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The Washington times., 1894-03-18
FOUR PAGES A PLENTY.

The best newspaper over published any
where, in any language. time, or place, was
the New York sun rs it was twenty years ago.
That was when Mr.. Dana was twenty years
younger and an inch taller than he is now.
And then. too, there was more time twenty
years ago than there is nowadays. The very
gifted young men who now make the Sun are
terribly rushed. Ii they had more time. like
the boy who wrote letter to his father-if
they had more time they would make better
paper.
1t would be better because it would be
shorter.
The Sun in its best days was four page
paper.
(There is one mistake in the above. Mr..
Dana is as young and as tall as he ever was }
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BANQUET to senator blanchard.

A banquet was rendered Hon. Newton C.
Blanchard, of Louisiana. last night at the
Ebbitt. in honor OF his appointment to the
Senate. by his colleagues of the River and
Harbor Committee Of the House, of which he
is ex-chairman. Nearly all the members were
present, and large amount of enthusiastic
good will and mingled regret and felicitation
was much in evidence over the discussion OF
the elaborate bill OF fare. Those present
were Senator Blanchard and Congressman
Catchings. of Missouri Clark. of Alaba ma;
Sayers. of Texas: Grosvenor. of Ohio; Van
Voorhis. of Ohio; Causey, or Delaware; Dur
borrow, of Illinois; Reyburn. of Pennsylvania;
Stephenson, of Michigan: Hermann, of Ore
gon Ellis, OF Oregon; McCulloeh, Of Ark an
sas; 8reckinridge. of Arkansas; Hooker, Of
New York; Caminetti. OF California; Outh-
waite, of Ohio; Barnes. OF Wisconsin; Geary,
of California; Wilson, of Washington; Hender-
son, of Illinois; Cannon, of Illinois, and
Handy, Of Virginia..
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bers of the Senate that Mr.. Allen threatens
to empty benches with another twelve-hour
speech. Some OF the Senatorial scofrers are
inclined to make iniudicious fun of Mr.. AAen.
1t is recalled by close observers in the Sem
ate that Mr.. Brice, Of Ohio, is chairman of
the Committee on Pacific Railroads. It is
| thought, however, that he has no idea OF
/ paralleling either the Central Pacific or the
Union Pacific.
Hon. james Donald Cameron, of Pennsyl-
vania, is in the hands of his friends, so far as
any momentous incidents connected with the
next Republican national convention are con-
cerned. The same is thought to be true with
reference to Hon. Shelby NJ. Cullom
About the best source Of news liz the Senate
North Dakota. He used TO be n printer, and
then he was newspaper man. His wide
travels and close observations have made
him well posted and discreet.
Several of the silver Senators embraced
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts,
the other day at the close Of his bimetallic
speech. They consider that he is looking out
OF MS western WinuoWS auu seeing tne sun
rise.
Senator Perkins, of California, the author
of 1.-TWO Years Before the MAST is a constant
attendant upon the bifurcated lectures OF
Hon. Kate Field, OF California. Utah and the
Shoreham Hotel. Senator Perkins is sailor
from stocking foot up.
Mr.. WaltEall. OF Mississippi, is sadly missed
by Private John Allen, of Tupelo. Mr..
Walthall was always noticed to be a, self
sacrificing listener to any one of the Private
John Allen stories, no matter ow much it
bore the marks of time.
1t is whispered by close friend of Major
Manderson, the last survivor of the charge of
Balakalava. that he doesn't intend to become
any mere Nebraska Populist if he can posi-
bly, help it.
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THE TEMPTATION OF JOE BLAc,

| THE TEMPTATION OF JOE BLACKBURN.
THE TINES is glad that it is launched upon
an unexpectant public just at this time; it
may discuss calmly and dispassionately the
temptation of the Hon. Joe Blackburn, of
Kentucky. 1t has been reported in various
public prints that this eminent orator attended
one of the Moody and Sankey meetings and
| offered, il only Mr.. Moody would continue
| his benefactions. to contribute, commensu-
rately with the lapse of time and the progress
of the meetings. his Congressional salary.
This announcement was greeted with loud ac-
clamations of approval, even in the Senator's
own State. The fact that Mr.. Blackburn made
this generous offer only in the enthusiasm of
the moment, however, has now been irrefuta-
bly, disputed; for SO many admirers OF this
eloquent blue grass gentleman sent tracts to
the Senate in his care. tfad these tracts were
distributed with SO much industry and ad-
vertising discretion by his colleagues. that
Mr.. Blackburn has thought it best, in order
in his innate modesty not to receive credit
which did not rightlully belong TO him.
to announce that he has not been
converted at ali. Mr.. Blackburn
doesn't deny. however. that he
made the offer of the balance Of his months
salary as Senator OF the United States. and
it doesn't damage or interfere with the good
ness of his intentions that it was very near the
end OF February when this free-hearted
proposition was made. Senator George tells
us, in a recent interview (unpublishcd). that
this arrangement, if it had been acquiesced in
by Moody and Sankey, would have left the re-
yivalist and the psalmist 300 in q hole a
| slang expression, badly suited to the occasion.
THE TIMES is glad to chronicle the true con-
dition of the Hon. Joe Blackburn's ecclesiasti-
cal philosophy; he has not been converted at
all. He has again successfully resisted temp
tation.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

The Hotel Gross opened its doors to the
public last night. It is situated ct GIT Thir-
teenth street. and is one of the most hand
somely furnished hostelries in Washington.
Col. Gross, the proprietor. extended invita-
tions to about 900 people to visit him be-
tween the hours OF and II last evening and
there were nearly that number who responded.
Miss Jennie Gross, the colonefs accomplished
daughter. assisted by Mrs. A. C. Wilbur, of
New York, hal the parlors exquisitely deco
rated Hothouse flowers adorned the
tables in great profusion. There was an ele-
giant lunch served. punctuated with punch
like they make at Lexington, Kv.. where Col.
Gross lived cefore adopting Washington rs
his home. A band gave delightful music, the
ladies wore handsome evening dresses, the
flowers looked pretty and were pretty, the
lights we're soft. and the punches were up to
the Kentucky standard. The evening was
delightfully."- spent by all those present.
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Kindly show this paper to a lady.
Plain or Pretty;

The great burning question of the hour. ac-
cording to the Philadelphia Times. is: Has
the pretty girl become aterror in the land?
The London girl who eloped with her
fathers coaehman the other day was pretty.
The Paris belle who recently poisoned her
husband is spoken OF in the papers as very
pretty.
The Berlin bride who became stage struck
and joined travelling theatrical company
looked decidedly pretty.
The New York maiden who drowned her
self because her young man could "only be
brother" to her was exceedingly pretty.
The pretty girl. therefore, instead OF being
thing OF beauty and a joy forever is often a
delusion and snare.
II is the plain girl who is never found
breaking her fathers heart or her husbands
head. q sRY
1t is the plain girl who. although she may
have an aching heart has a level head.
1t is the plain girl, with pug nose. freckled
face and red hair, who never eau ses tn
tongue of scandal to wag.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

ment, relying upon the people to confirm
their praiseworthy action. If panic arises
at home or abroad again they seem all-power-
full to avert the collapsing Of the financial
system. When n few years since the we'll
known Barring failure resulted in the foreign
holders Of our securities OF untold millions
sending them back to us the ability Of the
men who have the direction OF financial
affairs in our empire and other cities, and the
confidence the entire country had in them,
prevented panic to us OF proportions and
suddenness that would simply have been over
whelming III its effects. Included as banks
are also savings institutions of all types and
trust companies, which hold the aggregation
of our surplus wealth, which from year to
year amounts to enormous sums. The analy-
zation of how this money is gathered to-
gether to move the financial world doubtless
would disclose that the strong preiudices
that from time to time exist against the pos
SCISSORS of it are not all well founded. Within
few months last summer millions upon mil
lions were withdrawn from the savings banks
belonging to the masses, who, either from
necessity or distrust. lesseneG the power of
those institutions to protect the business men,
who, through the banks, were procuring
money to continue manufacturing, which
employed the million of wage earners. AS
the needed money had been withdrawn from
the banks of deposit, the merchants of every
grade were in turn crippled, and thus the
suffering and distress was widespread, if not
almost in one sense universal.
From one standpoint the financial transac,
tions of the country are supported by the con-
tributions ofthe multitude, which, when placed
in large sums everywhere that deposits are
received, forms basis of wealth belonging to
the many, not the few. If it We're well under
stood that banks of deposit do a vast amount
of business which is simply convenience to
those whom they serve, keeping in mind that
by so doing they accommodate millions OF
our people, they would be held at least as a
blessing in disguise We cannot live without
this class OF institutions. nor prosper unless
every facility and encouragement Is given for
the thrifty people of the land to continually
save Beyond question, they are under proper
restrictions and wise management an i'm
measurable bulwerk of strength and safety.
DANIEL. n. MORGAN.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18
HIS POLITICS NOT RIGHT.

Republican Foreman Superseded by a
Democrat in the G. p. o.
Charles 7. Hendler, of New York. was yes
terday appointed foreman of the State De-
partment branch of the Government Printing
Office, vice Harvey A. Harding, the latter
being ordered to report for duty Monday
morning in the main room. Mr.. Harding
came originally from Nebraska, and entered
the Government Printing Office five years ago.
about the same time that Mr.. Hendler did.
The latter had heretofore been proof-reader,
and his new position is in the line of promo
ton Mr.. Harding was seen last evening at
his residence, 52i D street northeast, and
spoke freely about the change,
s.The first intirnation had, ,"he said, twas
receiving notificationto report for assignment
for work Monday in the main room, and
afterwards Mr.. Hendler told me he had been
appointed foreman in my place. cannot
The Washington times., 1894-03-18
The Dignity of Housekeeping.

believe, says the American Woman, that a
large class of American women are shock
ingly enervated by the responsibility of
apartment and hotel life and overindulgent
husbands. 1t is great pity some strong
lunged, silver-tonged orator does not rise up
and preach to them OF the dignity, beauty.
and importance ofhousekeeping after the old
fashioned handmade method. 1t is the no.
blest and most womanly occupation on earth.
The domestic machine is infinitely more
complicated than any electrical apparatus,
more powerful than Il Corl SIS engine. and,
unless properly handled, is as deadly as a
circular saw. To run one smoothly and
safely is prouder mission than writing a
book, converting heather, or advancing the
cause of political equality. Why the profess
sion has fallen into contempt. when it calls
into play so many high and handsome tai
ents, fail to understand. suppose Bridget
holds the key OF the situation and no one has
courage to break the clock.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

account for the action Of the Public Printer.
as no charges had been preferred against me
or complaint made. It was the impression
about the office that politics was the cause,
Mr.. Hendler being Democrat, while am a
Republican" 9fss
Public Printer Palmer positively refused to
be interviewed on the change. saying it was
a matter only concerning the business OF
the office.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

The TINES wants to be true TO Washington
life. That is about all. 1t would like TO
speak out and be truthful We think this
town will see the youngster through.
A newspaper without a character is no
better than a man without a character.-
Charles A. Dana.
Mr.. Cleveland is n gentleman, q scholar.
and a fairly good judge of District Commits
sioners.
Gravesend ought to congratulate itself that
John Y. MeKane didn't abduct it to Sing Sing
with him.
Spare me honor, but take me life-J
Quincy.
1t was rumored late last night that Col.
Breckenridge contemplated suing for divorce.
1t doesn't look as if THE TIMES would have
any room for dead advertisements.
Mr.. Hewitt, it looks rs if l should have to
consent to the coinage of that vacuum after
all-G. Cleveland.
1t isn't the present intention of the editor of
THE TIMES to secure the plaintiff in the
Breckinridge-Pol!ard case as n regular con-
tributor to these columns
When it comes to the production of big
guns the immense plant at the navy yard isn't
in it at all with the board of directors OF the
Washington ana Pamunkey Railroad.
Mr. German. of Maryland, believes in free
trade, protection. tariff for revenue only.
and tariff with incidental protection.
Col Breckinridge prefers his marriages in
April.
That fine old chestnut. the pneumatic tube
proposition, is again agitating the postal
service from core to cover.
4 Congressional temperance society has
been formed but it would seem to have no more
onerous occupation than Othello. the jealous
Moor, on one occasion.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18
Johnston Bros. 8 Co.'S Assignment.

Johnston Bros. Co.'S Assignment.
Johnston Bros. 4 Co., grocers and coffee
and tea dealers, of this city, made an assigni
ment to-day; liabilities about $4,000 and as
sets approximately the same amount Mr.
Johnston was, seen by TIMES reporter las.
night, who stated that he had asked theI
creditors for an extension of thirty days, in
which time the firm expects to be able to
fully meet all its obligations.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

made Mr.. New better satisfied, viz: the re-
London.)
A green flag with q beautiful harp on it
floated from the top of The TIMES Building
yesterday.
We are now thoroughly familiar with the
physiognomies OF Honorable ex-Speaker"
Noyes and Hon. John NJ. Francis, thanks to
the patent medicine advertisements.
If Hon. Joe Blackburn has really been con-
verted there is certainly hope for man whose
intentions are rs good as Hon. Hoke Smiths.
Don't be too free with the new morning
daily. 1t is live wire.
Mr.. Stevenson by far the longest-winded
novelist on earth, has given ball at Samoa;
and it doubtless had an after-the-ball attach
ment
There is barrel OF ink and a peck of pens
concealed in corner of The TINES editorial
rooms.
Mr. Watkins, of Scipioville, N. Y,
thinks that Senator Hill has met his Waterloo.
Perhaps Col. J. Hampton Hoge imagine
that his long distance iags will attract less at
tention in the Republican party.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

THE TIMES believes that the best news
is the Kind of matter that interests the
most people the most.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

THE TIMES believes that the best news
is the kind of matter that interests the
most people the most.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18
REMARKS ASIDE.

THE TINES wants to be true TO Washington
life. That is about all. 1t would like TO
speak out and be truthful We think this
town will see the youngster through.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

Mr.. Cleveland is gentleman, scholar.
and a fairly good judge of District Commits
sioners
The Washington times., 1894-03-18
Advertised by Loving Friend.
[From the Washington News.l
Hotel Gross Opening.

The new paper about to be started in the
old Post Building.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

A newspaper without character is no
better than a man without a character
Charles A. Dana.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

Perhaps Col J. Hampton Hoge imagine
that his long distance jags will attract less at
tention in the Republican party.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

Don't be afraid to talk about THE TIMES.
1t is the peoples paper. it is everybody's
paper, it is your paper.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

When it comes to the production of big
guns the immense plant at the navy yard isn't
in it at all with the board of directors OF the
Washington and Pamunkey Railroad.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

Watch for THE TINES tomorrow. II =,
breezier than ever on weekdays.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

John Y. MeKane didn't abduct it to Sing Sing
with him.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

A Mr.. Watkins, of Scipioville, N. Y,
thinks that Senator Hill has met his Waterloo.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

Mr. German. of Maryland. believes in free
trade, protection. tariff for revenue only.
and a tariff with incidental protection.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

Spare me honor, but take me life.-J.
Quincy.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

kindly show this paper to your friend
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

1t isn't the present intention of the editor of
THE TIMES to secure the plaintiff in the
Breckinridge-Pol!ard case as n regular con-
:ributor to these columns
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

Mr.. Hewitt, it looks rs if l should have to
consent to the coinage of that vacuum after
all.-G. Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

1t was rumored late last night that Col.
Breckinridge contemplated suing for divorce.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

There is barrel OF ink and peck of pens
concealed in a corner of The TINES editorial
rooms.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

1t doesn't look as if THE TINES would have
any room for dead advertisements.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

That fine old chestnut. the pneumatic tube
proposition, is again agtating the postal
service from core to cover.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

The latest and most judicious of Arctic eX-
plorers, Mr.. Wellman, called upon Judge
Gresham at the State Department just before
hetook the train for New York. The Secretary
OF State was intensely interested in the enter
prise, sitting down with the young traveller.
asking him score of questions. admitting
that he himself. if he were younger, would be
tempted to go along. Mr.. Wellman called
upon the President later in the day He. too,
was very cordial. wished that the explorer
might really plant the flag further up into the
icy ocean than it had ever gone before. and
exclaimed as Mr.. Wellman was about to leave:
Il do hope you will get bac,- all rightr'
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

A Congressional temperance society has
been formed but it would seem to have no more
onerous occupation than Othello, the jealous
Moor, on one occasion.
The Washington times., 1894-03-18

Col Breckenridge prefers his marriages in
April.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-07-04
GEoRGIA's TEACHERS.
Their State-Convention in Session at
Cumberland Island.

Brunswick. Ga. July 3.-The teachers
Of Georgia, 400 strong, reached Cumber-
land at noon to-day and after arranging
prelimiuaries. the grandest session ever
held was opened The auditorium built
by the teachers for a home was filled
with teachers and visitors, when Vice
President Harper raped for attention, he
presiding during the absence of President
Woodhal. who is i'll.
After prayer and music, Capt. r. f.
Park of Macon delivered an address Of
welcome 10 Cum berlaud, followed by
general welcome from Superintendent A.
J. Branham. who, in his address, dealt
with the origin Of the teachers home
building from its inception in lsss 10 the
present day, and the facts connected with
the present location as inspiring 10 the
teachers.
Responses were made by LawtOn B.
Evans Of Augusta, Jerry Pounds Of
GAINESVILLE and others.
The formal rendering Of the auditorium
to the association by MAJ. Quinn brought
forth responses from Mai. SlatOn Of At
lanta, Mr.. Pollock Of Macon and others.
The building was accepted by the board
of directors and trustees, followed by an
address from DR.. Boggs and others.
The actual opening Of the convention
was then well under way. and the entire
four days meeting promises good results.
Ali the teachers are in splendid humOr.
Good accommodations have been given
them, ana every one connected with Cum
berland is working TO make their stay en-
joyable- Mai. Quinn is happy over the
opening, and says the number present is
encouraging. Over 100 will arrive to-
morrow and will be well provided for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-07-04
GEORGIA ROADS BoYooTrED.
The Passenger Association Accuses
Them of Cutting Rates


Atlanta, Ga. July 3.-The Atlanta and
Florida, and the Georgia Midland and
Gulf railways have been boycotted by the
Southern Passenger Association. The
boycott is announced to take effect July 5,
at which time all railroads members of
the association will withdraw the tickets
and baggage check representation over
the two railroads. Commissioner laugh-
ter of the passenger association to-day is
sued a circular to this effect The
boycott grows out of the recent meeting
of the Knights of Pythias of the state at
Columbus. The travel TO CClum bus was
heavy and all the roads leading that way
made large efforts to capture traffic
Shortly after the convention the Atlanta
and West Point railroad made complaint
that the Atlanta and Florida had been
selling individual tickets from Atlanta to
Columbus and return for 50 10, the round
trip one fare rate, when, according
to the Atlanta and West Point, fare
of one and one-third for the round
trip should have been charged for indi-
vidual tickets, the $40 rate only apply
ing TO block tickets of twenty
knights in uniform. The Atlanta and
Florida, Oh the other hand. claims that
the authority upon which they sold indi-
vidual tickets instead of block tickets
was an approved ticket from the Southern
Passenger Association allowing this to be
done. The Southern Passenger Associa-
tion took the view that the Atlanta and
Florida had violated It's rules in the mat
ter and boycott was ordered
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-07-04
A DEMOCRATIC FIELD DAY.
A Mass Meeting and a Convention
Held al SandersYille.

Sandersville, Ga, July 3.-The demo-
cratic mass meeting Of Washington county
and the senatorial convention for the
Twentieth district were held here to-
day
Rufus w. Roberts, Baldwin county's
choice was nominated for senator.
A county executive committee was
elected.
The delegates chosen to the state con-
vention were instructed to vote for w. Y.
Atkinson for governor, and the present
state house officers.
A resolution indorsinR A. O. Bacon for
United States senator. and requesting our
representatives to vote for him was en-
Enthusiastically adopted.
A resolution approving the administra-
ton of Gov. Northen was unanimously
adopted.
X. W. Roberts was introduced, and
made graceful acknowledgment Of the
honor conferred in selecting him as the
candidate for senator.
The meeting was harmonious through
out, and there was good attendance Of
representative men from all parts of the
county.