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The Washington times., 1895-02-12
THE FoRD's THEATER CLAIMS.

Congress should never adjourn without
making an appropriation to pay the death
claims OF the Ford Theater disaster 1t has
been nearly two years since the accident oc-
Cured and repeated unsuccessful efforts have
been made TO induce Congress to act.
The joint commission appointed TO investi-
gate aud report on the casualties expires with
this Congress, and unless some definite action
is had at once, a new commission must be Sc
lected by the Fifty-fourth Congress and the
payments delayed until another investigation
is made.
II is understood that the commission is d.
vided as TO the amount to be paid for each
death claim. majority favor fixing the sum
At S5 ZOO, while part advocate that the cir
cumstances Of the family to whom the claim
is paid should regulate the amount. Such an
argument should not have weight. The hor-
ror of such a disaster ought not be made a
question Of charity. One death should not be
more valuable than another, and the claims
should be paid alike, at the highest agreed
sums.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
HIS OLD MOTHERS HAIR.
A Lock of 1t Was in a Gold Ring Stolen
from Nelson Therein.

A Lock of 1t Was in a Gold Ring Stolen
from Nelson Therein
When Nelson Therein left his vine-cIad
home in la Belle France about three years
ago to seek his fortune in America he brought
with him single token of remembrance of
his fond old mother, who was laid away to
rest in quaint village churchyard a year
before his departure from French soil. This
token was a queer-looking gold ring, in
which was set lock OF mothers dark-brown
hair
Therein treasured this ring so highly that
instead of wearing it on one of his fingers he
attached it to length of blue ribbon and
wore if about his neck.
When he entered the detective office last
evening and informed Inspector Hollinberger
that the precious relic had been stolen by
some hardened vandal, tears eoursed down
the poor fellows cheeks.
Since his arrival in Washington. over one
week ago, he has been IN hard luck, and was
forced by circumstances to saw wood at the
Central Union Mission for his lodgings in the
fifth floor dormitory.
Sunday night, for some reason, he could
not get a cot at the mission and was COM
PEELED to seek lodging at No. police station.
His fellow dodgers were a rough looking and
motley lot of ''hobos'' and thieves. When he
was aroused at o'clock yesterday morning
his priced relic OF home was gone. but as he
did not discover his loss for several hours,
the others who occupied the dodgers room at
the police station with him had scattered
about town to forage for handouts OF food.
Therein suspects one particular tramp who
left for New York early yesterday morning
and after his interview with the
inspector the young Frenchman set out for
the metropolis, yowing to find the thief who
stole his memory's treasure, if it took him q
year. On the blotter at headquarters appears
this pathetic entry: Look out for one gold
ring, the property Of Nelson Therein, con-
tains a lock Of mis- mothers hair
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

for that purpose are cut down and harder to
obtain.
The proposition of Prof. Haiiman to dis
tribute Indian children throughout the public
schools OF the country would be OF great
benefit in giving them practical education.
1t would also have the effect of lessening the
hostility OF their parents, ana interest them
in the affairs OF civilization. This plan can
not be carried out. however, without the as
sistance Of the public, for permission must be
obtained from school boards before the chill
dren can be admitted to our schools. There
would also be trouble in securing consent of
the Indian parents, but in time all these OBJ
stacles could be overcome.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
THE PLEA OF THE POOR,

Over the way they revel in plenty,
Money galore, to spare and to spend;
While over here small comforts are scanty,
The gaunt wolf of want sticketh close as a
friend
Over the way the gay throng of pleasure
Flaunt in our eyes their wealth and display;
While blue with the cold we starve at our Ieis-
ure,
For poverty reigns over this side the way.
Only the width of the roadway between US,
Wealth with its blessings, want with its curse.
Would that the grave might close over and
screen US,
The world for the rich, for the pauper the
hearse.
Merciful Father, is charity hidden
Under the silk robes of fashion and greed2
Is there no help for the poverty ridden'
Is there no hand to respond to our need?
Why are we poor? God help US, that query
We put TO ourselves and the answer deplore
Give charity first, then have your own theory;
Was Jesus in doubt when he gave to the poor1
&C. H. Dome.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
GOLD CURRENT TURNING.
Large Amount OF the Yellow Metal d
liyeTed at the ASSAY Office.

Large Amount OF the Yellow Metal De-
hyered at the ASSAY office.
Secretary Carlisle has informed the New
York syndicate, with whom the $500. 600
ounces of gold were contracted Tor, that in
terest on the bonds given in payment would
not be charged after the deposit of the gold.
and in consequence a large amount of gold
was yesterday delivered at the ASSAY Office.
The superintendent of the assay Office has
been instructed to receive the gold by weight
and to pay in certificates Of deposit. which
will be received for the bonds when they are
ready for delivery. None Of the gold viii be
counted, but Will be weighed in as bullion.
and il standard. at the rate Of SIS. eO4s5
(plus) per ounce, or as 43 ounces Of standard
gold ID exactly equal to $500. the weight may
De multiplied by 500 and divided by 43 to de-
termlne the value in dollars. Under these
instructions abraded coin will be received the
sane as new. and il foreign coin is offered il
Will be melted and its value determined by
assay.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
WELLING MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Programme of the Exercises to Be Held in
the Columbian University.

Programme of the Exercises to Be Held in
the Columbian University.
Memorial services in honor of the late
James Clarke yelling, LII. D., will be held
at the Columbian University Wednesday,
February 13, at O'CLOCK p. N. The services
will be under the joint auspices Of the Colum-
bian University and the societies and organi-
cations of which he was a member. The
order Of the exercises will be as follows:
Introductory address, President S. 81. Green,
d. D.; The Smithsonian Institution, Hon. S.
P. Langley, LID; The Alumni, Hon. ". L.
Wilson, LID; The Philosophical Society.
Maj. J. W. Powell, LID; The Columbian
University, Rev. A. J. Huntington, D. D.;
The Anthropological Society, Prof. o. T.
Mason, Ph. D.; The Literary Society, Presi-
dent E. NJ. Gallaudet. LID; The National
Geographic Society, Hon. G. G. Hubbard,
LID, and The Benedietion, Rev. Charles
W. Shields d. d.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
CAPITOL MISCELLANY.

The item of s2. 600 for salary for the private
secretary 70 the Secretary OF the Interior. a
position now held by Mr. Claude Bennett. OF
Atlanta, was stricken from the Legislative,
executive, and judicial appropriation bill
yeserday on point of order made by Dele
gate Flynn, OF Oklahoma, that it was posi-
ton not authorized by law.
The committee investigating the office of
the architect of the Capitol resumed its labors
yesterday.
Before the House Committee on Pacific
Railroads yesterday propositions were SUD
mitted on behalf of the Union and Central
Pacific roads to cancel the debts owed by
them to the government by the payment, re-
speetiyely, of SS3, 500, 900 and S2f 500, 900.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
cIvIL1ZE THE INDIAN

The wrongs Of the Indian are not an old
story to Washington people, but there was
an innovation in relating them al the Western
Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon
when Whitewater. an otOe Indian, addressed
mn audience In behalf OF his tribe.
Nothing but time and the touch of civiliza-
tion viii lessen the hardships OF the Indian
and teach him the ways of the white man.
Whitewater truly said there was no more
game and fish for his people and that they
must learn to work or starve. Public senti-
ment is against feeding them in idleness,
and each successive Congress appropriations
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
English Folly Company at Kernan,

The English Folly Company opened last
night at Kernan's, presenting to fairly large
audience first-class burlesque and variety
entertainment. 1.-THE Fakir's daughter is
the title of the very clever burlesque, which
presented many handsome girls and lends
opportunity for the display of some elaborate
costumes. The olio was excellent in every
instance, and included Crawford and Man
ming, in an amusing black-face act; J. Her
bert Mack. the very clever Washburn sisters,
Morton and Eckoff, and Miss Clara Lawrence,
who made adecided hit with her fine cornet
performance.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
WE HAVE wATcHFUL coMM1ssIoNERs

The Commissioners are to be congratu-
lated for their prompt action in providing
against food by taking steps to break up
the ice in the river. The formation Of ice
gorges below the city. followed by warm rains,
would cause considerable damage and over
flow valuable property.
Already there is great anxiety as to the
probability of high water, and ice gorges are
forming near Fo-t Washington and Maryland
Point It is hoped that The thaw will be
gradual, and that by keeping the channel
clear Of ice an unusual rise Of the river can
be avoided. The public may rest assured
that no effort will be spared to prevent an
overflow, and the first step Of the Commis-
sioners is in the right direction
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
WASHINGTON, D. c.. FEBRUARY 12, 1895

Subscribers TO The Times" will confer
favor by promptly reporting any discour-
Iesy of collectors. or neglect of duty on
The Part of the carriers. Complaints
ei1her by n all or in person viii receive
prompt attention. Papers should he de
Iiyered TO all parts OF the city by 6:3O
O'Clock each morning. including Sunday.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
WE DON'T TAKE STOCK NIr.

WE DON'T TAKE STOCK MI
Bsrnum's famous saying, "PeopIe Ike to be
humbugged,'' has wrecked many a promising
business"
People DON'T like to be humbugged, and if a
man humbugs them once they don't care 10
trust him again
Our single plea for the patronage Of the pub
lie is that We trade in the Best Clothes we can
make or get, and Sell them at Reasonable
Prices
We mean to Live and Let Live" and we fnd
the people are with US"
GEORGE SPRANSY,
434 7th Street.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
BRIGHT BITS ABOUT DRY LAW.

There is great Indignation in Green Bay
Wis, because detective got confession
from a wife murderer by Disgusting himself
as priest
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

G. E. Pearson, Of Fort Dodge. Iowa,
drained Owl Lake and began cultivating its
bed, 1000 acres. Now several squatters have
settled on the land under the homestead act,
some claiming that the land belonged to the
government, others to the adjoining land
holders.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

Missouri has bill before the legislature to
prevent people from shipping green water
melons for ripe ones.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

THE Record will not have been printed in
vain if Congress does anything in the re-
naming eighteen days OF its existence
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
SCREWS LOOSE SOMEWHERE.

The Misses Kustermacher, of Chicago,
played burglar to frighten Mrs. Richter,
but when Mr.. Richter grazed the elder sister s
skull with a revolver bullet she revised her
estimate of the subtly humorous.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
Vera Safe ar Gibraltar.

E. F. Droop & Sons have been notified that
the North German Lloyd steamer Vera
errived at Gibraltar at o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

Mrs. P. J. McKeon has recovered $4,000
from the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railroad. Last June she took sleeping car
berth and asked to be called in time to change
cars at a junction. The porter forgot her
until reaching the station, when she was hus-
tied out without taking time to dress very
much and took cold.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
IN SENATE AND HOUSE

Ihe financial question again came forward
in the Senate yesterday when Mr.. Hill pre-
sented resolution defining the policy Of the
government TO pay its bonds in gold in case
the parity between gold and silver could not
be successfully maintained.
Mr.. Stewart, representing the radical silver
| element, submitted a counter resolution.
declaring that the government had no legal
right TO prefer gold to silver The resolu-
tlons went over under the Senate rules but
they oier an opportunity for q renewal OF
spirited conflict over the financial situation.
Mr.. Hill sought to secure action on his res
olution and 1t is believed he will push il to-
day. II Is considered improbable, however
that the Senate will specifically define the
governments policy on gold payments in
case the bime.allc ratio is disturbed
Most OF yesterday was spent on the
post-office appropriation bill, spirited con-
test being made against the Senate amend
ment giving the Postmaster General disere-
tion IN expending the S3, 200, 900 for railway
postal routes. There is such freedom OF de-
bate in the Senate that Mr.. Allen branched
OH into an elaborate presentation of the al
legged frauds in the Alabama election Mr.
Allen presented tables supported by afidavits
showing that 81 900 fraudulent votes were
counted in the black belt Of Alabama.
Mr.. Pettigrew, Of South Dakota presented
D
private counsel to prosecute the rights Of the
government against the Union Pacific and
Central Pacific Railroads.
The Senator said he would have some in
terestlng statements to present as to irregu-
larities in the management ofthese and other
railroads. The Senate had not completed the
post-office appropriation bill up to the time
Of adjournment.
The legislative appropriation bill, to which
the House devoted yesterday, was completed
save for the paragraph relating to the Pen
sion Office. Several amendments were agreed
to. among them to allow the Public Printer
to bid for the work Of publishing the Patent
ONCE Gazette; to allow courts Of appeals TO
use half the surplus fees of the clerks Of said
courts for the purchase of law books; to es-
tablish refinery at the Helena. Mont, assay
office for separating gold and silver and mold
ing them into ingots, bars. etc. and 10 refer
the claims Of the Cherokee nation for MONEYS
due under early treaties to the Attorney GEN
eral for review. A bill to provide for coinage
at the branch mint at Denver was passed.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

THERE is talk of a nice administration ap-
pointment for Chairman Wilson, but nothing
is accorded Mr.. Springer but hopefulness.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

TIE administrations valentine is a go per
cent So, 400 600 ffty-year bord.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

If there is any more blizzard left, let it be
kept over until Coxey is nominated for Pres
ident
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

By unanimous consent, the cuckoo sentry
box will go to Representative Tracy when
Congress adiourns.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

JAPAN is making peace for China as rapidly
as possible according to battle reports.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
paternalisn in Chill.

SANTIAGO DE CHILLI, Feb. 1.-The govern
ment announces its intention to purchase all
the railways In Chill.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

Mrs. Eliza Oldham. aged sixty-flve, OF Van
Buren,, Ind. is getting new third set of
teeth just as she had bought and paid for a
set of store ones.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

The January Tradesman states that the
cotton used in Southern mills last year would
have cost nearly s2,5OO.OOO more if these
mills had been located in the North, and that
the cotton consumed in the Northern mills
cost $500, 900 more than it would in the
South
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

There's temporarily bald-headed man in
Thayer, Kan, who spilled kerosene on the
floor, and thought he could burn it off. The
neighbors got him out, but couldn't save the
house
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
"You,l Like It-You WILL

All "the boys" say the Hot Free Lunch served
at the Belford Is the best in town. Every day
from IL to 1:3o. You know Thirteenth
street, just above f.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
Pacific Railroads to PAY un.


Senator Pettigrew introduced in the Senate
yesterday concurrent resolution, request
ing the President to employ counsel to bring
suit against the directors and stockholders of
the Union and Central Pacific Railroads, who
received the stock without paying cash for
1t, and to recover from the directors, officers,
and stockholders such moneys as were stolen
by them or diverted to any unlawful pur-
pose, and the President is authorized to paw
to such attorneys 5 per cent. Of all sums so
recovered by them.
The Attorney General is directed to fore
close the government mortgage on those
roads, and 500, 900 is appropriated to carry
out the provisions of the resolution.
General Booth Compares Himself to Moses
TORONTO, Ont, Feb. 1.-Gen. Booth, of
the Salvation Army, addressed 200 ministers
here to-day. He claimed that he was the
successor of John Wesley and also compared
himself to Moses
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

Nine. Wagner. widow of the composer, has
recovered Sc damages from newspaper for
printing without permission some original
verses she had tied to the collars of her five
pet dogs.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

similar adventure was that of Arthur
Leonard, of Gaylord, Mich, who scratched a
match in certain manner while wearing
nightgown. Only in that case the house
didn't burn down
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

We see.you know a good thing
and YOU'RE not stopping at a
pair apiece. That's rig hit.
Trousers like these don't get
figured down SO low very often.
They were marked in the be-
ginning as little as they ought
to be. But circumstances alter
prices-sometimes.
No doubt about a fit-and here
are the reductions
$500 to 81. 98.
So SO to S2.23.
S4 90 to S273.
$3.50 to So. .98.
$500 to S3.48.
"Quick-out" prices on all the
Suits and Overcoats in the
house.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

IN future the South proposes to raise the
sectional question against biizzards.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

Kansas has Representative Pancake, who
is never accused of beiag fiat.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

John McCafferty, of Chicago. when he
made his will couldn't remember the names
of four of his children and willed their share
of the estate to them with this explanation.
They are now suing for the money.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

THE WASHINGTON TIMES
can be obtained daily and SUM-
day at the following hotels and
news stands:
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

FoR some unexplained reason Col. Breck-
inridge has gone out of the heart-splitting
business and assumed heart rending silence.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

The Rev. Mr.. Hoopingarner garners in the
sinners as revivalist in Missouri.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

Tikamer 81. Fenmyery, friend and COM
panion of Kossuth, lives in Springfield, Mass,
and Westminster Abbey is Brooklyn mer-
chant.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
A WISE EXPENDITURE.

The expenditure OF the $4,000 appropri-
ated by Congress in giving employment to
our idle poor will prove the most satisfac-
tory method of disposing of that donation.
The problem of taking care OF the unem-
ployed is always more troublesome than pro-
viding for the poor who are unable to
work. These unfortunates are natural OBJ
iects OF charity, and the willing workers who
cannot find employment are often overlooked
by charitable organizations.
II is a pity the amount appropriated by
Congress could not have been larger. There
are at least 10000 idle working people in
Washington, and half that number are in
| actual need. With a larger appropriation
most of them could have been employed in
cleaning our streets and making repairs and
public improvements. And in this way much
suffering and distress could have been pre-
vented
As it is charitable citizens can do much to
give the unemployed assistance. Odd jobs of
any nature are preferable to idleness, and al
most every householder can provide work of
this kind. THE TINES offers its columns free
Va ShtNA pS W luOSO huO Ssiu SlfO
or who seek situations, and there should be
no hesitancy in accepting the offer. The
principal necessity during these hard times
is work for the unemployed.
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ATTENTION is called to the offer of TIE
TIMES, explained in detail on another page,
to give $50 in gold as first prize and $40 in
gold as a second for the best answer TO the
query: Does clearinghouse life have an in
furious effect on the character of young men
or young women?
This is question with sociological side
to it, and the letters which the contest will
bring forth will be valuable, not only because
they viii stimulate practice in the art of ex-
pressing ones self well in limited space, but
because real vital question will be under
discussion.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

There is man in Knox county, Neb.,
named Wart, and one in Norfolk county
named Barnacle.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

Mrs. Nicewinter is poor woman living in
Cedar county, NO., whose neIghbors made
her name more appropriate by chopping her
a years tirewood recently.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

A prominent firm of Providence machinists
writes: 'We will be very busy during 1895
with Southern work, and there is no doubt
that the bulk of increase Of spindles in the
country for the next two years, at least, will
be in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama. :"
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

William Milheim, OF Williamsport, Pa,
didn't wish to sell nis old horse for fear 1t
would be abused, so led 1t out to shoot it.
The gun burst, and Milheim's good intentions
cost him an eye and few fingers.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
wHIRRING WHEELS IN THE SOUTH.

1t is the fashion in New England to pooh
pooh the transfer of cotton milling industries
to the Southern States. And yet
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

On the other hand, one discouraging fea-
ture in the situation is that many Southern
mills are being equipped with secondhand
machinery. 1t is feared that this may lead to
some disappointments.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
SAKS. AND COMPANY

No other house DoEs-EyER DID-or EVER
WILL sell such STERLING VALUES at such
low PRICES as WE quote.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

A doctor in Macon City, No.. went crazy
recently after witnessing a, performance of
"Uncle Toms Cabin" with only one Topsyin
the cast.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

There are over 200 murderers awaiting exc
eutions in Kansas prisons. An order from
the Governor is necessary to hang a person,
and since this new wrinkle was put into the
law now Governor has signed such bill.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

There are nineteen King streets in London
and thirty-four Queen streets, squares, and
places.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

The name town is rather common in the
New England States, and many of those born
to it are forced to wear "Salem" or Boston
as prefix.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

In the South one pays 81 fer coal instead
of 81 or S5. and less is required. Labor is
cheaper, and the freight and brokerage on
cotton amount. it is said, TO nearly cent a
pound handicap on New England.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

A minister in Biddeford, Me-, is having
trouble about a recent sermon, in which he
spoke Of Daniel in the fiery furnace. Folks
fear he doesn't 'search the Scriptures"
The Washington times., 1895-02-12

1t is said that the Merrimac Company, one
of the largest concerns in Lowell, is to build
a big mill In Alabama.
The Washington times., 1895-02-12
BUT THEN WHAT'S IN A NAMEq

Euphrates Boucher is Republican edito
in Missouri.