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The Washington times., 1894-04-27
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FOR GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPH.
Post Office Committee viii Give Hearing
to the Printers.

to the Printers.
Chairman A. L. Randall, Of the Interna-
tional Typographical Union committee on
governmental ownership and control Of the
telegraph, says that chairman John Hender-
son, OF the House post office committee, in
formed him yesterday that he was ready to
name day when his committee would give
the /. T. q. committee hearing on their bill
providing for the government construction Of
four trunk lines centering into this city,
which Congressman Rayner. Of Maryland, In
troduced in the House last December
Mr.. Randall says that his committee have
made arrangements with Congressman Ma
guire. of California. who has bill before the
committee looking to the same end, to have
a hearing on both bills at the same time. The
Mcguire bill goes into details more than the
l. 7. U. bill, and has q section that provides
for the issuing of bonds of small denomina-
tions, TO be placed upon sale in every post
Office in the land.
The date for the hearing is set for Friday,
May 4. Mr.. Randall says he will, In all prob
ability, have Grand Master Workman Soser-
eign, Of the Knights Of Labor; President
Gombers, of the American Federatio OF
Labor: President Butler, of the Farmers ALI
ance; President Prescott, of the International
Typographical Union, and Mr.. Gardner G.
favor OF the bill. Several Congressman have
agreed to go before the committee and advo-
cate a favorable report
Hon. Henry ". Blair, OF New Hampshire,
In letter to Chairman Randall the other day,
said: Il hope the bill will pass. I have long
believed in and advocated the control OF the
telegraph by the government. All important
intelligence is now first distributed by the
telegraph, and kilograms Of ten or twenty
words ought to be and could be transmitted
at an expense to the people of not exceeding
three or five cents With facilities available
at low prices it would be impossible to mislead
the public in matters of fact, and newspapers
with all the advantages belonging to those in
large cities would soon exist in all the small
places in the land. The local country news
papers everywhere would have just as late
and Just as correct news as anybody"
The i. T. L. committee feel very hopeful
for favorable report from the post office
committee.
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
Aaucduct Bridge unsafe.

The Commissioners yesterday in a commit
nication to the Speaker of the House recon-
mended an appropriation Of s51,O7O for the
repair Of Aqueduct bridge.
In the opinion Of the Commissioners the
bridge is in very insecure condition.
A crack in masonry pier No. 4, from the
Virginia end, was discovered in May, 1892.
The crack extended through the middle Of
a face of the pier from its top to the water at
least thirty feet.
In compliance with Senate resolution OF
January 81, 1898, the Secretary OF War
directed the chief of engineers to make
thorough examination. This was done. and
the report was transmitted to the Senate Sep
tember s, 1898.
The crack remained unchanged until the
fall Of 1893, when widening was observed,
and in January, 1894, the pier was banded
with iron rods.
The Commissioners request that the appro-
priation be made as early as possible, as the
failure of the pier would involve the loss Of
two spans of the bridge, and perhaps OF hui
man life
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Al the District RuiIdins.

The Commissioners yesterday issued the
following orders: That new public hydrant
be erected on Eleventh street southeast, be-
tween NJ and streets. in place Of old one,
estimated cost, S35.
That cement sidewalks be laid in front of
the following premises: 1919. 1921, and 1923 S
street northwest; 1887 Massachusetts avenue
northwest; 17l3 Rhode Island avenue north
west; total cost. s433.
That the order of April II, 1894. accepting
the proposal of Mr.. Drummond, made Janu-
ary 20, 1894 to furnish 100 fire hydrants a.
S43 each, is, at the instance of Mr.. Drum
mond and because of the destruction by fire
on the 10th instant Of the foundry and ma
chine shops Of the Glamorgan Company, here
by revoked.
The proposal of Andrew II. Haig, of Phila-
phia, Pa. dated January 20, 1894, to furnish
100 fire hydrants az S4S. .4S each. in accordance
with the specifications, is hereby accepted.
That Private S. d. Gibson, of the Metropoli-
tan police force, District of Columbia. is here
by promoted to the rank Of private OF class 2,
vice W. Z. Austin, resigned; promotion to
take effect the lst instant
That Private Patrick Creagh Is hereby pro-
noted to the rank of private of class 2, vice
John Trammell, removed; promotion take
effect the oath instant.
Mr.. W. Howard Mills, chairman Of the
committee OF the Army OF the Potomac, has
communicated with the Commissioners upon
the subject OF joint parade OF Union and
Confederate veterans in this city April 9.
1894.
In reply, Col. Truesdell has informed him
that the Commissioners are Of the opinion
that the initiative in the matter should be
taken by an organization Of citizens, as the
community will have to provide the means
for the entertainment.
The Commissioners will cooperate In any
effort made in this direction by the public at
large.
The Commissioners recommend favorable
action upon Senate bill 1S41, ITO provide
that all persons employing female help in
stores, shops. Offices, or manufactures shall
provide seats for the same when not actually
employed"
The Commissioners recommend adverse ac-
ton upon House rule bill 6.595. TO quiet
titles to land in the District of Columbia"
House rule bill 6,679. For the relief OF
Kate Fogarty," has been returned to Congress
with no objection to the enactment
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HITS-OR MISSES.

Searles, Terrell. and others Of the sugar
trust lobby are in town again. Spot them.
startling piece of information is that the
chief Of Tillman's constables is grandson Of
an ex-President of the United States.
We shall all be greatly disappointed II the
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette doesn't come
out for Harrison pretty soon.
Mr.. Mills, 1t is impossible for you or any
other living man to say anything new on the
tariff, no matter II you talk thousand years.
Such little matter as clause in the Con-
stitution ought not to interfere with Hon.
Tim Campbell's proposition to change the
the meeting day of Congress.
Hon. William R. Grace is purposing to run
for mayor of New York again. 1t is rumored
that Mr.. Grace and General Carl Shuz will
organize an army of the unemployed (ofice
seekers) and march on Washington.
Jesse Seligman's fortune is estimated at
from 100000 to sso,oOO. 900; which sug-
gets the old-time doubt whether the rich are
really wealthy.
Senator Hill hasn't our permission to give
up his presidential ambitions yet.
Kentucky has thirteen legal reasons for d.
vorce, but Col. Breckinridge nevertheless feels
comparatively safe.
The United States Senate contains thirteen
ex-Governors, and on the whole is doing as
well as could be expected.
OF the 100000 varieties Of insects in the
world the most annoying is the able con-
tributor who insists upon reading his con-
tribution to the editor in his busiest moment
in the day.
Organized labor in Boston has raised wages
$500, 900 year. Great is Boston, and great
is labor.
1t is understood that the leading counsel
for the Sante Fe and almost all of the other
lie aiding railroads Of the West and East is toll
erably well satisfied with Attorney General
Olney's settlement of the Pacific railroad debt
question.
Perhaps Gen. Weaver thinks that Kansas is
not the right state to be nominated for Presi.
dent from.
cannot say now what should do for sill
yer If were elected President again, but I
know should be favorable to it.-Benjamin
Harrison.
1t has not occurred to US to say till now
that Col Phil Thompson should not have as
sumed that everybody else was as successful
as himself in not getting caught.
The Philadelphia Record remarks that as
long as a women retains her maiden name it
is her maiden aim to change it.
In the case of the robber of E. c. Benedicts
house, the gentleman probably thought that
turn about was fair play.
Mr.. Holman's proposition to cut the salar-
les OF Congressman to $4,000 a year has not
awakened unanimous response.
Call Coxey Quixotic II you will; he can find
plenty Of windmills in the Senate to fight.
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P Parker, Bridget & Co.,
Jack the Giant Killer"


The large hall of the Central High School
was completely filled last evening with an en-
thusiastic audience to witness the initial per-
formance Of Harvey Wheaton Howard's
charming cnildren's opera "Jack the Giant
Killer" Mr.. Howard's position in the musi-
cal world Of Washington has long been an as
sured one. but the production of last evening
places him in the very front rank. The at
tempt to use simple children's story, weave
around it melodies original, appropriate, and
effective Is bold one. Ir. Howard has sue
ceeded. All the characters, with the excep-
ton OF the Giant were taken by children.
The well-known and popular baritone, Mr..
Ed B. Fox, sang and acted this role in a man
ner which won him great applause.
Master Burton Garrett as Jack, Master
Campbell as the King, Miss Marie Howe as
the Queen, and MissClara Moran as the Capt
i've Princess were in every way satisfactory.
A telling feature of the performance was the
''March OF the Amazons" Capt ]. T. II.
Hall earned great credit for the manner in
which he had drilled the children and was
awarded with floral tribute. Several Of the
young misses also received floral offerings
from admiring friends. ''Jack the Giant
Killer" will be repeated at the same place on
next Saturday afternoon.
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NOTES FROM THE DEPARTMENTS.

Mr.. Tripp, United States minister to Austria,
has arrived here on leave of absence. He paid
his respects to Secretary Gresham yesterday.
The Monterey has arrived at Santa Barbara
the Detroit at Norfolk, and the Columbia at
Lengue Island The Alert has sailed from Mare
Island for Port Townsend.
The Department of State has been notified by
United States Minister Thompson, at Petropolis.
that the Brazilian government at last has re-
moved all restrictions upon cipher kilograms.
A telegram received at the Navy Department
executive officer of the Yorktown, accidentally
shot himself in the calf of the leg while handling
a revolver.
Mr.. Clnparede, the retiring Swiss minister
yesterday presented to the President his letters
Of recall The usual expressions OF regret were
exchanged. His successor has not been made
known yet to the State Department
Secretary Carlisle has sent to the House of
Representatives letter from Mr.. Worthington
c. Ford, chief Of the Bureau OF Statistics, re-
questing authority for printing an annual sta
tistical abstract of foreign countries
Up to this date there has been no proposition
the representatives of Great Britain or Germany
looking to the annexation or dissolution of the
tripartite alliance and the annexation of the
islands to Great Britain or Germany
The Secretary of the Treasury has completed
his regulations prescribing the form of license
to be issued to sealers during the coming sea-
son. and describing the distinctive flag to be
rted by them, and yesterday sent them to the
President for his approval
Postmaster General Bssell hns recommended
TO Congress the passage of bill authorising the
payment to James A. Sexton, late postmaster at
Chicago, of S3,751, on account of postal funds
stolen from his office December IL, 1893 and sub
seQuently made geod by him.
Attorney General Olney yesterday sent to
Congress the draft of bill prepared by the De-
partment OF Justice as the representative of the
government for the reorganization of the
Union Pccifc Railway Company and the read
justment Of the claims Of the United States
against the company
1t appears by the record Of the court martial in
the kearsarge case that Lieutenant Lyman was
absolved from any share in the responsibility
for the loss of the vessel Although that was
part OF the original charge, the court contented
itself with finding him guilty of neglect OF
the stranding Of the ship
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
Changes in the Bill,

The principal changes to be made in the
tariff bill in accordance with the agreement
made yesterday by the Democratic Senators
are in the income tax and the sugar schedule
The sugar men have been from the first clam
orous for an ad yalorem instead of specific
duty, and that change has been conceded.
The details have not been absolutely fixed,
but there is little doubt, II any, that the sugar
schedule will be entirely supplanted by new
one which will provide uniform duty Of 40
per cent. ad valorem, with an addition of X of
a cent for refined sugar. The heprincipal change
In the income tax Is a provision for the limita-
ton Of the time that the law shall remain In
operation
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Cooperation Growing.
from PrOgress.l

The system Of sharing profits with employees
is isgrowing. An association With the promo
ton of the system as Its object Is now in
operation in Boston. The experience of firms
here and abroad has shown. in thus identify
ing the interests Of employees with those
of their employers, tendency to prevent dis
putes over wages schedules and labor strikes.
Progress thinks that the system will event.
ually become the ideal labor union-employe
with employer, labor with capital.
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
Naval Orders.

Commander Thomas Perry has been ordered
to duty at the Naval War college, Newport;
Naval Cadets R. D. Hasbrouck. F. r. Payne,
C. L. hussey, F. L. Sawyer, and G. C. Day.
detached from the Detroit and ordered to
final examination ut the Naval Academy;
Passed Assistant Surgeon J. F. Uric. from the
Detroit and to hold himself In readiness for
orders to the New York; Surgeon Wells, from
the Portsmouth to the Detroit; Surgeon J. R.
Waggaman; from the st. Marys to the Ports
mouth; Passed Assistant Surgeon E. H. Mar
steller to the st. Mary's
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
Saving Little About IT.

The Princes Tutor-And now We come to
the Emperor Caligula. What does your royal
highness know Of him? The prince is silent.
Tutor-Quite right, sir. The less said about
such monster the betteri-To-day.
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
Fishing for Patience,

Anxious Mother-My dear professor, am
so worried about our little Willie; really he
must be schooled in patience.
Professor-Eend him to fish, madam, on the
lake where I spent last Summer; that'n nx
him,-Boston Courier
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
Would Buy a Bonnet.

He'll were to die, darling, what would
you do?
She enthusiastically Jack, I'd buy 4
beautiful black bonnet saw yesterday!
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
No Omnivorous Goat.

Mrs. Groganey Indignantly goat
have been eatIn' Shamus' washin' off the
line. Mrs. O'Riarty (with ire)-The poor
craychur! An it's payin' for it you'll be If
he dies.-Chicago Record.
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
Caught In the Act

Jack Frontrow-That's a good old-fash-
ioned play. The villain is caught in the
act.
Billy Footlights-what act?
Jack Frontrow-In the last act.-Brooklyn
Life.
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
A Slight Acquaintance.

Excuse me, but were you at Mrs. High
blowers reception just now?"
Eyes"
"well, may walk with you as far as the
corner under my mbrella?"-Life.
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
Building Permits issued Yesterday.

E V. Rice, to repair li5 street southeast, to
cost s1,5G0; Mrs. S. Peterson, to make addition to
house on Whitney close, between Sixth and Sew
enth streets, county, TO cost S120; j. Mccormick,
to build shed rear $50 B street southeast; W. ID.
Serrn, TO repair 2222 ii street northwest, to cost
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
WASHINGTON, D. c., APRIL 27 1894.

The Weather To-day.
For the District of Columbia, Maryland, and
Virginia, fair; southerly winds; slightly
warmer in Maryland and eastern Virginia.
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Didn't Like Cheap Things.

Husband-That new bonnet Of yours Just
makes me tired.
Wife, feared it would. You never did
like cheap things. you know.-New York
Weekly.
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
Shave or Drink. Whicb7

oHuNS Of W
Now" soliioquized Wandering Willy, who
had just begged dime, ''if get shaved I'll
look good. an II I get drink I'll feel good.
Which II it be?"-Boston Traveller
The Washington times., 1894-04-27
A Mistake About His Mother.

Little boy-That lady gave me some candy.
Mother-I hope you were polite about It,
"Yes'm." "What did you say?'' II said I
'quainted with you. u."-Good News.
The herald., 1894-01-24
An Armenian Legend.

Ararat, one of tho most majestic
mountains in the world, rises 1900
feet above the vast fiat plain which
bears its name and reigns over the sur
rounding mountains. Early in the morn
ing, while all the valleys of Ararat and
the neighboring mountains are buried
in shadow, the white top of the Scrip
tural mountain CLEANS beautiful in the
first beams of the sun.
The Armenian people tell this story
about the inhabitants of Pharbee,
Once the devil and a Pharbee man
laid wager as to which should first
see the sun. The one who saw it first
was to box the others ears. Every
well" said the Armenian, and he lay
down and slept sweetly, while the dew
il, itching to punish his enemy, stood
looking eastward, and with eager eyes
watched the whole night for the sunrise.
Early in the morning, the Pharbee man
rose, and pointing to the top of Ararat,
which was already shining in the sun,
cried joyfully, II see itl'' The devil
was vanquished. The Pharbee man,
with his strong hand, boxed the devil 8
ears. Ever since that time, the devil
has been afraid of the people of the Ar
menian village of Pharbee. Woman 8
Journal,
The herald., 1894-01-24
LONG BEACH.
A Music Club Organizad-Local Ncws
Matters.

Music Club Organized-Local Nows
Matters.
LONG BEACH, Jan. ga large con-
gregation listened to Rev. Lloyd Jen-
kins, who preached at the Congrega-
tional church Sunday morning.
The latest addition to our social world
is music club, which was organized at
the home OF Miss Bailey, Second street,
Saturday evening. Sixteen signed the
roll as charter members. The club will
meet every two weeks, and from the
enthusiasm manifested pleasant and
profitable evenings are assured.
Our football team went to Whittier on
Saturday, met the enemy and-got
back safely. Never mind, practice
makes perfect, and some time we may
chronicle victory for our side.
J. A. Odell attended convention of
bee men at the CHI nber of commerce,
Los Angeles, Tuesday.
L. Bixby, esq., visited the beach
Tuesday.
DR.. Volk OF Riverside has rented the
Whitney cottage.
large force OF men are rushing work
on the Ocean avenue cement sidewalk.
A move is now being made to grade
Ocean avenue from Chestnut to Maine
street, which will add greatly to the
beautiful drive. Property owners are
taking advantage of the late rains, and
are cleaning up and beautifylng their
homes, and next summer our visitors
will realize that Long Beach, not dis
couraged by hard times, has kept right
on improving and is the choice seaside
resort of Southern California.
The herald., 1894-01-24
POMONA.

Some Business Ohanges-Local News
Notes.
POMONA, Jan. 23.-It ia probable that
the Smiths' drygoods store, the old @.
Howe store, may change hands about
the latter part of this month; also, that
the steam laundry management or own
ership may undergo changes; perhaps,
too, one or two professional Offices will
change quarters. The hardware firm OF
Bruce q Freeman has already changed,
Mr.. L. z. Bruce having sold his inter-
est.
Mr.. Sollner of Los Angeles is here to-
day looking around to see if he cannot
secure some tailoring business. The
chences are, however, he will leave this
afternoon.
Mr.. John Davis OF the vicinity of Fort
Worth, Tex, is in town, and intends
going into the Rincon settle ment this
afternoon to look at the old Hathaway
and Fuqua ranches, as he is on the
lookout for some suitable bargain.
There was a nice little social affair at
the residence OF Mrs. N. p. Gregg last
evening, the Misses Gregg having few
of their young gentlemen and lady
friends to enjoy their hospitality.
j. W. Tincher took run to Los An
geles today on business.
Rev. A. w. Nesbit was in the city
yesterday.
MIR. and Mrs. Swiggart, with Mr.. Rob,
are now guests at the Palomares.
DR.. Olmsted, who with his family
lived here some five or six years ago, is
again in Pomona.
Robt. Loucks has concluded to be-
come lawyer, and to that end mas COM
menced reading the preparatory course.
Arthur Patterson, who left here sew.
eral months ago to attend a medical
school in Cincinnati, has been very ill.
The good Samaritans of our little city
have opened soup house on Second
street for the benefit of those unfortunate
enough in this life to need it. 1t re.
mains to be seen just how it will work
under good management.
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loors. etc., are now on hand, and will

doors, etc., are now on hand, and will
soon be up.
A Forestera' lodge was organized six
or eight weeks ago, and has 2S members
1t meets with hearty enthusiasm
among the Gardena people.
DR.. Bacon says that DR.. Perkins, who
was shot some 10 days ago by Mr.. Knox
near Moneta. is fast getting well.
Mrs. DIR. Bacon is recovering from an
attack of la grippe.
Mr.. 8. X. Woodward has finished put
ting in his crop near South Riverside,
and has returned home.
Capt. and Mrs. Tucker, formerly OF
Los Angeles, now living three miles
southwest of the city, attended services
at the M. E. Church South on last Sun
day, and visited the home of Mr.. Wood
ward.
The family of Mr.. Shafer, who lives
near the Gardena reservoirs, is sick with
typhoid fever, having contracted it at
the house of friends near Compton.
Mr. Wood, lately out from Iowa, is
building dwelling in the western part
OF the town. Iowans seem enamored OF
the Gardens neighborhood. At least
Iowa has .trsnsplanted here quite col
ony of her best citizens.
The herald., 1894-01-24

How many people know that out by
the Greenough statue Of Washington,
east of the capitol, is vast and cav
ernous reservoir? Not one in thou
sand, but there it is, down in the bow
els of the earth, and covered deep be-
eeath the smooth surface Of asphaltum.
Away back in the thirties congress pur-
chased spring over east of the present
site of Howard university. 1t is now
at the bottom of the unused distribut-
ing reservoir. From it pipes were laid
to the capitol, and in pond east of the
building the water flowed and was held
for the use of the early Solons Of the
hill. In 1876 the reservoir was arched
over ard covered in, but there it is, and
if congress has been neglectful of the
city's interests as to water supply,
the reason is not hard to find. Congress
has its own private tap. Pipes run into
the capitol, furnishing the boilers, cool
ers and water sfor cleaning purposes.
There is an overflow pipe that runs into
the pretty little grotto below the senate
wing at one side Of the main sidewalk
and tinkles over the messy bank in a
miniature cascade. Washington Post.
The herald., 1894-01-24
GARDENA.
Large Demand for Cabbsges-Nows
and Personal Notes.

A Large Demand for Cabbages-Ncws
and Personal Notes.
GARDENA, Jan. %. - The rapidity
with which Gardens and vicinity have
been settled up within the last 20
months is something phenomenal. You
may find people there from almost every
state of the union. Nor are they idlers.
The productiveness OF the soil is such
that many hands are kept busy. Now
the grain and hay growers are exceed
ing busy, but most of their crop is sowed,
and II this weather continues few days
longer another years blowing will be
done.
On Monday afternoon 10 or Is crates
OF beautiful Strawberries were put on
board the Los Angeles train at Straw
berry Park. Cold weather has by no
means stopped shipments.
From the number OF crates for chip
ping cabbages at the Gardena depot, we
judge that cabbage raising is profit
able business here, and is not by any
means in the hands ofChinomen. Many
other vegetables, fruits and berries are
raised to profit.
The new M. E. church, only the frame
work and most of the weather boarding
Of which is up, came near being dam
aged twice by. wind. but the windows,