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The Washington times., 1894-03-28
pIRuC LAND LAWS

BY THE DELEGATE The public lands are be-
IN CONGRESS coming thing of the past,
and this fact is doubtless
responsible in measure at
OKLAHOMA. least for the contemplated
legislation which is considered by the people
of the West as suicidal to them. The time
when millions of acres of agricultural and
timber lands remained without anybody set
Ting upon or being desirous of entering them
has passed. There are doubtless as good
public lands still subject to entry under the
homestead laws in other sections of the
country as there are in Oklahoma, but the
same craze has not taken hold of the COM
munities in which these lands are situated as
there is in my territory.
While it is true that Oklahoma, climatic
ally, is considered far preferable to the
states farther north, my judgment is that the
craze which has given rise to the mad rushes
which the country has witnessed when any
lands were to be opened up to settlement in
Oklahoma since 1889, is entirely traceable to
the desire on the part Of Congress, without
any apparent cause, to improve upon a
method which had never been criticised and
which had proven entirely satisfactory
Prior to the opening of Oklahoma, in 1889,
when Congress, by treaty or otherwise. Sc
cured lands which they desired the poor man
to make home upon, the lands were, without
any specified time being set in advance, de-
clared open as soon as the treaties were rati-
fed. Thirty days notice by proclamation of
the President was given prior to the opening
of original Oklahoma, and was the means of
bridging together people enough to have
taken ten times the amount of land which
comprised the original territory. This
change of system caused all kinds of sharp
practices to be indulged in and added the
word sooner" to the English dictionary;
this being the appellation given to those who,
fearing they would obtain no land if they
waited until the time specified in the Presi-
dents proclamation. entered upon the land
in defiance thereof and by stealth.
The same mode Of opening has been used
in the case of the other 100000 acres which
were opened up prior to last September, at
which time another effort was made to i'm
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Mr.. Bayard and Lord Roseherry Conferred

LONDON, March 2s.-The Daily News this
morning says that Hon. Thomas F. Bayard,
the American ambassador, yesterday had an
interview lasting two hours with Prime Min
lister Roseberry on the subject of the Behring
sea seal Fisheries, and the action taken by
the British government in carrying out the
decision of the Behring sea tribunal of arbi-
tration. The paper adds that large number
Of kilograms were exchanged between the
foreign office and Sir Julian Pauncefote, the
British ambassador to the United States. 1t
is coniidentially expected that settlement of
the questions that have arisen on the subject
will be effected by the end of the week.
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obsequies Over Georgetown.

The Commissioners yesterday submitted to
District Attorney Thomas a copy Of Senate
bill 445, introduced by Mr.. Mcmillan last Au-
gust, prescribing that Georgetown snail con-
stitute portion OF the city of Washington.
The advice of Mr.. Thomas is requested as to
whether any modification Of this bill is neces-
sary or advisable to avoid any conflict with
the custom laws, in view of the fact that
Georgetown is port of entry. The Board
has asked the district attorney to prepare the
requisite form of amendment with as little
delay as practicable. The bill has already
passed the Senate and is now before the
house
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Among the Railroads

Stephen N Cage, representative of the STAN
ford interests in the Central Pacific, has re-
signed.
The annual election of officers Of the Pennsy-
vania was held yesterday The old board was
reelected
The famous Indiana tax law suit was begun in
the Supreme Court yesterday. John NJ Butler
argued for the railroads and Attorney General
Smith for the state.
The difference between the French share
holders in Portuguese railway companies and
the Portuguese government, which was one Of
the main reasons for the withdrawal of the
French minister, at Lisbon, will probably be
settled amicably.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Easter WaItzing Contest.

At Linthicum Hall, Easter Monday night,
Prof. Rienburg's dancing classes gave their
second grand mask soiree and waltzing con-
test. Joe Boyce, '.Dude;" Miss Nora Donald
son, "Topsy," and Will Drew, "Slasher, re-
ceived prizes. In the waltzing contest. which
followed, many were entered, and after two
long and pretty waltzes the judges. Mr.
George Bryan, Prof. Boyle, and Ir. Hugh
Harvey, awarded the two beautiful gold
medals to Prof. Harry johnson and Miss
Minnie Sullivan.
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to the height OF the towers. The main river
bridge will be built on the cantilever prin-
ciple, and will be 1,07O feet in length, with
spans OF COS feet on either side. The largest
railroad bridge completed is over the Firth Of
Forth, in Scotland. The main structure is
$3.50 feet long, but the approaches are said to
be shorter than the New Orleans bridge.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
The Northcutt Will Case.

The counsel interested in the estate of
Annie E. Northcutt were before Justice Hag-
ner yesterday, engaged in framing issues for
trial before a jury. A large estate and a will
were left by the deceased. After the trial Of
issues on the will, George II Norton appeared,
and asserting himself to be the son of the de-
ceased, put in claim. Justice Hagner pro-
posed to sign an issue as to whether the claim
ant was the son of deceased born in lawful
wedlock. Counsel asked that, before such
issue was signed. they be heard further. The
request was granted, and the case went over.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28

Francis NJ Brooke, Jesse Lea, and William
Supplee, against the city, Mayor Stuart. and
City Controller Thompson, to have them re-
strained from borrowing $4,000, 900 and issu-
ing certificates of Indebtedness therefor. The
supreme court is asked to take jurisdiction
because OF the importance Of the case, the in
terests involved, and the expediency Of an
early decision.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
FLORIDA Tennis Tournament.

ST. AUGUSTINE. Fla, March 27.-The
tennis tournament for the Tropical Trophy
was opened on the Casino courts this morn.
ing.
First round-Singles, T. s Beckwith beat D.
B Magoun, q, o; 6, /. o. s. Campbell beat b. S
Thompson, 8, l; o., g. c. s. Bryan beat Whitney,
6, 0; 6, /. H. Bohlen beat J. Mccoy, q, 0; 6, 8
Second round-Campbell beat w. B. Dismore
jr., 6, !; 8, Beckwith beat Dulles, 6, 2; 8, 4
The contest for the Championship Trophy in the
third round lies between Campbell and Bryan
Beckwith and Bohlen
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Vernon and Ernst to Meet Again.

New YORK. March 27.-Those two old-tine
rivals Billy Vernon, the "Haverstraw brick
maker" and Billy Ernst. of Brooklyn, will
once more meet in boxing contest for
points.
The men were matched tonight to spar six
rounds at the Lenox Lyceum, Saturday even
ing April T.
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MIR. podcc.s Death,

Mr.. A. T. c. Dodge died yesterday morning
at his home, 1926 North Carolina avenue.
Mr.. Dodge was well known in business
circles and was Mason. The funeral will
be conducted by the Masons Thursday at
o'clock and the interment will be in the Con-
gressional cemetery
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A New Mississippi Bridge.
From the eManufacfurer,s Record


The Southern Pacific Railroad Company's
bridge to be built across the Mississippi river
at New Orleans, La, will, it is believed, be
the largest steel railroad bridge in the world,
considering the quantity Of metal used in
its construction and Its length. 1t will be
about Il, 500 feet long. The approach spans
will vary from 25 to $50 feetin length, according
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II Settled RrOOLiuS

William Hargrave and Enoch Brookins,
two colored men, had dispute yesterday
near Seventh and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. Hargrave emphasized his re-
marks by cracking Brookins over the head
with a piece OF iron piping. This settled
Brookins. and he was taken to the Emer-
gency hospital. Officer Hodges arrested
Harpraye
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The letter carriers overtime claims are piline
Calling for Recruits,

WooNsocKET. S. D., March 27.-Col W. S.
Young. former partner of Coxey's, is issuing
an edition OF his paper calling for recruits in
South Dakota. Young says he expects to
raise regiment of 1000 men and to start
with them from Woonsocket April 12. going
east by way of Sioux Falls.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Results at San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, March as.-First race-Five fur.
longs Palm Sunday won; Orizaba second, and
Detrango third Time, Loci.
Second race-0ne-half a mile Pat Murphy
won; FL Tirano, second ard Installation, third
Time, 1875
Third race-one mile. Red Root won; Braw
Scott second, and Macbeth third Time, 1424'
Fourth race-Six turlongs Motto won; Rear
guard second, and St. Crox third. Time, 1:13.
Fifth race-Flye and one-half furlongs White
stone won; Normandie second, and Jennie Deane
third Time, l:Cs1A
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
A AReincarnated Coxcv Recrui,.

PIT1sBuRG, Pa. March PA wild-eyed
individual walked into the Merchants hotel
last night and announced that his name wus
James Penney. and that he had walked from
Pottsville to meet Coxey. He was reincar-
and lodging until the army arrived here.
This was refused, and Penney was turned
out in the cold
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Stranded on cape Cod.

A telegram from the keeper of the life
saving station at Cape Cod. Mass. states that
the schooner Andrew Peters, from Elizabeth
port, for Calais, loaded with coal, stranded
this morning one mile northwest OF the sta
ton. The vessel has not yet sprung leak.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28

To Restrain Philadelphia Authorities.
PHILADELPHIA, March pa petition was
filed to-day in the supreme court. asking it to
take original jurisdiction in bill in equity
brought by Mayer Sulzberger, as counsel for
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
POST OFFICE POINTS.

The National Association of Post Office
Clerks are sanSuine that the bill introduced
by Congressman Dunphy. of New York. which
aims to reclassify and increase their salaries.
will become law with this Congress. The
measure has the warm support OF the Post
master General, has been favorably reported,
and is No. 90 on the House calendar
The clerks are perhaps the hardest worked
and poorest paid of all government employees.
On Friday the Post Office Committee of tine
House will give hearing to delegation of
letter carriers from New York city who want
q bill increasing the salaries of the carriers in
the ten largest cities by 5000 year to become
a law. It will be interesting to know what the
carriers in the other 500 free delivery offices
think about this bill. However the advocates
OF the measure will have "a chance to saw why
they should have larger salary than the
carriers of this city and of almost all the rest
Of the country.
The letter carriers overtime claims are piling
up, and almost every Monday large batch
of judgments are rendered in the court Of
claims. A few weeks ago fifty New York city
carriers secured judgments aggregating $50 =
600. the largest being for more than 81 900. 1t
is a significant fact that the letter carriers
eight-hour law of 1888 was not well enforced
until after some carriers had secured judg-
ment about year ago. 1t seems one thing
to get law on tho statute books and another
thing to have it enforced.
The Washington times., 1894-03-28
Suggested Motto for The Times.

would rather live in a country without
government, with newspapers, than in coun-
try with q government without newspapers.-
Thomas Jefferson.
The Washington times., 1894-06-10
WILL BIB RHLBAsHD TO-DAY.

The Final Order Issued. from the Bastile
Before Coxey and Browne Are Free.
HEADQUARTERS CoNxoNwzAL OF CHRIST, CELL q,
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JAIL, June y, 1874
CoHRADBs-We have boom informed by Warden
Leonard that our release has arrived, and that
We arc at liberty to walk out Of this bastile OF
the money power at any time after q m Sum
day morning, June 10, 1894. So We have con-
cluded that, inasmuch as Centurion Austin. OF
CHsar Clevelands despotsm, has declared tnat
you can not exercise your rights AZ American
best not attempt to como any other way, because
you woul1 DO termed by these high-hnnded ON
cials such as Austin o mob. So bide your time
Marshal Pfrimmer will bring team TO the jail
at 0 n m. to take Mr. and Mrs Coxey to the Ma
tonal hotel. He will also detail q team In charge
Of Marshal Mckee to be at the jail at the same
Marshal jackson, Of the Philadelphia commu-
nifty, will march his command and such other
communes may desire TO fall In to meet Mar
shall Jones at the District line and escort him to
his headquarters In Camp Liberty, - Camp
Bastile will bo known tomorrow.
Chief OF STAFF Jesse A. Coxey informs us that
you nre anxious to meet us at the District line,
and permission is asked to doB). and 1t is hereby
granted to you should you coms In commonwcal
organiza ion, and be sure and keep on the
Distric; grass" for '.it lie sacred TO monopoly"
Mgtor Williams, who was an old Union soldier.
accompanied by Mrs. Williams. OF the Washing
ton Woman's Commune A. have taken up quar-
tiers in our camp snd signalized this entry by
bringing about SEQ worth of provisions for the
comInonweal Major Williams Is hereby np-
proved as honorary marshal Of the Philadelphia
community. with rank Brother c. c. Jones holds.
letter has been received at these head
quarters signed by Brothers Calvin, Brennan
and Ward, asking permission to take part In
what they torn ian honor to u.s. In eBcortng us
TO camp from Jail have answered that, while
returning our thanks, they should arrange all
such Affairs with those in our camp who are
planning this-,hat Jesse A. co1ey Is in com
mand there during our absence.
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DYoTT is OUT.
His Bail Was Reduced and He is Now Free
Until November.

His Bail Was Reduced and He is Now Free
Until November.
Samuel H. Dyott, tie ex-clerk of the Craw-
ford Shoe House, was released from the Rock
vile, Maryland, Jail yesterday on 81 600 bail.
Tuesday last Dyott was brought before
Judge yinson, of the equity court of Mary
Land, on o writ of habeas corpus.
His bail was reduced on that occasion from
81, 900 to 81, 600.
Friday last Mr.. g. @. Lurch, prominent
harness manufacturer of Baltimore, and q
brother-in-law Of Dyott made arrangements
through the Fidelity and Deposit Company
of Maryland to furnish the necessary bail
bond.
The company referred to Immediately noti-
fed their Washington agent, Mr.. John Sprigg
Poole, to act as bondsmHn for Dyott.
At o'clock yesterday afternoon Dyott ap-
peared In court, accompanied by Sheriff Null
Hcan.
Mr.. Poole advanced the necessary amount,
and after q brief discussion relative to the
Dyott's counsel, and States Attorney Edward
@. Peter, Dyott left the courthouse unac-
companied by a sheriff and took the railroad
train for this city. He went to his home in
Baltimore later in the day.
Dyott Is the young man who married Miss
Ricketts, in Rockville and afterwards deserted
her. He then went to New York with Miss
Mae Clipper. daughter of the superintendent
of the Sun building. From New York the
couple went to Chicago, where Dyott was
arrested and brought back to this city on a
warrant sworn out by Crawford, Bouve h Co.,
his former employers, charging him with en-
bezxlement
Dyott was confined for short time in the
District Jail. About a month ago he was re-
moved to Rockville to answer to the charge
of bigamy.
The Washington times., 1894-06-10
Thanks from Galvin's Men.

10 me EQltof OF LEE lLAES.
Allow me to say through your pages, please,
that we are Just simply ever 30 thankful TO the
people of Washington for all they have done for
us. Their noble kindness and generosity will
never be forgotten. We appreciate It the moro
because Of the fact that were called revolters,
traitors, and rebels, which We are not We are
only band of men working for one specific OBJ
icct, identically as another band is the same as
two or more families Of one neigh oorhood might
be working for the accomplishment OF some pub
lie purpose Of benefit 20 all, retaining their sep
arate orgsnizo TONS Of course
Our frs. demand is for the employment of all
idle men by the nation, states, counties, cities.
and towns on public works OF every kind, and
that money be furnished by the general govern
ment for that purpose.
We desire to especially thank tho public COM
fort committee for the fair and impartial stand
they have assumed and maintain of knowing
no faction in their work of glorious benevo-
lence
It is their desire and intention to apportion out
the provisions which they may have anything TO
do with pro rata nfter this to both camps,
each captain or marshal drawing according TO
the number OF men he has The committee
think that all supplies now in or that shall come
TO either camp should be dealt out in the same
manner. and q committee or commission OF at
least two from each camp should 50 distribute
them II Is certainly fact that all donations
from any general source were and are Intended
TO be for the use OF all the commonwealers and
industrials who may be here near " ashin gton, or
who shall yet come, and not for any one camp,
nor for any one, two, or three men by any man
ner Of means
went to the Jail to-day Saturday in COM
pany with Mr. Carter, OF the public comfort COM
tnittee, for the purpose, among others, of asking
Messrs. Coxey and Browne TO do their pert for
establishing a common commisssry, as above in
dicated They refused to thus cooperate with
us / sincerely hope they will change their
minds. and that soon "Wtse men change their
opinions often"
Our mutual friends request us to harmonic
and comb bine much as possible II seems i'm
possible for the commorwcnlers to give up their
name and organization, ana IL Ii the same with
the ndustrials; but it appears 10 the writer that
in view of the fact that we all have q common
purpose and practically a common plan and
method Of accom- plishing 1t. We could and should
have q common commissary.
With fraternal love to all. remain solidly for
the cause Of humanity. GEORGE E WARD.
The Washington times., 1894-06-10
Frills and Furbclows,

Turndown collars are a new feature on capes
The latest fsd in underclothing is white silk
garments trimmed with black lace.
Something useful in belts consists Of a nickel
silver frame into which o ribbon Of any color
may be inserted.
Openwork embroidered ecru batiste, lined
with white or colored silk, Is used for full vests
in black silk gowns
A brownish pink called clover color, nax
flower blue, dull green's and cyclamen lre
among the most fashionable colors.
Haircloth and alpaca skirts made with three
ruffes up the back and q steel in the bottom are
prophetic of crinoline scare.
Watching dresses are made Of cream white or
blue serge, with red sailor collar, cuffs, and
panel trimmed with gilt braid and buttons
Serge, which has been popular so many years,
and tweeds are In great demand.
Moire ribbons in delicate colors and chine pat
terms are In use for trimming black dresses and
giving touch Of color to white crepon gowns
peculiar idea for hair decoration is the
plumage Of the white peacock dyed in any re-
Quirod color and fastened at the base with O
jsweled ornament
new dress material Is called venetian" and
is to take the place of cashmere, and a silk
check called Scotch llama" Is very soft and fine
in texture.
novelty In lace is made with a ground of
three different NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., net, and
gauze. Another variety Is in two shades of color
cream and butter or cream and coffee.
The Washington times., 1894-06-10
American Girls.


An English girl travelling without her
mother or old friend may be safe, but she is
looked at a little askance by well-bred people,
as have constantly noticed. Why? Because
it is assumed that, having had tho usual Eng
lish education, she is either not fit to take
entire charge OF herself or-it Is too late to
matter.
An American girl travelling alone is not
looked at askance; people may not quite
know why, but they recognize the custom Of
the country. The truth is. In America, where
education, like most other things, is ahead OF
US, girls are capable of taking care Of them-
selves, and they habitually do SO take care.
In most girls schools, go / am informed,
there are physiological classes held for the
wise and decent instruction of the girls In the
main responsibilities pertaining to physical
life.
When the girl is about IA or Is the parent
is applied to. DO you wish your daughter
to attend these classes this term?" The
mother replies, "Yes,'' or she replies. "No,
my daughter is young for her age; prefer to
put it of for year or two years." 1 do not
say that these classes are always adequate.
but say they are q safeguard and a prepara-
ton; the principle is wholesome and reason
able, and the girl receives at least a certain
amount Of knowledge of the world in q
grave, decent, open and honorable manner,
which enables her to recognize pitfall when
it comes, and saves her from at any rate
blundering into ruin.
The Washington times., 1894-06-10
A Touch of the Heart.

He had nursed the hope tenderly that some
day he might win her, but in these later days
hope had almost retired from active life.
True. she still permitted his attentions, but
there was that In her manner which told him
far more plainly than words that he was los
ing his grip at the rate Of thirty-seyen miles
minute.
If, indeed, he ever had q grip!
On this point even he had doubts at times.
Yet in it all there were often CLEANS OF sun
shine through the riffs in the clouds, and he
depended on them to revivify the fading buds
Of his hope.
He knew that nobody knows what woman
will do when nobody is expecting it.
She doesn't even know herself
So it was that one day his utter devotion to
her asserted itself, and he asked her to be his
wife.
'Henry." she answered in a calm, sisteriy
manner, II had scarcely expected this at this
time. l had thought you would understand
without my speaking. Now I see must be
very plain"-
Don't say that" he interrupted earnestly
and lovingly. Don't say that dearest. You
cannot be very plain; you are too beautiful;
say it some other way. dearest"
Her face filed with astonishment, which
faded away as dissolving view, and in its
stead came that look which makes a lover
swear he's looking in an angels face come
down from heaven to greet him with smile.
Detroit Free Press.