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The Washington times., 1895-02-06
CHARLES THOMPSON DEAD.
He Had Lived Here Many Years and Was
Prominent in Legal Circles.

Prominent in Legal Circles.
Charles Thompson. one OF the best-known
lawyers in the city. died AZ ) O'Clock yester-
day afternoon at his residence. No. 1871 r
street northwest. He had been i'll with pneu-
monia for several weeks, during which ne
was attented by his brother. DR.. ]. Ford
Thompson, and Drs. Wellington and Nc
Ardle.
hIr. Thompson was about forty-ive years
Of age. He came to this city many years ago
from Piney Point. ST. Charles county, Nd
where he received his early education. As a
lawyer he rose rapidly and became quite
prominent Ia bis profession.
He was OF an extremely social nature and
popular with all VINO knew him. For many
years he was the representative, in this city.
OF the Louisiana State Lottery and was also
quite prominent rs a lobbyist During the
summer season he resided ar his beautiful
country seat near Arlington Va.
The arrangements for the funeral have not
been perfected, but the service will probably
be held tomorrow afternoon.
The Washington times., 1895-02-06
UNCONSCIOUS MANY HOURS.
Frank Cannon Fell Into an Areaway-He
Cannot BE Rouscd.

About 4:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon an
unknown middle-aged white man, rather
poorly clad. fell into an areaway near the
Central Union Mission building on Louisiana
avenue. He was picked up and removed to
the Emergency Hospital in the patrol wagon
in an unconscious condition
II was found that be had received deep
gash on the head. and received internal in
luri which threatened to terminate fatally.
Several men. who claim to know the injured
man. said late last night that his name is
Frank Cannon. of Newark, n. j., and that he
had been lodging in the mission domitory for
several nights past.
Cannon was unconscious when he reached
the hospital, and Mt 1:15 O'Clock this morning.
a period of over thirteen hours, had not re-
gained consciousness, despite the energetic
efforts OF the house staff 10 revive him.
The Washington times., 1895-02-06
War Survivors Deplore His Death.

meeting of the survivors OF the Mexican
war was held at the residence of Mr.. A. NJ.
Kenneday, general secretary of the national
association, last night to give expression to
their regrets on the loss of their esteemed
comrade, Gen. Mahlon d. Manson, the presi-
dent of the association. who died suddenly
from a stroke OF paralysis while travelling in
a railroad train at Frankfort. Ind. ON the
evening of February 4. Among those as
sembled were: Gen. Crittender. Judge Silas
Hare. Judgs Edward Lander. Col. william P
Wood, Col. s. W. Johnston, j. Y. a. Shields,
and Joshua Clark
The Washington times., 1895-02-06
Ube Raleieb
WASHINGTON. D. C.

Now open European plan. For ladies and
gentlemen. ABSOLUTELY ilreproof throughout
Every foor lighted by electricity and h"ated by
steam Complete equipment of publ C and pri-
vate baths. Elegant Cafe and Ladies' Restau-
rant riyate dinng-rooms and panquet-rcom.
Iheater parties specially. b. ". FRAZIER.
Manager ja1-1mo
The Washington times., 1895-02-06
Rugs.

our stock OF Rags is one of the largest n
the country. Our prices ars always the
lowest for equal qualities. Lower prices
than ever curing the sale.
1000 Chenille Mats, lsx35 in...........I9ct cts
500 Smyrna Mats I6zS9 in...-...-.---.8l cts
smyrna Carpets, 9xl2 IT. Regularly
S4i50 Now .S3lao
rheugonia Carpets, 9xl2 # Kegu-
larly 5000 Now. ow...........-......-.S 5000
6 Smyrna Carpets, z It in xl0 #.
Gin Regularly $500. Now.......s28.75
Smyrna Carpets, 6x9 fit. Regularly
S2000 Now..-...-.-.------ -....-..-..Sl3.1 IS
5 Motled smyrna Carpets, 6x9 it.
Worth Sl5.0o Aow.-..............-. sS25
50 Scotch Wilton Rugs, 35x72 in Now. 81 .
175 Smyrna Rugs, 36x72 in Regularly
S4UO Now..-..---.--...-.-.-.- $40
so Smyrna Rugs, Sox6O in. Regularly
c3.2a. Now---.---.----------- 1900 $40
go Russia Ru-s, 30x60 in Now. $500
500 White and Cray Goatskin Rugs,
2sx64 in (odorless). We're 500
ow.-.-.....-..-.-.--... ............ g .
$50 China Sheep Rugs, ssx6i in. Reg
ularly So 90 and s4.0O each Now. $500
90 Royal ssnnah Wilton Rugs, 2Ix5S
in Regularly S250. Now. s1.9o
30 Scotch Wilton Rugs, 27xG0 in Now. 50
$50 Smyrna Mats, 26x52 in Regularly
S@-0 NoW-.--. --.----------------- q oo
% Scotch Wilton Rugs, 25x54 in. Now Sl-25
90 Scotch Wilton Rugs, 22x4s in. Now Loo
1909 Sample Rugs Of Scotch Administer,
Royal VII on, Administer, Moquette, Brus.
sels, and Ingram Carpets, 11k yards in
length
Ingram Worth 75 cts. For......... % cts
Brussels Worth Sl.5O to s2CO. For. - cts.
Brussels. Worth $500 to $500 For. 81 90
Wntons. Worth $3.50 TO s5ON For. $3.50
Moquettes. Worth S2OO TO 500. For 81 -
Administers Worth $40 TO $500 For 81 80
The Washington times., 1895-02-06
Rapid transit in New YORK,

New YORK. Feb. 5.--The board OF rapid
transit commissioners met to-day and passed
resolutions fayoring the immediate construc-
tion of an underground road 10 facilitate
rapid transit in tho city.
The Washington times., 1895-02-06
Advertising on the Flag.

Senator Hansbrough yesterday introduced
bill making it a misdemeanor. punishable
by fac or imprisonment. to use the flag OF the
United States for advertising purposes.
The Washington times., 1895-02-06
Lien on Dr.. Hammond's Properly.

A decision placing lien upon the real
estate of Dr. William A. Hammond was rem
dered by the court of appeals yesterday
Albert L. Woorms is the complainant
The Washington times., 1895-02-06

Another County Treasurer Conc Wrong.
ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 5.-The county COM
missioners OF DeKalb have discovered an ap-
parent shortage of $16,910 in tho accounts of
ex-Ireasurer j. A. Mason OF the COUNTY,
The Washington times., 1895-02-06
more WAGONS IRE NEEDED
One Thousand Citizens Anxious
to Deliver Charity Supplies.
AN EVICTION THREATENED HIN

Young Mechanic Appealed for Help TO Keep
His Family Housed-POOr Cry for Fuel for
Their Fires-Thousands of Needy People
Are Fed Every Day-Donations Received
from Generous Merchants and Others.
The Washington times., 1895-02-06
BUSH's GHASTLr WOUNDS
He Claims That They We're Made
by Two Assassins.
TELL ANOTHER STORY

Hs Was Found Locked in His Room Wisa
His Throat Cut and HIS Left Hand
Nearly Severed at the Wrist-Hs De-
clares Taat Hs Was Surprised When
Alone And Unable to Make ANY 0utarY.
The Washington times., 1895-02-06
HaSSockS.

1000 Hassocks. Worth 50 cts For a5 cts
The morning times., 1895-07-26
Q
BUILDING SHIPS FoRJAPAN.

What is one mans poison is another
mans meat, and SO it will probably come to
pass that q portion OF China's millions, TO
ba paid as war indemnity TO japan, viii
ba spent in the United States for war vessels
for the Mikado Thus our ship-builders
viii benefit by China's misfortune.
The United States has amply demonstrated
within the past two decades that as big, as
stauuch ana as fast vessels of any descrip-
tion can be built in this country as in the
ship-yards of any other nation. Wherever
they have been seen they have excited the
admiration OF all experts. In point of
cost there VIII probably be little difference.
Japan will not need such marine monsters
as England and Italy have turned out.
Their utility is still questionable, to say the
least. Japan viii want battle-ships like
our Massachusetts and Oregon, swift cruis-
ers, gunboats of light draft and torpedo
boats An these she can get here as good,
If not belter, than elsewhere.
1t is announced that Japan when she
comes TO distribute her business Will not
be governed by any sentiment of friendship
but VIII buy i'll the best and cheapest mar
kets Ta- MiIado has a level head. There
will be 40 trouble about an understanding
between E:;n auc Uncle Sam.
The morning times., 1895-07-26
PROBABLY NOT TRUE.

A grieYOuS and tear-stained complaint
oomesfrom Kentuckythat
is holding up the So, $50 900 sugar bounty
60 injure Senator Blackburn. The burden
OF the wall is that Col Phil Thompson
promised to contribute a part of the $780,.
0OOfee which he was TO receive orlobbying
the sugar bounty through Congress to Sc
cure the re-.lection Of Senator Blackburn.
But as The fee was not to be paid until the
appropriation was handed over 10 the sugar
planters, and as report OF the campaign
promise reached the ears fPresident Cleve-
land, il is said that he decided TO punish
Senator Blackburn by Withholding the
bounty.
There is probably no truth in this runIor.
President Cleveland could not refuse TO
pay the sugar bounty, nor would he incon-
yenienCe the sugar planters to injsre
Senator blackburn. Comptroller Bowler
evidently has good reason for holding up
The APPROPRIATION, and as not even the
PresIdeni has authority TO compel him TO
Do differently friends OF the Kentucky
Senator must look for more plausible story
iu explanation OF their lack Of campaign
funds II would be interesting TO know,
however, just how much il cost the sugar
planters TO secure the appropriation from
Congress.
The morning times., 1895-07-26
MORE cI.IL sERv1cE REFoRM.

InasmuCh as civil service reform seems
to be popular in most branches Of the gov
erumeut. il should also be adopted in our
consular service The practice of re-
warding political hacks by appointing
them TO foreign positions is more detri-
mental to public welfare than was the
filling Of our departments with politician
clerks. and for the good OF the country
IL should DE abandoned.
European nations use their consular
service as a means Of extending foreign
trade, and Consuls are appointed because
OF their fitness 10 act as foreign agents,
and not as a reward for political service.
II this country each different political
administration provides an army of poll
ticians with positions, and since the de-
partments have been closed by the civil
service law their principal refuge has
been our foreign service.
No other country has more abundant
resources or better manu- featuring fa-
cilities, and if this excellent foreign policy
were adopted 10y this government we would
soon control the markets OF the world. But
with our present politician method OF pro
vidiuG sinecures for partisan workers we
must expect to remain at the tail end OF the
International business procession.
This order would be reversed with good
business men in all consular positions. Their
chief duty, under the guidance Of an eff
cient State Department, would be to prepare
the way for the sale Of American products.
And controlled by the civil service system
they would be retained in office as long as
as foreign commercial agents. To prosper
and dispose OF the surplus produced by
American labor we must also adopt civil
service in the State Department.
The morning times., 1895-07-26
PUGH AGAINST PROCTOR
Prosecuting Attorney Is Expected to
Report Unfavorably on the Case.
He Has Been Examining the Papers
and VIII Probab Return Them
tothe Commissioners To-day.

The papers in the case of Charles r.
Proctor, the detective recently tried be-
fore the police trial board for conduct uu
becoming an officer will, it is understood,
he placed in the hands OF the Commissioners
to day for final action. With them re-
port from Assistant Attorney for the Dis
trict James L. Pugh, jr., who conducted
the examination for the District, will be
filed, and it is learned that this report will
set forth that the case found against Proctor
is sufficiently flaGrant TO demand his
dismissal
II Is known that during the trial the wit
nesscs upon whom Proctor relied most TO
clear himself, were the ones whose teSt
mouy was the most damaging to his case.
Main, his principal witness, offered testi
mouy directly contradictory to Proctor's
own statements, and it was stated at the
time that no two of the witnesses for either
sdctold the same story
The trial was brought on the grounds
that Proctor displayed over-zealousness in
working up the Maxwell-Fynan case, about
which there was so much discussion at the
time The information upon which the war
rants were issued was furnished TO the
police and the office of the District attor-
We're living, and he was the one who dis
played the greatest interest in pushing the
affair
The couple were torn from their rooms
at midnight and taken to the sration-house,
where they deposited collateral, which they
afterwards forfeited by non-appearance in
the police court. Proctor spent seye raj
days in working up the case, adopting very
unusual methods to obtain iniorpati
and as the offense in itself was a minor one,
punishable by a small fine, 1t was thought
that Z rector as a detective had not displayed
proper Judgment.
AT the trial an effort wns made by the
defense to shift the burden OF responsibility
upon the shoulders OF Assistant District At
torney Mullowney, who issued the warrants,
but that gentleman produced the records Of
his office to disproVe the allegations. 1t
was also shown by the testimony that Proc
tors associates in the case had endeavored
TO persuade him TO be more moderate, and
Detective Gallaher, who accompanied him
on the night the arrest was made, advised
him to defer il until more seasonable time,
as there was no likelihood OF the offenders
trying to run away.
Mr.. Pugh'S report VIII undoubtedly have
great weight with the Commissioners in
their final disposition of the case, aud 1t is
generally understood that reduction to the
ranks is the least Mr.. Proctor may expect.
The morning times., 1895-07-26
sTARLABoR THERMOMETERS.

Below are little thermometers showing
the temperature Of the Evening Star for
corresponding days of three consecutive
years on matters pertaining to organized
labor n the District OF Columbia 1tspeaks
for itself.
Itilmstrates this temperature by showing
the space gwen to matters immediately
concerning local workingnen 1t does
not attempt TO tell whether this space
was occupied 10y friendly or autagonistic
news or comments Workingmen them
selves know all about that
The thermometers are graded by coll
umns, divided by quarter column spaces,
The reader will notice that this years
thermometer is quite respectable and
steady, the mercury Of suddenly awakened
interest climbing just over the first column
mark.
The effect Of this on the mercurial repre-
sentatives Of the two preceding years Will
beseen TO have been most disastrous. Being
so ashamed of itself at having recorded no
interest whatever in local workingmen,
1894 burst its bulb all TO pieces, and so
* of no avail whatever for use hereafter.
Bat with 1893 matters were even worse.
In a fit Of jealous rage at seeing what
was done by 1895, it twisted itself all
out Of shape.
However, here they are, side by side
and they make a very interesting object
lessouiudeed-
The morning times., 1895-07-26
COLLEGE COURSE EXTENDED
Georgetown Medical School Adopts
the Four Years. Term.
Evening Classes VIII BE Discontinued
As Soon as PracttcabIe-Two
Faculties Employed

To meet the constantly increasing de-
mand for higher and more scientific medi-
cal education the faculty OF the George
town Medical College at its last meeting
added another full year TO the course,
and also decided that as soon as il would
be practicable to discontinue the evening
classes
Beginning with the opening OF the next
session. in October, all students VIII be
enrolled for the fun course Of four years
Those students who are at present en-
rolled Will continue to receive instruction
at the evening sessions, but no new pupils
VIII be admitted TO these classes. By
this means it Will be seen that at the end
of three years all the present evening class
students VIII have been graduated, and
those who in the meantime have been en-
rolled viii be day students
ln speaking or the proposed change, DR..
George l.. Magruder, dean OF the faculty,
said that the college had always taken
every opportunity TO keep abreast with
the progress OF medical science and that
sevearl times during the last few years the
standard OF study had been raised.
The Georgetown College, he said, was
among the first in 1876 10 add another
year, making the full term three years
CtufSe, ahu DO" again IL is among the
leading medical Institutions OF the country
to again increase the term 10 a four years
course.
The course will in great measure, IL is
thought, do away, with the necessity Of
a post graduate course. The medical pro-
feSsion Of the country have concluded that
students can not thoroughly learn the
science by reading and listening to lee
lures OF the several branches so the colleges
everywhere have taken this means OF more
thorough instruction.
III addition 10 the longer course, all
the most modern improvements and ap-
paratuS for analysts and practical demon
stratiOn have been added; this is especially
so in reference to instruction in clinics.
The Constant advancement made by the
college since its establishment may be
Judged by the increased number Of branches
added To the course. In its early days
there We're only five branches with five
professors; now there are fort y-nine different
chairs, with as many specialist instructors.
The change which will practically take
place with the commencement OF the next
session necessitates a double number OF
Instructors.
The morning times., 1895-07-26
scboenf Eutoyed n Priyilege.

Editor Times: Please allow me to in
trude on your valuable time for a ques-
tion of justice, If not law.
On the Gath inst. Wm. X. Schoepf, gen.
eral manager of the lexington and Soldiers
Home Railroad Company, was sentenced
to pay a fine of $25 or go to the workhouse
for thirty days He refused to pay the
fine, and was allowed to leave the court
with his attorney to go to a higher one,
get out n writ, and return to the police cou rt
and give bail Had this been poor man
Zone of his employees he would have been
locked up.
Why is this distinction made? Is it be-
cause the courts are afraid of Congress
sional influence, as the District Commits
sioners are? l may not have stated this case
properly but you can catch on"
JU STICE.
The morning times., 1895-07-26
BULL FIGH AT ATLANTA.
Government Can't Prevent ImpOrta-
tion of Animals or Torreadors-

Government Can't Prevent ImpOrta-
tion of Animals or Torreadors-
The Treasury Department has declined
TO entertain the protest made by the vice
president OF the Humane Society against
the admission of bulls and torreadors from
Mexico for bul-ilShtlng exhibition at
the Atlanta exposition
Commissioner OF Immigration Stump in
his letter recites the first resolution passed
by Congress January 2i, 1895, providing
for the production upon the exposition
grounds at Atlanta OF scenes Illustrative
OF the art, amusemenJs, entertainments,
etc, OF foreign countries and the admission
OF aliens by express permission OF the Sec
Tetary OF the Treasury for this purpose.
1t therefore becomes the duty OF the
Secretary OF the Treasu ry," he adds
Ito grant express permission 10 each ap-
plicant holding concessions and privileges
from said exposition if such person come
within the terms OF the joint resolution.
1t is well known that bull fighting af-
fSrds one of the chief amusements in Span
isn and Mexican countries, and as il ap-
pears that the authorities OF the expOsi-
ton have entered into contract with J.
Z. PoTteOus to bring into the United States
certain bull-fighters 10 give exhibitions,
as provided by the joint resolution, this
department. can take nO steps 10 exclude
them ~
The morning times., 1895-07-26
THE REBUILDING OF THE TEN
PILE.

The prompt manner in which citizens are
responding TO the appeal for funds to Rebuild
the Y n. c. A. headquarters is especially
encouraging 10 that association. 1t is.
doubtless also gratifying for its members
TO realize that the public appreciates
the work they have accomplished, aud
that it's generous response is evidence OF that
appreciation Probably no organization
ia modern days, outside the regular church.
has so greatly benefited communities, and
its power for doing good has Rapidly iu-
creased as people generally better under
stand its methods and system of disseminat-
lug moral principles
Through the influence OF the Y. NJ. c. A
thousands of young men are kept in the path
of rectitUde who nigh possibly be tempted
otherwise were they left 10 their own guild
ance and ofth usandsareprovided
with places Of resort, where they find mental
and physical enjoyment. In this city the
Y.M c. A headquarters has been the most
popular meeting place of the District rep
resentative young men, and j Is speedy re-
building viii be hailed with delight
The morning times., 1895-07-26
Claude Automatic Car Fender.


Editor Times: / notice in your issue Of
yesterday an article headed, Trolley
Tried to Kill" Would IT not have been
more instructive to have said, life of child
saved by Claude Automatic Car Fender?"
/ have carefully examined many devices
for saving life on different car lines in
Washington, Baltimore and other cities, and
have come to the conclusion that this
''Claude Fender and Pickup is the most
complete and perfect device so far patented
1t is now in use on the lexington 6 Sol
diers' Home, Rock Creek and several other
outside railroads, and has in each and every
instance been the means of saving human
lives / write this in order that the
public may be Informed through the col
umns of your much-read paper what fender
it was that worked SO satisfactorily in
saving life. SOJOURNER.
The morning times., 1895-07-26
PoToMAC RIvER REGATTA.

The 24th Of August next has been fixed
as the date for the annual regatta on the
Potomac, under the auspices OF our three
admirable rowing associations. the Co
lumbia, Analostan, and Potomac Clubs
This event is always a notable one in
amateur sporting circles, not only in
Washington, but all over the country It
is so because rowing is one of the forms of
sport in which the true amateur element
predominstes and more particularly be-
cause the three clubs Of this city have a
wen-won reputation among the best
aquatic organizationsfo for prowess and clean
methods. They can always be counted upon
TO frown down anything that savors Of
"jockeyism" OF crookedness in a race.
There is every indication that the event
viii be participated in by goodly num-
ber OF out-of-town crews, for it is open
TO all amateur clubs OF the country. We
may be sure that the races between the
visitors and the local crews VIII be hotly
contested, and that the sport all through
win be the most enjoyable of its kind
The pleasure OF anticipation has much
OF anxiety mixed with it. 1t is a financial
anxiety, for funds are needed to make
the regatta worthy of the National Capital.
The three clubs, through joint COM
mittee, are q unit IN their efforts for
success, but they need the material as
sistRnce OF our business and professional
men and citizens generally.
The clubs have no other revenue than
their monthly dues, which are scarcely
sufficient to keep them afloat SO to speak
Last year. owing to the prevalent financial
etringency, they had to bear nearly the
entire expense Of the regatta themselves.
Now they feel that they should have sub
Btantial ohe, and they appeal to local pride
The morning times., 1895-07-26
Coiored Missionary Society.

A Chr sttan missionary society was
organized last Wednesday night at No.
1908 New Jersey avenue northwest, for
thepurpoSes ofvisiting the courts and alleys
of Washington to preach the gospel to
the colOred people 1t will be known as
The United States Veteran Christian Church
Missionary Society. and was organized
by Rev John BrisCoe, Of Baltimore. The
following Officers were elected: John
Lightfoot, president; Charles Carter, vice
president; Jennie Barnet, secretary; Nary
a Greene, treas Urcr; James Wi gginS,
assistant secretary; G. a. Colbert, ser
geant -at-arms; James Taylor, assistant,
aud T. c. WarWug, clerk and solicitor.
The morning times., 1895-07-26
Internal Rerenue Receipts.

The preliminary report or Internal Reve-
nue. Commissioner Miller, for the year
ended June 80, 1895, was presented to
Secretary Carlisle this afternoon Total
receipts from all sources were Sl43, PAS, 97S,
a decrease from the receipts OF 1898 -'9+
of 81, ,922,4T2 The percentage OF cost Of
collection, including the income tax, and
sugar bounty, was 81; for the previous
year 2.TO. The expenditures on account
OF the income tax were SIS, ,739; receipts,
S77l3l