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sThen. daring. marry me at once, and


81 cannot-at least not yet. When l am
twenty-one l shall be my own mistress.
Besides she added with one of her brightest
smiles. 81 shall forfeit my fortune if mar
ried YOU now-and-and I want to give my
money to YOU"
The simplicity of her manner was in such
strange contrast to the wisdom which seemed
almost worldly that Ralph was fairly dunn
founded Gladys. ike the most of her sex, was
at once impulsive and timid, simple and cum
ning-a mass of contradictions. and yet was
most lovable in spite OF them all.
.'You dear little wise woman" cried Ralph,
clasping her in his arms Il will be guided
entirely by you. If you command it. will
wear my chain. and go on teaching Freddy
his Latin grammer for three mortal years.
"And bear mammals frowns, too?'
$50 long as you smile, dearest, all other
women in the world may frown and shall
smile"
"That sounds almost like quotation from
one of our poets. Is it?''
''No it is all my own. retorted Ralph with
laugh. ''Then," he went on in more seri-
Gus tone, ''there is to be a sort Of armed
neutrality between Mrs. Harrington and my
self-unless she dismisses me" he finished
gloomily.
"She will not do that Mamma is very
clever woman; she will not take any step
which might drive me-to-to-"
"Marriage?'' suggested Ralph.
Gladys nodded and then laughed with such
evident enjoyment and glee that Ralph was
once more puzzled by the strange complexity
of this mere child's character.
And so matters went on at Harrington Hall
for several weeks. Mrs. Harrington behaved
with studied courtesy to the tutor, who, on
his side, strove to look and act as il those
momentous words had never been spoken be-
tween Gladys and her stepmother. To all ap-
pearance he was only Freddy's paid instructor
and Miss Harrington's honorary professor Of
literature. The readings from the poets were
continued, but master and pupil talked more
than they read.
Sometimes the curiously-still, malicious
expression of Mrs. Harrington's eyes as they
met his across the breakfast or dinner table
work an indefinite dread in Ralph's breast.
He had an uncomfortable feeling that Mrs.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
DRoPosALs FOR ICE, FUEL, FORAGE, AND
u for Washing Towels-War Department

PRoPoSALs FOR ICE, FUEL, FORAGE, AND
i for Washing Towels.-War Department
Supply Division, Washington, d. c., April H.
lsa--Sealed proposals, in duplicate. subject
TO the usual conditions, will be received at this
office until two o'clock p. m, MONDAY, MAY :,
1894, at which time they will be opened, for fur
nishing ice, fuel, and forage, and for washing
towels for the War Department, its bureaus and
offices, during the fiscal year ending June 90
1885. Blank forms of proposals showing the
items and estimated quantity of ice, fuel, and
forage required, and also the estimated number
OF towels to be washed, will be furnished on ap-
plication to this Office. The ice, fuel (coal and
woodl and forage to be delivered at the War De-
partment, bureaus or offices, in Washington, for
which required, in such quantities and at such
times as the convenience Of the department may
require. Proposals for washing towels should
state the price per dozen. All proposals must be
on blank forms furnished by the department.
Bidders are notified that no award or formal ac-
ceptance of any bid under this advertisement
will be made until Congress makes an appropri-
alton from which the supplies called for can be
purchased Proposals must be securely inclosed
in sealed envelopes indorsed on the outside,
Proposals for Ice" Proposals for Fuel,n PRO
posals for Forage" Proposals for Washing
Towels" respectively, and addressed to NJ X.
THORP, Chief Of Supply Division.
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Taylor Turned Down,

The Senate Committee on the District of
Columbia yesterday formally voted to report
adversely the nomination of Charles II. J..
Taylor. colored, of Kansas. to be recorder of
deeds of the District of Columbia, to succeed
ex-senator b. X. Bruce. An adverse report
was assured some days ago when majority
of the committee voted to so report, but
formal action was withheld to permit absentees
TO record their votes. The Senators who
favor confirmation are Harris and Martin;
those against confirmation. Faulkner Hun
ton, Gibson, Mcmillan, Gallinger, Proctor,
Wolcott, and Hansbrough.
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yHREAsURY DEPARTMENT. BUREAU oF EN-.

TNREASURY DEPARTMENT, BUREAU OF EN-
i craving and Printing, Washington, d. c.,
April H. 1s9i-Sealed proposals will be received
at this office until p. m. MONDAY, MAY z,
1891, TO furnish supplies during the fiscal year
beginning July l, 1894, OF the following classes:
Dry Colors. Oils. etc; Chemicals, etc; Paper,
Topographic Inks, Engravers' Supplies, Binders
Supplies, Hardware, Textiles, etc; Rubber
Goods and Grocers' Sundries Awards will be
made only TO established manufacturers Of or
dealers in the articles. Sealed proposals will
also be received until the same time for WASH
ing Wetting Cloths during the same period, and
the award will be made only TO person or firm
having established facilities for doing the work
Sealed proposals will also be received until the
same time for the purchase of Pulp produced
by the maceration of notes, securities, etc, and
for the purchase of Waste Paper and Other Re
fuse Material during the same period. The
right is reserved to waive defects and to reject
any or all bids or parts of bids Blank forms
with specifications for proposals and further
information desired by intending bidders will
be furnished on application TO CLAUDE NJ
JOHNSON, Chief of Bureau.
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Chicago Board of Trade.
To Regulate Office.seeking.

Representative Straus, of New York. has IN
troduced in the House bill regulating appli-
cation for office in the unclassified civil SER
vice 1t prohibits persons applying for posi-
tions in the unclassified service or Any one
acting for them to request any member of
Congress. except in writing, to recommend or
indorse them or their applications. All rec
concentrations or Endorsements to govern
ment officials are to be in writing. Personal
solicitation in respect to applications to gov
ernment officials are forbidden, and applica-
tions filed shall be examined before the nomi-
nation or appointment to fill the position ap-
piled for Is finally made.
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Building and Repair Permits.

Building and repair permits issued yesterday:
A. NJ. Green, to build three two-story frame
dwellings corner jefferson street and Fort STAN
ton avenue, to cost 5000; G. II Schulze, to build
two-story brick stable rear I75l and 1888 street
northwest, to cost 81 $50: James Richmond. to
build show window at 1907 G street northwest, to
cost 1865: j. F. RUSSELL to build store front at 909
Ninth street northwest, to cost $780, Charles
Roberts, to repair shed rear house corner sixth
and VI streets northeast, to cost SIS; Webb and
Elliott, to build corridor on lear of Hotel Ran
dali, corner Fifteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, to cost 81 600 .
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High School Students Celebrate,

The pupils of the Eastern high school OBJ
served the one hundred and nineteenth ami
versary of the battle of Lexington in fitting
manner yesterday afternoon at the school
exhibition hall. Following few appropriate
remarks by Prof.C. NJ. Lacey Sites, the princi-
pal of the school, a programme of patriotic
music and literature was rendered by the
school talent.
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DRoposA1s FOR STATIONERY AND N1scEI.

DROPOSAIS FOR STATIONERY AND MISCEL-
L laneous Supplies-War Department, Sup
ply Division, Washington, ID. C., April ii, 1884,
Sealed proposals, IN duplicate, subject to the
usual conditions will be received at this office
until o'clock p m, MONDAY, MAY Z, 1894, at
which time they will be opened, for furnishing
stationery and miscellaneous supplies (consist-
ing of brooms, brushes. soaps towels etc, etc.l
for the War Department and its bureaus and
Offices during the fiscal year ending June 30 1885
Blank forms of proposals showing the items and
estimated quantities Of stationery and miscella-
neous supplies required will be furnished on ap-
plicaton to this Office. All proposals must be on
blank forms furnished by the Department
Bidders are notified that award or
formal acceptance Of any bid under this adyer-
tsement will be made until Congress makes an
appropriation from which the supplies called for
can be purchased. Proposals must be securely
inclosed in sealed envelopes indorsed on the
outside of the envelopes, proposals for Sta
tionery." and Proposals for Miscellaneous Sup
plies" respectively, and addressed to NJ. r
THORP, Chief Of Supply Division.
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Reciprocity!

The laborer is indeed worthy
of his hire, and we take this
opportunity to wish The
TINES and its owners full
measure of success. We are
firm believers in reciprocity
and have made these prices
low to cause the balance of
trade to be in your favor. In
other words, these goods are
worth considerable more than
they are to be sold for.
23c Moire Ribbons. 3-inch, Sc yd.
l2c Moire Ribbon, a and 5-inch, 23c yd.
2Sc Jet Aigrettes, 15c.
So Stylish Cloth Capes, S1.9S.
SC Cakes Oatmeal Soap, Sc.
12c Ribbed Vests, SC.
69c Ladies' Shirt Waists, 4Sc.
KINGS PALACE,
Sl2 -el4 Seventh st.
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The Markets: Plenty
of Vegetables.

Saturday is the best market day OF all the
week. Prices for vegetables and fruit are now
coming down as the gardeners in the vicinity
are beginning to send in supplies. The supply
from Bermuda and the South is abundant,
and some of the vegetables offered are nearer
maturity, and consequently much more desir-
abla nc food
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Strawberries are
quoted as from 90 cents
TO p per quart
Oranges, 35 to co
cents per dozen.
Bananas, 10 to 10
cents per dozen.
Pineapples, 2 for 25
cents, or one large one
for l5 cents.
Dried fruits of all
kinds held from 2 to
3 cents per pound
cheaper than during
the winter months, or
our last quotations.
Asparagus, 10 cents
to 10 cents per bunch.
Cucumbers, 8 for 10
cents
Burmuda onions, IS
cents quarter peck
Elephants, 10 cents
apiece.
Rhubarb, 3 cents per
bunch.
Long onions, ? bunch
es for > cents.
Radishes, 3 punches
of long red ones for 10
cents.
Cymbelines, 5 to 10
cents apiece.
Lettuce, 3 heads for
10 cents.
Spring lamb, fore-leg
The prices of the af'
held a little lower for p,
tables, as the warm we.
cult for dealers to carry
Strawberries are still
crop fails to materializt
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I stew, 12 cents per
pound. Hind quarter,
IS and 20 cents per
pound.
Lamb chops, rack, Is
cents; round, 20 cents
| per pound.
Veal, IS cents for
roast, and % cents for
( outlets of the round.
/ Roast beef rib,
prime, 10 cents per
pound,
Bullion, stewing or
baking cuts, 10 and ~
cents per pound.
| Porterhouse steak, 20
cents per pound.
Loin steak, Is cents
per pound
Chuck steak, s cents
per pound.
Corned beef, from 6
TO IL cents per pound.
Shad: 3-pound shad,
90 cents; smaller size,
l5 cents apiece.
itocSfish, ~ cents a
pound
Perch, Il cents a
bunch.
Fresh mackerel, 80
cents per pair.
Halibut steaks, %
cents per pound.
market may be
rishable fruits and vege-
ther makes 1t more dlffi-
them over Sunday.
rather high, as the home
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New York Stock Exchange

Furnished by Silsby i Co. bankers and
brokers, Metropolitan Bank Building, Fifteenth
street, opposite Treasury, Washington, ID. G.
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DIED..

PFElFFER-On Thursday, April 10, 1894. at l. As
a. m, Catherine Pfeiffer, widow of the late
Matthias Pfeiffer. in the 65th year Of her age.
Her funeral will take place from her late
residence. No. l730 Seventh street northwest,
on Saturday, April q, at o'clock. Relatives
and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
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Look Out !
We Are Loaded.

This is the way we will
shoot them off, viz:
Ladies' So Patent Tip Button
Shoes for S1.5o.
Ladies' S. High Russia
Blrychers for S1.95.
Ladies $3.50 Russia Blucher
ON3ords for $3.50.
Ladies s. Oxfords for s1.35.
Ladies' Sz.75 Oxfords for
SI.S5.
Ladies $3.50 Oxfords for
S2.50.
All fresh Spring Goods.
All colors and styles to select
from,
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NoTICE-wASHINGTo D. c., APRIL 20,
~ 1894. general meeting Of all those inter-
ested in THE WASHINGTON TINES will be held at
Typographical Temple SUNDAY, April y, 1891,
at O'Clock p m. By order Of board Of directors.
% THOMAS A. MITCHELL, Secretary
yA@ CARPENTERS, ATTENTION. THE
w. members Of L A No 174s, are requested
to attend the next meeting, MONDAY, 10Th in
slant. Very important business is TO be consid-
cred "a By order of the Assembly.
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WANTED.

WANTED-BOYs TO SELL THE WASHINGTON
w TIMES. A prize Of $40 to the boy selling
the largest number during a week; So each TO
the next four Apply TINES ONCE between and
p IN. %
WANTED-YOUNG MAN TO READ TWO OR
w three evenings per week Address STU
DENT, TINES office. q
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E,OR RENT UNFUR. ROOMS on SECOND
Il floor, vacant May /; also unfur rooms
third floor, vacant now; price sl5 and So re-
spectiyely; gas, hot and cold water. and heat;
private family. Call or address 719 L L ave.
n w. 22
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FOR RENT-HOUsEs.

EoR RENT-FUR. OR UNFUR. s-RooM, BAY
II window, pressed brick, mod. imp, n. H.
ave, bet l. and NJ Terms low. Ad room a,
No. 1870 y. Y. ave. 81
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BILLIARDS.

Il Tables-Largest and Finest Billiard Room
South of New York Buffet Attached NJ b
SCANLON, Proprietor, 40S Ninth street
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Il tric fans, / "a horse power motor: as good as
new; cheap, at 9il D St NV. JERSEY DAIRY
LUNCH ROOM y
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ToHN sCHLoTTERBECK, JR.,
- Our Homestead, Beers, Wines, Liquors, and
Cigars, also oysters in every style. S. E Cor 4th
and SITS. n. W, Washington, ID. c. ap1S-1m
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FOR RENT-ROOMS.

ENOR RENT-725 18TH ST N.E-6 BEAUTIFUL
Il rooms in nice condition; convenient to cars
and herdics; only S205 30. PEAKE & SMITH,
sth ST. and Nd ave. ne apl7-3t
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FOR SALE-HOUsES.

FOR SALE-HOUsES.
L'OR SALE, VERY CHEAP-S-ROOM, BAY
Il window. pressed brick, mod. imp, s. 900;
$1,000 cash, bal terms satisfactory. \. II. ave-,
bet L and NJ Address room "A, No. 1870 " Y
ave. q
LNOR SALE-BY AUGUST DONATH Gil 7TH ST.
IL have a broom cottage for sale on Rosedale
St, Just north of Hygienic Ice Company, that is a
cosy home for any man 1t has water, gas, and
stable in rear; price for all this only 2250 see
me about it
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OF COURSE YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE IT,
" but a matter of fact we will paralyze you
on low rates for desirable property. Come and
see US. PEAkE s. SMITH, 6rh and Nd. ave. n q.
aprlT-2w
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MONEY TO LOAN.

HONEST PARTIES CAN GET SMALL LOANS
IL at once. National Loan and Investment
Company, 6l5 st. n. W. A. c. CLANCY, Sec
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COUNTRY BOARD.

VNTANTED-I2 GENTLEMEN FOR THE SUM-
w mer in private family; minutes walk
from r K station Address XX, Laurel, Md. 2122225
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HELP FURNISHED FREE BY MRS L q
Ill Moore Employment Agency,
800 & St NV, Washington, D. G.
Send nosfal card
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-23
FINE MUSICAL PROGRAMMES.

The churches of San Francisco are MAX
ing preparations to remind people that
Christmas, as well as being season of
festivity, is also great church festival
Bright berries and green garlands are not
being confined to the home. Busy fingers
are also making most of the houses of
worship radiant with Christmas deeora-
tions and everywhere the choirs have pre-
pared special music to herald in the season
OF peace and good will to men" that was
sung to the shepherds at Bethlehem.
All the Catholic and Episcopal churches
will hold special services on Christmas
day. In the majority of the Protestant de-
nOmin aliOns, however, the music and SER
mons will be held to-day. In the Catholic
churches masses will begin long before
daybreak on Tuesday and will continue at
regular intervals till the last high mass at
10 A NJ. or 1880. Many Of them will also
bold vesper services. with special musical
altTac IONS
Nearly all the Episcopal churches will
have one or more celebrations of holy
communion on Christmas day.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-23

hassos-C. Maxim, F. r. Scollins. r. A.
Marshall and w. Doherty organist and
director, P. j. OSuiiivan.
At st. Dominic's Church musical masses
will be celebrated, and there will also be-
special sermons. The first high mass will
be celebrated at A. NJ, when Father Doc
gan will be the cele brant and Father Maher
the preacher. After that low masses will
be recited every half hour till 8 80 o'clock.
At 80 there will be high mass, with SER
mon by Father Netterviile The celebrant
will be Father Fitzslmmons, the deacon
Father Dyson and the sub-deacon Father
Martin.
At the French church on Bush street
there will be masses every hour from 5
a. NJ till 80, when grand high mass will
be celebrated. The music will be mass
by Aug. Durand, and for the offertory Miss
Hebron will sing Adams "Minuet Gre
ten" Signor Martinez will pres de at the
organ. and the double quartet will consist
of: Sopranos-Miss I'll. Hebron, Mrs. w.
Dickey; contraltos-Miss G. Null. Miss
G. Sueros; tenors-M. Lane, Ed Corpey
bassos-G. McAulitfe. G. Parza.
The preacher will he Rev. Emile Genie.
S. NJ. At Z 80 P. NJ. an interesting service
of song will be given, when the ladies OF
the sodaliiy will sing seasonable French
songs, such as Adams "Cantique de
Noel"
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SHOT WIFE AND CHILDREN.
lnflicting Wounds From Which
Two of Them Died.
HE THEN ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
But Only Committed Flesh Wounds
and Was Taken Cringing and
Trembling to Prison.

VANCOUVER. B. c., Dec. 22.-The most
horrible tragedy ever perpetrated in this
city occurred here this morning. resulting
in the death of two il not three persons.
George Frederick Ashford. laborer In
the employ of the Canadian Pacific Rail-
road, has been a resident here for the
past two years. living with his wife and
i've children in the east end OF the city.
For some time past he has been drinking
heavily and about a fortnight ago he was
DISCHARGED on that account. Since then
he has been drunk more than usual aud as
his money was all spent be evidently de-
cided to kin his wife and family and then
commit suicide
he returned home late last night and be-
gan to prepare for the bloody deed. He
first wrote three letters, one addressed 10
the Police Magistrate, stating that he had
determined 10 kill his little girls, so that
they would not have to walk the streets.
and his wife, who would soon be an angel.
He also mentioned that he had intended to
kill one Adam Loughead. but had not had
time, and would deal with him hereafter.
Another letter was addressed to the fore
man Of the freight sheds. informing him
OF the THEFT by Loughead of some goods,
and the third letter was to the timekeeper
at the sheds, accusing him of being re-
sponsible for his discharge.
The fiend then commenced the bloody
work. Going upstairs he woke his wife.
telling her that her end had come, and be-
fore she was half awake he shot her in
the head. Then little 3-year-old Violet
was killed in a similar manner. Mint
year-old Mildred was the next one shot
The two boys were awakened by the
shooting and escaped, giving the alarm to
the neishbors. Seeing that his deed was
discovered the fieud made his escape, run
ming along the tramway in the direction
of Westminster. Seeing a car approach
ing he shot himself In the head twice, but
only inflicted scalp wounds. Then he
threw himself in front of the car, but the
motorman pulled up In time and secured
him, handing him over to the police.
When assistance arrived at the house
the mother and Violet still brea he'd, but
died in few moments Mildred Is now
in the hospital. and is expected 10 recover.
Ashford is not seriously hurt, and will
recover. When arrested he presented a
horrible appearance. quivering from head
TO foot with fear. He is 45 years of age,
and was twenty-one years in the English
army. retiring with the rank of sergeant
major. The preliminary trial will be
held on Monday.
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APPEARS TO BE OVER.
Indications That the Storm Has
Reached Its End

YUBA CITY. Dec. 22-The heavy storm
which has been raging here for some time
has subsidized and the weather is clearing.
Over five inches of rain has fallen during
the past week. and the precipitation for
the season is 1857 inches. The rivers
here stand about thirteen feet, which is
eight foot below high-water mark.
MARCUsE. Dec. pa very light shower
fell about noon to-day, being the only pre-
cipitation since a very early hour this
morning. when the storm ceased Last
night 40 of an inch fell, making 1926 for
the season. The sun has been shining the
greater part of to-day, and tonight the
heavens are clear.
UKIAH, Dec. 22.-Rainfall up to date
1886 inches. last season 1907 Rivers and
creeks are booming.
CARSON. New, Dee. pa furious wind.
accompanied by snow. rain and hail. has
been blowing all day. The barometer is
falling.
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HEAVY FALL OF SNOW
Completely Blocks Travel in the
Siskiyous.
Shovelers Are In Demand and Are
Paid One Dollar and a Half
an Hour.

SIssoNs Dec. 22.-The snowfall during
the last five days measures ninety-six
inches. The road between this place and
Dunsmuir il com pletely blockaded.
The rotary snowplow from Dunsmuir
broke down five mites north Of this place
this morning at o'clock.
The Methodist church fell in yesterday
morning and was followed by Bowler's
livery stable, the Siskiyou Lumber and
Mercantile Company's slaug house, the
Mount Shasta Manufacturing Company's
warehouse and a building belonging to the
Pioneer Box Factory.
Numerous other small buildings have
succum bed to the heavy snow.
Snow-shovelers are In demand and are
paid 81 90 per hour.
1t is thought that train will be gotten
through to-day.
This is the heaviest snowfall since 1889.
1t is still showing and complete block
ade of the Southern Pacific Company's
roadway is the result.