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The Washington times., 1894-03-28
SPRING FANCIES
FOR YOUNG AND OLD.

Dresses for girls of all ages were never
more pretty or more dainty than they are this
season, and at the same time they resemble
more than ever before, both in style and
material, the gowns worn by their mothers.
Their shirts are shaped to the hips by cores,
and girls of l6 will wear double skirts Little
girls wear a great deal OF accordion-plaited
India silk. Alpaca is much liked for the
more simple dresses, and in very fine light
weights these goods make the most effective
accordion plating. for being somewhat wlry
they retain their shape.
The sleeves on children's dresses are large
and either in the leg-of-mutton shape or In
balloon puffs.
Irregular checks in blue, brown, and dull
red with white make up pretty for girls
school dresses.
The little gown is for a miss OF
ten years. It is of sapphire velvet,
the full, plated skirt being joined to
short bodice. The guimpe of pink silk nous
seline is shirred in full puffs, and the sleeves,
tight fitting to the elbows. are OF the same
material with full puffs of velvet at the top.
Satan ribbon of the same color as the guimpe
is draped around the waist with bow knots OF
ribbon on the sleeve tops.
A frock for school wear Is of brown hop
sacking with a square yoke of plaid silk with
a deep ruffle of the hop sacking ali around.
Iut NOht IL Will plaiu pidiu
and the cuffs and belt of plaid silk and edged
with the same braid.
A substitute for the little mink or Persian
lamb boas that have been worn so much all
winter is the large cravat of black moire with
the yellowish lace ends. There are already
several styles of this long black tie. but one
of the prettiest has the string cut in slant
ing line that tapers from the full width OF the
ribbon at the bow to point at the end and
yellow lace is rufiied on to form jabot down
the front
Basques continue TO be very popular.
They are cut very full below the waist line,
and some are stifIened TO stand out like the
full REFERS at the shoulders.
Jackets with very full skirts are among the
early spring importations. Others have just
enough fullness TO make the skirt hang grace
fully.
Red and black toques are very chic. A red
one Of pulled scarlet satin is trimmed with
black-feathered tips, with a jet butterfly in
the center.
Double skirts are in vogue. but are not so
stylish or becoming as the long overskirt.
Light colored boots and shoes bid fair to
be more of fad this season than ever be-
fore.
great deal of narrow black lace insertion
and fancy ribbon is being used on wool toilets.
The coming season is to be one of jet and rib
bons. Plain moire ribbons will be used on
bonnets and hats for neck scaris with the
huge bow at the throat, and as BELTS collars,
and sashes ON the light dresses in pink, gray,
and green shades of batiste. zephyr, and
taffeta
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
SENATOR coLoUITT's FUNERAL
Impressive Ceremonies in the Senate
Over the Distinguished Georgian.

Over the Distinguished Georgian.
The funeral services OF the late Senator
Colquitt were held in the Senate chamber at
o'clock yesterday morning. The remains
had been conveyed to the chamber by half
past eight, and the coffin deposited in front
of the Vice Presidents desk.
There was rather sparse attendance OF
Senators and members when the Vice Presi-
dent called the Senate to order and the blind
chaplain of the Senate, Rev. W. II. Milburn,
began the funeral services. He was assisted
by Chaplain Bagby of the House. The men,
bers of the Cabinet and of the Supreme Court
were prompt in arrival. as were several rep
resentatives from the diplomatic corps. The
President was rot in attendance, but he was
represented by his entire Cabinet with the ex-
ception of Secretary Lamont, and Gen. Scho-
field was there as the representative of the
War Department.
Chief Justice Fuller was accompanied to
the chamber by all the members of the court
except Justices Field and Jackson. They
occupied seats Immediately in the rear of the
Cabinet officials, while Immediately back of
them sat the members Of the diplomatic
corps. including the Chinese. japanese,
Korean, and Hawaiian ministers and repre-
IL,
and other legations.
The family of the deceased and their i'm
mediate friends occupied seats to the left of
the Vice President and fronting him, while
the honorary pail-bearers. consisting of the
committees of the two houses OF Congress
appointed to accompany the remains to
Georgia formed a semi-circle about the Vice
President. Speaker Crisp occupied seat
beside the Vice President.
The galleries were crowded, notwithstand-
ing the early hour.
The venerable chaplain presented striking
figure rs he delivered the funeral address:
beam of sunlight stole through the crystal
ceiling of the Senate chamber and illumined
the face Of the minister of God.
He dwelt particularly on the virtues of the
home life OF the distinguished Senator rather
than on his political achievements: rather on
the moral courage with which he steadfastly
performed all the duties of Christian rather
than on the physical courage which he had
shown so often in the battles OF two wars:
rather on the simplicity and gentleness of his
daily life than on the honors which he had
achieved.
After eulogizing the private and public char
acter OF the late Senator. dwelling with
touching pathos on the intimate friendship
existing between himself and the dead state
man for nearly fifty years, the chaplain Of
fered the closing prayer.
The body was taken direct from the Capitol
to the Baltimore and Potomac depot, whittier it
was accompanied by the members of the fam
lily and their immediate friends, the Vice
President, the secretary, and the sergeant-at-
arms of the Senate, and Q large number of
Senators. besides the committee of the two
houses appointed to accompany the remains
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JincOln'S bravery

tSenator voorhees,, in Kansas City Timesl
Lincoln wasn't handsome, and yet there was
nothing unpleasant, nothing you wouldn't
quickly like, in Lincoln's looks. He was
swarthy as an Indian. with shock of wiry
jet-black hair, which fell in all directions and
defied combs and brushes to the death. His
eyebrows carried out the shaggy effect, while
personal courage had no limit He was afraid
OF nothing on earth. He received. know, as
many as half dozen letters every week
threatening assassination. He never needed
them, and seldom referred to them. He went
about as freely as Grover Cleveland does now.
He would get into the saddle ard canter out
to the Soldiers Home, six miles, and an as
sassin could have picked him off with a rifle
at every step OF the way. Lincoln never ap-
peared to have the slightest fear of it. Stan
ton used to get scared and put guards around
Lincoln, but the latter only laughed at it.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
On the Pooling Bill.

Judge Knapp Of the interstate commerce
commission was before the Senate committee
on interstate commerce yesterday and made a
statement bearing upon the bill for the regu-
lation of railroad pooling advancing the idea
that railroads could afford to move freight at
an average charge of 80 cents per mile for the
car. Attorney Cowen OF the Baltimore and
OHIO, and Attorney Bond ofthe Richmond and
Danviile, who were present, took exception to
this statement saying that the estimate must
be for running expenses only and that it did
not take into account the original investment.
the interest account, the vexatious DELAYS
which often occur nor the fact that many cars
are often idle. Mr.. Knapp admitted that he
had estimated for running expenses only.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Red Men Went Broke.

The list of Indian visitors who have become
financially stranded while in Washington and
returned to their homes at government ex-
pense has been added to by Chippewa dele
CATION. May-dway-we-nind and Interpreter
Charles Wakefield. the Chippewa Pillagers
who have been in the city seeking TO secure
an allotment of l60 acres for each adult men,
Der of the tribe. instead OF so acres. as agreed
on by commission, have been sent back to
their reservation in Minnesota. Their funds
became exhausted last week, and application
was made to Commissioner Of Indian Affairs
Browning for payment OF their transportation
expenses. After some questioning they were
furnished the money. They left the city Sat-
urday evening. Commissioner Browning has
received a telegram, from the Chippewa In
dian agent confirming their statement that
they were authorized to make the Washing
ton trip by the tribal council.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
SENATOR HoAR TO COY. JONES

He Has No Concern in Local, But Has q
Voice in National Affairs.
Senator Hoar has made reply by wire to
telegram from Governor Jones, Of Alabama,
asking if letter he had written endorsing a
home market club circular, in the interest Of
the Kolb movement was authentic. Senator
Hoar's reply says that the letter is genuine,
and that he stands by it. The letter continu-
ing says:
II have no concern with your local affairs, but
when Alabama elects Senators or Represena.
tives whose votes may bring ruin to the
industries and misery to the homes Of New
England we have the right as American citizens
TO address arguments to Alabama 10 show her
that her interests are the same ours and to
urge her that her true voice shall be uttered and
not stified. We claim the same right TO do what
We honestly may to submit our cause TO our
brethren of Alabama as to the people Of Massa-
chusetts. No person in Massachusetts, so far as
know and believe. proposes to raise money for
any other purpose than TO submit arguments to
your people on national questions Whether
your seat was gained by any other means than
an honest and fair vote of your people, you
know, and Alabama must settle for herself !
say nothing in my letter on that subject
"GEORGE E. HOARH
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Mr.. vanderbilt's Neishbor.

When Mr.. Vanderbilt was purchasing his
5000, ,000-acre tract Of land in North Carolina
he found right in the center of it fourteen
acres owned by an old negro named Jerry
Collins. The remainder of the land was
easily secured, but Jerry was not to be thrown
out. He finally named price which was
$500 more than Mr.. Vanderbilt had offered
him, and about 500 times more than the land
was worth. His price was at first refused,
but at last, when Mr.. Vanderbilt came to
Uncle Jerrys terms, the negro refused to sell
at any price, remarking that the greatest de-
sire OF his life mad been good neighbors. and
as he was now Mr.. Vanderbilts nearest
neighbor he should decline to sell and move
into less aristocratic neighborhood. Mr..
Vanderbilt has had the lot fenced in, but of
course he is compelled to allow Uncle Jerry
an outlet
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Congress Wastes Another Day.

There was another day without progress
over the Joy-o'Neill contested election case
in the House, owing to the absence of quo
rum OF Democratic members Yesterday, and
at the close OF the proceedings the House was
as lar from conclusion as when the dead
lock first began. Roll calls followed cne an
other In rapid succession, but while there
were known to be 230 members on the floor
the nearest the majority ever came to a quo
rum was 172. seven less than quorum. Late
in the afternoon the Democratic leaders held
consultation, and the result was that the
Committee on Rules was directed to come to
the assistance Of the House, and this morning
special rule will be brought in, covering not
only the Joy-O'Neill case, but probably also
the Hilborn-English case from the Third CAL
ifornia district.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Snow Covers Wheat.

The Weather Bureau in its weekly snow
chart issue says: North Dakota and portions
of Minnesota are now covered with nearly a
foot of snow, and over portions OF the upper
Michigan peninsula more than foot and a
half is reported. While the southern limit of
area covered extends southwark into Ohio
and western Pennsylvania. there is but little
snow on the ground eastward of lower Michi-
gan, the greatest depth over the region
named being three inches at Pittsburg. The
last decade of March, 1894. has been charac-
terized by the most remarkable temperature.
extremes occurring in March that have been
recorded since the establishment of the
Weather Bureau. Within six days. over a
large portion of the country. east of the
Rocky mountains, both the highest and low
est temperatures yet observed during March
have been reported.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
A Transaction
in Trousers
Translated from the French. !

was about to leave my office to go out to
breakfast when the office-boy brought me
leaf torn from the block which is always to be
found in the anteroom Of newspaper offices,
and upon which are printed these words:
Name Of the visitor:-- Object Of VISIT
With glance read under the first head
ing:
Louis Demare.
Under the second was the single word:
Urgent.
/ knew the man well. We were fellow
townsmen, and had come up to Paris to-
Gether. Fortune had frc xred upon him.
While l had secured permanent situation
almost at once with the Illustrated Daily, he
had gone from one position to another, not
remaining long in any. He earned pre-
carious living by writing articles for differ
ent papers. always in fear of the suppression
oil the meagre allowance he received from his
father. rich distiller, who had made his for
tune by manufacturing Chartreuse. The
worthy parent was ever representing to his
son in long-winded homilies, wrapped around
with the monthly postal draft, that man
past 25 ought to be able to depend upon him
self. The younger Demare had tried hard
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Jerrv simpson and the Gun.

The test OF the thirteen-inch gun was at
tended by Hon. Jerry Simpson. He was asked
what he thought of the days proceedings.
After denouncing war as unnecessary and a
navy as useless, Mr.. Simpson said that his
opinion of the thirteen-inch gun could best
be illustrated by little story.
"a staid New England Quaker he said.
"who was strenuously opposed to the use of
an organ in church, at last found that he
could not prevent his people from getting
one. and so he was induced to go to hear one
played. He finally acquiesced about as fol-
lows:
We'll. if thee insists on praisng God by
machine, suppose it's best to have q good
one'
And that" added Mr.. Simpson, sis about
my idea concerning the thrteen-inch gun.''
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Another New York Bridge Bill.

Representative Dunphy, of New York, yes
terday introduced in the House modified
form of the bill heretofore reported from the
Committee on Commerce, to authorize the
New York and New jersey Bridge Companies
to construct a bridge over the Hudson river,
not below Fifty street, nor above Sixty
ninth street, New York city. The bill re-
ported from the committee, Mr.. Dunphy says.
authorizes the President to appoint commits
sion of five persons whose decision as to
length OF the span shall be final. That intro
duced by him to-day differs only in the re-
spect that the commissions decision is to
be advisory merely, and its recommendation
as to length Of span shall be approved by the
Secretary of War before having force.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
CABINET IN THE DARK.

President Cleveland Keeping His Counsel
on the Bland Bill.
Seven of the ten days allowed by the Con-
stitution for the consideration by the Execu-
tive OF bill have passed since the seignior-
age bill was laid before President Cleveland,
and still there has been no action upon the
measure.
1t had been assumed in certain quarters
that the President had made up his mind yes
terday what disposition he should make of the
bill, and yesterday would announce his decis-
ion to his Cabinet. If he did so, the fact can
not be learned, and indeed two members Of
the Cabinet after the meeting yesterday,
which was shorter than usual, stated that
they were even then ignorant OF the Presi-
dents intention.
Senator Ransom and Representative Hem
derson, OF North Carolina; Representative
Tracy, OF New York, and Representative Kill
gore called at the White House before the
Cabinet met, but were unable to see the
President. The Texas Congressman is one of
the hopeful silver men and still believes that
the President will sign the bill or will allow
it to become law without his signature.
All talk of dissension in the Cabinet over
this bill has practically ceased for it has been
made clear that throughout the tendency of
the bill at the White house, the President has
shown the greatest consideration for the
opinions of his constitutional advisers, and
the pleasant and candid relations that prevail
between them is absolute proof Of the lack OF
foundation of the talk of designations by mem
bers of the Cabinet
Mr.. Bland, assuming that the bill will be ve-
toed. said yesterday, in discussing the prob
able action OF the silver men in that event:
'1t will depend much on the character OF
the veto message" said ne. '.If it suggests
any middle course by which any part Of the
silver bullion can be coined, then it may be
necessary to frame measure to meet all the
Presidents objections and to accept all his
suggestions. If, however, it Is an absolute
veto OF any silver coinage, then it is likely
that move viii be made to pass the bill over
the veto, which, however, would be mainly in
the nature of q protest.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
School Girl Cookery.

The eighth grade girls of the jefferson and
SmalIwood schools of South Washington gave
a charming tea to their friends yesterday at
the Jeffersohn building under the chaperon-
age of the cooking school teacher, Miss Mol
lie E. Davis. 1t was bright exhibition of
what nice things girls can cook, a quite elab-
crate lunch being served, including oysters
and salads and delicious candies. Superin-
dent Powell and Trustee d. H. Hazen were
present as were many other friends of the
girls
The Washington times., 1894-03-28

executive officer ofthe United States ship Juni-
alta found it necessary to place man on the
fourth class, who decided to try to obtain q
mitigation OF his sentence With this object
in view he sought and obtained an interview
with the executive officer, when the following
conversation ensued:
swell, L., you wanted to see me?"
"Yes, sir. wanted to know, Mr.. b, why
you put me on the fourth class"
''Ah, you wanted to know why put you
on the fourth class, eh?' Well I'll tell you,
l.; put you on the fourth class because
1 hadn't a fifth class to put you on. Now 60
forward"
Ha went
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Took Pipes to School.

The crusade against cigarette smoking
among school boys has led to the discovery
by some antiquarian that in the reign Of
Charles II. of England children were sent to
school with pipes in their satchels for use at
luncheon time. In those good old days there
was great deal of smoking in churchyards
just before and just after the services, and
church warden pipes were objects of utility
then as well as of ornament
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Wood, Harmon &Co.
No. SIS 18TH St. N. w.
UNCLE SANS SALARIES.

Representative Boen Thinks They Should
Decrease with Private Earnings.
Representative Boen, of Minnesota, yester-
day introduced bill for the reduction Of
compensation of persons in the government
service. The bill recites that the unit value
Of money is decreasing and that private wages
are falling. while public salaries are kept up
to the old figures.
1t further states that the people are being
borne down by 'the incompetency, dishon-
esty, or corruption Of those who control the
affairs of our government.
It provides that salaries from 81, 900 to
$4,000 be reduced % per cent, those from
5000 to $4,000 reduced 331< per cent, and
all above go, 900 reduced so per cent.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28

For the PAYMENT Of Pensions,

The Secretary of the Interior yesterday
issued a requistion on the Secretary of the
Treasury for $40, ,225 900, to be used in the
quarterly payment of pensions on April 2.
The amount will be distributed among
agencies as follows: Chicago, S2. $50. 900: Des
Moines, Iowa, 81 800, 900; Milwaukee, 81, ,7OO,-
600: Buffalo 81, SOC. 900; Pittsburg 81 45O. 900;
Concord. N. H. 100000; Boston, s225 200,
and Detroit 5000, ,O00
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Got an Explanation.

In administering punishment in the navy
different penalties carry with them reduction
to lower conduct class. OF these there are
four, the fourth being the lowest, and one
placed in it is deprived of shore leave for
period of three months. For some breach the
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
American College Of Musicians.

Representative Geissenhaine, Of New Jer-
sey, has introduced bill to incorporate the
american college Of musicians for the pro-
motion of music in the United States. The
incorporators include Dudley Buck and other
well-known musicians. The college is en-
powered to grant degrees of bachelor of
music and doctor of music.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Villas Win Get a Plum.

By the death Of Senator Colquitt, Senator
Villas, of Wisconsin, will probably become
chairman of the Senate Committee on Post
Offices and Post Roads, as he was next to Mr.
Colquitt on this committee. His former posi-
tion of Postmaster General gives him wide
knowledge of matters coming before that COM
mittee
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
to Macon, Ga, who acted a. honorary pail

bearers.
The funeral party which will accompany
the body to Macon comprised Mrs. Colquitt
and the three daughters and son Of the de-
ceased, his brother, Captain Hugh II. Col
qnitt. nephew. Mr.. Bum, Senator Gordon,
wife and daughter, and private secretary, and
Senators Butler, Bate, Carey. Perkins, and
Proctor, and Representatives Livingston,
Maddox, Cabaniss, Coggswell, Northway,
Bum, McDannold, and W. A. Stone.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
To Fight the southern Pacific.

The House Judiciary Committee to-day
agreed to resolution instructing the Attor-
ney General to defend a suit brought by the
possess settler in California of his land.
The land was originally part of the grant to
the railroad company, but was forfeited and
subsequently patented to the settler.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Bound for the Gold Fields.

PARK RAPIDS, Minn., March 27.-Parties on
the way to the Rainy Lake gold country have
begun to move from here. They take the
new road out from here to FeInijo lake, and
pick their way on foot through the woods the
rest of the way
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Calling a Roll.

"And, now." said the new secretary, "yez
may all rise. an whin call the roll livery wan
who is prisint may sit down; all the rist re-
main sthandin'. ."-Elmira Gazette
The Washington times., 1894-03-28

Property Owners Protest.
A petition protesting against the use of
Connecticut avenue by a street railway and
signed by property owners on that thorough
fare between H and 1 streets, has reached the
Commissioners.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
For Another Circuit Judge.

The House Judiciary Committee has agreed
to report favorably the bill introduced by Rep
resentative Cobb, of Missouri. providing for
the appointment of an additional circuit Judge
in the Eighth Judicial circuit.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Two
Grand
Excursions
ST. ELMO
Next Monday.

Leave Pennsylvania Depot
at 9.45 a. m. and AIS p. m.
The greatest chance ever
offered the people of Washing
ton to secure most desirable
home or a profitable invest
ment. Don't fail to read
terms, prices, and inducements
on page 2 of this paper next
Sunday.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28

The peach crop Of Delaware, Maryland, vir-
ginia, Ohio, and other sections Ii seriously
damaged by the cold weather.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Property owners Protest.

Talk to advertisers about THE TINES.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28

The Times is the Peoples Paper; Push It.