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The Washington times., 1894-03-27
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The Washington times., 1894-03-27
Others Who Have EaIIen.

Other men have been ruined in Washington.
writes J. B. Parke. but it is probable that none
ever fell so suddenly from SO high an eminence.
Congressman Bowen, of South Carolina.
was convicted of bigamy sentenced to the
district prison and pardoned out by Presi-
dent Grant, bat Bowen never was Il man
of character and in subsequent libel suit at
Charleston was proved TO have been guilty OF
a remarkable variety Of misdeeds. Congress
man Witthorne was convicted of selling cadet
ships. bu. the public had scarcely known and
soon forgot him. The Credit Mc'iiier inquiry
dug the graves of II score OF great regulations.
but neither OakeS Ames nor james Brooks.
Patterson nor any OF the rest received so
complete a condemnation as this. When
the Beeeher trial closed. public opinion
might be said to have been fairly decided.
and generally in such cases people divide
very largely. actording 10 classes. In this
ease. however. the defendant is condemned
by the religious for his hypocrisy. by the
moral for his vice. by good society Tor what
tney call his odious treGehery TO Mrs. Black
burn. by his colleagues in Congress for his
folly. and by men of pleasure for his detest-
ably bad taste.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
REMARKS ASIDE.

1t is due to President Cleveland TO say that
his election to the Colonial Society of Massa-
chusetts is not attributable to his Partially
for Plymouth Rock pants.
Senator Murphy has vindicated the Troy
collar and the Troy cuff. Now, what is he
going to do for the flannel shirt?
After the experience OF Governor Waite Of
Colorado let no one say that the woman has
no influence in politics.
An anxious world is waiting for Ward Nc
Allister's dissertation on the Breekinridge
case.
The sugar trust wins in Philadelphia as
well as Washington, it seems.
Perhaps Mr.. Breckenridge means to say.
when he undertakes to prove an alibi. that he
was not there all the time.
Will Col Delaware Kemper, of Virginia,
the newly-appointed consul to Annoy, follow
the example of DR.. Bedloe or of Col. Hoge?
Patrick Egan, late minister to Chill, and ex-
Secretary Steve Elkins are associated in a
telephone company, and they are great pair
to cali up, call down, or draw to.
Congressman Breckinridge's political career
is probably at an end. but he may serve for
many wears yet as horrible example, accord
ing to the Chicago Times.
No puff of The TINES has yet crept into the
columns of any local contemporary which is
composed entirely of boiler plate. There was
no way for il to creep in.
South Carolina has realized S175,000 from
the dlspensary business. which is not counting
the side doors.
Certain experiences of yesterday ought for
ever to do away with the Easter bonnet joke
as time-honored local institution.
Mr. Blair would like to know whether or
not the Chinese government controls the New
Hampshire legislature.
A Georgia liar says that little boy who
swallowed bottle of ink was cured by the
administration OF blotting paper in small
doses
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
kOssuthS in This Country.

lone OF Kossuth's sisters, says the New
York Herald, ''was Nine. Ruthkay. who lived
in this country. She had two sons-Albert
and Louis-who fought in the civil war.
These two were little lads when they, with
their mother, followed her brother to this
country, and stayed here when he went back
to Europe. Here comes the Hungarians, the
New York street boys of the early so used to
shout As the little chaps went on their way to
school in their embroidered tuncs and their
cloaks thrown nattily back on their shoulders.
Then the Kossuth spirit would rise. and young
Hungary and young America bled each other S
noses. Thurlow Weed took a fancy to the lad
Albert, who was afterward a major. and made
him page in the state senate. When war
came Kossuths nephews went to the front,
together with their cousin, young Zulyavsky,
who became colonel.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
Ahout the Rreckinridges.


The original American Breckinridge was n
Scotch Covenanter who fled from Great Brit
ain during the bloody persecution under
Charles II. The family he founded soon became
famous in Virginia. His grandson, James,
won fame as a soldier with General Greene
and became a Federal Congressman, repre-
senting the Botetourt district. He helped
establish the University of Virginia and
promoted the Chesapeake and Ohio canal.
His brother John was elected to the legis-
Iature at 10 and later to Congress; went to
Kentucky in 1873. and founded the famous
family at Lexington. 1t is pretty clearly
proved that he drafted the famous resolu-
tions of 1898. and he was afterward United
States Senator and Attorney General. His
son John became famous Clergyman and
Presbyterian polemic. while another son.
Robert j.. became still more famous as writer,
orator. and divine. In short. he was the
Henry Ward Beecher of the South. He pre-
sided over the national Republican convention
of 1864 while his son was serving in the con-
federate army. and that son is the defendant
in this case. The eson OF Rev. John Breckinridge
became Vice President of the United States
and general in the Confederate army. aud his
son Clifton is the already famous congress
man from Arkansas. For 160 years has this
family been producing orators. statesmen,
soldiers. jurists and great clergyrnen.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
SENATOR COLoUITT'S FUNERAL.
Congressional Delegations VIII Leave With
the Remains for the South To-day.

Congressional Delegations Will Leave With
the Remains for the South To-day.
Senator CoIquitt died at his residence, at
900 street southeast, this city, at 10 O'Clock
yesterday morning. The end was quiet and
peaceful. and death came as if the Senator
were dropping into sleep. He had been sink
ing gradually all night.
AT O'Clock yesterday morning the entire
right side became totally paralyzed. and after
that it was evident to all that death was at
best question of hours. The entire family
except a daughter, Mrs. Newell of Milledge-
ville Ga. were present, as were also the fam
lily of his colleague, Senator Gordon, who
were summoned when the attack occurred at
8 O'Clock.
The funeral will take place in the Senate
chamber this morning at 9 o'clock and will
probably be conducted by Rev. ". II. MIL
burn. chaplain Of the Senate. He is at pres
ent absent from the city, but has been tele-
graphed for and will probably arrive in time
| to officiate
The remains will be taken to Macon. Ga,
for interment, and will be accompanied by
| committees Of the two houses of Congress
| and the family of the deceased and that of his
| colleague, Senator Gordon.
| The cortege will proceed from the Capitol
I to the depot where a special car will be pro-
| irving at Macon about the same hour to-Inor-
row. The committee appointed by the Vice
| President to attend the funeral on behalf Of
| the Senate consists of Senators Gordon, Nor
! gan. Butler. Ransom. Gray, Proctor, Hoar,
I Carey, Perkins. and Allen.
! Alter the funeral services in the Senate
chamber that body will probably take recess
/ until II o'clock. when the Senate will resume
} its legislative business.
4 meeting of the Georgia delegation in the
House was held in Speaker Crisp's room yes
terday to take action respecting the departed
Senator. Representative Turner was author
lied to make formal reference to the loss sus-
tanned by Georgia in the death of the Senator
when the announcement OF his death is re-
ceived from the Senate.
committee consisting of Representatives
Livingstone. CabanisS. and Maddox. of the
delegation. was appointed TO accompany the
remains to the home of the deceased in
GEORGIA
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
COUNTRY CLUB OPENING.
Two Well Contested Limited Round Bouts
Were the Attractions.

Two Well Contested Limited Round Bouts
Were the Attractions.
The Country club gave their opening enter
tainment last evening with two limited round
bouts between Washington and Wilmington,
Del, fighters. A regulation ring was pitched
and every arrangement made to accommodate
the people present.
The first bout was between Jaynie and
Ringo, both colored exponents Of the manly
art. 1t was billed as a ten-round go, but
after nine rounds. Ringo. the Wilmington,
Del, man, refused to continue the fight, and
Jayne was given the decision. The battle
between the two was marked by considerable
pickering, as the Wilmington man was
counted on as n sure winner, and the sports
did not take kindly to his defeat
JAYNE the winner, is an employe In local
brickyard. and says this is the first time he
ever fought in a ring. He showed consider
keeping his opponent on the defensive all the
time. Ringp tried hard to turn the tide. but
was unequal to the occasion. George Mccoy,
the referee, gave the fight to Jayne. and his
decision was perfectly correct.
The main bout OF the evening was between
Ned Cartwright and Fred Moore. the latter
from Wilmington, Del Cartwright is very
well known in this vicinity. and has repu-
tation for being a tip-top fighter. Moore
proved himself fighter Of the first class and
kept pegging away at Cartwright until the
latter was forced to clinch to avoid punish
ment. The original understanding was that
the fight should last fifteen rounds, but owing
to question of money six rounds were agreed
on by the principals.
Moore played with his left from start to
finish and kept Cartwright nearly
all the time on the defensive. Cart
wright tried to wind his adversary,
but Moore was equal to the occasion,
and held his end up in great shape. At the
end Of the sixth round the referee, one
Murphy, called the fight draw amid the
jeers OF the assembled crowd.
The decision did not meet with popular ap-
proval. and Murphy was the butt of the
crowd. There was no disturbance, and the
only incident to vary the ordinary run OF
things was the action Of the deputy sheriff
present.
This official was a colored man, and he en-
tered the ring during the first bout to give
those present an idea who he was. The
referee ordered him out of the ring and on re-
fusal neatly tumbled the officer over the
ropes. Mr.. Deputy Sheriff kept quiet the re-
mainder of the evening.
1t was announced that the Kelly-Bateman
ght would come off on April 2.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
M'WHIRTER MURDER TRIAL.
Sensational Testimony duplicating r. S.
Heath and Reed Terry.

FRESNO, Cal, March 2e.-Testimony given
in the trial Of r. S. Heath to-day created a
profound sensation. Heath is on trial
for the murder Of Louis B. Nc
whirter which occurred over a year
ago. McWhirter was prominent law
yer and politician. Suspicion was imme
diately drawn TO McWhirter's political enc
mics. 1t was claimed also that McWhirter
had committed suicide and the Connecticut
Mutual Life Insurance contested the payment
OF his life insurance on that ground. but the
case was decided against the company.
The detectives who worked up the myster-
ious case gathered enough witnesses to
warrant the arrest of Heath. Heath belongs
to a prominent family. and is the son OF Gen.
Heath. He was tried several months ago
the jury disagreeing.
One of the strongest points in the case
against him was the fact that several witnesses
had seen him in a buggy with a COM
panion driving rapidly. out of town
shortly after the nour at which
Mcwhirter met his death. To-day
Mrs. Palmer. an estimable lady re-
siding near this city, was brought into court
upon her bed. she being in the last stages OF
consumption. Mrs. Palmer did not
appear in the previous trial. The wit
ness stated that on the morning of the
murder she was bringing her husband
into Fresno TO take a train which left here at
2.30 a. m. she met. short distance from town.
a quickly-driven buggy containing two per-
sons. one of which was Reed B. Terry. the
other she did not recognize.
Just before meeting the buggy some blazing
rags had been thrown out of it. and as she
passed she noticed that the dry grass on the
roadside was being ignited. She stopped.
alighted. and stamped out the flames. She
yicEal II the hnls-anpsnua1
one of them proving to be mask and the
other a handkerchief upon which was the
name of R. S. Heath The handkerchief and
mask she saved and produced as evidence.
Her testimony created great excitemen. in
court, the prisoner being visibly baffied.
Reed Terry is we'll known throughout the
state. he is prominent lawyer, and was a
leader of the political faction opposed to
McWnirter.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
MAKE liberal, GENTLEMEN.

L
1t is not to be expected probably that par
ticular members of Congress, and especially
the whole body CT Congressman, should pay
attention to a small lecture in a small news
paper; but THE TINES desires 10 say that it
will laud and boom and help along any
member of Congress who will vote for liberal
post office appropriations. 1t will not hesi-
tate to criticise him when he makes errors in
judgment or in action; but upon this PROPOSE
ton, namely, that the postal service is good.
but deserves to be far better, and especially
that the whole body OF this great American
pc ople, men, women, and children, want to
see it the best in the world and worthy Of the
greatest country in the world-upon this
proposition The TINES is with him every day
in the year, Sundays included.
What parsimonious drivel it is, to be sure,
to be forever cheeseparing the post office ap-
preparations down a thousand dollars or two.
Shall not the railway postal clerks and the
post Office clerks and the letter carriers be
paid living wage? More, shall not the
service be extended and quickened? Shall
our letters, whether OF business or sentiment,
go by gravel trains? Shall this service,
which touches every person in this country,
whether he ever writes letter or not or ever
reads one, be handicapped and inter
fered with simply because some far-away
fool constituency has not been taught that
there are some things in the world about
which it is best to be liberal. We should say
not.
We will undertake to tell this constituency
that any Senator or any Representative who
is liberal with the General Post Office is a
gentleman, scholar, and a statesman, who
deserves reelection during the whole OF his
natural life
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
AN EASTER ENTERTAINMENT.
Prof. sheIdon's Juvenile Class Enjoy

Prof. SheIdon's Juvenile Class Enjoy a
Programme of Fancy Dancing.
Prof. Sheldon's Easter entertainment filed
the academy with bright Spring costumes to
witness the graceful movements of his iuve-
nile class. There was a programme of some
twenty or more beautiful fancy dances ad-
rnirably rendered by the following little
artists:
Winnie and Edna Hurst. Katie Luckett,
Nellie Bennett, Gussie Brinkman. Annie
Evans. Eva h. Casey, Marie Parks. Nellie
Campbell. Richard Slime, BERTHE Gutenberg,
Nellie Hunt, Alice Norris, Sarah Richardson,
L. and C. Douglass, Ralph Gait. Lilien Mil
Ter. Eva Welty. Emily Webster. Lulu Hanna.
Isabel Shelton. Jean Stone, Irene Reese.
Adele and May Cunningham, Bessie and
Mark Lansburgh. Irene Cahill, May and An
ME Clark, Anna Heyl. and Alice Force.
At the commencement Prof. Sheldon gave a
splendid illustration of the graceful Delsarte
system of instruction.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
The Insurance. of Women.


Here is a singular fact that reflects rather
badly upon our lords and masters. Among
the insurance people there is constant eontro-
versy as to the advisability of taking risks on
women's lives. Very conservative companies
refuse them in toto, while others issue such
st-ietions. For example, no company will in
sure wife's life in favor of her husband.
while nine-tenths of the policies issued to
men are for the benefit of their wives. When
cross-questioned on this poini. an officer Of a
great life insurance concern evaded an an
swer, but finally confessed that they feared
mans abusing their opportunities. simply
state facts, and leave individuals to draw con-
elusionS.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
Compares Breckinridge and M'kane.


Rev J. f. Carson. pastor of the Central
Presbyterian church. of Brooklyn, preached
a very sensational sermon SUNDAY night. His
text was: For he was numbered with US.
"Ihe attention of our community has been
centered recently in criminal trials" said the
preacher 1T was with feelings CT profound SYM
patty that we heard of the conviction of John
i Mckane 1t is with shame and sorrow and
humility that have heard of the fall of the idol
of Kentucky The crime OF Breckiniidge, as COM
pared with that of Mckane, Is infinitely more
gross. more henous, more far-reaching in its
evil results While l caEuot conceive OF
Breckinridge committing the crime Of a Mckane,
vet tonight honestly beg the pardon OF the
criminal John Y Mckane for naming him in the
same sentence with his Honorable W. C. T.
Breckinridge.
ttHow pitiable to see yonder gray-haired Con-
gresham, leader in the councils Of his coun-
try the foremost orator of his day. prominent
figure in the life and work Of the church, de-
Tending himself against the foulest accusation
that could be brought against a man. The two
men whose audacious crimes have appalled, the
country were prominent in the church. They
are hypocrites robbers of the livery OF heaven
that they might better serve the devil
1.-The McKanes and the Breckinridges are
prominent representatives of other men in the
church who are false to their vows-hypocrites
in their profession and corrupt in their lives
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
Understood to be Spies.

WASHINGTON. March 2i.-There is here a
system of spies in full operation. They go to
the White House every day or two for in
structions and then to the Capitol, where
they wander around among Senators and
members OF Congress. plying their private sec
retaries and hangers on with innocent-appear-
ing questions and keeping an ear open for any
expressions..of disloyaIty 10 the Administration
These spies occupy positions by the gift
of the President. but spend great part of
their time in the White House secret service
work. Many Senator and Congressman
who has gone to the White House to see the
President in behalf OF a constituent or to AZ
vocate some particular line OF party politics
has been confronted with Il chance remark
which he had forgotten altogether. but which
Grover had treasured up from among the
revelations of his agents.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
Flowers and a Wedding.

florist who has had the greatest part Of
the West End fashionable trade for nearly
half century says that in the last twenty
years no family in Washington has brought
so much money into his establishment as
the Blaines. They never made any display
in this direction. but thousands of dollars
worth of flowers have been sent to them.
Miss Blaine has had carloads sent her for the
last week. 1t is understood that the wedding
will not long be delayed. It is the intention
to have it very quiet. probably home eere-
mony witnessed by family party and init
mate friends. which, of course. will include
the Sherman. Cameron, Lodge, Hit, and Hale
families-quite little gathering themselves.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
Iuvcnile operatie Performance.

The juvenile class of Prof Emile E. Morris
school presented an operatic performance last
night at Willard hall. The Flower Queen
was the title of the piece and the little ones
played their respective parts with an ease
and grace that was highly creditable.
1ne several characters were taken by
Miss Carrie Burkhart as Rose, Miss
Patience Mori rs Sunflower, Miss Mary
Galleher as Crocus. Miss Jessie McTaggart as
Dahlia, Miss Elsie Wolfsteiner as Hoilyhock.
Miss Hilda Wolfsteiner as Heliotrope, Miss
Bertha Mori as Mignionette, Miss Lily Brown
as Violet. Master Waldecker as Japonica,
Master Alfred Mori as Tulip, and Mr.. Robert
Harkness as the Recluse
An interesting feature was the exhibition
drill By the Sawyer drum corps. under the di-
rection 81 Mr. Carl r. Waldecker.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
Bound. Tortured. and Robbed.

PARKERsBURe. W. Va. March 26.-Thieves
entered the residence of Basil D. Hall. q
wealthy farmer of Great Bend, Jackson
county. They covered Hall with revolvers
and demanded the money he had received
from the sale OF farm last Thursday. Hall
told them he had sent the money TO the bank.
They then tied him TO his chair and
placed a burning lamp under his
bound hand, burning it TO crisp. he still
denied having the money in the house. Then
they placed the lamp to his ear. which was
roasted. Unable to stand the torture Hall
opened his safe and the thieves robbed him of
$1,000 in cash and gold watch and made
their escape.
Hall. who will be permanently crippled and
disfgured. thinks he can identify his assail-
ants, and their capture is hourly expected.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
HITS-OR MISSES.

The Chicago Times hears that Whitelaw
Reid has perfected arrangements with the
members of his personal encourage to be the
next Governor of New York, and that all he
needs now is to be nominated and elected.
Mr.. Louis Stevenson, the Vice Presidents
son, and his bride (the sons bride) have seen
the Queen of Italy and told her all about
Bloomington society.
The Denver Republican remarks that men
With Ferris wheels in their heads are not fit
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
ST. Louis Coursing Association.

ST. LOUIS. No.. March 26.-The Spring
meeting of the st. Louis Coursing Association
opened here to-day with dogs entered
from Kansas, Texar. Indiana. Illinois.
and Missouri. and will continue on
Tuesday and Wednesday. To-day's sport
began with the first six courses of twenty
four dog contest which resulted in almost a
Waterloo for st. Louis and st. Louis county
dogs. The finals of this contest will be run
tomorrow, followed by the eight courses of a
sixteen-dog contest. which will be finished on
Wednesday. Watch races will close the
mppfinU
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
To suppress Anarchy.

LONDON. March 27.-The correspondent at
Berlin of the Standard says that confidential
communications have recently been ex-
changed between the leading European
powers on the question of joint action for the
suppression of anarchists. 1t is believed that
the result will be the holding of an inter-
national conference to discuss and adopt
measures to put down the seourge. 1t is
known that several governments that have
hitherto opposed the taking OF concerted
action against the anarchists have now ex-
pressed themselves as favorable to the hold
ing OF a conference.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
TEIEGRApHIC BREVlTIES.

Banker Silverman, of Chicago. resumed
business Yesterday.
The machine shops of the Columbus ana
Hooking Valley. at Columbus, burned yester-
DAY. Loss so. 600.
Pittsburg was visited by blizzard last
night.
Vincenso Devito was arraigned in Brooklyn
yesterday charged with fraud in procuring
naturalization papers.
The Washington times., 1894-03-27
Thanks 10 the pone

The National Geographic Society at its last
meeting passed resolution requesting the
Secretary of State to convey to his holiness
Pope Leo XIII the profound appreciation of
that society OF the value and interest of his
recent contribution 10 the geographic history
of America by exhibiting in the convent of
La Raida at the Worlds Columbian Exposi-
ton facsimles Of all the records of the
Vatican. dated previous to October l. 1912,
that referred to the existence of the western
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