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The Washington times., 1894-03-22
THE SINGLE TAX REVIVAL.
DIR. LOngstreet Continues His Talks with
the Aid of Illustrative Diagrams

DIR. Longstreet Continues His Talks with
the Aid of Illustrative Diagrams
The single tax meeting now being held
nightly at 919 F street northwest by DR..
Longstreet OF Worcester. Mass, were con-
tinued last evening. DR.. Longstreet re-
viewed briefly his lecture OF the previous
evening. and then proceeded to discuss the ad-
vafltages OF u free interchange Of commodities
between individuals. his object being to show
that absolute free trade between all people
and all countries would be beneficial
He defined very fully the meaning of the
terms rent ard wages, and by the aid of
elaborate diagrams he showed how the
produce OF the country is divided between
rent and wages. Speculation in land increases
the STARE that goes to rent and reduces the
entire fund that is to he divided between both.
The single tax. by destroying land speculd-
ton. would increase wages. both by increas-
ing production and by reducing rent, DIR.
Longstrcet maintained. The diagrams made
the points Of his argument very clear. while
telling illustration. and stories added interest
to an otherwise dry subject.
DR.. LongstTeet has considerable ability rs
an elocutionist and well displayed it In the
various stories and quotations introduced in
the lecture.
Questions from the audience were answered
at the close Of the lecture. The meetings will
be continued few days longer.
Sunday evening DR.. LOngs:reet expects 20
address large audience a. Typoeraphical
Temple on The Single Tax and the Bible"
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
1t Costs a Cent
Read 1t Tomorrow.
MATHEMATICS FOR THE MILLION.

There are 25O0OO people in Washington.
They possess, on a reasonable assessment,
$500, ,0OO,0 900 of property. $4,000 per capita
a wealthy community. There are twenty
five men in the United States who
possess far above $500, 900, ,OOO-s2O, ,OOO,-
600 per capita. The 25O.OOO people in Wash
ington use 10000 times as much sugar as the
twenty-five millionaires, and If a tariff tax is
put on sugar they will pay 10000 times as
much sugar tax, though they own no more
property than the plutocrats. That is why
the twenty-five believe in a tax on sugar.
That is why the 250.OOO prefer tax on in
comes
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
Along the Line
of District Reforms

"Iook there" exclaimed Mr.. Hobson, OF
the Law Reporter, to The TIMES scribe last
evening. The scribe gazed, and was horri-
| fed to observe Fourteenth-street cable train
bearing with great velocity down upon a
young lady who was attempting to cross the
tracks. 1t was painfully evident that the
young maiden was in a confused state Of
mind, and that nothing but miracle could
save her.
The gripman put the brakes down hard but
the momentum arising from the heavily LOADED
condition Of the rear trailer carried the
train with undiminished speed toward its
intended victim. The miracle was personifled
In the act Of companion, who hurriedly
rushed up and dragged the maiden out Of
danger just as the grip touched the hem Of
her garments.
"There is an instance resumed the
speaker, "ofthe results Of crowding the trail
ers at the expense Of the grip. 1 have wit
messed this same scene many times, and 1t Is
matter of wonder that tn 1re are not more
burial permits issued in this city,"
I'm the matter Of providing suitable
tenders for street cars the Commissioners
evinced great interest,"" said Commissioner
Ross, when approached on the absorbing
theme, 'and the board has discussed the rela-
tive merits Of many designs. There are two
which meet with the greatest favor, one of
which is in use on the Rock Greek railway
and the other is being experimental with on
the lexington line
Il have tried to discover time 10 get the
board together and make an official examina-
ton of the practical working Of the Ecking-
ton fender. but stress of business has thus
far prevented our going out there. II is not
matter OF tolerance but an urgent neces-
sity to provide against accidents like
those of last week. The matter will be
pushed, and the best fender will be at once
adopted on our street cars. 1t is safe to say
that fatalities will soon be merely matter
of history as far as the street cars are con-
cerned"
There is project on foot" said Architect
L. F. Schneider ''to lay tracks for q trolley
road through the northwestern portion CT the
city. The route of the line has been deter
mined, and it has also been determined, by
actual investigation. that the residents
along mis- route are strongly opposed to
the project. There is no section of
the city, or of any city. that compares with
the scene OF the proposed evil. and it is an
outrage upon the national capital to trans
form its hitherto elegant section into Gotham
neIghbOrhood. 1t is at once evident that real
estate will suffer greatly if the road is built,
to say nothing of that quiet elegance for
which Washington has so long been noted"
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
on THE METROPOLITAN PRESS.

If THE TINES attempts to
Df occupy the same field and
SENATOR FROM champion the same cause as
Nvv,p, the other papers in this Dis
trict its career will be cir
cumscribed and limited in duration. All tine
papers here are organs Of the Demo-
Republican party. Bot there are changes
of party policy with the changes of admins
tration. 1t is a change in the party pie. The
party policy is the same.
The gold standard contraction has been the
policy OF every administration for the past
twenty years. If you oppose that party
and favor honest money and good times yol
must rely for patronage and support on per-
sons who are not receiving or expecting gov
eminent patronage. Whether there are enough
people in the District who would prefer good
government and prosperity for the country
at large to the chance of receiving
some favor from the money powers through
their servants and employees in the various
departments of the government will soon be
made known. l believe the time has arrived
when the truth can be spoken with safety in
the capital of the nation with prospect Of
favorable hearing. The utter destruction of
business and the want and misery which
exist throughout the country are the results
of the wickedness OF the Harrison Cleveland
policy, and as contraction goes on and times
grow worse the people will want to know
the reason why, and if you will tell them the
truth they will take your paper, and you will
make a success in a new and unoccupied field
of journalism.
There is no room for The TIMES on the ad-
ministration side of all questions. The ad-
ministration has got all the papers it can
support. and the business OF defending the
administration and justifying its subserviency
to the money power is overdone. The busi-
ness OF exposing the fraud and usurpation of
the geld combination, which rules all adm in
istrations, is new and important. The gold
kings must be overthrown. or the people will
be slaves. If yourpaper takes the side OF the
people against their oppressors it will sue
ceed. 1t has my best wishes.
VIM. NJ. STEWART.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
Making Over Dresses.

sometimes I WONDER" says writer in
the New York Press. ''if talk too much about
making over dresses. Do /? Here l am at it
again. One of those gowns that you had last
year that was teltod in. and is not now quite
IN the mode. can be smarteEcd by adding a
circular friil. cut pointed. Fancy man
understanding q circular thing cut pointed.
But YOU Will There are made pieces
in psssementerie which vii! decorate the
frili suitably, or less expensive sarnItu-e may
be bought by the yard. The foia:el trim
miugs on the waist are pretty change from
the old lapels. They are OF the passementerie.
which may Ue OF black. the color Of the gown.
or karmonzine color. Is not tbs quite a
refreshing change from tae frills OF the day?'
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
BEFORE EASTER.

The days are dreary and the nights are dark,
The nude trees seem to shiver in the park
As If their very hearts were pinched with chill,
And frosty winds disturb the ice-rimmed rill
Torpor and dreariness touch everything
Yet in little while will robins sing!
Within the house, too, lonely the hours seem,
As If life ebbed, a dream within dream,
To die away into dreamless sleep,
Der which hope, still, or naught, may vigil keep
Sad memories crowd the place where sweet
should cling
Yet in a little while will robins sing!
And nearer still, within the Swallowed heart,
Dumb with its yearnings, with its life apart
From Joys of loving, and from hopes which
make
A pecan to the soul alert, awake,
The futile present from the past can bring
Nothing-and yet, soon will the robins sing!
Be patient, soul, that misses its desire
Some needs must fail if others may aspire.
If not thine own, accept anothers good
As partly thine, a need of brotherhood.
No life is empty and a useless thing
That lilts a little If the robins sing!
ALNo:T BARNES
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
Interstate Commerce Notes.

Martin Decker. assistant secretary of the
Commission, is g large investor in silver
mines.
Judge Veazey is doubtful whether he would
accept the Senatorship from Vermont If it
were offered him.
Edward \. Moseley. secretary of the Com
mission. will soon be taking some of his de-
lightful swims in the Potomac.
Nelson. the secretary's personal messenger.
has in his possession the real kohinoor. an
heirloom descended from one of his ances
tors, an African prince.
Judge Morrison. chairman Of the Commits
sion. probably has more to say about Illinois
politics than any other retired statesman in
Washington.
Auditor McKane has fine small house at
Kensington, Mr.. B. II. Warmers suburb. and
there of evenings he writes books and culti-
Yates tomato patches.
Justin McCarty. lately an employe, visits
the Commission frequently, looking hale and
hearty, and proud of his cousinship with his
more distinguished IRISH namesake.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
What Causes Red Hair.

from the American Hairdresserl
Science explains the phenomenon of red
hair thus: 1t is caused by a superabundance
Of iron in the blood. This it is that imparts
the vigor, the elasticity, the great vitality, the
overaowing and thoroughly healthy animal
life that runs riot through the veins of the
ruddy-baired, and this strong, sentient ami
NAL life is what renders them more intense
in all then emotions than their more languid
fellow-creatures. The excess of iron is also
the cause Of freckles on the peculiarly clear.
white skin which always accompanies red
hair. The skin is abnormaly sensitive to the
action of the suns rays, which not only bring
out the little brown spots in abundance, bu.
also burn like mustard plaster, producing
queer. creepy sensation, as If the skin were
wrinl.ling up.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
CALLED DOWN FITzSIMMoNS.
4 pugilisfic Newarker Calls Forth the
Clarct from Roberts Nose

4 pusilisfic Newarker Calls Forth the
Clarct from Roberts Nose.
New YORK, March 21.-Bob FitzsimmonS
came into town from Newark, n. j., this af-
ternoon, and, walking into the Office OF q
sporting paper. said: II want to pick up
this challenge CoIbett made in Flor
ida on behalf of Dan Creedon for
$1,000. l want particularly to meet Creedon,
because l have heard that Corbett says he is
the only man whom the great champion can
not hit on the nose whenever he wants to.
Why. I'll bet Corbett 81, 900 that he can't hit
me on the nose before do the same thing TO
him, and another 81 900 that can touch him
on that feature twice to his once"
There was in the party young 12S-pound
aspirant for pugilist honors from Newark. n.
J. II was suggested that Fitzsimmons put on
the gloves with him. The Newarker flew at
the big chap and brought his five-ounce glove
down with a slash on Fitzsimmons, cutting
long cash on the right side of that member
and drawing 10 little amount of claret. This
brought forth good many smiles in view OF
the sizing up Corbett had received.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
EORIIIIDE AND FAITH

1t is not so very hard to be brave. But to
possess the fortitude which struggles always,
which never complains, which brings the tears
Of bravery and fortitude and self-abnegation
and love to the eyes, if only it is thought of,
this is harder. 1t is almost superhuman. 1t
is quality that is truly God-like, as no other
y so much. The career of the patriot Kos
suth, full OF the fortitude and faith of an all
consuming love of country, was like the ideal
American career. Hewas loved in this liberty
loving country. The lesson of his life will be
cherished worthily.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
AS THE CROWD CONES OUT.

Dear old John T. Ford was one of the origi-
nal producers of "Pinafore' in this country
if not the very first of the host of them, and
it shows what kind Of a man he was TO tell
that he was the only manager of the whole
who paid a royalty to Gilbert and Sullivan.
We didn't have any copyright law then, and
everything good that was produced on
the other side was filched. There was no
legal reason why anyone should have paid
anything to the famous pair. and Ford did it
because he thought it was the right thing.
The occasion was an important and intensely
interesting one at the time. and Washington in
a way went wild over the then comparatively
fresh style OF melody and wit. The produc-
ton took place in Ford's theater i'll 1881 or
1882, perhaps One remembers that Belle
Archer was the original Hebe and George
Denham the Sir Joseph.
Eddie Foy really draws $4,000 a year for
his funny work with the Spectacular Extrava-
ganza Company, and it was not so many
years ago that he received SIS week for
sixteen performances daily with a Chicago
dime museum.
The Philadelphia North American sayS Of
Miss Maud Harrison, the delightful New York
girl with Americans Abroad:
There are three celebrated American leading
ladies at the present time in this country. One
is great beauty, who Is no great actress: one is
an actress who poses as a beauty, and the third
is both an actress and beauty. The last is
Maud Harrison. 1t is said of her, too, that in
New York city there is no more vivacious New
Yorker, in Paris no truer Parsienne, and, as
she herself says. were she TO play an engagement
in Terra del Fuego she would fall into the habits
of the antipodeans in tvfenty-four hours To be
a perfect bohemian is Miss Harrison's ambition,
and she accommodates herself TO new cities with
amazing celebrity.
Yes" she says, 81 am well satisfied with my
vocation should choose the same career if
had TO live my life over again. II is hard work
sometimes, but like work if it leads to artistic
results"
Jolly Barnabee, one of the funniest men
that ever sang a comic song. has been with
the Bostonian's for ever so long, Slice they
organized, believe. Some OF the rehearsals
OF "Robin Hood were held on the top floor
Of seven-story building in Boston. the name
Of the building not mentioned. One night
Barnabee climbed the stairs. The elevator
boys grandmother was dead. When Barna-
bee looked in on the group OF artists. he said
to Miss Davis in an anxious voice, as il he
very much hoped his trip had not been
futile:
"Is God in?''
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
KICKS: BY THE kICKERS.

To the Editor of THE TINES:
In the name of the weaker sex. should
like to enter protest against the insignih-
cant. cane-gnawing dudes who hang around
the entrances of the large stores. There is
not one day in the week when girl can pass
in or out of any of these stores without being
stared at by them. 1t is a pity that these
crowds are not broken up by the police, since
they arrest any one standing on the street
corners for few minutes. Lucy II.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
Two Tiny Bibles.
from the Westminster Budget. |

IFr0m the " Westmlnster Budget
The Clarendon Press has issued two new
miniature editions of the Bible, printed on
Oxford India paper. One of these. ''The
Brilliant Text Bible,'' is the smallest ever
produced with this type, and contains 1915
pages, with maps. 1t measures 80 by 21s
inches. and it is just over half an inch thick.
1t is bound in limp morocco, and weighs 25s
ounces. The other edition is a reference
Bible, and is slightly larger and heavier
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
,,o+eur Athletic Association,

PHILADELPHIA, March q. - The annual
schedule meeting of the Atlantic Association
of the Amateur Athletic Association was held
in this city last night. The following clubs
were admitted to membership: Cardinal Man
ming club. of Pittsburg; Carroll Institute club,
of Washington: Metropolitan Camping club,
of Pittsburg; Nonpareil Athletic club, Of Allie.
gheny: Nonpareil Athletic club, of Beaver
Falls. Pa.
The Sharpsburg. Pa. Athletic Glib was
admitted to administration.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
QUINN MUST GO BACK.
The Youthful Forger's Family Refuse t
Come TO his Aid.

The Youthful Forger's Family Refuse to
Come TO his Aid.
Quinn. the forger, has lost his last hope
Yesterday letter was received by Inspector
Hollinberger from his brother, saying the
family were done with him and he had bet
ter be sent to Los Angeles. When this was
told him in his cell he displayed great grief
He sat on the bench and sobbed as though he
was broken-hearted. He had expected that
his family would see him through.
Quinn had his sporting proclivities highly
developed. and in his hip pocket carried a
flve-chamber loaded revolver. He Travelled
in the best style and spent money freely. He
had a trunk filed with fine clothing and
trinkets. An officer from Chicago will be
here to-day to take charge of him.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
Lnrge Car stables burned,

ST. Louis, No, March ei.-The Cardinal avenro .
car sheds OF the Laclede avenue division of the
Missouri Railway Company here was struck by
lightning at midnight tonight and burned To The
gr und, causing loss o. $1,000, fully cover by
INSURANCE. eleven motor and fifty-three traners,
valued at ss0OrO were destroyed The missouri
Railway COMP any. operated TIE Market street.
and Lacledo avenue electric Lines aud the Oliver
street cable.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
THE FAIL or npEcEI>prncr

1t is sad, almost an appalling story this,
of a guileless, unblemished, defenseless Ken
tucky gentleman only GO years DID, Here is
man, a married man, a pillar of the church,
a sunday-school teacher, a speaker of pure
words, liver in piety and rectitude, who
might reasonably expect that his white soul
should go through unsullied life and his
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

Six young women were drowned yesterday
while attempting to cross lake near Pateze-
euro, Mexico.
The post office at Butler. No., was blown
open last night, and between $500 and $500
of stamps stolen. James Franklin, Tom
Harvey, and Bert Davis arc held for the
robbery.
Prof. Hartshorn, formerly principal OF the
high school, at New Castle, Pa. was put on
trial yesterday, on the different indictments
in connection with the famous Aida Robinson
case
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
his wife tnc .Lnror AZ p.cnsan,ou

Mrs. Annie s. Austin. the newly elected
mayor OF Pleasanton Kans. is described rs
"a buxOm woman OF two hundred pounds
and quite intel ieJ nt." Her husband IS Il rail-
roai enploye. She was the leading speaker
in the campaign which resulted in Ter eec.
tion. and electioneered so cleverly that she
went into Office on Il majority of twelve votes.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
Are YOu Lax, Mr.. Bisscll9

To the Editor of THE TINES:
Has the Post ONCE Department ignored the
obscene literature statute by permitting papers
containing the Pollard Breckinridge scandal
testimony 10 pass through the mails unnoticed?
JOHN c. PALMER
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
Didn't Wcnt the nssy Punched.

"Dear meI' cried the nurse. 1.-The baby has
swallowed NY railway ticket. What shall
do?"
Go and buy another right away" re-
turned the mother. I'm not going TO have
the baby punched"
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
One Who Ought TO Know.

[From the Chicago Daily Tribunel
Detective-Yes, I've got the description of
the missing jewelry written down all right.
Now, how much money did the fellow take?
Mr.. Billus--I don't know exactly. Maria,
my dear, how much money was there in my
pockets last night?
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
These Boys Were Posted.

Ifrom Judge
Teacher Ito members of the class)-Having
enumerated the principal poets, orators, and
statesmen, Twill now ask you to give me the
names of three men famous for their science.
Half dozen voices Gall answering at once)
-Corbett, Mitchell, and Sullivan.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
WASHINGTON, D. c., MARCH %, 1894.

Weather Indications for To-day.
District of Columbia and Maryland: Gener-
ally fair; probably slightly warmer in the in
terror; south or southwest winds. Virginia:
fair: southwest winds.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
A Fair Substitute.

from the Detroit Free Press.l
She-Do you think that money takes the
place OF a wife?
He docking over some bills)-No; but
know that wife takes the place of money.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
kIrccdy Qnf of Sirhf

To the Editor OF THE TIMES.
I've got gun, but THE TINES is already out of
range. See if a postal will fetch it Yours for
success J. HALL SYPHER
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
Chemical Companies Consolidate.

RICHMOND, Va, March e1-The Sulphur Mining
Company, of Virginia, the Atlantic and Virginia
Fertilizer Company, Of Richmond, and the Monu-
mental Chemical Company, of Baltimore, have
consolidated
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
4 nahc and n Woman.

The difference between q babe in arms and
n woman trying to DO her own housework is
that one cries and iusses while the other fries
and cusses.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
"uOle of Calcutta" Annex.

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
Kindly aGitate the establishment of a hole of
Calcutta annex TO the Capitol for the suppression
of professional politicians.
JOSEPH HEISD
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
Senator Colquitt Still Alive.

Senator Colquitt was still alive at o'clock
this morning. His condition had not changed
since yesterday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
Notice to stockholders.

Notice to Stockholders.
All stockholders of the Washington Times
Publishing Company whose shares are not
fully paid may hereafter make payment at
TIE TIMES office. Open till II p. m. Per
order Of board of directors.
THos A. MITCHELL, Secretary.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
Let Us
Remind You

That The TIMES is an Associated
Press paper,
That 1t prints the news of the world,
That it covers the local field thor
oughly,
That it philosophers without fear
or favor.
That it delights the women, or
wants to,
That it is sprightly, crisp, domestic,
political, refined, gossipy,
That it is the paper for the work
shop. the Office, and especially
the home.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22
He Can Talk Through It Even Better Now

He Can Talk Through 1t Even Better Now.
fFrom the last or the latest edition of the Even
ing News of three or four days agol
While driving near the western gate in the
Zoo yesterday afternoon Mr.. ]. G.. Slater's
carriage was run into by hack from Berry's
livery stable and badly damaged.
Mr. Slater was thrown particularly hard, and
had it not been for his hat he would have sus-
tanned much more serious injuries to his head.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22

Representative GeorceW. Conn. OF Indiana.
is great admirer Of Sousa as leader. and
believes the cx-iirector OF the Marine Band is
well fitted to Ill the place made vacant by the
death OF the lamenred Patrick Sarsfield Gil
more. The Indiana Congressman has the
largest cornet Irauu!aetory in the country at
his home. in Eikhart. and is competent to
judge ofSOusa qualifications. Atthe latter s
recent concert in this city Mr.. Conn was an
interested listener.
The Washington times., 1894-03-22

Eddie Foy really draws $4,000 a year for
his funny work with the Spectacular Extrava-
ganza Company, and it was not so many
years ago that he received SIS week for
sixteen performances daily with a Chicago
dime museum.