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The Washington times., 1895-03-21
Chairman Gregory on Gas.

Editor Times. Your announcement in
this morning s Times that the Civic
Center has decided to devote its energies
10 the solution of the cheap gas problem y
is somewhat premature. Among the sub
jects referred To the third civic committee
in the department of public comfort, is
that OF cheap gas for light and fuel;"
but while some OF the committees are al
ready az work. Others are in the formative
state, and those in the department of pub
lie among others.
In common with other good citizens,
the members OF the Civic Center feel the
great and growing importance OF furnish
ing TO the people cheap lighting for their
homes: and now that the use of gas as a
fGel has been found So convenient, and in
deed important to the thousands whom the
hard times are driving to Light house
keeping" cheap gas has become of double
Importance.
The gas company ought to recognize the
vastness of this possible demand if they
would make a reasonable reduction. Both
here and in Great Britain the movement
is strongly setting toward municipal gas
supplies. In 1898 there were in the
United Kingdom 1S5 communities hav
ing public gas works, an increase of thirty
seven in ten years.
JOHN NJ GREGORY
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
DEATH OF REV. NATHAN SITES.
Senior VI. L. Church Missionary in China
and Father OF Prof. c. VI. l. Sites

The sad Intelligence has been received
in this city of the death of Rev Dr. Nathan
Sites, husband of Mrs. Nathan Sites and
father of Prof. c. NJ Lacey sites, which
took place, from fever, at Foochow. China,
February 1e The news came by mail
instead OF by cablegram, owing to the de-
sire of friends to relieve the relatives here
OF the pain of long suspense in waiting
for particulars.
A daughter of Dr. Sites, Miss Ruth
Marie Sites, who was actively engaged
with him in missionary work in China,
was present at the bedside at the time of
his death. Dr.. Sites was the senior mis-
sionary OF the Methodist Episcopal Church
in China, having gone out first in 1861,
and his service has been fun of honor and
highly successful in the winning of souls
His devoted wife, who has shared his la
bors from the first. came to this city two
years ago, having been compelled to leave
China on account of her health. She has
made her home with her sister, Mrs. a. Z.
Lacey, expecting to return TO join her hus-
band in his field OF labor next year. Two
younger children are in this city with their
mother and attending school.
The hearts OF many friends OF the mis-
sionary cause viii go out to the bereaved
family. who have not even shared the mel
ancholy privilege of following the loved
form to its last resting place i'll the distant
land of China
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
LET THE WORK BEGIN AT ONCE.

1t is to be hoped that organized labor
throughout the country will take some
action toward urging the next Congress
TO enact a general ar bitration law
There would be no more impropriety in
demanding such law than there would
be asking for legislation on bankruptcy,
immigration, divorce, or other questions
which Congress is supposed To have power
TO regulate. And national arbitration
law would do more good in promoting
peaceful conditions and increased pros
perity than any other measure that could
be enacted.
The Olney bill which failed in the late fiasco
was good So far as it went, hut it was only
a step toward clearing the labor muddle.
Employers as well as employed should have
a reliable tribunal before which their
grievances could be heard. State arbitra
ton boards are generally unreliable be-
cause they consist of politicians in whom
no wage-earner can place confidence. The
laws under which they operate are also
defective, and but few instances are on rec
ord where State arbitration boards have
proved satisfactory.
Washington organized labor should as
sumo the initiative and prepare the. way
for national law. No better men could
b. found TO draft the bill and after 1t
has been approved 10y organized labor
generally they are best fitted TO present
II 10 Congress and urge its passage. For
prudential reasons the next Congress will
b. friendly 10 labor. and as the Republican
party favors centralized legislation the
prospects are good for a national law.
Let the work OF preparing the bill begin
without delay.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
MAKING THE INDIANA READY.
Last Plates of the Big Battieship's Side
Armor Bolted Into place.

Philadelphia, Pa, March 2e.-Work is
progressing steadily on the battle-ship
Indiana, now in course OF construction at
Cramps shipyard. To-day the last big
plate of her eighteen-inch side armOr was
bolted into place. and the only armor that
is now required to finish the ship is that
of the thirteen-inch turrets. which is being
made al Bethlehem, and a portion OF which
recently successfully withstood the bal
listic test
As far as the contractors are concerned,
the Indiana will be completed and ready
for her official trial trip early this summer,
but under Secretary Herbert's ruling, that all
ships must be entirely completed and ready
for sea before they. are given the official
trip, it is doubtful il she will be turned over
to the government for many months, pos
sibly years.
The ship naturally cannot be regarded
as ready for sea until her guns are on board,
and while these are practically finished,
the work on the gun carriages, which are
being constructed at the Washington navy
yard, is progressing very slowly.
Unless Secretary Herbert issues new orders
on the subject, the official trial and final
acceptance of the battle ship will there
fore be delayed until her complete armament
is in position.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
Daily Record of Deaths.

Burial permits for the twenty -four hours
ending at o'clock yesterday afternoon,
have been issued by the health office, as
follows
White-Queen Bateler. eighty-four years
Aleyis TeXiers, fifty-one years; Alice L.
Tucker, twenty-five years; Sadie V. Karns,
eleven months; Catherine X. Bligh, fifty
five years; Marion Herbert. thirty three
years: Mary A. Farmer, forty years; Mary
L. Dowell, twenty-five years.
Colored-Julia Shanklin, one hundred and
two years; Henry Carrell, fifty six years
John Thomas, fifty years: william Evans,
forty years; Luke F. Jameson, forty three
years; Charlotte Waters, forty-six years
Louise Carter. sixty-five years; Sumner
Ingram, one and e-half years.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
ANACOSTfA MEMS.

Anacostia Commandery, Order OF the
Golden Cross, gave a book reception at
Masonic Hall last night. which was great
success.
The inclement weather did not prevent
a large gathering ofthe members and friends
of the W. c T. L. at the residence of
Mrs Rider. last night, and a delightful
social was enjoyed.
Rev. A ]. Huntington, d. D., of Columbian
University lectured last night on "Attica
and Greece" at the Anacostia Baptist
Church, before alarge AUDIENCE.
A special meeting OF Electa Chapter of
the Eastern Star was held last night at
Masonic Hall. The session was devoted
to work inthe Flora Addenda degree. Many
visitors from Washington and Brightw ood
were present.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

fallen which makes isolation necessary,
ing hearts can and will tend and nurse them.
They ought to take pride in the fair name
of the Capital. City and be willing to do
whatlies sintheir power to remove the stigma
which the absence Of all provision for con-
There should never be occasion for dragging
a sick child through the streets for hours,
knocking in vain at hospital doors for ad-
mission.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
APPEALS TO BE HEEDED.

With commendable promptness the Com
missioners OF the District are applying
themselves TO the question of how 10 pro-
vide for persons afflicted with minor con-
tagious diseases.
II appears that the sundry civil appro-
priation bill of 1890 made provision for
a frame building of four rooms to be used
for the accommodation of just the class OF
patients against whom all hospital doors
are shut-those afflicted with diphtheria,
scarlet fever, measles, and erysipelas. For
a time il was so used, but more recently il
has served as a Iodging-house for nurses.
The Commissioners have addressed letter
TO the Secretary of the Interior requesting
that he order this building to be restored
TO its original purposes, and it can hardly be
doubted that Secretary Smith win APP
preciate the necessity for a prompt and
favorable reply.
In another direction the Commissioners
are also seeking relief They are about
TO address a letter TO the managers of the
Providence, Garfield, Emergency, Chill
dren's and National Homeopathic hospitals,
all OF which are in the enjoyment Of appro-
priations by Congress, one-half OF which
is paid from the District treasury, asking
that each set aside one isolated ward, 10
be devoted exclusively to the treatment of
contagious minor diseases. They do not
demand this as a right, but ask it for
humanity's sake.
The request ought to be carefully consid-
cred by the MANAGERS of these institu-
tions. They should be willing to make some
sacrifices. not only because of the financial
support that comes to them from the Dis
trict treasury, but for the reason that COM
mon humanity pleads in behalf Of the unfor-
tanate people upon whom a disease has
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

A marriage OF interest in this city that
took place IN Waukegan, on the 14th
instant was that OF Hon. John Il. Mcbride. of
Spokane. Wash.-father of Mrs. Marshall
CuShiug-and Mrs. Ellen Curtis Gage, NJ.
D., of salt Lake City. Utah, who were
married at the home or the latters brother,
L. o. Matthews Judge Mcbride is in lis
siXty-second year and his wife is only a
few years his junior
The groom arrived in Chicago Monday,
and went at once to the Grand Pacific
where tie engaged room. He refused
to register, saying he did not want his
Chicago friends To know lie was ia the
city. Mrs Gage arrived in Waukegan from
Salt Lake City Tuesday, and all the ar
rangements were made for a hasty wedding
After the ceremony wedding luncheon
was served aud the newly married couple
returned at once to the city. Tomorrow
they VIII leave for Washington.
Mrs. Mcbride is the widow Of George
Merrill Gage, formerly of this city, and
has attained prominence III Salt Lake pro-
fessionally as well as socially. Judge
Mcbride. at the age of %, was a mem
ber of the constitutional convention, of
Oregon, and was soon afterward elected
to the first Senate OF that state, and in
1865 was appointed Chief Justice of Idaho
a present he is counsel TO the receivers
of the Northern Pacific Railroad Com
pany. One OF his brothers, George W.
Mcbride, has recently been elected United
States Senators from Oregon.
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The Hon. Lemuel Eli Quigg has an assur-
ance that would grace the hammer of a
church bell. He says Reed is sure of New
York in 1896, but won't need it, Quigg
would. by the way. accept the chaimi,l ship
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
simmons Released ON Bail.

Arthur Simmons. jr., son Of the colored
messenger of the White House, who was
arrested Tuesday by Detective McGlue,
of the Third precinct, and locked up on a
charge of larceny, appeared in Judge
Miller's court yesterday and demanded a
jury trial. Bonds for $500 We're furnished
and he was released. There are several
cases against him, and they viii probably
be heard later in the week.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
Gone After spring BEAUTIES.

Mr. Victor E. Adler, the prosperous pro-
prietor of the popular Ten p Per Cent. Clothing
House, has gone to New York city, where
his factory and warerooms are located, to
personally superintend the packing and
shipping of his new spring stock of clothing
manufactured expressly for his Washing
ton stores, 927 and 929 Seventh street
northwest. Watch the columns of this pa
per for the announcement of his spring
opening.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
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Imprisoned ana disgraced, Queen Lii can
have the satisfaction of knowing that her
rotund friend has at last avenged her de-
thronement Meantime Minister Thurston
will go home ana prepare to be elected the
next President OF Hawaii.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

Every business house in Washington suf-
fers from the existence OF the outlaw track.
Every dollar won by that institution is
taken directly away from our local trade,
and for a penny spent in the city by the
outlaw gang a dollar is kept out OF circu-
Iation. where it would reach the hands OF
the workingman and make general bust
ness more lively and satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
REApY-To.wEAR CLOTHES

For the Up-to-Date Young Man who's posted
on Styles, and knows the 'correct thing when
he sees it.
The Tasty Man, who's very particular about
his Goods, the Cut, the Style, the Fit, and so on,
but can't afford first-class merchant tailor
prices
The Busy Man, who likes 10 wear Good
Clothes but has no time TO waste in measur-
ing, trying on, basting, altering, ETC., etc.
The Average Man. who likes to be Well
Dressed and wants things to suit him, but who
hates to throw things back on the tailor's
hands.
For Every Man who wants TO spend his money
to the Best Advantage and be Satisfied with his
Clothes after he has bought them
For anything you don't want TO keep, Come
Back and Get Your Money
GEORGE SpRANSY.
a3A 9TH Street
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
Teacher Ely's Assailant Failed TO Appear

When the case of A. T. Thorn, charged
with assaulting Selden NJ. Ely, a school
teacher in Anacostia, was called yesterday
morning in Judge Miller's court, Mr.
Thorn failed TO appear. His collateral
amounting to $40, was forfeited, but the
prosecuting office deemed the amount in
sufficient and an attachment was issued
to bring him into court. The case will
probably be heard tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
Ell from a Cable Car

An unknown colored woman fell from
a cable car near Washington circle last
night, cutting a ghastly wound in her
scalp. She was taken TO her home on
Grant avenue northwest in q delivery
wagon.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
Had Both Arms scalded.

The accidental upsetting of a pan Of
boiling water on a dumb-waiter badly
scalded about the arms Robert Wilson,
colored, living at No 2OO7 Z street north
west, last night He was treated by Dr.
Smith at the Emergency Hospital.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

DR. and Mrs Ritchie Stone gave party
to the little friends OF their young daughter
at their home, corner OF F and Fourteenth
streets, yesterday noon. The little ones
had happy time of 1t and spent the after
noon in games and dancing, the collation.
that followed later entirely filling their
childish idea Of party"
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

The ladies OF the National Homeopathic
Hospital, through the Nordhoff Guild, are
TO give their usual Quodlihet lunCheons
this spring The first Of the series Will be
held OH Friday, March %, from 2 TIL 2,
at the residence of Mrs. Clephane, 1925
street
1t is in charge of the following ladies
Mrs. c. q Allen, Mrs. A A. Birney Mrs
w. h. Brown, Mrs. A. II. Brown. Mrs. c. B.
Bailey, Mrs. Lewis ClephaDe. Mrs w. F.
Clarke. Mrs. H Dingman. Mrs. S. g. Al
word. Mrs. job Barn0rd. Mrs. !. Nj. Bitten
ger, Mrs. D. L. Burnett. Miss Bailey, Miss
Julia Clephane. Mrs. Rufus Choate, Mrs.
p. L. Dye.
They have arranged for music. and alto
gether for a most enjoyable hour.
Mrs. w. c. Freeman. of Brooklyn. and Miss
Laura Zcising. Of Atlantic City. y. j., are
visiting Mrs. ] Borden Smith.
The Washington Decorative Art Society
win Ciyea silk bag tea at No. 51l street
near the Shorehbm, Friday and Saturday.
March 90 and % Lunch, / 2 To =: tea, 4
10 z
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

Eenor Msruaga viii probably learn from
Secretary Gresham that talking Spanish
against the administration also means
walking Spanish for home.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
His Hand slashed bx a Ruzzs aw.

Frank jenkins, eighteen years Of age,
residing at No. 42O Fourth street southeast,
had badly Iaceratcd hand dressed at the
Emergency Hospital yesterday afternoon.
He inserted his hand instead OF q block OF
wood in buzz saw groove.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
smnll.s Flowers

W. 1'sii II ~ 80 10 iG - % So S
York. Special attention TO ORDERS FOR aLL
OUTGOING OCEAN AND OTHER STEAMERS.
Flowers 10 all points by express. Fine Ameri-
can Beauty Roses, Aioets, and Orchids
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

MIR. and Mrs Robert Treat Paine, of
England, accompanied by their two daugh-
tiers, after a short stay in the city at the
Arlington, left yesterday morning for a
visit TO Ashcyille, n. C.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

Those Spanish gunboats have peculiar
Hibernian twist to their shooting. One of
them fired at the English jack and came
near hitting the stars and stripes.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

This administration seems perfectly will
ing that every one shall exercise the right
Of free speech. provided, of course, that
well, You know what.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

It's a gmesome thing to paragraph about,
but the suicide OF Hand-organ-maker Tay-
lor. OF New York, looks like the act OF a
stricken conscience.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

The marriage of Miss Florence Andrews
to Mr.. l.. Whiting Estes, Will take place
April 27, at st. Andrews Church, The
engagement has just been announced.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

description, but upon the top of the carriage
was securely fastened a white satin slipper
filled with rice that scattered q parting
henediction upon the newly made man and
wife just as he carriage drove off.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21
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The President should be reminded that
there was a libel suit and that Recorder
Taylor stu remains in office.
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Following the example of Europe, Hawaii
can retaliate by excluding the American
hog.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

machinery, and the glowing furnace. The
boat is blown up by a tremendous explO-
sion, and the wreck is seen going down in
mid-river. The great railway scene is
another OF the unprecedented achievements
of their performance in the direction OF
realism. In the last act Niagara Falls
is shown IN all its natural beauty. A
cataract OF real water is put on the stage,
and il bOils and fOams in the most natural
way.
Each lady attending the wednesday matt
nee at the New National TheateT during
Mr.. Z. II. SOthern's engagement VIII re-
ceive picture of that gentleman in the
character he assumes in his new play. a
Way to Win a Woman" Each picture
bears Mr.. Sothern's autograph.
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

We offer Il cent each for all tags on B.
Hanes' twist tobacco of the following brands:
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

Subscribers 10 The Times" Will confer
favor by promptly reporting any discour
iesy Of collectors or neglect OF duty on
the PART OF the carriers. Complaints
either hy mail or in person viii receive
rrompt attention Papers should be de
iiNened 10 all parts OF the city by 6;3o
O'Clock each morning. including Sunday
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

Lieut. and Mrs F. F Fletcher have
returned from the wedding trip and issued
cards for two receptions, the 21st and
2Sth instants at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. StetSon, No. 1441
Massachusetts avenue.
The marriage of Miss Ellie Norment,
daughter of Mrs. Samuel Normcnt, to Mr.
Albert Booz, of Philadelphia, took place
at the residence of the bride yesterday at 1
o'clock. Rev. DR.. Domer was the officiating
clergyman. Only the family and immediate
relatives were present at the ceremony
Miss Turah Cuttings played the wedding
march as the young couple entered the par
lor and took their place before the bay win
dow at the westside OF the room, which had
been transformed into a bower of ferns and
palms for the occasion. The walls We're
hung with smilax and asparagus vines and
the mirror opposite the bay window was
banked at the base with ferns from which
hung clusters of white and yellow orchids.
About the corners of the room were palms
and on the mantels were roses.
The bride wore a handsome travelling
gown Of dark blue broadcloth with cerise
velvet collar and vest of finely plated
white null and Valenciennes lace Parma
violets were carried. AT the conclusion of
the wedding breakfast the bride added to
her costume q dark blue coat braided in
black and Gainsborough hat trimmed with
ostrich tips and left on an earyl train for
New Y ork, where, with her husband, she will
remain until Saturday, when they sail for
Europe.
Mfr. and Mrs BooZ win remain abroad
until the latter part of June or some time
in July and will then return to Washington
to make their home for a time with Mrs.
Norment at the family residence on NJ
street.
Mr. and Mrs Albert Booz, of P Philadelphia,
parents OF the groom, came on early in the
week to attend the marriage and festivities
that preceded the happy event.
The bride and groom drove to the station
in a manner that would have filled their
souls with horror had they been aware
OF the joke practised upon them by their
friends. Not only was the carriage decked
with white satin ribbons and the horses
treated to wedding favors of. the same
The Washington times., 1895-03-21

What promises to be the greatest at
tempt in the era of dramatic realism VIII
be seen at Buffers BijOu Theater next
week in the melodrama Fast Mail" The
play is famous throughout the country for
the completeness and magnitude of its me-
chanical effects. The production is under
the personal supervision OF its author, Lin
coin j. Carter. Special scenery is carried
for the ten complete sets used in the play.
In the second act a steamboat is shown,
with the boiIer-rooms and their intricate
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orrIcR-osLRR BUILDING, Northwest corner
Of Church and Main Streets.
Church Directory.

reformed Church-Rev. G. A, WhitmoIe
oes or Services bi.weekly alternating
morning and evening. SERVICES eones
day.7 o. m, Sunday School . p. ~:
Guild each Lords Day p. m: other ser
vices announced from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church-Rev. J. II. Barb, pas
or Services. Sunday A. NJ. and 6.S ?.
NJ. Sunday School, 2. r. u prayer Slee''
ing, Wednesday, $40 +.
United Brethren Church-Rev E: c. B.
Castle Pastor Regular Services by ap'
appointment from the pulpit.
Glass Meeting every two weeks al q: IN
Prayer Meeting every THURSDAY evening
Sunday School 2 Pm.
Mite Society Semi.monthly. WEDNESDAY
evening at o'clock. W. MIS-. Mee'lng
Monthly at Parsonage.
Morayian Church Rev. M. F. Oerter, Pas
tor. Sunday School every SUNDAY, y "a; IN.
Preaching services Will be helo every o'ne.
Sunday as heretofore. alternating morning
and evening at and 7:3 respectively
Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev.
Henry Mann Pastor. Services every alter
nate sunday at A. M. and 7.3 r. M.
Sunday School at A. NJ. rayer Mee''ls
every Wednesday evening at7.S T. NJ
81. Stephens Church, Protestant Epissco'
nal.-Rey. R. Nottingham, Rector Ser,
vices every Sunday at ! 3 a. M, ana
Sp. IN.
Service on Fridays at . p M
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The White Christ Of Norway.

Norwegian children look for their
Christmas gifts through the White
Christ, who, gliding through frosted
pine forests, upon Christmas eve, pays
his mysterious visit, and is, to all in
tents and purposes, their realization Of
a st. Nicholas. Upon Christmas night
the boys, wearing white surplices and
paper caps, enter the room whore guests
are assembled. One holds paper la1i-
tern in the form of star, the interior
being lit by piece of candle fixed on
the wooden bar, upon which the star re-
wolves. Another carries a square frame
with panels Of glass, within which a
lighted candle Or two reveals two OBJ
jects, one being doll dressed as the
Madonna. This figure sits beside the
other object, cradle containing baby
doll. Through the bottom Of the frame
runs little appliance which imparts a
rocking motion to the cradle. The two
boys bearing the star and cradle take
position at the end Of the room, their
companions on either side. Then the
star revolves, tho cradle rocks gently to
and fro, and a carol is sung, This is the
Christmas mystery of the Star of Beth
lehem and the Christ cradle. New
York World