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The Washington times., 1894-12-23
Apnopos OF street Sweeping. the success.

APIoPos Of street sweeping. the successful
way in which citizens are kept awake nights
by our method OF street cleaning is deserving
ofnotice. First will come the gang of horse
sweepers driven by men whose loud CONVEX
saiion 10 each other is spieed with emphatic
mule driving words 10 the animals who pull
the sweepers. Then at intervals of an hour
or two follow men who sweep the cleanlngs
up in little piles and who talk canal driver
talk TO each ether. After another hour come
the carts to gather up the .sYeepings, first on
one side of the street and then on the other.
The drivers OF the carts have shovels that put
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

Success Of a far The Fair held n No. SO7
Eighth street northwest for the benefit Of tie
Woman's Relief Union. auxiliary 20 John 4.
Logan Command, [. \. L.. was a success.
Over $40 was ra sed for the relief fuud.
Tu sday the Henderson Drum AMI Fi'e Corps
escort the command ami made a fDe show
in their new uniforms. Those ia eha--e we're
Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Baxter. Mrs Burke. llrs.
Gorham. Mrs. Beck. Mrs. Avis. Mrs SGger,
Mrs. kiray. Mrs. BumpUs. Mrs. Chase. 5Iisses
j. ana II. McGiOwen, and hrs. Poyutou.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23
TIE NrrkRhGrAN Canal SCHEME.

The proposition to construct canal across
Nicaragua is almost as hopeless a task as
would be a scheme to build bridge 10 the
moon. Two hundred and forty millions of
dollars We're sunk in the Panama Canal, and
every project to connect the two oceans with
a waterway across the isthmus has proved an
exp ns,ve and dismal failure And yet Con-
gress IS asked TO authorize the Endorsement
OF 10000. .OGO in honds 10 be noated for the
construction Of the Nicaragua Canal
No influential important government has
ever connected Itself wi b any OF the several
isthmian canal schemes Nor can any respon-
The Washington times., 1894-12-23
The Enlarged Capital"

Marshall Cushings bright weekly, "The
Capitals comes OUT this week enlarged to
twenty pages. 1t is full of bright local gossip
and attraetively displayed advertisements.
and would seem to merit its claim of being
the best weekly in Washington. The piquant
and forceful personality OF the editor creeps
out through its columns, and It has some of
the best pens in the city at its command.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

Giesboro' Point" he replied, 'but I can't get
at it because it is under FIVE feet OF water"
Il guess it is your Intention" interrupted
Mr. Washburn, Ito spring that old chestnut
on me about raising CROPS OF bullfrogs on
your farm and how they all hop of before
they are ripe"
A few hoars later desperate-looking col
ored man call on Clerk Washburn and de-
manded search warrant TO enter neigh
Dor house and looA for some stolen prop
erty He was asked if he was willing to
swear that to the best of his knowledge aud
belief the ncighoor in question hai taken his
goods. He answered in the negative.
DO you suspect him?" asked the warrant
clerk.
Nav, sab, but I 'magines he's got de
stuff.
1--WE don't issue search warrants here in
imaginary cases"
''All right. sab. shall make unto myself
law like Moses did, an I'll search dat mans
house dis day
OR DIE IN DE ATTEMPT.
On the following morning the Desperate
days for assaulring his neighbor His new
law. patterned after that of Moses, had
failed to work.
A saloou-keeper charged with keeping his
bar open on Sunday, was asked why he did
not allow the police to come in and examine
his premises instead OF sammiag the door in
their faces, if he was not violating the law as
charged.
Because" he replied, 81 was afraid they
would frighten my children to DEATH The
sight of policeman almost throws them into
fits"
The officers testified they saw this saloon
keeper enter his lar and bring out two bottles
of heer for couple OF customers, who were
in rear room.
'.They were not bottles of beer" he re-
Piled. but onions. wanted to make a raw
onion pouItice for sick child
''What do you take me for" said the po-
Iiceman. Don't you think l know the diff
ference between two bottles OF beer and an
onion?"
One of the latest pleas in Judge Kimbals
court was that of co ored woman several
days ago. She was charged with disorderly
conduct.
care you guilty or not guilty?'' asked the
clerk.
Use guilty; but 1 didn't do it, was her
reply
| During the recent trial of large number
of holdover liquor cases in Judge Miler's
court a new fraternity was organized among
the Old buns and ''booze-grafters, - who hang
about the police court building every day
! looking for free drinks. This fraternity has
been christened 1.-THE Independent and ANAL
gamated Order of CongratulatoFs" by Bailiff
Sam KendIg. The members occupy the vacant
seats in the courtroom, aad as sUon as the
saioon-keeper is acquitted they rush up to him
| in a body and shower him with eongratua-
tions upon his victory. As a return the ac-
! quilted liquor men nearly always ''sets up the
liquor Tor the crowd" The scheme is good
| one and usually works like charm.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23
s-eN

BECAUSE Representative Reed has stopped
abusing the Democratic side of the House it
does moi necessarily follow that his mind is in
a state OF coma. 1t is more likely that his
busy brain is fully occupied with a buzzing
sound that demands all his attention.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

a buzz saw to shame as they CRATE on the
asphalt pavement, an the work OF 81 oy ling
tire sweeDings into the carts is pupcluated
vita more canal-driver language. To those
who like 10 lie ava and think OF tho sins of
the past, or who delight in contemplating tho
miseries OF the future, our Struggling, noisy,
night street sweeping must provo an excru-
ciatingly well ONE loon.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

THE lively manner in which Capt. Schmitt-
berger goi into the witness chair when he
found that Lexow had him on the list indi-
Gates plainly that hair does not grow on both
sides of his skull.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

THE Sioux Indians dee are their failure at
raising crops, and say they Will abandon
farming They have proved bowling sue
cess At raising hair, and Will probably return
10 Ihcir old oecunaiion
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

FoUR men without weapons robbed pas
senger Train on the Chicago. Milwaukee and
st. Paul Railroad. all Of which shows that
great progress is being made in the train
robbing profession.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

REPRESENTATIVE SPRINGER can easily fall
back on the popular plea and say that Secre-
tary Carlisle hypnotized him, should the cur
rency bin fail to pass.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

THERE is resemblance between phono-
graph and some of our statesmen, but it ceases
as soon as the phonograph begins to repro
duce the sayings of noted men.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

II will he necessary TO convince the world
that the jars are bettes foot racers than tho
Chinese before the fact of the Port Arthur
massacre can lie established.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

II ALL the contests matArialize that are
promise for the next Congress there will be
few Democratic Representatives lett TO vote
against The unseating of their colleagues.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23
THEY DO BoT o8EY TEE Law.

THEY Do LCT O8EH TIE LAW,
&c ordi ng 10 Manager Schoepf, of the Eek
inS;o Inc, neither the Washington and
Georgetown nor the Metropolitan Street
Railway Companies are complying with Sec
ton of the act approved August 5, 1894, re-
qBIring them to provide reciprocal transfer
system for the accommodation of the public
If ever street car companies were literally
dealt with it is by the authorities that control
ID strict affairs. Unlike similar companies in
other large cites they pay nothing for their
/ franchises nor is there TAX levied on per
capita transportation. In securing favorable
/ Legislation they also have the right OF way,
and if for no other reason than TO show
gratitude they should willingly and promptly
make arrangements 10 comply with the law.
1 But who ever heard OF street railway COM
pany that was grateful?
/ Not only have these companies wIiully dis
obeyed the law. but hoth have otherwise for
/ ieiyed the good viii of the public. Last week
the Metropolitan Company took advantage OF
/ cold weather and the necessities of its faith
ful employees and cut wages that were already
too-iow. The Georgetown and Washington
Comrapy. day before yesterday. gave notice
th;h any of its employees would get into
trouble who i3ined the new protective asso-
ci2tlon. and vt those employees are faithful,
Industrious. and nom!Gally Tree men.
rIlplt, ar I3cn-.rcss or our District authori-
ties csn lad cause Tor further exemption of
these two companies from prosecution for
their neglect 10 provide better transfer sys-
TEN. the public ought TO know it.
The refusal OF ths Metropolitan Company
to pay large sum Of money honestly owed
re- ibo District has become a matter of his
tQry, and there scertainiy is no reason why
the Georgetown Company should be shown
I the slightest favor not consistent with public
Z
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

The attention of the counsel in the Have
meyer and Searles cases Is called to the fact
that it IS the Defendants who are on trial and
noJ the Constitution OF the United States.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

IT IS to be hoped that in future when Con-
gressmen get drunk they will wear their
bowie knives in their boot legs. instead of
their hands
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

NoNE but fairy-footed women are supposed
to take part in the new Cinderella dances.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

+, FrlMtar ought not squeal if Mr.. GoT In
,duces the authorities to provide a tiger
striped uniform for. the New York police.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

THERE are men who look upon Christmas
tide and "tide-on" as synonymous terms.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

IT'S a burning shame that this country can
not have a President VITO viii attend to his
duties. Coxey and Browne have been here
and no public reception was rendered them.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

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The Washington times., 1894-12-23

THE confession fever has become epidemic
among the New York police.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

ALrrrLE higher up, NJ. Gor Stay where
you are. Mr.. Croker. There-now we have
you.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

As tiger tanner Lexow is a surprising sue
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

TgE first and largest dividend paid by the
Nicaragua Canal Company will be distributed
TO lobbyists as soon as The bill passes Con-
cress
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

sible financial FIRM be found to provide funds
TO squapGer -onlene. OF these director-enricl-
ing projects. Their history is 100 we'll known
in business circles to demand even respect nj
attention. and if Co Gress succum.s TO the
wiles of lobbyists and passes the canal bill
now before the Senate, it will he contrary to
the voice OF lson aud against hope OF its
successful construction.
In view OF former experience and the fact
that over three times the amount OF money
demanded has been squandered on similar
Bro;ec, what assurance has Congress that the
SO, 600 900 will more han begin the proposed
work. provided the amount is honestly ex-
pended. According 10 the report OF the engi-
neers the cost of the work will be about $751;
O0G, 900. but this estimate was made by engi-
neers in pay OF The canal company anu not by
any nnprejudiced persons. Is it not reason
able to beieve that when once the United
States is identified with he wor> OF construc-
tion the canal will be made source of con-
tinual expense aud the public treasury will
become a sort of pluck-easy TO enrich con-
tractors and officers of the company?
The broad principle that no government
OF the people can exi and use public funds
for private gain should never lie lost sight of.
Popular government canno. 80 into partner
ship with any one class of the public with
ou, injustice 10 all. To indorse bonds for the
Nicaragua Canal Company means Il fay r
that could not be consistently granted a
steamship, railroad, or ans other company,
and Then the iact is plainly apparent that
the Endorsement viii lie followei by total
los. the attempt of the Nicaraguan Canal
lobbyists 10 force this hill through Congress
locks ike an e!ot to line their own pockets
NJ Tie public eXlense. -,-.A
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

That will be pretty big book that the joint
resolution OF Congress. passed yesterday,
provided. If the PuDlic Printer follows the
orders OF the resolution literally. Ii provides
as follows:
THAT $500 extra copies of tho report of the
Committee on Banking and Currency, together
with the views of the minority and the hear
ings before the committee ON the bill II. r.
S149. be printed in one volume. etc.
The reports and testimony referred to make
a triie OF so pages, and if $500 of these are
printed in one volume they would make a
book of 1918 600 pages.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

1t is whispered that one of the Senators
whose name has been prominently connected
with the sugar trust legislation Of last ses-
sion, and whose home is so near to Wasbing
ton that Christmas presents may reach him
by hand, has received from one OF his former
heutenants Christmas present of a pair of
god-lined sugar-tongs.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23
TIE BALANCE oT YOUR LIFE"

: A ragged coored boy stood in the dock one
day last week charged with a petty offense.
His entire worldly possessions consisted Of a
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

The general opinion at the Capitol seems
TO be that the currency bill. although i'm
proved by the new measure introduced by
Mr.. Springer, still stands liitle show OF pas
sage. The fact that il was actually talked out
of the House in four days, although drawn
lly Il Secretary OF the Treasury, creates some
very unfayorable comment.
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

II Mr.. Springer had heard OF Mr.. Coomhs
remark of last Tuesday il is hardly probable
that he would have spent much time in the
House while Mr. Coomi was discussing cur
rency yesterday. Mr.. Springer. il viii pe re-
memherei, is accused OF haylng experienced
a change OF heart on the State bank currency
Since last session. Mr.. Coombs, the story
goes, listened 10 Sir. Springer's speech a little
while on Tuesday. and then secluded him
self in the cOakroom.
II have some pretty clearly defined views
on this subject said he, "but if | listen 10
Springer an hour l SHALL be so muddled that
will te worse of than now"
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

Ex-Speaker Reed is inclined to be somewhat
sarcastic about the destinations which
some OF his alleged rivals for the Presidency
are credited W Ih having uttered. he was
reading aper as ne rode up to The Capitol
the other day, aud. after Glaneing through it,
threw il aside with an expression of dissatis-
faction.
what's the matter, Mr.. Reed?" said one of
his friends. who sat beside him.
why said Mr. Reed. Il don't see the
usual declination from Mr.. Harrison tits
morning"
The Washington times., 1894-12-23

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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-07-21

when l got to the caboose. When 1
opened the side door the team was quite
close. The man in the buggy was a
blond. He had sort of mustacne. l
didn't see Worden when l opened the
door. 1t WAS not until | sat down again
that Worden came along and asked me-
how l stood on the proposition. | think
he was in his shirt sleeves, but couldn't
say whether he bad white shirt on or a
light colored shirt. The wagon started off
about ten minutes after I saw it. / didn't
see any one putting anything into the
wagon. / did not see Worden with any
thing in his hands. There was something
thrown into the buggy"
How do you know anything was
thrown into the buggy?"
Il heard noise"
Gould you swear that something was
thrown into the buggy when you didn't
see it?"
well, heard it thrown iu."
What time did the wagon leave the last
place they stopped?"
"a little after II o'clock"
Did you know the men In the buggy
when it started?"
II knew Wordep, Hatch and another
man haven't seen yet and the boy"
How long was it before the train went
out that the wagon went out"
about an hour. ! didn't see the wagon
come back"
when you read the account of the
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-07-21

the trestle that go and flag it? You were
afraid of the soldiers"
"Yes, sir; l was afraid of the soldiers.
knew the train would never get past the
trestle."
"And you wouldn't flag it?"
swell, ] wasn't taking any chances. Il
would be pretty dangerous to flag train
just then"
''How many men were on the traok?"
about ten, [ think"
"What was said to you when those men
halted you by the tall man with mus
tache?"
"'Well,' he said. we'll take care of your
things and you can walk back They took
care of the things all right. l went back
In the afternoon and got my velocipede
and got arrested. The soldiers lined us
up on the track and arrested $50 of us. All
my tools were there except the pliers. The
tall man took that"
"You saw the train go off the trestle ?"
Eyes, sir"
'What time did you go out"
ut was a quarter to II when I left the
Washington wagon road to 90 on the track
up the road. 1t was just about II o'clock
when I got stopped, and 1t took about five
minutes for those fellows to transact their
business with me-" Witness dry answers
caused consG cradle amusement. tie stood
by his statement that the explosions were
not shots but actual explosions.
Robert Benham of Guinda, Yolo County,
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entertainments which sloped upward from
the track. so that when the cars were de-
rallied they careened over against the bank
and but few persons were injured.
The mode of operation is to pull all the
spikes along rail and remove the fish
plate at one end. leaving that at the other
end intact. The rail is left in its proper
position, so that nothing unusual is visible
to the watchful eye of the engineer as he
approaches the point of danger until 1T is
too late to avoid an accident.
One end of the wire is attached to the
loose end of the rail. while the other end
of the wire is passed under the opposite
rail. and leads away from the track to a
place of conc eaimentIfor the train-wrecker.
1t is only when the engine is so close to
the loose rail that the latter is dislodged,
quick jerk of the wire being all that is
necessary.
The method absolutely assures deral-
ment OF the engine, because the flanges on
the wheels naturally follow the loose rail.
If the latter were removed entirely some
chance would remain that the engine
would safely pass over the dangerous space
and strike the rail beyond.
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BIRMINGHAM ON FIRE.
The City Threatened With De-
Struction.
1t Is Thought Several Lives Have
Been Lost in a Burning
Hotel.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 21.-1 A. NJ.
site the Caldwell Hotel is seething mass
of flames.
Showers Furniture Company and Par
ry's shoe establishment were destroyed.
Loss, 100000. The Caldwell Hotel is
smoking and will probably 60 up.
The Caldwell Hotel, the handsomest
building in the city, five stories and sup
posed to be freproof, ia also totally de-
stroyed. 1t is valued. with furnishings. at
S350,OO0; insurance. S15o,0OO. 1t was
owned by the Caldwell Company.
Parry & Mason, wholesale shoe COM
pany. and Showers. wholesale and retail
furniture company. both occupying an i'm
mense four-story structure, are in ashes.
Loss on building and stock. S25O.OOo.
The first buildings named are owned by
]. w. Johnson of New York, presi dent of
the Central Railroad of Georgia.
2:15 A. M.-The fire is beyond control
and the entire business portion of the city,
north of the railroad yards, is threatened
with destruction.
The fire broke out in the Showers Fur
niture Company's store directly across
Twenty-second street from the Caldwell
Hotel. 1t spread with marvellous rapidity
The guests of the hotel were gotten out
by the fire-escape and down the ladders OF
the Fire Department as rapidly as posi-
BILE. It is impossible TO tell whether all
are saved or not.
It is now believed several are burned up
in the hotel.
The fire has just caught the rear part of
the Weedam & Dent buildings, fronting on
Second avenue.
These buildings are four stories high. If
they burn, the en- tire Second-avenue block,
from Twenty first sttoTwenty-second to streets,
will go. including the Jefferson County
Bank. Seigner's furniture-store and many
other business houses. Montgomery has
been telegraphed for all the engines in
the town. The fire is absolutely beyond
control. 1t Is spreading in every direction.
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