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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

Thousands write that they suffered in
tensely with nervousness and were cured
by this great medicine. The building.
up powers of Hoods Sarsaparilla are
wonderful. Even few doses are sufIi.
Gent to create an appetite, and from
that time on its healing, purifying,
strengthening effects are plainly felt.
The nerves become stronger, the sleep
becomes natural and refreshing, the
hands and limbs become steady, and
soon "life seems to go on without eff
fort, and perfect health is restored. Such
is the work which Hoods Sarsaparilla
is doing for hundreds Of women today.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23
Variety.

Philadelphia Man with affected dis
Miss Caustic-I must be deply in
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23
CHOICE FARMING LANDS

And Lands suitable for Market Gardening:
Dairying, Stock Raising. &c. The Saint Pau!
and Duluth country and its lands are described
and illustrated in maps and pamphlets that
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
CUT THIS OUT FOB REFERENCE.

The present capital stock of the Washing
ton Gaslight Company is S2,o0o,O00. or
this amount only 5000, GOO was ever paid
into the company by the stockholders
Several years ago S60e, 600 of surplus
profits were used 10 enlarge the plant and
extend its mains, but as certificates Of
indebtedness drawing Per cent. interest
We're issued TO stockholders for the amount
il cannot be considered as a part of the cap
ital invested. Therefore $5oO,O0O repre-
sents the actual cash capital OF the company
and the remaining 81 500 600 of the
s., 900 900 is actually watered capital.
For 1898 10 per cent. of the So 900 600,
or $500, 900 was distributed as dividends,
$50 900 interest was paid 10 stockholders
on the 100000 certificates OF indebted
ness, and SI5s eco remained undivided as
surplus profits. making the total profits
for 1893 on cash capital of 100000
the sum of S394,OOO.
This amount makes the profits of the
Washington Gasl1ght Company for 1898
rs 80 per cent. on its actual investment
and 2 3-4 per cent. on its watered capitali-
cation OF s. 100000. Surely gas consum-
ers. who help TO swell this enormous profit
each year, ought to keep the above figures
for future reference.
The experience of President Tucker, OF
the Northeast Washington Citizens Asso-
citation. with the Senate District Com
mittee would be discouraging were it not
for the fact that the next Congress will or
ganize new committees. An organized
effort 10 obtain cheaper gas VIII not meet
such stubborn opposition as in the last Con-
gress. because the Washington Gaslight
Company cannot control so many votes.
Send in your names and swell the list OF
persons who desire cheaper gas. A coupon
viii be found in another column that directs
YOU what to do.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
oLNEYs ABLE ARGUMENT.

Peculiar circumstances sometimes bring
about strange conditions. Attorney Gen
eraI Olney as an advocate the income tax
Is a good deal lake the devil drumming the
harp Of an angel Mr. Olney has been so
long connected with corporations and so
closely identified with capital in all his
professional work that his argument be
fore the Supreme Court in favor of meas
ure TO compel his old clients to disgorge,
must seem especially hard to these old
bandit friends.
The argument Of Mr. olney is worthy a
careful reading. On taxing the incomes
Of corporations he says:
1T is common knowledge that corpora
tions are so successful an agency for the con
duct OF business and the accumulation of
wealth that a large section of the comnu-
nifty views them with intense disfavor, as
maliciously and clnnngly devised inven-
tions for making rich people richer and poor
people poorer. When, then, this income
tax law makes special class of business
corporations and taxes their incomes at a
higher rate than that applied to the incomes
q peIsous uOb InCol pOIdleAs IL Jul lStoS-
nizes existing social facts and conditions
which it would be folly to ignore"
ii is generally believed that the income
tax VIII be decided constitutional. The
power to tax cannot be withheld if govern
ments are to be maintained, and the manner
OF Ievying a tax must be regulated by the
condition of the country, and the wisdom
of those in authority. The income tax
may be thought burdensome to those who
oppose it, but it was adopted as a means
of relief 10 the poorer classes, and as a
method OF compelling prosperity to con-
tribute more largely to the expenses Of
government.
Whatever may be the decision of the
Supreme Court, it cannot he denied that
Attorney General olney has done his fun
duty. 1t may be possible that he would
have been on the other side had it not been
for his official position, but as Attorney
General he has defended the income tax
in a creditable manner
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
A WORTHY MOVEMENT.

The ". c. T. L. move to organize an anti
cigarette league in our public schools de-
serves especial commendation. The prop
osition recommends Itself TO every parent
and VIII enlist the earnest cooperation Of
all teachers The existence of such an
organization would do much TO stamp out
a dangerous evn and contribute largely 10
the physical and mental welfare OF Wash
ington's growing manhood.
Cigarette smoking is a pernicious, dis
gusting, and disastrous habit. No boy
who soaks his system with nicotine poison
in its worst form can expect to develop
INTO a successful man. and there is every
danger that he VIII become a helpless,
sickly imbecne. At best, he must expect
to grow into manhood with an impaired
mind and a dwarfed body.
Publicsentimenti is gathering strength each
year against the sale and use of cigarettes.
Efforts are being made in State legisla-
lures to prohibit the manufacture, and city
governmentsdre imposing more burdensome
taxes on the sale. 1t is only question OF
time when every intelligent community
VIII take steps TO prohibit their use. The
sooner that time comes the better 1t viii
be FOR our rising generations.
Success to the anti-cigarette league.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
PARK COMMISSION ENJoINED.
Judge Cox Says the Rock Greek Act Is
Vague and Almost Meaningless

Judge COX SAYS the EOSk LIeek AT II
Vague and Almost Meaningless
Judge Cox yesterday issued an order for
an injunction against the Rock Greek Park
Commissioners forbiddinG them to assess
special benefits against the property OF Mary
Van Riswick and others.
What further action the government will
take In the matter will be finally decided at
the next meeting of the commission. 1t is
reasonably certain. however. that the case
Will be carried TO the court of appeals. and
then to the Supreme Court OF the United
States on account OF the importance OF the
questions involved.
9 The Van Riswick case was test, and no
further steps toward assessment Of benefits
will be taken till 1t is finally disposed OF.
Judge Cox in his opinion says thar the sec
ton of the park act under which the assess
ments were TO be made is vague aid almost
meaningless.
1t exhibits, he thinks. most remarkable use
of the English language. and gives no
authority for the assessments proposed.
As to the proposed Improvements, no one
knows what they are, and any benefits from
them are purely imaginative. There IS no
possible way to estimate the benefits with
any safe approximation No court would
upon mandamus proceedings REQUIRE the
commission 10 ahkc uSStSol4oAtS Vi bSAE4A-S
under this act.
As contended, too. by the attorney for the
Van Riswiek heirs. Mr.. 7. a Lambert, and
by others interested, the purpose of the
legislators was plainly that the condemna-
ton proceedings and the assessment Of
benefits should SO hand in hand. II was
even contemplated that the entire cost Of the
park, 81 100000. might be paid out Of these
benefits.
In that case the appropriation made
need rot to have been touched. II the Com
missioners intended to follow the act, they
should have collected these benefits first
and then added 10 them only so much OF the
appropriation Us was necessary 10 pay for
property taken. The commission should not
at this late day attempt 10 charge adjacent
property with the cost of the park.
Congress might indeed now authorize as
sessment of benefits. but there are grave
constitutional objections which render col
lection OF such assessments very uncertain.
The park is intended as a great pleasure
ground for the people not only of this Dis
trict. but of the entire country.
1t Woald therefore be unjust and contrary
to the great underlying principles OF law and
government to charge few adjoining tracts
of land for park by which all the people,
not only Of this vicinity but OF the United
States, are benefited. It would be like max
ing special assessment against fortunate
individuals whose windows look out on the
Lincoln statue in front Of the city hall.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
International Geographic Conference
May Hold Its Next Meeting Here.

International Geographic Conference
May Hold Its Next Meeting Here.
At the meeting of the joint commission
OF the scientific societies of Washington,
held last night at the rooms of the Cosmos
Club, a resolution was adopted express
ing as the sense of the organization that the
International geographic conference be
invited to hold its next session in this city.
The body named is well recognized in
Europe, but has never held a session on the
Western Continent 1t is the Judgment of
the joint commission that it should be con-
vened on this side Of the Atlantic in order
to justify its adoption of name, and the
resolution was, after debate, referred to
the executive committee, with instructions
to take such action as may be deemed hest.
The executive committee met later and
appointed committee of three, consisting
OF Messrs. q. Brown GoOde G. K. Gilbert
and DR.. George NJ. Sternberg, to prepare a
report upon the matter and report the same
to the executive committee. These gentle
men Will investigate all the questions in
Yolved, including ways and means, and their
report VIII in due time come before the
fun committee
The international conference devotes its
time and talents to geographic researches,
and meets but once in three years. Its next
conyocation VIII be the sixth since it's or
ganizatlon. 1t is composed of The leading
geographical societies of the world
The joint commission was but recently
constituted as il now exists 1t represents
the Anthropological. Biological. Chemical,
chronological, Geological, National Geo
graphic, and Philosophical societies, and
has membership of ABOUT 20.
The meeting held last night was to perfect
the work of organization. Bylaws for the
government ofthe commission were adopted,
providing for stated annual meetings and
for special meetings, TO be called by the
president oruponthe application oftenmem-
bers for sufficient reason
= The Officers are: Gardiner G. Hubbard,
president; G. Brown Goode, vice president;
j. s. Diller, secretary; and B. P. Pierce,
treasurer. The executive committee is
constituted as follows: j. w. Powell, George
NJ. Stemberg, Charles Z. Munroe, William
II. Ashmead, G. X. Gilbert, c. d. Walcott,
and w II. Dali.
The commission adopted a constitution
at a previous meeting, and the details for
may be said to have been completed last
night 1t is composed of the officers and
administrative boards of the several COM
ponent societies, and has power to provide
for joint meetings, 10 conduct courses of
popular lectures, to act in the interest of
the component societies at the instance of
any of them, and to attend to such othermat-
ters as may be properly brought before it.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
THIRTY SECONDS OF FREEDOM
Thug HANDY Released Under the Poor
Convict act, but Rearrested.

Thug HANDY Released Under the Poor
Convict Act, but Rearrested.
Theodore Handy. the weu-known thug,
who is now serving a long term in jail for
assault to XIII and carrying concealed
weapons. and who has served many sim
liar terms, enjoyed just thirty seconds OF
freedom yesterday afternoon
He was convicted on June 80 last OF car
ryinG concealed weapons. a long -bladed
dirk knife, which he tried TO use on several
persons, including Policeman Tayman.
HIS sentence was q fine Of $500 and IN de-
fault $50 days N jan; also 10 De imprisoned
$50 days without fine. Under the pro-
visions of the poor convict act he was
brought, handcuffed. TO the office OF
Judge Samuel C. Mills yesterday afternoon
by Deputy Warden Russ and q jail guard.
and after making the usual affidavit. the
handouts were removed, and Judge Mills
said:
Under the provisions Of the poor-convIcC
act you are free
Handy gaZed about the room a bali
minute, when Capt Russ stepped forward.
cIapped the cuffs" on HaEdy's wrists
and said
You are my prisoner.
BE was then taken back 70 jail TO serve
eleven months and twenty nine days IN
the assault case.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
CuTNA,s suRMIssIoN TO JaPAN.

The terms Of peace imposed by Japanupon
China viii undoubtedly be accepted, for the
very excellent reason that China can do no
better For a time, at least, Japan viii
rule the roost among the monarchieso q Asia,
and the preponderating influence of the
Flowery Kingdom viii be succeeded by the
moral supremacy of her hitherto nominal
cassal
The oession Of the island of Formosa gives
Japan not only controlling position, but is
OF incaloulable value 10 her for her growing
navy. BY demanding the independence Of
CoTea. Japan makes that country her friend
and gains an ally for future contingencies
Most important of all, however, is the occu-
pancy OF the two great fortesses. Port Ar
thur and wei-Hai-wei, by Japan for term
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
ANTI-sALooN PROGRAMME.
Rev. i. b. Wilson Will Discuss The Loca
Issue" af the Mass Meeting

Rev. J.. b. Wilson VIII Discuss "The Local
Issue" at the Mass Meeting.
The executive committee, of the Anti
Saloon League, at its last meeting per-
fected ali preliminary arrangements for
the mass meeting, which will be held next
Sunday at $50 p. m. under the auspices
OF the league at the E-street Baptist Church.
An address will be delivered by Rev. L.
B. Wilson, president of the league, on 1.-The
local ISSUE" in which he will explain what
should be the manner OF fight against the
saloonaDd howitshould represented. The
music for the occasion will be rendered by
the Young Mems League of the E-street
Church.
The committee on cooperation met yes
terday afternoon and organized by elect1ng
James L. Ewin, vice president Anti-Saloon
League, chairman; and I'D. j. Redmond,
president Father Matthew Society, secre-
tary. There were present Mrs. Mary =.
Griffith, District president w. c. T. o.; A.
K. Belt, grand chief ruler l. O. r.; John c.
Daley. Sons OF Jonadab, and H. C. Metcalf,
d. c. C. y. Union.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
STILL SEEKING SUFFRAGE.
CoIored Citizens Of Southwest Washing.
ton Conducting Their Campaign.

CoIored Citizens Of Southwest Washing
ton Conducting Their Campaign
Awell attended meeting of colored citizens
of Southwest Washington was held Monday
night at the Peoples Academy 10 discuss the
question Of suffrage for TIE District. Mr. R. c.
Robinson. presided ard made an address on
the purposes Of the meeting.
The organization for this section Of the
city, OF which Mr.. Robinson is president, was
perfected by the election OF the Rev. ]. T.
Clark as assistant secretary.
The sabject of suffrage was thoroughly
discussed by the president. Nessrs. A. ".
Shields. r. c. Brooks, I. 7. CLARK, R. II.
Lewis. J. ". Poe. and others.
II was decided 20 hold a mass meeting on
the 25th instant at the Sixth Street Baptist
Church. Messrs. Brooks, Robinson, Poe, and
Shields were appointed a special committee
to make the arrangements for the mass meet
ing This COMMITTEES will meet on Tuesday
next at No. 233 Third street southwest at
S p. N.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
ARMENIANS TO GLADSTONE.
They Thank Him for His Noble Words and
Give Him an Old Bible.

Give Him an Old Bible.
London March 12.-The special CORE
spondent ofthe Associated Press in Armenia
sends the following from Kars:
An address to Mr. Gladstone which is
being circulated everywhere, is being widely
signed. The address is headed with the
texts: WHO is my neighbour" and go
thou and do likewise" 1t says.
Dear Sir: We remembered this allegory
of the Heavenly Teacher after having read
your powerful speech at Hawarden in de-
fense of the Armenian people who live under
Turkish rule and who nave suffered many
hundreds of years in the name of Christian
ity from the barbarous tyranny of the
Turks and Kurds.
The Armenian people are like help
less, abandoned, and wounded man, to
whom you, oh. true-hearted Christian and
great Englishman, extended from your
distant country the hand of clenency and
humanity. The hearts of all Armenians
in every part of the world bless your name
and will bless it as long as they beat
I'VE presume to present you, as humble
expression of our unlimited thankfulness,
with a very ancient Armenian gospel, the
eternal source of the active love and truth
which fill your heart
A similar address was forw arded to Mr..
F. S. Stevenson, one of the members of Par
lament for Suffolk, and chairman of the
Anglo Armenian Association.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

OF years. AS long as she holds these China
viii find il impossible TO make war, because
Japan stands at the gates of the road to Pc
kin, China's capital city.
Her brilliant conduct of this war,
in completeness of preparation, bril-
liant strategy and irresistible progress,
finds few parallels in modern history. Ger
tainly in anything that pertains to Eastern
policy her wishes viii have TO be consulted.
and her dictum must carry great weight, for
it need mol be. doubted that she will not suf-
progress that leads 10 national grandeur
and power
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
colored people,s Mas Meeting.

The Indignation mass meeting of the col
ored people of the District of Columbia
on account of the killing of Rueben Foster
by Officer Adwin W. Green will take place
tonight at Dr. Lees church, on Vermont
avenue The speakers who have accepted
the committees invitation to address the
meeting are Dr. Robert Reyburn, Col. W.
A Cook, G. B. Purvis, Rev. j. E. Rankin,
Prof. W. II. H. Hurt, Gen. Murray, eX-
Mayor Bowen, and others. 1t is estimated
by Col Carson and the prosecuting com
mittee that thousands VIII crowd the Fifth
BAPTIST Church tonight.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

IT is gratifying TO note the vigorous way
with which the Evening Star of yesterday
handled the Alexander Island and Jackson
City toughs. II only the Virginia authorities
would wake mp long enough to see the law
lessness of-this wretched gang it would soon
be wiped out OF existence. How much longer
will they sleep?
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
PICK AND CHOOSE

While the lots are full and the season new.
More satisfaction that way. The Covert Coats
for spring have all the elements OF popularity.
They're not high-priced, but they are high
grade
Natty- dressers and conservative men alike
appreciate the short, handy, neat top coat
$40 to SIS
GEORGE spRANsY,
asa Seventh st.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
pined by the past Commander.

A small party, consisting of the friends
and department associates of Past Com
mander Nathan Bickford, of the G. A R.,
who returned with him from the national
encampment at Pittsburg, were invited
to a dinner given by him at Wizards Hotel
last night Those present were Commander
Anderson, Senior Vice Commander How
lett, Gen. Green Clay Smith, Major Rich
ardson. j. NJ, Holmes, Col. DEVICES, D. NJ
Goodacre, T. s. Kelley, c. z. BENJAMIN,
F. L. McKenna, j. P. Lothrop, l. W. Stone,
j. w KinkIey, W E. Post, Chris Storm
P. j. Quander, Abraham Hart, j. B. Gil
fillen, Charles Royce. aud T. R. Senior.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

IT would be too bad to cut President Cleve-
lands duck-hunting pleasure short, but there
is a little international affair with Spain and
q race squabble at New Orleans that need
looking after; but under the circumstances
perhaps pro tenn. President Thurber will do
as well
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

TIE adjournment of the Indiana legIsla-
dents. As soon as the members recover they
will disperse and permit Gov. Mathews TO re-
fleet and decide whether legislative football
Is not more disastrous than the ordinary
kind
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
Horseshoers Enjoyed a Social lime.

The Journeymen HOrseshoeTs and Master
Horseshoers last night held joint meeting
for social purposes at the Journeymen's hall
hundred and twenty-five of the two organiza-
tons were present. After some two hours
spent in exchange OF experiences. accom-
panied with refreshments the master work
men withdrew and the journeymen held their
regular meeting.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
WASHINGTON, D. C.. MARCH 18. 1896.

Subscribers TO The Times" viii confer a
favor by promptly reporting any discour
tesy OF collectors, or neglec. of duty on
she rart OF the carriers. Complaints
either by rail or in person viii receive
rrompt attention. Papers should be de.
hyeTed 10 all parts OF the city by $50
O'clock each morning including Sunday
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
His Hand BADLY Crushed

west, had badly crushed hand dressed at
the Emergency Hospital yesterday afternoon.
While loading wagon with heavy iron rods,
his hand was caught between several of the
rods which were sliding oyer the side of the
vehicle.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

THE Chinese empire has been conquered.
a hundred millions OF United States bonds
have issued, Congress has adjourned, the
President has gone hunting, and all since
Addcks undertook 10 run the Delaware leg
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

If, in his anti-income tax argument. Ex-
Senator Edmunds referred to our forefather
lawmakers as "a body of respectable gentle
men who have disappeared from the face Of
the earth" the statement reflects on both his
patriotism and his grammar.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

A GOOD safe place should be prepared for
the New York City building inspectors, where
they can think why they did not have lime
TO examine the plans of the Orchard street
tenement that fell and killed FIVE workmen.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

CHAIRMAN JOSEPH MAYLEY is out with the
declaration that he will not interfere in the
Delaware Senatorial situation. This destroys
all hope of Democratic success.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

THE fellows who are trying TO defeat the
r eed Speakership cinch should invent a
practical flying machine. There's more
chance Of success.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

ALEXANDER ISLAND is the best place in the
world to find out how fast money viii go
into the other mans pocket.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13
Poet Milton ON Dana

From the Chicago Times Herald
Editor Dana has read Paradise Lost
often. but he understands now. better than
he ever did before, the meaning of
Dire was the Noyes
OF conflict
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

SINCE the recent floods real bright Wash
ingron people have been pounding their
drinking water before using.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

II THAT Spanish war-ship did fire on the
Stars and Stripes, she Is likely TO find the
Cuban revolution a very tame affair.
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

EDITOR DANA is full of years and honor
From United Press Exchange
Not to mention vinegar and vitriol
The Washington times., 1895-03-13

Majestic ranges this week: next week you pay
more b. f Guy d Co, 1905 Pennsylvania ave-
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