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The Washington times., 1894-12-20
STILL DRAWING OLD WAGES.
Time Schedule of the Metropolitan Rail-
'road Has Not Been Completed.

Time Schedule of the Metropolitan Rail-
'road Has Not Been Completed.
Pending the completion of the twelve-hour
schedule, the drivers and conductors of the
Metropolitan Railroad will continue to be
paid at the old rate of 92.O3 per day of thir-
teen hours, General Superintendent Lowry
is working on the new schedule every day,
and hopes TO have it ready to go into effect in
few days, when the mems salaries will be
reduced TO S1.75 per day oftwelve hours, ac-
cording to their compromise agreement with
President Phillips.
As has been previously stated in THE TIMES,
Mr. Phillips expected the schedule would be
completed so that the new rate would take
effect yesterday morning. When TIMES re-
porter called at the coplpany's Offices yester-
day afternoon the president was not in and
Superintendent Lowry was in charge of af-
fairs. In reply 10 questions Mr.. Lowry said
ne had been working on the new schedule
since the day preceding the strike.
''But my other work takes up so much of
my time that do not have much chance to
work on the time table, he continued. 1T
requires a good deal of careful figuring aud
when completed will have to be revised in
order to avoid any mistakes"
In answer to further questions Mr.. Lowry
said the schedule was more than half finished .
but he could not Judge from the amount of
work already done how much time would be
necessary to complete it. He denied the
statement that owing TO public sentiment and
sympathy with the employees of the railroad
the company had decided to continue paying
the men the wages they are now receiving.
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dice in favor OF taking our aqueous fluid
straight" without any admixture other than
the various infusoria, invisible to the naked
eye, which ma ure has placed there for pur-
poses best known to herself.
The subject OF a filter for the Washington
water works has been discussed more than
once, and a variety of more or less wise opin-
ions have been letIoose concerning 1t. Whether
it should be gravel, or a bed of charcoal, or
something else has been debated back and
forth. Upon one point, however, all are
agreed-there ought to be a filter. Perhaps
it is too much to hope for such an improve
ment as long as the giving or Withholding OF
it depends upon Congress that will not even
consent to give the District needed school ac-
commodations and adequate police and fire
protection.
Nevertheless, a filter there ought to be.
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TROUBLE AHEAD FOR SOMEBODY.

The inability of the Joint Committee on
Public Buildings and Grounds to agree upon
site for the new Printing Office is exasper-
ating. Day after day information is published
that certain Senators are preventing an agree
ment because the House VIII not accept the
Malone lot and make an appropriation for its
purchase.
Plainly, puintedly. The TINES serves notice
on these Senators that there is a strong sus-
picion in the minds OF the Washington public
that there is something besides friendship for
Gen. Malone that influences their obstructive
conduct. In face of the fact that the lives of
theemployes of the public printing Office are
in danger there can be but one reason why
they persist in preventing an agreement.
Should an accident occur and lives be lost
while this controversy is in progress, not one
of the Senators who are responsible for it
would dare show his face in Washington
again. This is a hint that others would be
hurt besides the employees buried in the ruins
OF the present old rickety printing Office, and
it is worthy Of careful consideration.
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THE NIcARAGUAN SCHEME.

Senator Turpie's speech against the Nicara-
-guan Canal project was one of the strongest
and most mastery arguments ever presented
on the floor Of the Senate. He showed plainly
and convjncingly that nature, the elements,
and the erervation of man made the con-
struction Of the canal an impossibility, and
that no amount of money would suffice to
complete and keep it in working order.
The entire scheme looks more like propo-
siuon in the interests of lobbyists than gen.
uine attempt to benefit commerce. Every
canal project since waterway across the
IsthmGs was first talked of has proved fail
ure. Millions of money and thousands of
lives have been sacrificed to the cupidity of
financial adventarers, and almost every COM
mercial center in the world has been made to
contribute to the costly failures Of isthmian
ship canals.
Seventy millions of money is too large q
sum for this country to bury in tropical
ditch that would only hold water during the
immense rain falls incident to that climate.
That amount expendej in public improve
ments here at home would give employment
to thousands of idle working people, and
would also greatly increase opportunities for
internal trade and commerce, and then it
would not be made to pay toll to set of lob
byists who are not advocating the Sonstruc-
tion OF the Nicaraguan canal for tseir health.
In all probability. provided the government
Endorsed the proposed scheme and became
responsibility for the 10000, 900, tie canal
would never be completed. 1t would eventu-
ally become government property according
TO the conditions of the BILL and what would
we do with it? This government already has
a financial elephant on hand in the Central
Pacific Railroad, and another Of these costly
illustrations of American legislation would
more surely convince the world that our
Congress is at least a susceptible body.
1t is a safe policy for Congress to refuse to
engage in private speculations Of any kind
or nature. Let business enterprises take care
of themselves and there will be no danger Of
sauandering public money for private gain.
Banks, railroads, canal companies, and other
business corporations do not deserve legisla-
tive protection any more than does any other
class Of our great public And if they lobby
for it in cur halls of Congress it is to enrich
themselves at the expense of the people, and
not because they need it.
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AN IMPoRTaNT DECISION.

The decision of Judge Carpenter that the
Berliner patents are void, and that the Bell
Telephone Company can no longer control
the use OF carbon or microphone contact
for the transmission of speech, will no doubt
be appealed from, and the public will lie
compelled to submit to the high rates of the
Bell Company for at least another year. But
the decision is a victory over monopoly and
viii probably be sustained by the United
States court of appeals.
The uso of a telephone has become neces-
=eity and its cost--shoBld be reduced to the
lowest possible limit. Through the use OF the
Berliner patents the Bell Company expected
to prolong its control of the telephone service
for another term Of years, but tho decision OF
Judge Carpenter interferes with its plans and
the public will eventually be relieved from
the expense of supporting a burdensome
monopoly.
And why should it not? The Bell Company
has become immensely wealthy through the
patents granted by this government. For
years the company has monopolized the entire
telephone service and has charged such rates
as a lack of competition permitted. There
fore there is no Injustice in opening the tele-
phone field to other companies and giving the
public the benefit of lower cost of service.
1t is to be hoped that Judge Carpenter de-
cision will be affirmed with as little delay as
possible.
The Washington times., 1894-12-20
POTOMAC WATER.

The appearance Of the water that has been
furnished to consumers for the past few days
again brings up the question: Why cannot
Washington have fiItering plant as part
OF its water works.
About one-half Of the time the water which
the people of the District are compelled TO
use is unfit for drinking purposes; al times
even for cooking. Under those conditions it
presents the appearance OF diluted mud, and,
rs q matter Of fact, is but little else. In a
bucket OF the fluid drawn at those times
there is a very considerable deposit of the
r1ver bottom and its banks.
True, the analytical chemists have as
sured US that Potomac water, even in its
thiekened state. Is altogether healthy. Some,
OF faeciious turn OF mind, have even gone
30 far as to say that Potomac mud added to
Potomac water furnishes substantial nourish-
meut to the system. However that may be,
there is, we believe, an unreasonable preiu-
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PIG IRON IN GERMANY.

That Country Will Soon Stand Second
Only to the United States, -.
According to a report to the State Depart
ment from United States Consul Stephen at
Annaberg, Germany last year produced $685.
14S tons OF pig iron, which is ''the barometer
of industrial life''
Germany alone presents steady increase
in this production, and although England is
as yet producing as much pig iron as Ger
many and France together, her output has
taken a downward course, warranting the
belief that Germany will reach her level in a
few years and soon after stand second to the
United States alone rs an iron producer.
The consul attributes the success of the
Germans to their untiring efforts to find new
markets. The good organization of export
associations. the government aid through
the department of commerce, and above all
the intelligence of the mercantile classes
crown these efforts with success.
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WHERE COLUMBUS LANDED.

Request That . Naval Vessel Make An.
other Survey OF Watline's Island.
Rudolph Kronau, from the University of
Leipzig. called at the Navy Department to-
day, to urge that one of the vessels of the
Navy about to visit the West Indies this
winter be assigned to the work of surveying
Watling's Island, the fist landing place of
Columbus on this continent.
There is a difference of opinion between
Lieutenant Murdock Of our Navy, and Cap
tain Bsecher, OF the British Navy, both of
whom have made surveys. as to the exact
spot on Watlins's Island where Columbus
landed, and, while Mr.. Kronau's inXesiiga-
tions appear to bear out Lieutenant Mur-
docks theory, it is desirable that all doubt be
set at rest by a thorough naval survey.
The Department has taken the request
under advisemeDt.
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ALL SHERWOOD INVOLVED.
Trustees for the Heirs of Ann Bartlett,
Sue to Eject Christian Heurich.

Trustees for the Heirs of Ann Bartlett
Sue to Eject Christian Heurich.
Peek and Simmons, trustees for the heirs of
Ann Bartlett, who died.in 1876, are trying to
get possession OF a part of the suburb Isher-
wood, northeast of thisicity. The tract con-
sists of forty-six acreso and the trustees con-
tend that none of the present holders has a
good title.
They assert that Ann Bartlett acquired
title in 1928 and neither she nor any one with
legal right for her has ever conveyed the
property ~
Their suit in eieetment against Christian
Heurch, the brewer, is now on trial before
before Judge McComas The property I'M
mediately in question is said to be worth
100000, and some twenty more suits of the
same kind have been filed. The attorneys
are A. A. Birney and I. H. Mackey for the
plaintiff and William F. Mattingly, J. H. Cor
don, Woodward & Could d. orc. Collaghan,
Leon Tobriner, d. W. Classic, and others.
The defense claim that Mrs. Bartlett gave a
power of attorney in 1882 to j. Watterston,
and under this conveyance was made under
which they hold. They also hold that cham
perty and maintenance taint the present suit
and make recovery by it impossible under
the laws forbidding such actions. The statutes
of Henry VIII and other old laws on this
point were under discussion by counsel yes
terday.
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JUST CHANGING ABOUT.

Pension office Clerks to Be Transferred
to the Interior Departments Roll.
The Secretary of the Interior has sent the
Appropriations Committee request for an in
crease of the force Called for iii his estimates
by adding six clerks Of class A, Two clerks OF
class 8, six clerks of class 2, eleven clerks of
class 1, three eopYists. five messengers, and
one assistant messenger. He adds:
in explanation of this recommendation,
would say: ID The number of employees of
the several classes named above are now on
duty in the Secretary's Office by detail from
the Pension Office, in accordance with a Gus
tom which is authorized by law ami has pre-
vailed almost since the creation OF the de-
partment. The Secretarys office being in
sense clearing house for the business OF the
several bureaus, it is proper that employees
should be drawn from them in cases of need
to dispatch the business which must be trans
acted in the central Office. But the gradual
and continued increase OF work in the Secre-
tarys office has rendered these details prac-
tically permanent, most of them having stood
for many years.
''(2) This practice, though it cannot be
avoided, is regarded by the Commissioner of
Pensions as an injustice to his bureau, since
1t merely amounts TO appropriating year after
year for thirty odd employees and charging
them to the Pension Office, while in fact they
ought TO be charged to the Secretarys office,
where their services are rendered. 1t is
deemed highly expedient that these emplo es
should be transferred 10 the rolls and should
be in every way under the control of the Sec
retary's office.
't3). Taken in connection with the estimates
already submitted for this department the
above modification is not in the line of an in
crease. since in those estimates l have recon-
mended Il reduction OF the Pension Office
force TO the extent OF 165 positions. I now
modify that estimate by recommending that,
in lieu of the los positions dropped from the
Pension Office, thirty-four positions be added
to the roll of the Secretary's Office 49,
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MRS. DENT GIVEN A DIVORCE.

Her Husband, Now a New York Salesman,
Made No Defense Against the Suit.
Judge Cox yesterday granted Rebecca j.
Dent, clerk, of No. 1912 street, divorce
from Milton C. Dent. The bill was filed May
z last, and the case referred to Frank L..
Williams, as examiner, on October 4.
Mrs. Dent says in the bill that they were
married here on February 12 1s79,--at Ascen-
sion Church, by the Rev. John FL. Elliott. of
the P. e. Church. In November. 1887, he de-
serted her, and. she believes, went to New
York city, where he has remained away from
her since.
She is informed that he is a travelling sales
man. They have three children, Josephine.
Helen, and Louis, who have lived with her.
and she has supported them. The decree gives
her permanent custody of them. Mr. DENTS
answer to the bill merely denies that he de-
serted her, as charged. He made no defense.
The Washington times., 1894-12-20
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DOINGS

DR.. J. Ramsay hewitt, the hero OF the re-
cent smallpox episode, who for the sake of
Science and the suffering humanity that might
otherwise have perished, e1iled himself for
weeks in the smallpox hospital, was married
last evening at 7:s0 O'Clock TO Miss Mary
Christmas Hine, daughter of fex-Commissioner
and Mrs Hine. The ceremony took place in
the First Presbyterian Church, where there
was gathered not only the comrany invited
to witness the ceremony, but a large con-
course OF others, who, interested in the happy
elimination of the heroic physicians ro-
nance, had desired to witness his marriage
The church was crowded to the very doors.
The decorations about the platform at the
head OF the aisle were OF palms and bridal
roses in profusion. Miss Mildred Johnston,
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was a Great Paper.

The most prejudiced newspaper man or
citizen cannot but acknowledge that last
Sundays TIMES was in every manner a
"great" paper. This outlay of capital,
talent and labor will undoubtedly reap its
full reward, for in these days of intense COM
petition in every work of lire-fnance, COM
meree, religion, art, science and literature.
the world has become quickest to recognize
true merit, enterprise and ability. The
graveyard of newspapers CD is prod ucing
a pretty lively corpse in TIE WASHINGTON
TINES Washington Progress.
The Washington times., 1894-12-20
Shakespeare and Bacon.

famous historian, well known personally
in Boston, told the following story when ne
was asked what he thought of the Shake
speare-Bacon controversy: 81 was once IL
brarian in a small town, and it was my GUS
tom to catalogue books on the real meaning
of Daniel, astrology, modern spirituaiism,
etc., under the general head, Insane litera-
ture.' When any volume written in support
OF the Baconian theory appeared catalogued
it under the same head."-Boston Journal.
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

Mrs Norman G.. Lieber, wife o: Judge Ad-
vocate General Lieber, gave luncheon yes
terday, at which the company enterta ned
represented exclusively the army element and
at which the decorations were in pink. The
guests were Mrs. Schoheld, Mrs. Breckin-
ridge, Mrs. Ruggles, Mrs. Closson, Mrs.
O'Reilly, Mrs. .Cummins, Mrs. Ennis. Mrs.
Townsley, Mrs. Poole, Mrs. Chase, and 3Irs.
Lancaster.
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Still Baidir G the Tranp5--TwcIve tramps
who were captured in the ''hobo'' cave near
the Anacostia freight yards by Sergt. Kirby
and his men, were arraigned in the police
conr; Yesterday TO answer TO charges OF VI
sraney. Eleven OF the prisoners were released
on thcir personal bonds and upon their prom
ise to leave tho District at once. The twsI tn
man. Hugh Orr. who had violated previous
promise made tho court, was sent to the chain
gang for ton days
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His Platform.

"We don't" shouted the impassioned orator,
'.we don't want nothing else but the English
language spoke in this country. and don't you
forget iti''
And the hearers promised themselves to re-
member what he had spoken. en.-Iniianapolis
journal.
CALMsHER, Solid Silver Watches. $3.50
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

THE International yacht race for the Amer
ica's cup seems to be of. There was too
much wind in the preliminary arrangements.
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

If PRESIDENT CLEvELAND's duck hu nting
expedition should result in his getting duck
in the water the senior Senator from New
York would probably offer congratulations
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

IRIS great shame that Pug Critic does
not run up against one of those pugilistic
taps that grow angels wings. He is becoming
drunken nuisance.
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

TIE whisky trust is again in trouble. Those
who put their trust in strong drink generally
see things that make life burdensome.
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

THE financial scheme of Representative
Walker is superior to that of Secretary Car
Isle in one respect. No one but Mr.. Walker
can understand it.
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

Mrs. r. F. Fleming has issued cards for an
afternoon tea on the Sd of January, from to
Z o'clock, at her residence, No. 1920 street.
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

New YORK policemen are still hoping that
Santa Claus will I'LL their stockings with a
Lexow notioS that they may turn States evil
dence
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

Mrs James K. Kelly aud Miss Kelly have
issued cards for tea from. to O'Clock. on
the afternoon of the 9th Instant, at their
home, No. 1919 street.
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If there were as much controversy over
the location of heaven as there is about the
contagious hospital but few would find that
haven of rest.
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

RETR1BUTEoN at last-A Philadelphia bag
gage-smasher banged a trunk on the end and
it went of. 1t was loaded
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LET it be remem bered that gentlemen are
wearing deeper pockets this year than usual.
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joyment OF the company, and in the eonserva-
tory at the rear were stationed the musicians,
who played throughout the evening.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson A. Winner. OF Wash
ington. who are spending their wedding trip
in Williamsport, Pa, were yesterday after
noon rendered a reception and dinner by the
groom5 sister, Mrs. Hurr. at her residence,
No. 1866 Andrews place. The reception be-
gan shortly after - O'Clock. The spacious
parlors were beautifully decorated with a
profusion OF pains and other flowers. The
bride was attired In her wedding dress, and
stood with thu groom in the front parlor.
The guests wSN introduced by Mrs. Hurr-
Among those present az the dinner which
followed were. Mr and Mrs. Hurr ard lam
lily. Mrs. Elizabeth Winner, mother Of the
groom: Mr. and Mrs. Warren Winner and
Miss Winner. NJ. ND Mrs. SiIas Winner and
daughters, Mrs. Jane Covert and Miss Covert.
Mr. and Mrs. John Weaver, Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Calvert. Mr.. and Mrs. John =. Fritz.
Herbert Fritz. Miss Nora Fritz. Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Jones and many others.
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

Ii anti-toxine worked as well on mild lu-
macy as it does on diphtheria we would have. a
dearth of financial schemes.
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

IT should be distinctly understood that Re.
corder Taylor is not 30 black as he is painted
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Real Economy.

Another marriage after courtshlp through
the medium of the mails. 1t saved fuel and
gas.-Boston Herald
The Washington times., 1894-12-20

Mrs. John G. Carlisle gave a handsome
luncheon yesterday at which the color and
fl raj decorations were IN heliotrope Down
the center of the table was scarf OF hello
trope silk with large cut glass bowl in the
center flied with hellotrope,. as were smaller
cut glass vases at either end of the table The
candelabra were capped in heliotrope shades.
The guests were Mrs. Fuller. Mrs. Gresham
Mrs. Lamont, Mrs. Bissell Miss Maria Love,
of Buffalo, the latters guest; Mrs. Crook,
Mrs. Reed. Mrs. Herndon OF Mobile. Mrs.
Harriet Lane Johnston, AIRS. s.aStanley Ma
thews, Mrs. Bowler, Miss Hamlin, and Miss
Draper.
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Mrs. ParEer. wife of Major Parker, Q. S.
A. gave a luncheon yesterday at her resi-
dence in the Soldiers Home in honor OF the
artist and sculptor, Miss Blanche Nevirs, who
is at present the guest of Mrs. ]. L. Doe
Miss Nevins' statue OF Muhlenburg. male for
the State of Pennsylvania, now adorns Stat
uary Hall. The guests asked to meet Miss
Neyns were Nine. Romero, Mrs. J. B. Doe,
Mrs. J. W. Foster, Mrs. Uhl, hrs. George &.
Williams. Mrs. John u. Wilson, Mrs. William
Smith, Mrs. Hornsby, Mrs. Beach, and Mrs.
Burr. @1~~'ss-=, ----7sr'>-F
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YGJ DID MENTION II. ANDI
also bought clean and cheap
81 G. W MERRILL & CO +,
454 y. y. ave- depot at Ecking-
ton.
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cAILIspER, JeweIors s25 Pennsylvania avenue
soufhaaat
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Col. aud Mrs. John Hay have issued cards
for tea on the afternoon of the 2Sth instant
in honor OF the debut of their daughter. Miss
Helen Hay.
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cAlIlsasa, SOLID stIvor spo0r.s, SOC.
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The French Ambassador and Madam Pate
notre gave dinner party last evening. The
guests were Secretary of State and Mrs
Gresham, Secretary of War ami Mrs. Lamont,
Attorney General and Mrs Olney, Justice
and Mrs. Gray, Assistant Secretary OF State
and Mrs. Uhl, Mr.. and Mrs. n C. Barney,
and Mr.. Benjamin Constant, the guest of the
embassy.
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