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The Washington times., 1894-07-02
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE BoNI
VaaUE

American citizens are taught that their
highest privilege is self-government, and yet
here in our national capital, where laws for
CO 900 900 of people are enacted, whore the
destinies of a great nation are shaped, and
where representatives Of the entire civilized
world are watching our progress; we are liv-
ing under a carpet-bag government; 1t is gov
ernment controlled, directed, and maintained
by appointees and representatives alien to
our citizenship, government in which resi-
dents have neither voice nor vote, govern
;nent foreign to local interests, and not iden-
tilted with the advancement and development
of local affairs.
Just now an improvement is being consid-
cred which involves an immense expendi-
ture of money, and which if made will impose
a huge burden of taxation on the property
owners Of the District. The improvements
may be necessary, important and prudent.
but on that point property owners are not to
decide. 1t not only involves an enormous
expense, but also includes an issue of bonds
to the amount of seven and half millions of
dollars, which means higher taxation to pay
interest and added burdens on the work. ng-
mems homes. None of these workingmen, or
in fact any considerable number OF resi- dents,
are to declare by vote or otherwise whether or
not they desire to assume that increased ex-
pense.
The principal measure in question, an in
creased sewerage system, may be of great i'm
portance, but it directly concerns the resi-
dents Of Washington and should be referred
to them for their decision. Congress and the
District Commissioners are at present the
arbiters, and they alone have power to decide.
In view Of its great expense and importance,
why not postpone the alleged improvement
until the voters Of the District are given right
of suffrage and then let their ballots determine
If the improvement is necessary or not? 1t is
both right and reasonable, just and equitable,
and if Congress and the Commissioners desire
to act justly they will drop the bond issue and
the contemplated improvement until the right
OF self-government is conferred on residents
OF the District
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BRooKE's BOGUS CHECK.
He Passed II On an Arlington Hotel Clerk
and II a cd

He Passed II On an Arlington Hotel Clerk
and " as Arrested.
Detective Lacy arrested W. NJ. Brooke last
night on a warrant charging him with obtain
ing money under false pretenses. sworn out
by W. S. Gaines, clerk at the Arlington
hotel
Mr. Gaines several days ago cashed check
for 81 for Brooke, with whom he had a
slight acquaintance. Upon presenting it for
payment at the bank upon which it was
drawn. he was informed that it was worth
less, as Brooke had no deposit. Mr.. Gaines at
once swore out warrant for Brooke, but he
succeeded in eluding the detectives until yes
terday.
This is not Brooke's first offense in this
line. He attempted the same thing on Anton
Fischer, the dyer, some time ago, but upon
being threatened with prosecution he re-
funded the money. At No. station-house,
where he is now confined, he gave his occupa-
ton as journalist
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RYAN AN EASY VICTIM.
Excessive Drinking Made Him P0werle.
To Resist the Heat

Excessive Drinking Made. Him Powerless
TO Resist the Heat.
George Ryan, about 3s years Of age,
dropped dead in the Capitol grounds yeater-
day about o'clock p. m. The remains were
removed to the morgue. where they were
viewed by Coroner Woodward. who decided
that death had been caused by exposure to
the heat.
Ryan came here about month ago and
rented a room at No. 23 D street southeast,
where he remained until week ago, when
he was forced to vacate because Of non-pay-
ment Of rent.
During his stay here he has frequently been
seen at Jackson City. where he lost heavily.
This caused him to drink to excess and made
him an easy victim to the heat. Tbe remains
will to-day be buried In the Potter's Field un-
less some one claims them. ~
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DON'T BE BIaoTED.

People who believe that there is but one
good religion, but one right method OF going
make mistake for which there is no apology.
1t is wrong to condemn any religion that
upiifts humanity and teaches brotherly love.
and it is wicked to upbraid a sect or religious
society that builds up morals and points the
way to a better life All religious beliefs are
good, all have their place in tbA world, and
all will find followers If founded on princi-
Piles Of truth and justice. siT
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Miss Deveau Went sky High.

Pretty Ruby Deveau made successful
balloon ascension and parachute drop al
River View yesterday The great aerial act
was witnessed by an immense crowd OF peo-
pie. The daring little aeronaut succeeded IN
ascending higher into cloudland than ner
bi other went on Sunday last. MISS Deveau
landed safely on farm near Broad creek
about half mile from the place OF ascension.
She was greeted with applause on ner return
to River View.
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Too Practical.
from tho nafroif Eraa praoe I

from the Detroit Free Press.l
'No, Herbert" she said, in low tone, sit
is impossible. l fear to trust my future to
you."
"And why?'' .nsp 4.
81 have watched your conduct closely II
lacks the mark of such devotion as my soua
Graves" ri tsae
''Do l not como to see you four nights in
the week?''
Yes. But have detected a calculating
selfishness in your nature which fear"
"What do you mean?"
7 "You have never vet failed to leave in time
to catch the last car
But that's only common sense"
Il know it is, Herbert; and therefore 1t is
not love-"
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SENATOR HILL plays a lone hand, and the
worst Of it is that the other fellows seem to
have all the trumps
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IT IS curious that more spontaneous COM
bustion fires happen near the glorious Fourth
than at any other time. %
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Detachable.
fFron Truth. !

Mischance unloosed tn restraining bands that
he'd her hair in neat
feet
Confused she stood before the stranger eye,
then ran away,
And left the golden, billowy sheen TO lie Just
where II lay.
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Bicvc,e coaster Comes 70 Grief.

SiSbSiS cOdStSA SOhuSS " 0Ilcts
John Beacham, white, 10 years OF age, who
lisves on B street northwest, between First
and Second streets, while coasting down
the hill by the Treasury department on
bicycle yesterday at $40 o'clock y. M, col
lided with a cable car and was thrown from
his machine. He received several slight
injuries.
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MOODY Talked Abou, Moses.

EAST NoRTHF1ELD, Mass, July 1.-The
Ninth Worlds Student Conference which
opened last evening was continued this
morning. the services being held In the VIII
lage chur,h. D. L. Moody, D. D., gave a
short talk on Moses.
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THIS story about Senator Calls stockings
may turn out to be true and not all yarn.
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For the District Of Columbia generally
fair. but conditions favorable for local
thunderstorms in the afternoon, no change in
Temperatures; variable winds.
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THE Siberian railroad will cost sl75, ,00O, 900.
1t is thought that with hard application the
Siberian railroad people may in time owe as
much as the Central Pacific.
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CAsIMIR-PERIER has done some literary
work. His signature to the death warrant OF
Santo will certainly be well received. ie'
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THE police commission and the Lexow
commission are having struggle as to which
shall investigate in New York. 1t is feared
that an investigation of the investigators may
next be in order.
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Fire at Twinine CITY.

Fire broke out yesterday evening At 9
o'clock in the bottling establishment of Her
man Thurins at Twinine City. The flames
were soon extinguished. Mr.. Thurins reckons
his loss at about $500.
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RECENT events have given rise to the ex-
pectation that the court costume and every
day street dress of royalty in Europe will
soon include the DOVE bullet proof coat.
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c1ispi and the Anarchists,

ROME. July 1.-Signor Crispi to-day intro
duced bill providing for the suppression OF
the instigators Of crime and making the pub
ne approval Of anarchist crimes punishatAg
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LOUISVILLE is struggling valiantly to keep
her place in the ball race, but it seems useless
to contend with fate allied to a team like
WashinptOn
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EnOm lM

"Do you believe in the transmigraation Of
souls?" asked Mizer. n.oi 81
''Yes; don't your said Hicks. -
Sometimes. What do you suppose was
before became man?"
"oh, I don't know. Asponge. I guass."
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AN investigation of the Weather Bureau
seems to be absolutely neeGfll.
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The Panama canal will be again started
through the isthnus. So far it has already
made large hole in European money.
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Zimmerman Defeated by a BeK

PARIS. July La. A. ZimmeY ~
American bicyciist. was beaten II .tbs
race at the veicdrome by HoubeH tie
The contest was an exciting ona mol
intends to go to London to compeA and
championship. Hestl
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Wonderfully Taking Accomplishment.
William-I hear that Charley Dodgson is q
great mimic. They say he can take of any
thing.
Arthur-That explains it. l couldn't Inn
sgine where my umbrella had gone.rTR Roston
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FREE EXCURSION ALL DAY

Speeches, music, and free lunch all day.
Everybody invited A few choice lots will be
sold on small cash payments
FREE EXCURSION ALL DAY.
Take ferryboat foot Of Seventh street every
hour Call or send tor tickets at Wilson u
Hough. Washington Agents, Cx3 h street, or G. T.
Bride, 129 street southeast
No tree tickets delivered ct the boat
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The iceman's manner is noticeably more
naughty of late. So
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NEW ALEXANDRIA.
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washington's Manufacturing Suburb.
Grand Opening Sale OF Lots
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DON'T DELAY.

lime Is money. But purchase now, while you
nave tne chance. Only si0 for your choice OF
any iot at beautiful CouInbiG Park Only fife
zen ni,n1,es from the ci,x and commutation
!are a oiiy o12 cents. Pennsylvania Railroad Sta
tion within a few blocks and Chesapenke Beach
haliroad now building at the Park Excur-
sions daily at 4s) p m Circulars and tickets at .
onice, o~o T street n W. 1Y2-ff
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The Weather TODAY.

THE WASHINGTON TIMES COMPANY,
Per C. G. CONN
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At last it was lIr. Bundys turn. He told
Mr.. Lincoln. by way OF Introduction, that he
wanted to ask of him was simply an act Of
justice to the falsely imprisoned recruiting
officer. Mr.. Lincoln heard the story and
then said: MY friend. when are You going
to start for home?" 1t was Saturday night.
and Mr.. Bundy told the President that. as he
did not travel Sunday. he should not start un-
til early Monday morning.
Mr.. Lincoln paused moment and then
said: "Well, sir. unless you start for Ohio at
once your friend will beat you home
The morning call., 1894-09-29

received here from China from sources
especially entitled to credit, nf date of
early in August are almost prophetic of
what has already occurred there since that
date, and if. the predictions for the future
hold good. Secretary Herbert's action in
largely reinforcing the United States war
ships in Chinese waters will be proved
to have been wise move. The advices
describe ths measures which have been
adopted bys the Chinese to block the
Il their rivers and the resulting 9
effect uponE commerce. For one thing, in
the Ming 30 district the Hasatus rock
buoy, the Zan Yu split buoy and the
Nemesis rock and Tigers Tail beacons
have been temporarily removed. Lights
have also been removed and obstructions
placed at the mouth of the River Pei-ho
Although the discontinuance of the
lights, the presence at night Of floating
boom and the laying of torpedoes are OBJ
viously hindrances to the coming and
going of vessels. nevertheless. with the
exception of the Chinese lines, shipping is
being carried on as usual, and there are no
indications that merchants are withhold
ing their cargoes. Trade to ensue, how
ever, is being adversely affected, as cipher
kilograms are no longer accepted. although
The morning call., 1894-09-29

movements OF Japanese warships south of
Shanghai and of Japanese fleet in For
mosa Channel. but the reports have re-
ceived DO confirmation.
The writer further says: privately
learn that the Canton arsenal authorities
are in a difficulty which may effect the
whole war. China was to pursue a Fabian
policy aud rely upon her enormous wealth
tries were surprised to find tt at the neu-
trality laws prevented their buying war
ships in Europe. and orders were given to
the various Chinese arsenals to build
ships and make guns.
The Foo Chow Arsenal, the largest and
the only one in China that ever built ships
on a serious scale. may be in a state of
readiness. although t will not be able to
build large vessels without European help.
But the Whampoa Arsenal at Canton was
found to be in q lamenta BILE state OF unfit
ness, and heauy punishment is sure to fall
upon the officials responsible for this con-
dition of affairs.
In the meantime the japanese arsenals
ara supposed TO be working upon an nm
preceden:ed scale. The question of what
articles may be declared contraband is
seriously disturbing the Eastern trade.
Great Britain refuses to recognize rice as
contraband. China can do practically
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everywhere, the peaceable and well regu-
lated composure of a foreign country is
sure to excite the animosity of soldiers in
famed by passion over which control has
been lost. The great treaty port of
Tientsiu is beginning TO be especially
threatened in this case. One prophetic
statement in the mail advices is as follows:
In proportion to the disasters of wal
that viii surely overtake China will be
that the influence of the Viceroy will
wane, and should the defeat of the Chi
nese be crushing one be will be abso-
lutely incapable of maintaining order. Ii
Hung Chang has been a severe di6ciplIn-
arian, and with reverses the masses will
turn upon him with the pent-up hatred of
years"
As these things are coming to pass. and
the prophecy has alresdy been verified as
to LIS degradation, 1t will be a matter of
serious interest to know how far the re-
mainder of this degradation shall be justi-
fed by the events of the future.
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FIRED THE FORESTS.
Lumber-StealerS Covered Evil
dences of Their Crimes.
The Charges Cannot Be Established,
but They Are Probably
Well Founded.

CHICAGO, Sept 28.-President W. j.
Littlejohn of the Underwriters Associa-
ton of the Northwest. who, in an address
before that organization, declared the re-
cent forest fires were ordered or started by
the lumber kings, in an interview to-day
stated his charges were based on investi-
cations made under his directions.
'These fires have occurred every year."
said LittlejobD, "and il was apparent
there must be some motive for the incen-
diarism. Our company accordingly sent
men up into Michigan and Wisconsin this
summer TO make in yestigalions. and they
received sufficient evidence to satisfy me
that some of the big lum ber-dealers fired
the forest, In order to hide the evidence
of their timber stealings. The evidence
is not sufficiently strong to warrant in
charging any particular men with the
deeds, however. l am informed the States
OF Michigan and Wisconsin have ap-
pointed secret commissioners to inyesti-
gate the fires. Until we know the results
the insurance organizations will do moth
ing. There is possibility, however, In
the event of the failure of these commits
sioners to develop the matter, some insur-
ance unions will take up prosecution them
selves. l am confident the State authori-
ties can secure all the evidence necessary
If they try"
BRAINERD, Minn., Sept. 2S.-No further
news in regard to the forest fires can be
obtained. The smoke in the burned dis
trict is so dense that it is impossible to in-
vesiigate, although fears are entertained
that the family of Joe Myers perished, as
The morning call., 1894-09-29

they can be sent from Shanghai. A feel
ing OF timidty as to the safety of the busi-
ness ventures with Tientsin is naturally
pervading the business world. The Chi
nese themselves will not block the port.
but the Japanese are likely to do so AT anv
time. An effort was making to insure
immunity from capture of japanese and
Chinese vessels plying respectively be-
tween their own ports and common men,
trail ports, but the consent of the japanese
had not at the date of the advices been
received.
There was. however, great menace to
trade from another quarter, and it was
this that led to the appeals of foreign mer-
chants to their home governments for the
presence of warshipS in the treaty ports
OF China. 1t was generally expected by
them that should the Chinese be defeated
on their own soil, exactly what has hap
pened already, according to cable reports,
the Chinese soldiers would be demoralized
and fall 10 securing the country in every
direction, committing outrages. In that
event, the silver thread which sustaius the
obedience Of the masses TO the Vceroy
would be snapped. and pandemonium
would reign supreme.
The Chinese naturally hate the well or
dered management of a foreign commu-
nifty. and with disorder and confusion
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MET IN BATTLE
japanese Once More
Victorious.
ADVANCE ON MOUKDEN
Carried the War Into
ManChuria.
Ii TO TAKE THE FIELD.
While Somebody May Take His
Job.
CHINESE RETREAT FROM KOREA.
1t Is Rapidly Coming to the Matter
of the Defense of
Peking.
CHINESE RETREAT FROM KOREA.

LONDON, Sept. 2s.-A dispatch from
Shanghai says it Is reported the Japanese
have succeeded in entering the Chinese
province of Manchuria aud are advanc-
Ing upon the capital of Moukden.
1t is also said fighting has taken place
between the invaders and the Chinese at a
town between that city and the frontier
The engagement is said to have ended
in decisive victory for the japanese, who
established themselves in the position pre-
vi0usly oecupisd by the Chinese troops.
No details of this reported battle are given
and the Chinese at Shanghai discredlt the
report.
a dispatch to the Times from Yokohama
says: The destination Of the second
japanese army of 80, OV0 men is kept secret.
The japanese army in Korea is rapidly
advancing northward. No resistance to its
progress is expected on this side of the
Chinese frontier. There is 10 truth in the
rumor of an armistice.
a dispatch from Shanghai dated Friday
says: II is believed that the Emperor con-
templates a change of advisers and the
dismissal OF all the mandarins and others
who have been concerned in the conduct
of the war. Affairs at Peking are tending
toward an imperial coup d'etat involving
the overthrow of Ii Hung Chang and
other statesmen.
1t is expected that the captainI of the
Chinese warship Kwang Kai VIII also be
beheaded for cowardice and for stranding
his vessel in an attempt to escape during
the action off the Yalu River. The evi-
dence against him is strong.
The Chinese Warship Kwang Chan is
reported lost while running from the
fight at the mouth of Yalu River.
SHANGHAI, Sept 29.-It is reported that
the Emperor has granted Ii Hung Chang's
request to be allowed to take the field in
person, and that Ii Hung Chang will
make his headquarters at Lu Tai, near
Kai Ping, the present headquarters of the
provisional cOmmander-in-chiefo of Chihli.
1t is also reported that the Chinese
troops have evacuated Korea and ara now
amassed at Chiu Lies Chang, thirty miles
westward Of the Yalu River
1t is stated that the numerous deser-
sertions from the Chinese army of late
are because.of the faulty condition of the
arms and ammunition supplied to the
troops.
Another junk that was sailing through
the north channel in order to evade the
guard boats struck a torpedo and was
blown to pieces. Several men were
drowned.
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MORE BOATSWAINS NEEDED.
Secretary Herbert Will Once More
Change His Policy


WASHINGTON. Sept. 2S.-When the new
navy came into being, the ships generally
having little or no sailing power and rig.
ging, it was supposed the old-fashioned
boatswain could be generally dispensed
with. In fact, the number of
these warrant officers was consid-
erably reduced, their duties be-
ing transferred to the executive
officers and boatswain's mates. Now it
has been found this plan has worked
badly. In the first place there is much
work remaining for a boatswain in con-
nection with the boats tackle, rigging.
care of stores and other things
and the executive officers are
already much overworked class
Of men on complex modern ships and
unable to carry other responsibilities than
those properly belonging TO the Office. In
the second place the change had most dis
cOuraging effect upon the sailors
all the way down to the ap-
prentices, who were thereby deprived of
the iuducement held out by a possible
promotion. Consequently the best men
began to drop outAntil it was difficult TO
get them to re-enliE when their terms ex-
pired. So Secretary Herbert has deter
mined to again change the policy of the
department aud to increase the number of
boRtSwalns.
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HOWGATE TO Go BACK
Will Make No Fight Against
Justice.
Mr.. Drummond Likely to Get Into
Trouble Over the Matter
Now.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-Captain How
gate. arrested yesterday on charge of en-
bezzling $3SO,0OO from the Government,
was brought before Judge Benedict in the
United States District Court to-day on ap-
plication for an order for his removal to
Washington. Eowgate said he had no OBJ
lection 10 being taken TO Washington.
Judge Benedict then signed the order.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 2S.-Now that Mr..
Drummond, who was Chief of the United
States Secret Service under the last ad-
miDstratiou, has effected the capture OF
Howgate he will be called upon by the
Treasury Department to explain why he
lett no record in the files OF the bureau
about the Howgate case when he severed
his connection with the service.
1t is said at the Treasury Department
that Mr.. Drummond claimed to be work
ing on the Howgate case in June, 1898. At
that time. the Cleveland administration
having been 10 power over three months,
it was determined to dispIace Mr.. Drum
moud, Republican. and give his place to
Mr.. HaZsn, Democrat.
Mr.. Drummond. it is alleged, repre-
sented to Secretary Carlisle that he was
then engaged in efforts to capture How
gate, and to displace him at this juncture
would interfere with the apprehension of
the fugitive. Upon this assurance. Secre-
tary Carlisle deferred action. but. after
the lapse of eight months with still no
news Of Howgate, the Secretary concluded
that he would make a change, and Mr..
Drummond's resignation was handed In.
Soon after taking charge of the Office
Mr.. HaZen had occasion to look up the
Howgste case, but, it is said, he could find
no trace In the files of the department of
anything concerning the history of the
efforts of the department to captGre How
gate.
Early this month the Secret Service Bu
reau received news that Howgate was in
New York and was haunting a certain
locality. The bureau went to work upon
this hint but had not found Captain How
gate at the time that Drummond flushed
his game.
There is a statute regulating the dis
position of public papers and documents
by officials.