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The Washington times., 1895-06-09
Innocence Abroad.

He cast furtive chances about him and
frightened his hold upon the small satchel,
while his paper collar seemed to share his
mental excitement.
Alast he timidly approached Well dressed
man-about-town and asked him to give his
opinion in little matter.
Mister" said he, ~ take you for an
honest man, an that's morn l feel to be.
Two years ago a slick horse trader came
through my deestrick and 1 struck up
purity good bargain with him-sold him four
horses and he paid ME in gold-leastwise,
took it for gold-butwhen l carried it to
the bank they told me it was all copper with
a gold plating onto it. That done me up,
fer the story leaked out and nobody would
take money from me 'cepting it was silver
or greenbacks.
stranger. don't git tired, I'm a-coming
to the interestin part. A few weeks ago
got letter from a man who said he had
a lot of tip-top counterfeit notes in his
possession, sent hi mby his brotherout West,
who found EN- buried, orsomethin' or other,
and he was willin' to sell 'em cheap fer
cash to a responsible party.
That's me all over, so l goes and gets
my sockfuu of shiners-$300 it stood fer
ana COllleS up mere 10 W Lldht d
trade The man met me at the depot and
took me TO his room and showed me the
stuff, and say, stranger, I've handled money
a-pIenty in my time and IL ever Uncle Sam
made goodmoney, that wassome Oft. That
man didn't know that he had the real stuff,
and /, like a villain, let him pack 500 OF
it in this here satchel and palned off my
coin onto him That bogus gold would fool
anybody short OF bank cashier, but 'twer mt
right fer me to take such odds of the man
and my conscience bothers me bit. IL
/ go back the man will want to knock my
head off fer trickin' him, but l mustn't
keep his money-it's n-Christian-like.
What had l better do?'
The man-about-town pulled at his
mustache and softly whistled before speak
ing.
"Do?' said he. ''Give your conscience
a rest and examine your grip. Guess you'll
find you haven't been cheating anyone"
Thepaper collarbegant to wilt perceptibly,
a fearful suspicion invaded its owners
mind acknowledgement heg grip. pulled
forth the inevitable wad of brown paper and
disappeared around the corner, his collar
up behind.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
TAKE THE TIMES WITH YOU.

Summer Outings VIII Not Be En-
Joyed Unless 1t Goes Along
The summer tide of pleasure and
health 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, or be abreast of the world Is
happenings, or, indeed, who need a
golden link between themselves and
the whfrIigig OF fime-these must
have The Times sent daily 10 their
sylvan or seaside retreat.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
FLowER MIssIoN DAY.

A more beautiful institution than Flower
Mission Day cannot well be imagined. To
gladden. lives of misery. to brighten with
fragrant offerings the places where suffer
ing humanity is chained TO a couch OF pain,
20 make the sick and the crippled forget.
even for few brief hours, that so much is
denied them by cruel fate. may well set
in motion the purest aspirations of the
heart.
Jenny casseady's work has borne rich
fruit. On her birthday, the ninth day Of
June, the ladies OF the Flower Mission visit
hospitals and sick rooms in humble homes,
even prisons, and distribute natures sweet
est gifts among the sufferers The story
is told in another column OF The Times how
the day was observed in Washington yes
tenday, because the ninth comes ON the
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
BALLOTS TIE BETTER WEAPONS

-.
1t is doubtful If the proposed organiza-
ton of military companies in Chicago by
the labor unions would prove good policy.
The duty OF soldier is to obey orders,
and an attempt to shield working people
by soldier friends would result in q con-
flict with the authorities. The alleged
reason for these military companies is
the protection of property in times OF
labor difficulties without melting mob
violence. But in the event OF d labor up
rising whereby commerce would be in
jured, United States troops and the Ma
tionaI Guard from the rural districts
would be brought in and a greater calamity
than the destruction of property would
ensue
Working people should govern by the
ballot and not try to control events
through force of arms. A proper inter
probation OF wise laws and continuance
of peaceful conditions should enlist their
entire efforts. Military power is dan
gerous thing, and arms in the hands of men
who have wrongs to redress might lead to
serious consequences. Organizations to
elect friends of labor to all important Off
ces are justifiable and necessary, and
through them an adjustment OF all qUes-
lions that lead to labor difficulties can be
brought about.
AS q matter OF fact, the less this country
has to do with military affairs the brighter
will be the future that awaits. Nothing
could be more horrible, more disastrous
than war, and no outcome would prove so
detrimental to working people. Espe-
cially would this be true OF civil war,
which the arming of workingmen might
bring about. Peace is the best policy, and
votes are the best weapons.
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status OF women in the District OF Column
bia-" About thirty women were present.,
and all took the deepest interest in the
question, and each one had something to
say upon the subject.
During the course OF the discussion the
fact was developed that very few lawyers
knew anything about the laws regarding
women in the District of Columbia until
they were confronted with a practical
test, and then they were as much disguised
as surprised
DIR. Marble showed that not only in the
District of Columbia, but in other States
where the common law was in force, the
laws regarding women were most defective.
She cited two cases tried in the Massa-
chusetts courts in support OF her state
ment- One was that of a woman who
had married man younger than herself,
supported and sent him 10 college to uur-
sue his professional studies Before his
death shortly after the birth OF a child.
il was found that he had wiIled the child
10 his mother. The courts sustained the
terms of the will, in spite of the protests
of the widowed mother OF the baby
Another case cited was that of China
mann who had married an Irish girl in
Boston. A few days after the birth OF the
infant the Chinarndn brought his brother
To his wife's bedside. and delivered the
baby to him as a gift The protests
of the whole Irish colony ayailed nothing
The judge before whom the case was placed,
with tears at the pitfuI sight OF the dis
treSsed mother, said that it was the law;
the father might convey his child as he
pleased, and be was una bic TO assist the
mother SO the baby wen; TO China to be
properly trained" its father said, head
and foot"
Mrs Totem mentioned many instances,
among Others that widow might cont rOl
any property acquired. except through a
gift from her husband
The club decided by unanimous vote to CO.
operate on this subject with the Federation
of Women's Clubs and those other women
organizations interested III the matter. in a
petition TO Congress TO codify the laws Of
the District OF Columbia
The Board of Trade of this city has the
entire matter in charge and have engaged
legal talent to prepare a proper bin for
Congress- Women organizations have been
requested by the Board of Trade to formulate
their bill so that it may be Incorporated
and be presented in the general petition
Mrs. Veazey is the chairman OF the re-
form committee of the Twentieth Century
Club, to which the subject was referred. and
her associates are Mrs. Eastman, Mrs. Bates,
Mrs. PurvIS, Dr.. Marble, and Mrs. KnOwltOn-
After the meeting light luncheon was
served.
Among those present were: Mrs. Enoch
Totten. Mrs. B. B. Cheshire, DF. Marble
Mrs. Coues, Mrs HoppeFton, Mrs Myers.
Mrs Wright, Mrs Hills, Mrs. Purvis. Mrs
Eastman, Mrs. Barrus, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs
Ward, MIS- KnOwltOn, Mrs Weary, Mrs.
Bates, Mrs. Scudder, and many others
The club adjourned to the first Thurs
day in October Annual election in No
vember next.
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FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
More About the Mammoth Sou
venir Edition of The Times.
PRIZES FOR BIG AND LITTLE
Extension of the Time at Which Com
peting Essays May Be Received.
Warm Praise from School Trustee
Mrs. Terrell and Three Supervising
Principals

The most original publication that ever
emanated from newspaper office will be
the special souvenir edition of The Times,
which will come from the presses one week
from to-day.
1t will be the most thorough exposition
! of school work ever given to the public,
| and it viii be all the more accurate and
interesting because it will be explained
! by the workers themselves.
The future commentator on American civ
| ilization will find in it bis most valuable
data.
| The statesmen whose duty it will be to
foster and develop the educational opportu
! mites of their people will look to it as
| their best guide.
| The people will read it and keep it as
! the best Illustration of the true glory of
their beautiful city.
Parents and guardians will preserve it
| as true history of the scholastic advantages
placed before their youth.
Those who have received the benefits of
our public schools in the past will look to
! it as q monument OF their happiest days.
| And the publien school pupils of to-day
! will nurse it amopg the treasures on which
| they will dwell with pride when the ma
| turity of added years rounds out to full
perfection the Knowledge they are now
! ooo,,;.;,, q IL s
gSl9 -
AT the request OF Mr. Allan Davies, prin-
| cpal of the 5Business High School, and
| Others, the time atiwhich the competing es-
sayists for the gold medals Offered by The
Times must be banded in, is extended until
| Tuesday neXhe at midnight. The prizes
are: o. sd
A gold medal for the best essay, limited
| to 500 words and written by boy mem
Der of the graduating class of the Central,
Eastern or Western High School, on What
the Public School System has done for
! American Citizenship
A gold medal for the best essay, limited
| to 500 words and written by girl mem
| Der of the graduating class OF the Central,
Eastern or Western High School, on What
| the Public School System has done for
American Womanhood."
A gold medal for the best essay, limited
to 500 words and written by either boy
! or girl graduate OF the Colored High School,
| on what the Public School System has
Done for the Advancement OF the Colored
J Race" And
A gold medal for the best essay, limited
to 500 words and written by member of
| the graduating class of the business High
School, on "Eusiness Schools as Factors
in Commercial Life"
Essays exceeding 500 words Will not
be considered. They must be written on
one side of The paper only. Each essay
should be signed by q, noin de plume and in
! a separate scaled enyelova should be en-
Dear Sir: Anything that tends to arousa
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
EXAMPLES WORTHY OF IMITA-
TON


Rev. Dr. John Hall, the well-known Pres
byterian clergyman of New York, has sent
to the fund for Home Missions 81 900, the
amount he might have had to pay into
Uncle Sans treasury if the income tax law
had not been declared Unconstitutional. Sew
eral similar contributions have been made
to the Episcopal mission fund and for the
same reason, and, it isunderstood that quite
a large number of persons harbor like in
tention.
Tho incident suggests the thought that
quite considerable enlargement of charit-
able operations is possible, If all persons
will but follow the example set them by Dr.
Hall. As incomes of less than $4,000
would have been exempt, had the law re-
manned in force, all those above that figure
will not be much impoverished if they devote
the sum. which otherwise would have gone to
the support ofthe government, tothe alleyia-
ton of suffering and poverty, or even to the
radication of vice.
In fact, the more one ponders the sub
ject. the more alluring does it become. 1t
was calculated that the government would
derive something like $50 600, 900 annually
from the incometax. Just imagine thatsum
turned into the channels of philanthropy,
charity and morality. What an immense
amount of good could be accomplished with
it! While it is not altogether probable,
however. that all those upon whom the in
come tax would have fallen, will turn over
the amounts they would have had to pay,
to missions or kindred organizations, it
will be great deal gained if only a liberal
percentage of them will initiate Dr.. Hall and
the EpiscopaIian contributors.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Subscribers 10 '.rhe Times" win confer
a favor by promptly reporting any dis
courtesy Of collectors, or neglect of duty
on the part OF the carriers Complaints
either by mail or IA person VIII receive
prompt attention. Papers should be de-
Iivered to all parts OF the city by gao
o'clock each morning, including Sunday.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
satisfactorilr Exnlained.

Old Fogy: what s all this about the
Pingree Mormon plan and the Edmunds
potato act?"
Young Upstart: ''well, you see, the
Edmunds act will make it go hard with
man who has more than one"
what, potato?"
mo, WIFE And Pingree's plan is to help
poor married men to supply themselves
with
what, more wives?"
mo, potatoes"
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

The special souvenir edition of The
Washington Times devoted to the inter
ests of the public schools of the District
of Columbia will be issued one week
from to-day.
1t viii, without doubt, be one of the
most Interesting and unique publications in
the history Of Journalism. for nothing like
it has ever been attempted before.
It will be a revelation to the general
public, who know little of the great aud
far-reaching workings OF one of the most
admirable public school systems IN the
world
AS nothing human is perfect, the pub
lie school system has its defects, and this
issue Will, perhaps, more than any other
agency, help to remedy those defects by
stimulating honest criticism, and, above
all, by bringing them to the attention Of
our legislators.
If these legislators do their duty, II
they be generous in their treatment Of the
schools. if they show proper aud friendly
interest in the education Of the youth en-
trusted to their care, the defects Of our
school system can be readily obIiterated.
Money may be 1.-THE root of all evil,'
as we are told, but the lack Of it 10 re-
sponsible for any impai rment of the
knowledge giving power OF our schools.
When the people learn, through this school
edition, what wonderful things have been
done under many and trying and crying dis
advantages, when they fully realize through
it how their children are being fitted for
the eaTnestduties OF life, and when they un-
derstand the great possibilities for real
good in the future of our schools il they be
but justly dealt with, there is no doubt that
all viii unite in movement that win re-
suit in much-needed Congressional enact
ments.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

THE TIMES is authorized 20 proffer
the services of one of the most repu-
table law firms in Washington to
persons needing legal assistance to
free themselves from the clutches
of Shylock money brokers. Applica-
tion must be made at this office, as
the firm offers this through charita-
BILE motives and not from a desire TO
gain publicity.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
Appreciated Appreciation.

Our crisp, bright, aggressive and we'll
printed neighbor, The Times, eight pages
for cent lis still keeping up gallant fight
against thegas monopoly. It's hands should
be upheld, inthestruggleitis making against
the barons of this local trust by all who will
be benefited if it succeeds in bringing them
to terms, and that is every resident of the
District
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
FREE SILVER OR DEFEAT.

Senator Harris Says That Alternative
ConfroHts the Democratic Party
Senator Harris, OF Tennessee, left here
yesterday for Memphis, Tenn, to attend
the silver convention there on the 18th
aud 18th instants-
Before leaving he said that in his 1ndg-
ment the Democratic party could not win in
1896 unless il Can,e cut for free silver
He probably viii take leading pan
in the Memphis convention and make one
or more speeches.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
From three of the supervising principles the
olIowing highly commendatory letters have

From three of the supervising principlesthe
following highly commendatory letters have
been received
Dear Sir: The intention of The Times to
devote special souvenir edition to the
public schools is matter of great interest
to all who arc concerned in their welfare.
1t will afford an unusual and valuable op-
portunity of showing the growth of the
schools. the development of the school cur
riculum, anil the improvements in the
methods of work regarding much OF which
the public is not familiar.
I'm making the patrons OF the schools
better informed of the work they are do
ing. The Times will render a substantial
service to both.
ut gives me pleasure to assure you that
this effort has my sympathy, and that will
aid in any way that ] may be able to
make ii a success Yours very truly,
CHARLES s. CLARK,
Supervising Principal First Division
"Dear Sir: 1t will afford me pleasure to
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
FIN DE Steele FEMINNITY
Matters Pertaining to the District
WOmen'S Clubs.


Women's Clubs.
Pro Re Nata held its last meeting for
the season, at the residence OF Mrs.
Thomas, on Q street. The question for
discussion was Needed reform in the
Diplomatic and Consular Service of the
United States Miss Mary Bl0uut pre-
seuted the case very ably She called
attention to the fact that the consular and
diplomatic service was, owing to the
spuilS system, incident TO our present
form of government, performed by persons
ofteu utterly Incompetent to fill such
positions.
Mrs. Lucie E. Blount suggested the es-
adjustment uf ''SehooI OF Diplomacy"
Among those present were the presi-
dent, Mrs. Coues, Mrs. Thomas, Dr.
Marble, Mrs. George Bacon, Mrs. and Miss
BIuunt, Miss Sheldon, Mrs. Flint Mrs.
White and others.
After the withdrawal of Mrs aud Miss
Blount, the club took action to present to
Mrs Blount, on Friday. the anniversary
of her birth, suitable souvenir This
was presented by thOse members OF the
club still in town. Mrs Cones making
the presentation speech. Mrs. BIount
entertained the party delightfully."- un the
lawn, at 1.-The Oaks" on the Georgetown
Heights.
The next meeting of Pro Re Nata will
be in October.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
sHYLocKs RUNNING TO COVER.

Under the lash of The Times the money
lending shylocks of washington are seek
ing cover and are trying to buy up evil
dence of their guilt by offering money for
receipts and other documents that con-
meet them with usurious transactions.
For the sake of justice and to prevent
these guilty sharks from escaping punish
ment. every victim should hasten to place
proof of their system robbery in the hands
of The Times, so that prosecutions can be
Immediately commenced.
The rascality OF some of these Shylocks
is almost beyond comprehension. They
have desolated homes with remorseless
activity and despoiled the helpless with
out regard TO age, sex or circumstances.
Most of their victims have been needy
women, whose wants and lack of LSsi-
ness experience made them easy prey.
These hyenas did not hesitate to misrep-
resent or cause papers to be signed that
Were fraudulent and misleading, and now
that opportunity presents itself it is to
be hoped that the public will assist in
driving them out of this community.
Such abuses thrive only through public
sufferance. They are violations OF the law
and should be promptly prosecuted, but
are generally overlooked because no one
takes sufficient interest TO bring the Of
tenders to justice: They injure class of
people whose circumstances render them
defenseless. and it should be the duty of
w li-meaning people to provide protec-
ton
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
An Awfnl Mistake

Chollie-Say, Fweddy, had an awful
scare lawst night.
Fweddy-Deed, deah hoyl What was it?
Cholie-By mistake I mistock cuff Jaw
a collaw aud, doncherkEow, il was SO
widiculously low.-Buffalo Times.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
loft in the Silly Night"

One Roommate you think l snore
much?"
The Other-'Snore muchl Huhl There's
a sign on the wall of every nocturnal
lunch foundry which should be set up over
your mouth"
''And that is"
"Open all night
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
CONDITIONS:

fiat currency that can be thought of is
Washington gas bin. 1t represents 80
per cent of imagination and 20 per cent
of actual value received.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
stories without Foundation.

Caller: what are you going to do
with all those lengths of stove pipe?"
Architect: ''Stove pipe? Why man,
they're some of the supporting columns
for the eleven-storied tenement house I'm
about to build"
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

1t is claimed that the new Attorney Gen
eral interprets the anti-trustlaw asa charter
to communism of pelf for the perpetuity of
cuckooiSm.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

closed slip bearing this nom de plume and
the real name of the writer. This envelope
will not be opened until the judges have
rendered their decisions.
The judges will be well-known ladies
and gentlemen, and their names will be
announced in day ortwo.
The successful essays will be published
in the School Edition.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
Health.

what do we mean by health?' asked
the teacher.
Health" said timid little voice, sis
when you're real fat and have lots of
skin"-Exchange
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

One by One We Lose EN-.
Since women yearn to be uDsexed,
We hear all sorts of rumors;
They'll take our trousers stretchers next,
And try them on their boomers.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Unless an immediate claim is made that
the silver boom caused the advance in
the price of wheat we shall again have to
call in the services of the Hesslan fly.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

The gamblers in Alexandria county begin
to think that Washington public sentiment
is built on the buzz saw plan.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
Out for the Dust

He stood on the curb at shutdown,
His clothes We're clean and white;
Along came a District sweeper
And buried him clean out of sight.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

The most delightful and attractive
feature connected with Buzzard's Bay is
the facility with which the silver-y clouds
roll by.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

There is suspicion that the contract for
the construction OF the new postoffice
was drafted in long meter.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

"The Washington Times" is "a MEM
Der OF the Rochdale Cooperative So.
ciety.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

No one can account for the continued
silence of Br'er Reed unless-perhaps-he
has joined Vice President Steven sons
mute class in silver politics.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

The money shark is an animal with the
conscience of rattlesnake, and the greed of
a razor-backed porker
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

1t might be well to take an inventory of
the trusts to see that none of them are trans
ferred to the Department of State.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

If anything should happen TO Postmaster
General Wilson we could have an entire
Cabinet of corporation lawyers.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Since Commissioner Roosevelt has opened
up his police court Tammany has abolished
its system of monthly reorganization.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

The Auxiliary OF the National Science
Club met on Wednesday afternoon at No.
1925 New York avenue. The paper was
'SuperstitiOns and folk lore OF the West
Indies" Adjournment was taken to the
autumn.