davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
FORGERY HINTED AT NOW.

Civil Service Commissioners Handica pped
in the Afro.Americau Bureau Case.
The Civil Service Commissioners at their
meeting yesterday hal before them for con-
sideration the matter of the charges Of 'de-
manding tribute from colored employees in
government offices" made against the afro
American Bureau OF Organization
Complaints continue to be received by the
commissioners, and they are pushing the in
vestigation of the charges. deputation Of
sioners yesterday and spent some time in dis
welt.
The commissioners complain that they are
handicapped in taking any steps TO put stop
to the evil complained of until decision of
Attorney General Olney In a similar case is
service laws to cover such cases. Mr. Roose-
welt informed the deputation yesterday that
their case must wait until decision is reached
in the Brown-Shelley case, which was recently
placed before the Attorney General to be de-
cided by the courts.
Until reversal of the decision rendered
by Attorney General Olney in the Toledo case
is obtained" said Mr.. Roosevelt, .'it is impos-
sible to compel discontinuance of solicita-
tions by mail" Senator Faulkner and C. H.
J. Taylor, recorder of deeds for the District,
both emphatically deny that they ever
authorized the use of their names to the let
ters demanding tribute, and they hint at
charges Of forgery, inasmuch as the names
were written without authority by some other
narsOn
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
FRAUD AT CARNEGIE'S.
Capt. Sampson Gives Sensational Ey
dence Concerning an ArInor Plate.

Capt. Sampson Gives Sensational Evi.
dence Concerning an Arinor Plate.
Capt. Sampson, the chief Of the Ordnance
Bureau OF the Navy department, was the
first witness before the armor-plate frauds In
yestigating committee, which resumed its
sessions yesterday.
The principal matter of interest was his
opinion of the method of treatment OF plates
by piecemeal, concerning which he has said
that plate hardened in one section and
softened in another was not to be depended
upon.
Capt. Sampson declared that one plate (No
6l9) was retreated after being selected for the
ballistic test, unknown to the government
inspector. The plate was cut in two
and the lower half was treated again
without the knowledge of the inspector. At
the test at Indian Head the lower half showed
greater tensile strength, though the upper
half was better generally than the lower. In
the course of his testimony on this point
Capt. Sampson gave it as his opinion that the
two alleged halves did not really belong to
the same plate.
Capt. Sampson thought it almost incredible
that the company should resort to such meas
ures, but it might be that one half was a part
of plata portion Of which had been con-
demned on account of blowholes and the
remainder might be good plate.
This testimony was listened to with much
interest and produced slight sensation.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
MORE THAN A MILE LONG.
John L. Vogt's Funeral Cortcge the Larg'
est Seen Since President Garfieid's.

John l.. Vogt's Funeral Cortcgc the Larg-
est Seen Since President Garfield's.
One of the largest, if not the largest. funeral
procession seen in Washington since that of
President Garfield, was the late John L.
yogts who died in this city on Wednesday
last. The funeral services were held yester-
day afternoon at his late residence. No. COZ Z
street northwest. and were attended by par
ticularly large concourse of his friends and
acquaintances. These circumstances testified
in the most conspicuous manner to the high
regard and esteem in which Mr.. Vogt was
held in this community.
The services at the house were conducted
by the Rev. d. Drewitz. The ceremonies of
the Knights Templar were also held at the
house. those at the grave in Rock Creek GEM
etery being in charge of the Blue Lodge
The orders and associations represented at
the house and in the funeral procession were
the Blue Lodge, Demolay Mounted Com
Inandery, No. 4. directors OF the German Or
phan Asylum, directors OF the Second Ma
tional Bank the Washington Saengerbund.
children OF the German Orphan Asylum, the
Bakers Benevolent Association, and the
"Bund der Alien"
The pall-bearers were Messrs. Andrew
Loeffier, John Hockemeyer. John Anders.
Carl Petersen, Henry Franc. and Charles
Schaeffer. Messrs. Loefiier and Hockemeyer
represented the Pythiars. and the other gen.
tlemen the Masonic orders.
The funeral procession was composed of
$50 carriages, extending, as the cortege en-
tered Rock Creek Cemetery gate. from that
point TO Seventh street. The floral tributes
were very numerous and beautiful.
Mr.. Vogt was successful in all his under
takings. and lived out life of integrity,
honor, and benevolence. during which he at
tracted and held fast host of friends whose
affectionate regard was SO beautifully Illus
trated yesterday.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
THE TARIFF MIDDLE.

instead of an agreement, as many supposed
had been reached. the Senate conferees seem
TO have been coquetting with their House
colleagues and the tariff muddle is as con-
fused as ever. II Senator Hills resolution
calling for report from the conferees passes
the Senate to-day some light may be thrown
on the subject and the public can judge what
Is delaying the tariff bill.
According to present reports the House
conferees have called every bluff made by the
Senate and found no disposition on the part
Of that body to act fairly in spirit Of con-
eiliation or, in fact, to adhere to an agree
ment when once made. Each Senate PROPOSE
tion to place iron ore and coal Oh the free
list has been withdrawn as soon as accepted,
and no surety was offered that the measure
would pass the Senate when the proposition
was made to substitute free sugar for either
free coal or free iron ore.
Free sugar with a diminishing bounty, as
proposed by the Ways and Means Committee
Of the House, ought to meet the approval Of
the Louisiana and Populist Senators and pass
both the Senate and House with but little op-
position. With an income tax there is no ne
cessity for the proposed 40 per cent. ad valo-
rem tax on sugar to raise the required rev.
enues, nor should any protection whatever be
granted the sugar trust after its shameless at
tempt to control sugar legislation.
I. must be remembered that there are other
reasons besides desire to avoid assuming
the burden Of the sugar scandal that should
influence the Democrats Of the House and
Senate in giving the country free sugar. No
srticle Of consumption enters more largely
into common use than sugar, and if the Dem
ecratic party proposes to carry into effect Its
policy OF lessening the burden of taxation to
tho masses it must make sugar free. It's true
that sugar is an excellent revenue article and
would, when taxed, add largely to our rev.
enues, but that tax is not needed and would
unnecessarily increase the cost of living to
poor people. 1t should not be imposed.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
LET JUSTICE BE DONE.

Without in,the least attempting to defend
che Coxeyites or their ill-advised effort to
back up Coxey in his forage on Washington,
there is opportunity for criticism in the
wholesale arrest and commitment of the
Coxey army to the workhouss. 1t is stated
that the warrants were issued in blank, the
commitments were made before the trial. and
that no counsel was allowed the men who
were convicted.
II true, this is not legal. nor is it in accord
with the American idea of fair play. II off,
GERS of the law can arrest and convict a hun
dred men because a community desires to get
rid of them, what is to prevent the same pol
icy from being pursued in the disposal of any
Objectionable person?
The better, cheaper method Of getting rid
OF the Coxey army would have been for the
State Of Maryland to send them to their
homes Many Of the Coxeyites have been
beseeching the authorities for transportation.
and there was no need of any high-handed
proceeding to dispose of them. This arbi-
trary arrest and summary conviction will
enlist sympathy throughout the country in
their behalf, besides establishing precedent
for other violations of justice in the name of
the law.
There are thousands of people who believe
that the march of the ''industrlals" was justi-
fable, that Congress could legislate and fur
nish work to the unemployed. and that
money could be printed and issued on de-
mand. Their mental grasp of the situation
cannot be improved by unreasonable methods
and no explanation will justify in their minds
the arrest of the Coxeyites.
The resumption of business and return of
prosperity will do more than anything else to
disperse Industrial armies. Work is what
is needed and food and shelter the only de-
mand. Let Congress pass an acceptable tariff
law, devise a better monetary system, and
show diligence and even-handed justice in
looking after the affairs of the people and
there will be no industrial armies to commit
to the workhouse. But until that is done it
would be wiser. more humane, and economi-
cal for either Congress or the State authorities
to send the industrials back to their homes
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
District at the Capitol.

The Mount Vernon Electric Railway bill
with Senate amendments came up in the
House yesterday. but was ordered to go over
until to-day so that the amendments could be
seen in print.
The bill for the relief Of William D. Mack,
the veteran in the record and pension divi-
sion of the War Department, who lost both
legs returning from Gettysburg reunion in
1898. was reported by the Committee ON Mill
tary Affairs yesterday.
The bill for the extension of the charter of
the Washington and MARYLAND electric road
six months was favorably reported to the
House yesterday.
The usual meeting of the Senate District
Committee was omitted yesterday.
The conferees on the general deficiency bill,
containing several minor amendments of Dis
trict Importance, will begin their deliberations
to-day.
Failure to get the usual extra months pay,
owing to the Presidents alleged expression of
disapproval, is causinga good deal of grum-
bling among the Capitol employees.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
Chinese Treaty in the Senate.

The Senate devoted almost three hours to
the consideration of the Chinese treaty in e1-
ecutive session yesterday and adioured with
the understanding that vote should be taken
Monday Immediately after the reading Of the
journal. The entire executive session was
devoted to speeches on the merits Of the
treaty, in which Senator Gray. as acting
chairman OF the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations. led in favor Of the ratification of the
treaty. speaking upon its general merits and
supporting it upon the ground of commercial
advantage. Senators Palmer and Mitchell,
of Oregon, also participated in the debate,
Mr.. Palmer speaking Cor the ratification OF
the treaty and Mr.. Mitchell against it.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
from the books of the company, show steady
and for the last eight years are
Year,a increasa. Per G gain

Surely Congress will not grant further
license for continuance of this monopoly.
Telephones have become a necessity, and
there is no reason why the American public
should pay more for them than do people Of
other countries. Immense sums OF money
have been used by the Bell monopoly to con-
troll State legislation, and an effort will prob
ably bc made in the same direction to extend
its life through an act of Congress. Let US
see who supports the effort.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
Local BreyitieS-

At 8 a. m. yesterday No. engine company
was called out on local alarm for a fire in
house No. 3l2 L street southwest. The dam
age was slight.
Eliza Harris. who on Thursday night struck
Maud Miller over the head with pitcher,
was yesterday sent to Jail for three months by
Judge Taylor.
The statement that a case of keeping a
bawdy house by Price J. Stewart had been
nole pressed was an error, as he had not
been indicted for the offense.
John Thecker was yesterday fined $40 or
given sixty days in the police court for black
ening the eye of Lulu McCullom in the
Division on Thursday night.
valuable batteau that had been taken
from Buck Cumberland was yesterday recov-
cred by the crew OF the police steamer Joe
Blackburn. 1t will be restored to its owner
Owners Of valuable dogs. who fail to have
tags on their pets are notified that the Com
missioners have instructed the poundmasters
to pick up such CANNES when found at large
John Anderson, who said he was from the
industrial camp across the river. was arrested
yesterday morning while begging in George
town and was sent 10 Jail for thirty days by
Judge Taylor.
Richard H. Butler. an employe at the Post
Office Department was last night released on
81 900 bail by Commissioner Mills on the
charge of violating the postal laws. 1t is
understood that the ofTense was of a tritiing
character.
Mary Conway, living in Greene court, yes
terday reported to the police authorities that
her child, aged one year. died on Thursday
without medical attention 1t had been sick
from birth. Coroner Hammett gave the neces-
sary certificate.
An attempt has been made to dispose IN
Washington of n number OF tickets which
purport to have been issued by a so-called
Louisiana lottery company at Kansas City.
Kan. The promoters of the scheme do not
use the mails. and it will be very difficult, it
is said, to get hold of them.
Rev. Alexander Kent. pastor of the Peo-
pies Church (No. 423 G street northwest),
will speak tomorrow at ILLS a. m on MANLY
contentment and manly ambition" theme
suggested by a workingman's letter. recently
published showing how he lived on 50 cents
a day.
Poindexter Hambleton will have a hearing
to-day in the police court on the charge OF
making bogus check, whereby Mr.. J. T.
Martyr. cashier OF the Adams Express Com
pany, was swindled out of $50. 1t is alleged
that Hambleton made the check and got an
other person to pass It,
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
AN ATTEMPT TO PERPETUATE A MoNoP.
OILY,

A memorial prepared by Hon. Charles A.
Aldrich, OF Chicago, was introduced in the
House yesterday protesting against House
bills Nos. 4515, SOFA. 1851. 6O9s, and 6597,
which he claims are to perpetuate the Ameri-
can Bell Telephone Company through an act
of Congress.
According to Mr.. Aldrich, and his state
ment is corroborated by evidence, this attempt
to prolong monopoly after the same patents
parallel and should be defeated. The Bell
monopoly has already plundered the Ameri-
en- people beyond reason. Its earuings, taken
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
DRYDEN Must Move Out.

Secretary Carlisle has received letter from
L. P. Dryden. of Baltimore. who Thursday
was removed as United States shipping CON-
missioner at Baltimore, saying that he doubts
the Secretary's right under the law to re-
move him without specific cause, and that he
proposes to make test of it IN the courts.
He asks thas he be permitted to remain until
the question is judicially decided. 1t is un-
derstood at the department that no attention
will be paid to Mr.. Dryden's request. and that
his successor. Mr.. Kirwan, will take charge
of the Office next Monday.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
Georgia Journalists at the White House.

Georgia Journalists at the White House.
The Georgia Weekly Press Association,
now in the city, was received by President
Cleveland at the White House yesterday
With the ladies accompanying them the
journalists numbered 131 persons. They
were received by the President in his office
Secretary Smith and Senator Walsh headed
the party. and the members of the association
were introduced by W. B. Coleman, president
OF the association, to President Cleveland
who extended cordial greeting to all and
few felicitous words to many OF them.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
RihIe Mission Services

At the Bible Mission, Rechabite Hall, Four
and-a-half street and Pennsylvania avenue,
tomorrow, the subject of discussion will be
the last four of the '.Seven last plaques of
Revelations, xvi" The leader, Mr.. William
E. Brown, will give the second talk on last
Sundays subject. This service will be from
12 to o'clock, to which all are cordially in
yited
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
Personally Conducted Tour to Niagara
Falls via Il. & o., $40,

Via Watkins Glen and Geneva. Royal Blue Line
Express, with through Pullman Sleeping Cars
attached, will leave b. & o. station 5:C5 D. m.
Thursday August IL, running via the Lshigh and
Wyoming valleys. Pullman car space reserved
in advance at b. & o. ticket Offices, 619 and
1851 Pennsylvania avenue. Round trip tickets,
allowing stop-over en- going trip at Bprdstt
and Geneva, and on the return trip at
Rochester, Burdett and Geneva, $40: good for
return trip ten days. including day of sale Stage
coaches meet all trains at Burdett station, three
miles from Watkins Glen. aug11,4
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
White House Concert.

The programme OF the Marine Band con-
cert to be given at the White House this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock is as follows:
March, "The Marine Band" Fanciulli
Overture, Merry Wives of Windsor. 80. Nicolai
Baritone solo, Marie di Rohan". .Kappey
By Mr. j. Giovanini
Remem mbrances from "Tannhauser' =. Wagner
Grand March, Army OF the Potomac FanciuIli
Ballet music from Excelsior. Marengo
Characteristic, Monastery Bells" ...... Wely
Patrol, "Coxey's Industrial Army. .Orth
"Hail Columbia. ......................Fy .Fyles
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

AND now it turns out that the Pullman
company made profit by feeding soldiers
quartered at the works. 1t is an even wager
that George NJ. will turn an honest penny by
beating down st. Peter on the cost OF halo.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
College Detail.

Lieut.. George E. Sage, Fifth Infantry, has
been detailed as military instructor at Mount
Tamalpais Military Academy, San Raphael.
CAL, relieving First Lieut.. D. E. Holley,
Fourth Inssntry, ordered to, ,:eiu his Oo9psRy:
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
Linaburg's Hearing Postponed.
The preliminary hearing Of Capt Henry ".

IHe preliminary HOHI ruS Or CHPt. heHTy w.
Linaburg, who is charged by Frank Williams,
the murderer OF W. II. Twigg. with having
ordered him to commit the deed, has been
postponed until Tuesday next at the request
of his counsel. Lawyer George Sellers. who
desires time to secure evidence in behalf of
his client. Linaburg was taken to Jail yester-
do,-
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
Wild Western Rivalry.

st. Louis dispatches announce that a
woman was put under the influence of an
opiate in Chicago and sent to the metropolis
of Missouri. That's the only way you can
get anybody to leave Chicago for st. Louis
Chicago News.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

Subscribers are earnestly requested to
make complaints at The Times office OF all
neglect to deliver papers promptly and in
courteous manner. The Times proposes to
give subscribers satisfactory service, and
complaints made to headquarters will receive
prompt attention.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

HASTILY scanning these pictures Of Chinese
soldiers' complicated costumes we are led to
observe the bullet would be quite likely to be
lost in the shuttle.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

Ir seems anomalous that when corn doesn't t
rise in the ground it usually rises in the
stock market.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

II lies between the bright paragraphers OF
the country quitting their puns on the Oates
crop or the general public going daft.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
Reduction of Excursion Rate to Bay Ridge.

Commencing August and continuing until
close of season, the excursion rate from wash
irgtor to Bay Edge and return will be 10 cents
instead of 90. Increased progra mme of amuse-
ments and attractions. Trains leave Baltimore
and Ohio depot 9:15 a. m. and As p. m week
aus,o,u
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
Marriage License,

The only marriage license taken out yes
terday, because it is Friday" said the clerk
Of the court. was that of Eugene A Henry to
Miss Fannie Lightfoct, both OF Washington.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

THE relay bicyle race will stop in Denver,
but the wheels in Gov. Waite's head will con-
tinue to revolve at the old stand.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

And the West Has Her Buffalo Bills.
Greece had her Demosthenes, Rome her
Cicero, and Washington has her F. w. D.
MaYs.-Seattle Press-Times.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

SINCE the late furry in wheat many brokers
are spelling it without the two last letters.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

CARL BROWNE complains of dullness in the
theatrical business.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

THESE reproductions of Chinese chirog-
rnphy fill our soul with sympathy for ORR
entail editors.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
635 FRIENDS GAINED.
The circulation Of The Times increased

The Weather To-day.
For the District of Columbia, fair; cas-,
Xinda
The Washington times., 1894-08-11
r C

Treasury Cash Balance.
The cash balance in the Treasury yesterday
was s11s,5s6, ,s21, of which 2,Sss, $40 was
gold reserve.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

Look on the third page and read about the prizes
for close guesses on the adjournment Of the House Of
Representatives.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

There is movement among the English
authors looking toward an offer of some
special courtesy in the way OF entertainment
to the American writers Of the gentler sex
who are now in London. Their number in
cludes Mrs. Burton Harrison, Mrs. Amelie
Rives Chandler, Mrs. Moulton, Mrs. Wiggin,
and Mrs. Quincy.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

Mrs. Dolph and family expect to leave next
week for the Yellowstone Park, on their way
to Oregon. Next season Mrs. Dolph will not
return to Washington, but contemplates a
winter spent in European travel.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

At the anniversary of the woman's Home
Missionary Society. which was celebrated at
Ocean Grove Wednesday, Mrs. Christine B.
Dickinson, OF this city. and Mrs. Carbardt
read papers on the Lucy Webb Hayes Train
ing School. Mrs. A. I. Stewart gave an in
teresting account OF the Sibley Memorial
Hospital.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

Ex-President Harrison and family will
spend the month of August at Monmouth
Beach. n. J. Dir. Harrison is accompanied
by Mrs. Mckee and her two children.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

Mrs. Louis b. Ridenour returned last
Thursday from FIVE months trip in the
mountains of California. Mr.. Ridenour will
return home in September.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

Count Albert de Forestra, well known in
Washington as first secretary Of the Italian
legation in this city some years ago, has had
successful diplomatic career. Friends hero
have been apprised OF his recent promotion to
councillor Of the Italian embassy at Madrid.
which is the last step of the latter before be-
coming a minister.
The Washington times., 1894-08-11

It is rumored that President Cleveland and
Secretary Carlisle are contemplating run
down to Asbury Park to spend Sunday.