement of the
Bank of kngland issued to-day shows the follow
ing changes as compared with the previous ac-
count.
Total reserve, decreased, e750,00O; circulation,
decreased c275,OO0; bu lion, decreased Gl,G24,-
65S; other securities, decreased G1iTO00; other
deposits, decreased, az 600 pounds sterling, pub
lie deposits, decreased Gl6l 100; notes reserve,
decreased E1lO,GOO, government securities, in
creased $1,000 pounds sterling
The Bank Of Englands reserve to liabilities
whi, h last week was 2.55 per cent is now 62. l2
per cent.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
New York Cotton
LIVERPOOL Cotton Market.

LIVERPOOL, Nov. s. Closing. Cotton spot,
quiet Prices lower. American middling, 1-l6d.
Tie sales of the day were 5000 bales, IF
which 800 were for speculation and export, and
Included 400 Ameri an Receipts, $500 bales,
all American Futures opened dull with a
moderate demand, and closed barely steady
al the decline American middlng. L m c.
November, 2 60-64 sellers; November and
December, , 63-64 sellers; December and
January, e0-6ia3 61-64; January and February
. 62-64 va ne; February and March, 63-64a3d;
March and April, 3 1-64a3 2-64; April and May,
3 3-64 buyers; May and June, 5-64 selle 8;
June and July, 7-64 sellers; July and August,
g S-64a3 9-64
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
Naval Orders.

Assistant Engineer a. G. Leopold has been
or1ered to examination for promotion.
Passed Assistant Surgeon F. J. Condeiro, from
the Adams when that ship goes out OF COM
mission. Assistant Surgeon J. H. Stone, to
examination Tor promotion. Passed Assistant
Paymaster NJ. c. Mcdonald, ordered home
and settle accounts. Ensign c. p. Eaton,
from the Coast Survey to Washington for ex-
animation for promotion. Chief Engineer
i. A. Magee. from the Adams to temporary
duty on the Independence The orders of
Naval Constructor J. F. Hanscom to the New
York navy ward have been revoked
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
Failure of Howell Torpedos.

NEWPORT. R. l.. Nov. 3.-Work of fitting
out the cruiser Montgomery with her COM
plement of torpedoes has been suspended
pending conference of torpedo experts at
Washington. This is supposed to be a result
Of the failures in the Howell torpedo trials on
the Detroitland Cincinnati, torpedoes fired
from both of the ships having sunk.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
BUILDERS AND BUILDERS.

Some Observations on Building Piles OF
Pennies and Coral Reefs.
The boys and girls OF the public schools are
building up pile of money just as certain
other busy workers build coral reef. There
is a difference, however, as the coral people
build from the bottom and the school indus
trials build from the top. This difference
will nevertheless not affect the case, for the
highest vote, top or bottom, takes the Chick
ering.
Votes received after p. m. will not be in
cluded in the next days score, but will be
held over for one day.
AT the close of the polls yesterday the vote
cfnnd rs follows.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

The Teachers Annuity and Aid Association
was Incorporated yesterday. 1t is to run
twenty years. Its purpose is TO gather fund
for the payment to retired and permanently
disabled teachers who are members of the
association an allowance or annuity. The
fund is to be created by the collection of
membership fees and acceptance of any gifts
or bequests that may be made for the purpose
The incorporators are Laura A. Bradley,
Flora l.. Hendley, Mary G. MeGill, Alexander
T. Stewart, and John T. Freeman. The trus-
tees to manage the fund for the first year are
Annie Beers. Flora L. Hendley, IdaIa G. My
ers, Mary G. McGill, Nellie NJ. Reynolds,
Emma K. Scott, Rebecca Stoneroad. Annie
Van Horn, Edith G. Westcott, Sadie E. White,
John T. Freeman, Nathaniel p Gage, B. T.
Janney, Joseph R. Keene, William B. Powell,
and Alexander I. Stuart.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
C. A. c. Reserves VS.. High School.

The Reserve team of the Columbia Athletic
Club will play a return match game of foot
ball with the strong team OF the Central High
School tomorrow afternoon at Ais O'Clock at
Columbia Field. foot OF Seventeenth street
northwest. The High School won the first
game several weeks ago and much interest ls
felt in the game tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
Tomb of the Late Gar.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. S.-The work OF
constructing the tomb of Alexander III in the
Cathedral of st. Peter and st. Paul has COM
menced. The body of the late Czar will rest
beside the tombs of his mother and father.
near the entrance of the Cathedral.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
Oa-c and Life -

Watts celeb atel and nuch-
tGlSoo-about riaturc, "L0ve md
Lite. which stil remains hidden
frum HUUlic view in the White
I,H>t VIII he artis'ieally repro
du- ca III next Sunday LIES.
q
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
Prof. zacharin,s House Attacked.

ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. s.-Prof. Zacharins
house at Moscow was attacked to-day by an
angry crowd. The windows of the dwelling
were smashed with stones The police are
now protecting the house from further dam
age.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

IL view of the constantly growing Republi-
can majority in the Fiity-fourth Congress,
why does not some generous-minded Demo-
crat up-end himself and move to make it
unanimous?
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
No Choice

Tagleigh-Snobleigh claims that he moves
in the most exclusive circles.
Wagleigh-Of course he does. He has to
move They won't let him stay there.-New
York World.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
What She Wanted.

The Dude (sentimentally)- )-When am away
from you sometimes I wish was bird.
The Soubrette (practically)-I wish you
were now. You'd go great with a small bot
tle.-Exchange.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

THOSE able statesmen who are trying to ex-
plain it all might profitable have recourse TO
the refuge of the old country politician, who
upon similar occasion said: 1T was
votes -
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

2 ne people of the District of Columbia per-
APPS are not quite as sorry for the change as
they otherwise might be.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
The Evil of Poverty.
Prison vi

get in here?
Convict-Hard luck. I didn't manage to
steal enough to fee a first-class lawyer
Truth.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

ED1roR SINGERLY's election enterprise may
be said to have been "pied.n
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

To Amos ]. CUMMINGS: Say au revoir, but
not good bye.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

In enumeratinc the causes of his defeat
Gov. Waite seems to have omitted an obvi-
ously needful reference TO himself.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
RaItimore Bond Market.
Teachers Aid Association Incorporated.

BALTIMORE, Nov. S.-Virginia Century, 5S16
bid, 5S34 asked. b. and o. southwestern, 1O7
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

Anne Hathaway tells how it feels to ride on
a locomotive. Read her lhrilling and inter-
esting story in mex Sundays lines.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

IT is to be hoped that. greater New York
viii be big enough to effectually sit down on
the Tiger.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

WY doesn't some enterpri-inr metropolitan
ournal print few photographs ol Mr.. Reed
smile?
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
>cw YORK Stock Fxchanoe

Fum's, O.. 10y Silshy & Co. .trk,rs and
brokers' g. r-IvI oliJHn Bank Building. Fifteenth
slleet OF + alLe Treasury, Washington. D. Q.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

Mr.. McADoo's refusal TO furnish a fook
containing his opinions on the elections
speaks volumes after ali.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
baltimore Markets

BALTIMORE. Nov S.-FlOur dun, unchanged
receipts. % $50 barrels: shipments. Sal barrels:
sales, 800 barrels Wheat sIeady-spOI, 5S15s55+.;
November, 55l5a559s; December, 56@4a565s J n
uary, 81 ass; May 6l3sa6i15; steamer No 2
red, 52-rec ipts, 5S.555 bushels; stock 1,0Sj,t69
bushels; sales, 5000 bushels, milling wheat
by sample, a615. Corn quiet-spOt 53I6a53}4;
year, 81 a5l1s: January, 81 bid-recFipts,
IQg bushels, stock, ID, ,29S bushels: sales, 5000
bushels: outhern white corn, SASSY; Southern
yellow corn, 46a531b. Oats steady-No. = white
Western, 341ka35: No . m xed Western, 32a3<16 -
Rye slow-No ., 52a52ls-receip - bushels:
stock, 29,Sl4 bushels ray quiet and steady-gOOd
to choice timothy, Sl200aI2.50 Grain freights
firm, unchanged sugar, butter, eggs, and
cheese firm. UNCHANGED
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

Ii HUxG CHASe's plea of responsibility
in the latest Chinese b,under indicates that
b remaining wardrobe is getting perilously
low
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

THE Dockerv commission ought to disap-
pear into the same hole as keformer Dock
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

THERE are lot of them who won't be
missed, even though they are missing.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

Mosr Of the explanations do not explain.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

SOME Of the British papers ought to inter-
view Mr.. Wills on.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

Chicago Grain and Produce Markets.
Furnished by Silsby & Co, bankers and
brokers' Metropolitan Bank Building, Fifteenth
ST. eet, opposite Treasury. Washington. D. c
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

POSTMASTER WlLLErr, at least. is excepted
from the new civil service rcgUi iauous.
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
THE TINES PIANO CONTEST.
The Most Popular Public School is:
Name of school.)..

Location ,'','-''''''''''''''''''....'..'..
The Washington times., 1894-11-09
G. P. o. NEW ANNEX.

The first woman to ride on locomotive. Re;
The SUNDAY TINES
The Washington times., 1894-11-09

They viii be insured for one year,
against ordinary breakage, free of all
cost. Dy Mr. George W. Spier, SO
Ninth street northwest.