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The Washington times., 1895-02-13
JUSTICE TO POST -oFFIcE CLERKS.

There has been nc more meritorious meas
ure presented to the present Congress for
action than the bill known as II. r. S. in
clerks. Abundant proof of the merit OF this
bin is found in the unanimously favorable
report OF the House Committee on Post-of-
fees and Post Roads, and the Endorsement it
has received from every official of the Post
Office Department from the Postmaster Gen
eral down the entire list
1t should not be necessary to make any
service required of these clerks, 10 the
amount OF study required to successfully per-
form the usual duties. and the untiring in
dustry and perseverance required TO become
efficient. There are numbers of reasons why
this measure should be favorably passed upon
but no better.one need be advanced than the
inefficacy of the present law. the main fea-
ture of which provides maximum but no
minimum salary limit, and strange to say the
minimum limit is generally reached. Ever
since its enactment the clerks have vainly
str!ven 10 replace it with more just and
equitable law, one which. without being Law
ish in the expenditure of government money,
recognizes the necessity OF adequately re-
munerating public servants whose duties are
very exacting.
This bill has passed out OF the COMMITTEES
and is now awaiting the consent of the Com
mittee on Rules for consideration by the
House and time set for avote. This re-
quest for consideration seems but simple jus
tice and should be granted. Give the House
an opportunity to stand by or repudiate The
unanimous report of its postal committee.
The measure is deserving and should sue
ceed.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
THE SUSPENSE SOON OVER.

Seventeen more DAYS OF Congressional
desuetude and the suspense will be over and
the two years OF hopeful waiting will have
ended in disappointment. For two years the
American public has waited for Congress to
do something. For two years a great party
has teen watching its leaders in Congress and
hoping for a redemption Of Democratic
pledges. For two years those leaders have
been wrangliDg over important measures
without accomplishing good results. and to-
day the country is worse off from business
standpoint than when they were elected.
Under ordinary circumstances American
business interests would have pulled the
country through the depression without
great sacrifice, for it is impossible TO co ntrol
commerce by law when conditions are IA
yorable. But Congress has been so dilatory.
indeeisive and vasciIlating; so divided and
uncertain on all great questions that business
men lost confidence in the final outcome and
refused to put forth their efforts to promote
prosperity.
Men who make laws must learn not to
meddle with commercial affairs There
should be no tiakering with finance, no de-
lay OF tariff revision no lodging ofimportant
issues as there has been in this Congress
Nor must there be such a cringing 10 cor
porate influence if public respect is TO be re-
tained.
1T is safe TO predict that no important
measure viii be enacted during the seventeen
days that remain Of Congress. An agree
ment may be reached TO authorize an issue OF
bonds. The Nicaraguan bill may pass the
House and become a law, but both these
measures are problematical The appropria-
tions bills are all that can be expected. and
Congress will expire in a spasm of disap-
pointment
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
Court Notes.

Judge Hagner Yesterday ordered George +.
Tolman to appear on February 16 and show
cause why he should not be held in contempt
for failure to pay alimony awarded his wife
on May ?, 1892. The fight over this alimony
has since been taken to the court of appeals
and there decided adversely to Mr. ToIman.
The suit OF the Homeopathic Medical So
clety against the National Homeopathic Col-
lege. OF which District Chemist bird is presi-
dent, has been finally dismissed by Judge
Hagner.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
WASHINGTON, D. C.. FEBRUARY IS, 1895

Subscribers 10 The Times" Will confer
favor by promptly reporting any discour-
Icsy of collectors, or ueglect of duty on
the raTt Of the carriers. Complaints
eilhcT hy II all or in person viii receive
rrompt attention. Papers should he de
IiNered to all parts OF the city by $50
O'Clock each morning, including Sunday.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

thoughts came to the minds OF those fond of
dancing
Seriously, this dancing, gyrating, gesticu-
lating preacher should be excluded from the
pulpit His clownish conduct might do for
the stage. but il is sadly out of place in cler-
ical garb. If he wants to go into tie show
business let it be done without degrading a
calling that demands respect, for the church
is no place for monntehank preaching.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
stoddard's Lecture on switzerland

U
This evening at the Academy of Music Mr.
John L. Stoddard will give his superbly il
lustrated lecture on "Switzerland.'' Espe-
scial attention is called TO the matinee on
Saturday. when Rome the Eternal City, will
be the subject of the lecture. This will be a
grand opportunity for ladies and school
children to hear Mr.. Stoddard.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
polyglot Petition on Its way.

The great poiyglot temperance petition was
expected to arrive here last night or this
morning. On Monday morning it left Chicago
safely packed in five large boxes. Mrs. Ma
tilda B. Carse. of Chicago, custodian OF the
archives of the worlds w. G. T. U. and Incl
dentally of the monster petition, arrived in
the city last night, and is stopping at the La
Farm
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
Personally Conducted Tour to Elorida.

The personally conducted tour over the South
ern Railway left Washington yesterday evening
with 106 passengers for Jacksonville at which
point the party will separate and go to different
points Of interest in the State of Florida, re-
turning East in about two weeks. Another enc of
Southern Railway leaving Washington March 10.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
WE DON'T TAKE STOCK IN 1T.

WE DON'T TAKE STOCK IN 1T.
Barnum's famous saying, People like 70 be
humbugged," has wrecked many a promising
business"
People DON'T like 10 be hGalbugged, and if
man humbugs them once they don't care TO
trust him again
Our single plea for the patronage of the pub
lie is that we trade in the Best Clothes we can
make or get, and Sell them at Reasonable
Prices.
We mean to Live and Let Live and we ind
the people are with us"
GEORGE SPRANSY,
Asa 9TH street.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

Same state: Deacon Hiram Doughty. of
Alton. eghty-six, has cut and hauled twenty
five cords OF pulp wood" carload each
of birch and spool wood and lot of hoop
poles
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
A penusylyania state Office Fi,,ed

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. 12.-The Governor
sent to the senate to-day the nomination of
B. F. Gilkeson. chairman of the State Repub-
lican committee, to be commissioner of bank
ing. The nomination was promptly con-
frmad
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
Report of Indian commissiorers

Secretary Hoke Smith yesterday made
public the twenty-sixth annual report of the
board OF Indian commissioners, of which
Merrill E. Gates is chairman and E. Whittle-
sey. secretary.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

recipients Of beautiful flowers in recognition
OF their meritorious performances. At the
conclusion of the twelve numbers on the
fancy programme the floor was cleared and
general dancing was INDUCED in.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
Saturday and Sunday Excursions to Ba
rirnOre.

The Baltimore & Ohio r. r. Co. viii sell ex-
cursion tickets for all trains Saturday and Sun
day, February 10th and 18th, at 81 25 for the
round "trip, valid for return passage until Mon
day following. fe-I3,l5I6
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

Maine people grow old gracefully. we'd
ding at Falmouth recently saw the happy
union of a signing Romeo of eighty and q
blushing bride of seventy-six.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

Same state: Henry Lunt, OF Litchfleld.
eighty-hve. claims to be the champion sled
steerer.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13


said Mr.. Jones. Il went to see DIR. Walker
For some time had felt all run down; was
weak and nervous: found it difficult to con-
centraie my mind on anything; couldn't mus
ter up courage 10 do any mental or physical
work: didn't sleep well, and had no appetite
l couldn't make anybody believe | was ill
not even my doctor. But Dr. Walker knew
in an instant what allied me, and he soon had
my nervous system in good order. The
beauty of il is that feel stronger and more
energetic and clear-headed than | ever did III
my life before"
Another sufferer from nervous debility. Mr.
j. b. Cation, Il resident of Congress Heights,
who has been an employe OF the St Eliza
beth Insane Asylum for the past year. makes
a sworn statement before Henry Stewart, lr.,
notary public, that he suffered for three years
from nervous debility; his entire nervous
system was unstrung, and he felt constantly
blue and wretched: his memory was rapidly
failing: he would wake more tired than when
he went TO bed. Many doctors failed to help
him, but DR.. Walker cured him.
1t is the old. old story but 1t brings new
hope TO thousands of weary sufferers, for 1t
tells of DIR. Walkers unparalleled success in
curing all nervous and chronic diseases-of
restoring 20 perfect health and happiness the
victims OF catarrh. asthma, consumption,
dyspepsia, scrofula. paralysis, epilepsy, nerv-
Gus prostration. rheumatism. malaria, neu-
ralgia, hemorrhoids, Diseases OF women,
heart disease. kidney and liver troub les, and
many other ailments that battle the average
physician. 1t tells young and middle-aged
men who are suffering from the effects OF
their own youthful follies and excesses that
they may be restored to the full vigor and
strength of perfect manhood.
DIR. Walker may be consulted free OF
charge. personally Or by letter. His we'll
known sanitarium at 1411 Pennsylvania
avenue, adjoining Wizards Hotel, is
open daily for consultation and treatment.
Office hours, 10 a. m. TO 5 p. m. and Wednes-
day and Saturday evenings from to s.; Sun
daye. 10 to u a. m.
Charges for treatment very low.
All interviews and correspondence sacreGly
confidential. No cases made public without
consent of patients.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
Gen. Bussey Rapidly Improvine

Gen. Cyrus Bussey, who was injured by a
runaway sleigh. is rapidly improving. The
Emergency Hospital physicians say his in
juries are not noy regarded as serious.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

The Jersey Congressman who adyertises
garden seeds to give away, ought to comb
his locks and also furnish an assortment for
lawns.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

UNTIL to-day it was believed that the Chi
nesa yrarshiI, chAA Yurn nad Bill Dalton
existence. 1t has been reported as destroyed
several dozen 3imes. To-day's eableglam
seems TO definitely settle tine question.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

pie-counter will never be given to Mayor
Strong again.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

Sacred Charity Concert-A concert will be
given Sunday evening next at the Grand
Opera House, under the direction OF Mr.. E.
V. Yates, Tor the benefit OF the poor. The
participants are: Faneiull and the Marine
Band; the Sangerbund Singing Society, un-
der the direction OF William Waldecker; Herr
Max Kaestl, violinist; Herr FirthmaIer, cell.
ist; Miss Anita Cluss, harpist; Mr.. Anto
Kaspar. violinist; Miss Mae b. Whitesell and
Miss Kittie Thompson-Berry, sopranos and
Mr. j. J. Fisher, baritone. They will all
take part in an exquisite programme OF
sacred and classical music.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

AT the election of officers OF the original
Brownie Pleasure Club on Wednesday. Feb
ruary 6, the following were honored Mr..
John b. Rowland, president; Miss Ida E.
Bryan. vice president; Mr. J. Camden Gall,
recording secretary; Mr.. Edward DeardoT.
corresponding secretary, and Mr. Edward II.
Munck, treasurer.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

Now THAT Washington has heard all about
how Comptroller Eckels jumped out of the
cab under the mistaken impression tn he
was being kidnapped, we ought also to know
if be ever paid eabby the dollar be owed.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

haustion. and avoids the
threatened collapse by seeking
an immediate restoration of
the lost strength and vitality.
Mr.. Marshall p. Jones, late of
Columbian University, admits
that he did not realize the SER
iousness of his condition until
he read in the Washington
papers an interview with DIR.
Walker the specialist. "Then,
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
ODDITIES IN PEDAGOGY,

Twenty-Five per cent. of the japanese stu
dents in the higher commercial school at
Toxic are studying Spanish. The japanese
expect increased commercial intercourse
with this country and the Philippine Islands
Tribe OF dod'i is the title OF an association
of teachers at Larned. Kan.
The University of Pennsylvania claims TO
he the third largest in the country.
Some Christian scientists of an Iowa city
are petitioning the school board to drop
geography and physiology from the curricu-
lum. because capes, bays, and such things
as well as human bodies. are ''all in the
mind
Portland is going TO reform and have all
the schoorooms washed three times a year.
A Maine scboolboy. unprompted defined
"man" as "a living being unfortunate enough
10 know it.
There is State railroad school in Buda-
Pesth, Hungary, where instruction is given in
construction. traffic. telegraph and CONNER
cial service. railroad geography, history and
law. railroad computation and bookkeeping.
the technology OF goods and materials, and
German and French.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
MR.. JONES WAS WISE.
He Saw His Danger and Took Steps
to Avert II

Wise Is the man or woman who recognizes
the sYmtoms aud the danger of nervous OK
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

Irene Soma. Smyrna. and Adelheid Wag-
ner, Hamburg, recently died at the ages, re-
spectivey, of 1l2 and 1O4 years, but in the
possession of all their faculties
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

THE WASHINGTON TIMES
can be obtained daily and Sum
day at the following hotels and
news stands:
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

THE eustodians of the Congressional fund
for the immediate relief of the suffering poor
OF the District of Columbia draw distinc-
tion so subtle that it transcends the ultra
technical when they express the fear that
Congress would not indorae the expenditure
of that fund on suffering poor men. of the
District whose need of Immediate relief is
evidenced by their desire shovel snow for
a dollar a dav.
The weather is too cold and the necessity
too urgent to spend much time celebrating
this refinement OF logic.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13


ages OF sawdust for moth exterminater.
In Evanston, ILL.,, where nickel-in-the-
slot machine absorbed nickels, but gave out
no laid to digestion except the exercise.
In Greenville. N. j., where ''magic stones.''
supposed to keep lamp chimneys from ex-
plodng, were retailed at % cents each,
In Washington, where thieves carried off
lot of valuables, read next day that they had
overlooked some, and came back and got
'em.
In Pleasant Hill, Pa. when bear killed
two goats, hog and calf for course
dinner
In certain European towns, where man
has been selling powdered brickdust for rat
exterminator.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
OLD But ON EARTH.

The Earl and Countess OF Devon have Just
celebrated their diamond wedding. The Earl
is also clergyman.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13
THE AIR WAS BLUE.

In Moberlys:Mo. when they bought pack
ages OF sawdust for moth exterminater.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

IL THE learned chemist who says cham
pagne contains but little alcohol will also ex-
plain where the inroxication comes from he
viii confer great favor on the bibuous
nnblic
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

JAPAN seems to have no trouble in taking
ner queues from China.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

A surprise masquerade party was rendered
Mr. Wyie Sansbury Monday night at his
residence, No. 402 Eleventh street southeast.
by the Blue Bell Social Club, OF which he is
member in honor of his twenty-thrd BIRTH
day MIS-. Sansbury. in a very pleasing man
ner, presented her husband with A handsome
life-size crayon OF himself. Singing. anc-
ing, and games were INDUCED in until after
midnight. Music was furnished by the Blue
Bell Brass Band and Orchestra, under the
direction of Prof Tom Robinson. The
ladies' quartet sang several pretty selections.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Sansbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs.
George T. Kellum. Mr.. and Mrs. Artie
Warlield, Mrs. S. Anderson. Mrs. VI.
F. Collingsworth, Miss May Ceilings
worth. Mr. and Mrs. r. Collingsworth,
Miss Maize Anderson. Miss Hettie Cox, Miss
Blanche Kraft Miss NJ. Tolson, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. E. Martin. Miss Addie England, Prof. Doc.
Anderson, Prof. Tom Robinson fI-9HP. Fred
Jones, Mr.. Harry Anderson. "a 7dnCon Fill
lius, Mr.. Clay Cox and Uncle Tee. Miss
Blanche Kraft and Mr.. Milton Fillius caused
a good deal OF merriment in their original
laughable sketch entitled ''Toothaehe
Drops
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

The University of Pennsylvania claims Il
be the third largest in the country.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

A Maine schoolboy, unprompted, defined
imam" as "a living being unfortunate enough
to know il.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

Portland is going TO reform and have all
the schoolrooms washed three times year
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

japanese tea will be given at the resi-
denee OF Miss Clara Barton. Friday February
%. from 20 II D. m. for the benefit of the
Legion of Loyal Women. for whose charity
and other work tho kindly interest and pa
tIonage of the public is requested
In honor OF the day guests viii be wei
coined to the historic old mansion by typical
American women, under the American flag,
when they may pass into a charming jap
anese home, where the gentlest Of japanese
matrons and maidens Will receive them with
genuine oriental hospitality. In the beauti-
full TEA house American as well as japanese
dainties will be served ard attractive music
OF the two nationalities will be added 10
other entertainment.
The falling snow did not interfere with the
joys of the dance in Typographical Hall last
night where the Sans Gene Club gave a bril-
liant dancing reception to their friends.
About ninety couples were present, and the
soft mazes of the dance, the music, and
the beauty of the fair dancers was pleasing
contrast to the deserted and snow-clad streets.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

Tribe OF God" is the title OF an association
Of teachers at Larned. Kan.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

The annual fancy dress soiree by Miss Lou
Tretler's class took place Monday evening at
Carroll Institute Hall, and the hall was filed
with large and appreciative audience. The
dances OF the children were finely done. and
with the gorgeous attractiveness of their cos
tunes made scene that provoked frequent
and loud applause. Ali the pupils were the
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

Miss Herbert. daughter of the Secretary of
the Navy, will hold her last formal reception
of the season to-day.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

Senator J. G. Pritchard, OF North Carolina
his wife, child, and maid have taken guar
ters at the Ebbitt for the winter.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

Miss Pendleton has issued invitations for a
tea on Saturday afternoon in honor Of Mrs.
John Steward.
The Washington times., 1895-02-13

Miss Helm, who has been spending the sea-
son with Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle, re-
turned yesterday to her home in Kentucky.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-19
Employed in Odd Ways.

Here are few instances of the
many extraordinary ways in which
people find employment nowadays:
An aged commissionaire, to whom
the faces of all linen about town"
were familiar. recently obtained EN-
ployment on the opening OF new
West End club, his duties being to
simply stand at the door and touch
his hat to all the notabilities who
passed, in order to attract attention
to the new venture.
Giving evidence us witness in II
running down case, shabbily dressed
individual recently declared that for
years he had picked up living by
roaming about the streets and patch
ing up broken harness with few
pieces OF stout leather, needle and
waxed thread that he carried in his
pocket, aud affirmed that on Derby
days, bank holidays and such like spe.
cial occasions he had sometimes made
as much as fifteen shillings.
There is an old and artful fisherman
who regularly, in the season, infests
the salmon rivers Of the North and
sells the results of his own illicit an
Cling to London sportsmen DESTROYS Of
returning to their friends with hand
some evidences of their skill with rod
and line, and in this way he used to
declare he made sufficient every
season to keep him during the winter.
-Pearson's Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-19

Edward j, McDprmott has an arti-
Gle entitled "Fun on the Stump" in
the Century, in which he relates the
following;
Just before the war Humphrey Mar
shall was great debater in Congress,
during the war he was Confederate
general. He was very large and
stout, II veritable FnlStnfl. At the
breaking out Of the war he wrote to an
officer Of the North and warned him
not to invade the sacred soil of Ken
lucky, for if he did he would have to
pass over the dead body of Humphrey
Marshall. The Northern officer re-
piled: "Dear General: We won't
pass over your dend body. We prefer
to tunnel through"
After the war the general had "A
60 d practice, but was eXtrayugnnt,
and often III need OF money. Once
he was logged by collector, who had
been put off dozens of times. At last
the collector sal, General, you
have said to me dozens of times q
can't pay You this week. Come next
week. Now, can't afford to be com
ing here all the time. You must fix
The day. When will you be able to
pay me ?' "Confound it, sir, said the
general, edo you think / am IL
prophet ?"
When the general was running for
Congress against Mr.. Blank, after the
war, he tried to draw ont Mr., Blank
exact opinions by II close debate on
the stump. In such an intellectual
conflict few men could compete with
Humphrey Marshall. Mr.. Blank par
red and fenced as well MS lie could.
Finally Marshall said one evening in
his ponderous tones and impressive
manner:
"Fellow- citizens: | lave tried to
pin Mr.. Blank down and make him
give me a fair statement of his opin-
IONS and principles, but he fits about
50 nlmbly that it is impossible to fol-
low him in an argument. In lodging
Il debate he reminds me of Il boboIuk
fitting along IL AIgzag worm fence,
hopping or flying, first on one side of
The fence and then on the other, until
the mind is bewildered, and it is In
poss bic to tell which side he is at any
moment.