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The Washington times., 1895-06-27
TIE HOME roR INCrRARLEs.

Prominent among Washington's many
institutions for the alienation of human
suffering is the Home for IncurabIes.
Its very name suggests world Of sorrow
ful meaning, as well as the workings of
thatgreat bond ofsympathy which through
all the sclfishneSs and bitterness of mundane
life, still keeps man in the image of his
Maker.
The blessings OF science have minimized
the ills TO which flesh Is heir. but that word
"incurable,'' stnl remains IN our vocab-
ulary
Though the sunshine of health cannot he
let in on the lives OF those TO whom il is
applied, much can be done to make them
happier, and it is fortunate for them that
the holy task has been undertaken by a
body OF earnest Washington women
To hold up the hands OF these devoted
ladies ought TO BE- the duty of us all. Their
usefulness Is crippled by lack OF funds.
They want money and they ought to get it.
As one means of raising this money a
number OF talented ladies have under
taken to publish a "womans Edition"
o. The Times. This office and all its facH-
ilrs have Lcen placed al their disposal,
and the most unique ard Interesting pub
...aitoa of the kind VIII appear next
Wednesday morning.
Ladies Of tie chest social. literary and
political reputation in tie United States
VIII be among the editors and contributors,
and the result OF EciT labors VIII be
worthy OF preservation for al tine
Its circulation promises to te immense.
Not only VIII II go into thousands of
Washington homes. hut it VIII be sent
ell over the United States, to every fash
ioEable watering place, ard TO Europe
Every advertiser and purchaser VIII get
the value Of h!s or her money, and VIII
at the same time have tie high gratifi-
cation of knowing that lie or sic VIII
tavc Helped 10 make less despairng tie
lot OF a Gass OF hdpless fellow beings
The Washington times., 1895-06-27
THE LAW DEALS A BLOW

Following up the good work of TIE
Times, the majesty Of the law, in the
persons OF twelve good and honest men.
took ShylookISm by the throat yesterday in
Justice Church's court and dealt it a blow
from which it is not likely to recover.
The details VIII be found in our news col
umns
This is a most substantial victory for
The Times. and is complete indorse-
ment and viadication of its warIarcaga inst
hcrce Of vampires who prey upon the
poverty, weakness and ignorance OF IN
fortunate members OF the community.
II IS apparent now to all that any one
who has been Gcfrauded as Mrs. jennie
Messer was has only himself to blame II
he fails 10 Place his case in the hands OF
The Times The efforts OF This paper and
TIE services or i1s lawyers are at tie Gis-
posaI oran similar sufferers.
The Times Goes not merely point ont
tie existence Of a wrongful state cf tlier-.
Il Offers tar remedy.
JUS as this " tory has been won. So
VIII its every effort for the good Of the
community h2 crowned with success.
Is not this tie mission of Peoples
Paper?
The Washington times., 1895-06-27
POLITICIANS LOSS AND PEOPLES
GAIN.

The result OF the contest between the
money factious in the Kentucky convention
shows the difference between the conduct
| OF men who are influenced by conviction
! and the action of politicians who are en-
deayoring to ride the wave of popular
| opinion. In Kentucky and a part OF the
Southern aud Western States there has been
dominating sentiment in favor OF free
silver. But a better understanding of the
disastrous upheaval such a policy would
bring about without the cooperation OF
Europe, has caused thinking silverites
TO hesitate before putting the policy in
force, as was demonstrated at the Kentucky
convention
Another reason for this change of senti-
ment is the approaching era of prosperity
The general public is more Interested in
business progress than the welfare OF
politicians. Senator Blackburn and other
leaders of the silver party are politicians
seeking reelection. They would have
been gold bugs had circumstances favored.
Most of them reside in localities favor
able to the silver sentiment and they are
trying TO stay with their constituents
These constituencies are changeabe, how
ever, as has been shown in many political
battles, and good times is an influence
that is almost certain To make them forget
political allegiance. Voters are also getting
tired OF wearing a political collar, es-
pecially when it brings them nothing but
promises.
The factional fight in the Kentucky con
vention should be accepted as a good
omen. 1t demonstrates that the power
OF politicians is rapidly on the wane
and that conventions and elections will
IN time be controlled by the good sense
OF the public, instead OF by the dcmagcgic
influence Of political boomers.
The Washington times., 1895-06-27
FOR TAYLoR.S LEE.

There should he 10 false sentiment against
interfering with tie verdict OF the law
in seeking executive cicmency to save
Thomas J Taylor from tie gallows for
Killing his wife. Tie circumstances con-
neCted with the Geed Genlaud that the
seutcnce be commuted, and it should be
remembered that the triiest mercy is in
gree Of guilt, aud not in taking human life
when the uffense merits mitigation
Ii is useless to 80 over the details Of tile
killing again. They have been frequently
published in all their hidcousuess. Nor
Is it necessary to further bIacken the char
acter of the woman 10y referring to her
infidclity Fad Taylor been tried under
a modern code of Ia ws he would probably
lave been convicted Of murder in the see
ond degree, but as our District code does
not recognize that offense he was found
guilty OF murder and sentenced to death
A century and half ago men in England
were hung for stealing pig. Wiser and
more humane methods of attaching penal
ties have modified this punishment and
ia some States of the union the death
penalty has been abolished altogether
The District still labors under an old
system of laws The touch of modern
methods has failed to make punishmeuts
accord with degtees of guilt. and for
this neglect Taylor will hang unless Presi-
dent Cleveland commutes his sentence,
An extraordinary effort is being made
10 bring about this result, and all friends
OF mercy should give assistance.
The Washington times., 1895-06-27
TOASTED BY FRIENDS,
MesSrS. Strasburger and Baer Ban
uuetten PrInr tn a Eurnnnan n Trin

MeSSrS. Strasburger and Baer Ban
quetted Prior to n European Trip.
In honor of their departure for Europe
Mcssrs. ]. StraSburS and B. Baer were ten
dered lavish and exceedingly enjoyable
banquet by the members of the Concordia
Club, of which they are members, at the
club rooms, corner Of Sixth and Z streets
northeast. last evening.
On account of a previous important busi-
ness engagement Mr. Baer could not he
present, and upon Mr.. Strasburger fell the
duty OF replying to the numerous toasts
which We're made relative to II safe Jour
ney. and wishes for speedy return.
long table in the center OF the banquet
hall fairly groaned beneath the weight of
the dclicacies and dainties gathered from
the herourcorncrs ofthe earth and intheglasses
OF the guests sparkled Wine OF the Oldest
and rarest vintage
Mr.. 5. Bieher, the president OF the club,
acted as toastmastcr and introduced the
speakers. Mr.. Isaac Cans, the vice presi-
dent, voiced the sentiments of the club in
wishing pleasant Journey and happy re-
turn to Mcssrs. St1asburger and Bacr,
gentlemen who have done so much for the
business interests OF the city, and was fol-
lowed he many others, who all spoke in
the same vein
Among the speakers We're Hon. Simon
Wolf, Messrs. Max Goldsmith, G.. Lans
burgh, Henry King, |. l.. Bout. Henry Stras-
burger, 2. Strasburgcr, Henry Adler,
DR.. Arthur Nattans, and Isaac Nordlinger.
Among those present were: Messrs. S.
Binber. S. Wolf, / Cans, NJ. Goldsmith, A.
Prince, G.. Lansburgh, S. Kaufman, NJ Else
man, II. Baer, NJ Blumenthal, A Nordlinger,
Ii. King, jr., Harry King, Henry Strans
burger, Lew Sinsheimer, Lon Adler, w
Nordlingnr l. Nordlinger Ben NorClljnper
Harry Kaufman. E. Steinem, Moses New
meyer, Charles Kaufman, l. l. B!ont, A /.
Strasburger, z. Strasburger, $ Nattans,
Henry Franc, Joseph Strasburgcr "A Morris,
Henry Adler. L. Eiseman and & Stras
burger.
The Washington times., 1895-06-27
EEa.owErnE ErRnLLEYPoLEs.

3 communication from an sstaaricI sub
scr.brr is published this morning ia defense
OF th" Esk.Gg;ou trolley. No oHe disputes
tho iHooHvn naionoc resi- ten-s Of EgEirgt On.
Br0ok.aldaaI the Catholic University y would
experience through the substitution OF horse
cas- far t.h electric trolley. bu. Lad The
EcanEt "a company made a REASONABLE er-
foH 10 comply with the law Sach subs; !tu-
tioa would not Row be necessary.
Aprl -, 1880, Congress passed an act
which d4sliuci.ySp acilie1that the Eckugto on
company shrl!d case the l.sa of overhead
wir's on July 1. 1898. and through the
Influence of COZ @r'ssi"uaI IN wyrrs tie time
We "Itea4,i aaJil 5&iy /. 1885, u. .ah hu1:. in
aEfiv" years 10 provide a substitute Tor the
troll"y
During this five years no effort Of any
Ead was made by tse company to change
itsmotiye power. and i, is nova question Of
o6adienceioihrlav avaBdHol the COM e1. .cnce
OF the patrons of1he road. II the Ec kington
company Is % hc permitted TO obs;guct and
1isfiruFe Oct streets with trolley poles the
Game privilege shoald he extended to other
str, railways. The trolley is much The
cheapest method and il would be untlst 10
compel rha Columbia and other roads to
put ia catlc power and show favors 10 the
L-:IH@tpn CoEpaEy. Again, why enact
laws o. this question at al if compamcs
ar 70 he allowed TO disregard them and
chow contempt for the enaclins power?
Unless the Commissioners remove the
Eckington trolley poles after July /, as
they have perfect right to do, they viii
be guiltg OF a neglect of dliy.
The Washington times., 1895-06-27
PARTNERS FOR LIFE"
Byron's Beautiful Comedy VIII BE
Put Oh at the National

ByrOn'S Beautiful Com edy VIII BE
Put on at the National.
Notwithstanding the usual comfortable
condition of the New National Theater,
the mana cement, in order to make the
theater still more comfortable, have
equipped the house thoroughly with the
latest improved pattern of electric fans,
which will add further enjoyment to the
delightful entertainment being offered
by the New.National Theater Comedy Cone
pany.
Each successive performance of For
bidden Fruit diScloseS some new point in
the original humor of the famous play
wright, Dion Boucicault. This comedy
has an especially strong environment and
is nightly pleasing large audiences de-
spite the heat, which, however does not
penetrate the theatcr to any great extent
and shows the wisdom of tAe mana cement
in making this revival.
ION an Island" which precedes 'Forbd-
den Fruit, is conceded to bethe best curtain
raiser ever presented by this clever duo
WheeloCk, and with special settings and
the musical adiuncts it is being received
with great favor.
For the sixth week of the comedy season
Henry j. Byron's most successful comedy
Partners for Life" will be the offering
This comedy had long run at the Globe
Thcatcr, London, and when recently pre-
sented by the Boston Museum Company
it added fresh laurels to this famous or
ganiZation and brought many dollars to
the treasury of its management in its
long and successful Sojourn in the City of
Culture
The Washington times., 1895-06-27
OFFAL BREEDING DISEASE
Citizens Resent Its Deposit in Their
Neighborhood
Claim That the Health Officer Has
Been Notified of the Nuisance,
Without Avail.

Citizens of Northeast Washington. re-
siding i'll the vicinity Of Eighth, Ninth. Z
and l. streets, are making vigorous com
plaint concerning the use of q lot fronting
on X street as a dumping ground for all
manner of refuse, and allege that decaycd
and decaying matter is left there in the
broiling sun until it eyaporates in air.
greatly to the Getriment OF health.
1t is alleged, and visit OF a Times re-
porter 10 the Scene has verified, that yege-
table and animal matter in the worst stages
of decomposition is left exposed, and foul
stencil is emitted almost constantly. Resi-
dents out there say 1t is impossible TO keep
their windows open at night Oh account
OF the intense odors
A fish dealer-li il is alleged, dumped over
two hundred fish onthe lot about two weeks
ago, and they lay there until consumed by
the action of the sun.
Mr. W P McGee, who resides at No. 936
Ninth street northeast, informed the re
porter that he has had more sickness in
his family during the past two years than
in all the other eight years since he has
lived in Washington. He says the lot in
the rear of his house is sconstantly used as the
receptacle dea animals a nd deca yed veg
there by hucksters makes the condition
uncomfortable.
The citizens complain that, although noti-
fled OF the state Of affairs, the health de-
partment has taken no action for abate-
ment OF the nuisance. and a good deal of
bitter criticism is lndulged in.
Inquiry was made yesterday at the health
office 10 ascertain why the matter had re-
ceivcd no attention The officials i'm
medatcly inspected their books aud found
that no complaint was of record. 1t was
suggested that tie protest might have been
lodged with an Inspector aud this was
admitted as quite probable.
The fact is, though" said DR.. Wood
ward, that We have but six inspectors
10 do the work of the entire District They
may neglect their duty, but l have no
proof OF that
1t is evident, however. that six in
sneCtors cannot, with the utmost vigilance,
properly do the work required of them.
/ have recommended au increase of the
number, but Congress would not provide
the funds. l expect to request the Com
miSsiOners to repeat the recommendation
to the next Congress" ."
A note was made Of the locality and char
acter of the complaint, aud an immediate
investi CATION was ordered.
The Washington times., 1895-06-27
COMPEL THEM TO STOP 1T.

Something should bc done to stop the
encroachmentS of street car companies on
our thoroUghfares at the terminals of
their lines They obstruct and prevent
travel on some of our most important
streets and Go not hesitate to use them
for switch yards and to sidetrack their
trains of cars.
Take, for instance; the north terminal
OF IN" Fourteenth street line, or the west
end OF the Georgetown line. One almost
entirely prevents the passage Of carriages
by way of Fourteenth street to either the
Soldiers Home or the National Park. and
the other blocks the way to Arlington
cemetery. or Cabin John Bridge. Both OF
these drives are among the most beautiful
in the city and should rot be obstructed by
street cars or any other obstacles.
Unless Congress has been more liberal
than usual. our street car companies are
entitled 10 no more privileges than are
The Washington times., 1895-06-27
TAKE THE TIMES WITH YOU.

Summer Outings VIII Not BE En-
joyed Unless II Goes Along
The summer tide OF pleasure and
healt n seekers has set In toward
mountains, springs and seashore.
No plans for the seasons outing VIII
be complete unless The Times is In
cluded among the necessaries.
Men and women may go from town
TO leave care behind, but those who
would keep their finger on the pub
lie pulse, OF he n breast Of the world :
happenings, or, indeed, who need a
golden ltak between themselves ami
the whirliStg OF time-these must
have The Times sent daily TO their
sylvan o. seaside retreat
The Washington times., 1895-06-27
PARTNERSHIP ALTERNATE.
Crawford and FfIbert's Suit Acatpst
Felix VI. Dranev's Esrata.

Crawford and FIbert's Suit Against
Felix NJ DrRney's Estate.
Henry L. Crawford, the weII-known CON
tractor. and l. s FiIbert, OF Philadelphia.
his business associate, yesterday brought
suit to recover So, ,19O which they saw ia
due from the estate of Felix NJ Draney for
losses Of the Belmont Fertilizer and Mann
featuring Company, OF Prince Georges
county, Md, in which Mr.. Draney was part
neT with them
They owned Belmont farm. 242 acres.
IN Prince Georges and Sandy Point farm
Mt Vernon, Fairfax county, Va. and rama
steamboat and SCOws in transporting refuse
and garbage from this city to- these pIacesfor
the manufacture of fertilizer.
The bill assertsthat their net loss as shown
bya settlement Of the affairs of the compauv
by Thomas NJ DTan9y, as executor Of Felix
Draney- are S33, ,495. all Of which " as borne
by the cOmplainants, except S5I74 but
the DTaney estate is chargeable with the
balance necessary TO make up fun third
OF the loss
Shellabarger & Wilson represent Alessrs.
CranStOn and FIlberU.
The Washington times., 1895-06-27

Il have been called on to-day by hun
dreds OF people with The Times in their
hands, who asked me If that was / Iasd-
ing the forces out OF the fort / said 70
/ them all that it was
FACED THE ENEMY.
1T is Of course only a rear view but
1t is correct. The artist took me when
had my back TO him and my face to the
enemy"
Mayor Strauss stated that he was able
20 say that he could now count On 900
men instead OF 500 as first noted in these
dispatches.
1T is absurd" be said. .sto suppose that
the waters IN which this fight is goln,
on are neutral We recognize no authority
hlgher than the Secretary OF War in tDi5
matter All OF those waters''-wIth a
wave or the hand over the harbOr--are
ours Iney belong TO Us by charter rights
since lIS5 and We wiz sin X. burn or other
wise utterly annihilate the maIOd0rous
ships that pass in the night
''Of course" continued the genial rnsvor
we haze guns of heavy caliber. We have
TOT one, tue Nellie Grant, and I've for
gotten the Carle OF tie other. but they
have done good service IN the revoIu-
iOnary war, and We propose 10 use them
IN thlS rebellion with chain shot. she'll
grape and canister. TIL the last scovv
t'-'-' el4' L-SAS IA S-eL1l lbs DCcL sent 10 rLs
bottom"
JUDGE NORTON SAID THEY MIGHT
Mayor Strauss quoted Judge Norton an
authority for the use Of the revUIutR nary
field pieces, IL necessary.
Mayor Strauss pointed out that below
DaiugeriIeld Island the whole Potomac
IS within the Jurisdiction OF the Dlstrict
or Columbia and the corporation Of Alex
andrla. The charter of the latter saws
The jurisdiction of the CITY council
shall extend over the harbor OF AIexsn-
dria and over the vessels Of every de-
scriptlou which may arrive at OF be IN
tue harbor, or te at ancEor IL auv part
or the Potomac below Pearson's Island -
Ihis latter island Is now called Daia-
gerfieId's.
There is 10 doubt that a scow is d ives
sci or any description" >" although these
particular sCOws are hard To describe.
Passengers on the Columbia. which came
IN last night, report that tiey passed one
or the sCows with full cargo en- route
for the harbor Of AIexandria. They said
that the OdOr was simply intoIerable.
and they hoped that II would come within
range OF the guns at Fort Alexandra
There IS TO telling what may occur be-
fore morning
The Washington times., 1895-06-27

GUS kinds, and bureau to furnish employ
ment. All these features will be pro-
vided free of charge, and the headquarters
viii be conducted in such manner that
every self-respecting workingman will
be madet o feel at home.
IL is intended to make this place a
resort for young men and a counter at
traction 10 the saloon. II will also fur
nish place where worlingmen can meet
each other on questions OF business, and
its Influence in providing pleasurable pas
TIME TO those WHO make il headquarters
VIII more than compensate for the cost of
its maintenance. When the value or this
project TO our city is fully understood there
viii surely be 10 opposition.
The Washington times., 1895-06-27
Trolley Versus the Horse.


| Editor Times: Your recent cartoon, from
which the reference is TO be drawn that
| the trolley pole is more dangerous than that
used by the barber TO display his tonsorial
abilities. is undoubtedly worthy of credit.
| There are, however some points that have
| been overlooked in this matter First,
the present owners of the lexington Road
while they may be working for the money
that is in it, yet they serve as a great
convenience to the many residents OF the
extreme eastern section a Washington.
For business or pleasure, how would we
get to the thriving suburb OF lexington or
TO Brookland, or the Catholic University, to
say nothing of less important points
reached by this system? Must we see the
horse cars put more generally in use than
now? Is not the delay of the horse cars
under our present system sufficient without
adding thereto?
As far as the danger from a trolley pole
is concerned, it reminds one of the strong
argument that was used when illuminating
gas was first talked of, viz: That hundreds
of people would daily neglect to turn off
the gas, but blow it out A coed, reliable
driver rarely runs into q trolley pole
poor one is liable to run into anything. No
one considers the trees now adorning New
York avenue between Ninth and Thirteenth
streets dangerous, yet / fail to zee that
tneN are less dangerous Inan the trolley
poles further east on the same avenue.
What is needed is more rapid transit
and what is still more needed, i S more
regulations apd better control OF the rail-
ways. The Brooklyn trolley is proverbial;
one hears NO objection to the numerous
trolley roads in Boston, where suitable
regulations are provided and enforced
Let US increase every known method of
rapid transit, in suitable ways; but, hardly
let US as Citizens keep trees in the middle
of the street and crush out the trolley
poles, which are of so much value to a
considerable number of our citizens in
the northeast The interest of the Eek
ington and Soldiers Home Railway Com
pany is identical with that of the prop
erty holders along its route. To change
the motive power would be detrimental
not only to the company but to all the
property holders depending on its service.
g. s. DAISH.
The Washington times., 1895-06-27
THERE WILL BE no OPPOSITION.

II is reported that one OF our local CON
temp7Tarics proposes TO oppose the Work
ingman's Library and Reading room
project, because il is not intended 10 ac-
commodate Tho general public, and would
interfere with Ihe scheme TO eslablish
library in the new Tosi-office building.
No labor nryanization would for a moment
consider any proposition 20 delay or in
sure 50 worthy an institution as a free
public library. nor would the pau Row
under caUlCmp2jion in any way interfere
with such IN enterprise
ROwherr in Washington is there an
open hCadquar crs where Horkiugmen
can co1-regate at any tine in the day or
evening Tor social recreation. Nor is there
q place whore the unemployed may reg
lister free II charge and be reasonably
sure Of work. or where persons in need
OF help may DE accommodated ed without the
Necessity of advertising or ma king per-
sonai solicitation.
IL is The purpose Of prominent labor
headers to establish such q place II will
combine ths features of q library. read
tng room where newspapers, periodicals.
and books VIII BE- at the service or fire.
ouenteTs, provisions for games of vari-
The Washington times., 1895-06-27

THE TIMES is authorized TO protfer
the services of one of the most rcpu-
table Law firms in Washington TO
persons needing legal assistance 10
free themselves from the clutches
OF ShylocE money brokers. Applica-
tion must be made at this office, as
the tirm offers this through charita-
ble motives and not from u desire to
gain publicity
The Washington times., 1895-06-27

Susan b. Anthony IS seventy six years old.
and in this evening of her life she must
often smile at the great fuss that was made
over her efforts to emancipate her sex.
Now women do things Mrs Anthony never
dared TO do. and there is no fuss whatever.
The Washington times., 1895-06-27

One Of the female distinctions Of Austria
is the Order OF Brotherly Love, which is
bestowed upon number OF ladies Of the
court. Something like that would save
lot of trouble and explaining at our water
Ing places
The Washington times., 1895-06-27

ordinary individuals. They have no more
right to blockade our streets and obstruct
them for hauling purposes. and it is about
time they were compelled to purchase
property for side tracks, and to make up
their trains of cars