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The Washington times., 1895-03-30
GUMBo AND PHOTOGRAPHY.

GUmbo is an inviting, TitaliZing South
ern dish, and knowing itsvalue as brainfoOd
Secretary Herbert yesterday gave gumbo
lunch TO The Cabinet. Immediately after
the lunch his distinguished guests were
photographed, probably to catch the gleam
OF Intelligence inspired by the Eumbo Te-
past.
1t requires 10 stretch of imagination to
fancy the expression oneach Cabinet officers
face That far-away look OF pensiveness
no doubt gave way 10 new born ideas OF
craftsmanship, and when the photographer
said STEADY now, see this little bird, -
each countenance lighted up and became
serenely intelligent.
This experiment Of gumbo diet may be
the saving of the administration. If so,
Secretary Herbert deserves the thanks Of
the nation. 1t comes a little late, but
better late than never" and if gumbo
revives the jaded inteIects of our over
worked Cabinet, and generates a way out
OF the present complications, all viii be
forgiven.
But before recommending a further
prescription of gumbo let US see the
photograph.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
SUNDAY AT METROPOLITAN.
Three Importsnt Events viii Be Partici.
pated in by Distinguish Clergymen

Sunday viii be a full day at Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal Church, Four and-a-
half and c streets, Rev. Hugh Johnston,
D. D., pastor. AT 1 a. N. the pulpit will
be occupied by the Rev. Bishop W. Y. Ninde,
who has just returned from an episcopal
tour in Japan, China, and Corea. AT 3
p. m. the memorial service Will be held in
memory of DR.. Nathan Sites, late mis-
sionary of the Methodist Church at Foo
chow, China, who died in the very midst of
his labors on February 10. Bishop An
drews, of New York, and Bishop Hurst, of
Washington, will take part in the services.
Bishop Ninde- who presided at the last
session of the Foochow conference, in No
vember, 1894; DR.. S. L. Baldwin, record
ing secretary of the Missionary Society of
the Methodist Church, and Rev. Edward
Thomson, LID, son Of the late Bishop
Thomson, who was president of the Ohio
Wesleyan University when Dr.. Sites was
student there, will make addresses.
DR.. S. L. Beiler, vice chancellor of the
American University; Dr.. o. A. Brown,
pastor of Foundry, alumni of the same
institution, and DR.. Todd, pastor of Ham
line Church, formerly an associate of DR..
Sites in the missionary work in China, viii
also participate. At 7:30 p. m. Dr. Bald
win viii preach.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
Won br the suffragists.

The District suffragists won fhe de-
bate at Columbian University, prepara-
tory department, last night. 1t was
between chosen men of the Hemesian
Debating Society and of the Pro and Con
Club. The question was stated: Re
solved, that the right of suffrage should
be- extended to the citizens of the Dis
trict OF Columbia" The Columbian de-
baters, w. F. LAMA. S. S. Mason and
j. w. Beatty, maintained the afCirma-
tive, and Were opposed by CRANKY IIillyer,
George r. Hamlin and A. A. Hobson. OF
Pro aud Con.
The judges were Messrs. Harry o.
Hine, w l. Campbell and Carleton Smell.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
CONCERNING THE ARMIsTICE.

The announcement OF an armistice be-
tween Japan and China VIII be welcome
news to civilization. Trade with the
OreAt had become such a factor in the
prosperity of commercial nations that the
war was a serious detriment.
The war from the beginning was nothing
but a conquest. Contrary TO general
expectation, China proved a feeble foe
and each battle was a complete victory
for Japan. Chinese defenses that were
deemed impregnable fell an easy prey
10 the intrepid Japs, and costly modern
Chinese hattleships were either captured
or destroyed with comparatively little
effort. As a result, China has received
a severe lesson, and the astonishing
series OF successes for Japan VIII no
1oubt make her an arrogant and exacting
Victor.
Fears are expressed that the war party
n Japan viii prevent the execution OF
The armistice, and that the complete
conquest and humiliation OF China viii be
demanded. Should q serious attempt be
made 10 interfere with reasonable terms
II peace, civilized nations will intervene
and compel not only the armistice, but a
permanent treaty. Friendly commercial
:elations between trading nations are
more important than the ambitions OF war
Ike factions, and if fuy reasonable pro-
portion Of the Japs want peace, they VIII
nave the support of civilization in Sc
curing il.
The question OF indemnity to Japan
VIII prove the only obstacle. Her grasp
ng nature has already manifested itself
In many ways, and it VIII require skIlful
diplomacy TO arrange terms that VIII keep
China from bankruptcy. 1t is more than
likely that the good offices Of prominent
European nations viii be necessary TO a
final arrangenis mt, and it is possible that
this country may be called TO assist. II
an agreement can be reached, the Oriental
war is over.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
GRESHAM is FIRM. :"

The backbone OF Washington was stiff
ened last evening by the encouraging in
formation that Gresham is firm. He viii
see that Americans in Hawaii are not un-
justly treated" In other words, the eagle
eye Of a great man is fastened on poorlittle
Hawaii very much as the stern stances Of
a mastiff fan ON a humble bee He would
like to gobble it. but ''dassent''
The Hawaiian government is American
in form and sympathy, and law-abiding
Americans are in about as little danger there
as they are in the United States. In fact
an extraordinary effort was made last
summer to induce this government 10 annex
Hawaii, and it would only require our con-
sent TO bring about that result right now.
Then why this jingo yell about Hawaii?
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
WATER AND THE POOR.

The water statistics published in yes
terday's Times were a great surprise
to the public But few people knew that
a surplus Of about $500, 900 was being Gre
ated from water rents each year, and the
announcement that this surplus was ap-
piled 10 the discharge OF the Lydecker tun-
neI debt caused considerable indigna-
ton.
More than half the fund collected from
water rents comes directly from poor
people, and it is a shame to tax them to
pay a debt contracted by Congress.
The Commissioners have it in their power
TO reduce water rents to meet the actual
expenses Of keeping up our water sys-
tenn. and as this is all the law requires
it should be done without delay.
There is no excuse for taxing the poor
OF Washington to pay for the Lydecker
tunnel.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

Officer Jefferson Beach yesterday after
noon arrested William Weaver, colored
boy about sixteen years old, on a charge OF
stealing So.
Mrs Waller. the mother of Messrs. Johr
and Charles Waller, was stricken vfth
paralysis early yesterday morning Last
night she was still unconscious,
The funeral of Mr.. Richard H. Wardel
took place yesterday evening from his late
home in Wilkes street, near Fairfax. Rev
DR.. Butler OF the First Baptist Church, con
Quoted The funeral ceremonies, and the in
terment was in the Union Cemetery.
The old soldiers of the late Gen. Mont
gomery ID. Corse's brigade here, are talking
of erecting a monument 10 his memory III
this city.
Mrs DR. Edmund Entwisle, of Livingston
Va, is in the city on visit TO her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Michael Nash.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
NEW CHURCH ESTABLISHED.
Rev. Hugh Johnston TO Begin Another
Religious Enterprise at Dupont Circle.

a new church enterprise VIII be in
augurated on next Sunday in the northwest
section of the city. The Church of the
Holy Cross. on Dupont Circle, which has
been the starting point of more than one
successful church organization, is now to
become the temporary home of new and
influential center of worship. adequate to
meet the requirements of this rich and
populous quarter.
AT the session of the Baltinlor confer
ence of TIE Methodist Episcopal Church,
which closed two weeks ago, this charge
was added to the assignment of Rev. Hugh
Johnston, d. D., pastor of Metropolitan.
On the first Sunday after conference DIR.
Johnston, in his sermon, presented the
urgentimportanceo ofthis W ork dappealed
to his people to lend hand. His appeal
elected an unexpectedly prompt response
from one of the young men Of the church,
who, moved by the spirit of the occasion,
arose after the sermon aqd pledged the CO.
operation of the young people in this forward
movement Accordingly, the little chapel
east of the circle has been secured for a
beginning, and DR.. Johnston will preach
there tomorrow morning and evening.
On the following Sabbath, April z, it
is proposed TO effect formal organization.
| including the establishment of a Sunday
school and an Epwor League. 1t is
expected that number OF families resident
in the immediate neighborhood will give
this movement their hearty co operation
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
WILLIS EXPECTED HOME.
!. s. Minister to Hawaii Said to Be Coming

U. S. Minister to Hawaii Said to Be Coming
Back on Leave.
There are indications that Mr.. Willis,
our minister to Hawaii, is preparing to take
leave OF absence from his post.
One story is that he will go to Japan
for time, and another that he will re-
turn to the United States.
The State Department officials will not
say anything about the matter, but con-
tent themselves with pointing to the fact
that the minister has now been at his post
for more than year, and according to the
usual practice OF the department, is en-
titled TO leave OF absence. He may be
home any time.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
PYTHIANS' FAIR OF FAIRS.
They viii Have Pretty Girls AMI Charm.
ing Marrons 70 Sell the Wares.


A varied round of pleasures is assured
every evening for two weeks TO all who
have leisure and a little money by the
Pythian fair, which opens at Odd Fellows
Hall on Monday next at s p. m. At the
same time there viii be the satisfaction of
helping a good cause
Commissioner Ross has consented to de-
liver the opening address. Booths with
many interesting and useful things to
offer, and presided oyer by pretty girls and
charming matrons, viii fill the room with
the bright colors OF their beautiful decora-
tions. Music viii be furnished by the Mount
Pleasant Drum Corps.
The fair is TO he held to secure money TO
make up the deficit of So, 100 occasioned
by the great encampment of the knights
of Pythias last summer. 1t VIII be held TN
der the auspices not only OF the Knights
i'll general, but also of the Uniform Rank and
the lodges of the Rathbone Sisters.
Preparations are rapidly nearing COM
pletion under the direction of the eXecu-
tive committee, OF which Col. Woolman w.
Gibson is chairman.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
SIraaII,S Flowers

J. II. Small Sons, Fourteenth and G.
streets, Washington, ID. c., and 1853 Broad
way, New York Special attention to
orders for all outgoing ocean and other
steamers. Flowers 10 all points by ex-
press. Fine American Beauty and Baron
ness Rothschild Roses, Violets, and Or
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
Maryels of the West.

Hon. John P Cline, OF California, gave
an entertaining and Instructive lecture last
night at the Church of Our Father, under
the auspices Of the Society of the Sons
and Daughters of Maine. His lecture on
the .'Marvels of the West" was illustrated
by series of stereopticon views Of Cali
fornia, Yellowstone Park, and the Canon
OF the Colorado
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
Census office Clerks Protected.

The Civil Service Commission has decided
that the employees in the Census Office are
within the classified service. The cues
ton was a disputed one for some time, but
the commission holds that, as the Census
exists no longer as bureau, but merely as
a division of the Interior Department, the
ninety clerks now engaged on the force are
entitled to the benefits of the civil service
Tar
The Washington times., 1895-03-30

Itis a matter of congratuIationthatP Presi-
dent Cleveland has signed the japanese
treaty, provided Of course that it is a
treaty OF peace.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30

The l45 pound New York fireman who
climbed down a six-story fire escape with
a Ie5-pound cook on his shoulder, ought
to be able TO handle the municipal patronage
question.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30

At last Uncle Sam can lay down his
shfngle Spain has removed the officer
who fired at the Alliance and after the
apology arrives, the great war win be
over
The Washington times., 1895-03-30

The alternate victories OF the British
yachts Ailsa and Britannia look little
like outlaw track racing decisions.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30

Subscribers 10 The Times" will confer
favor by promptly reporting any discour'
tesy OF collectors. or neglect OF duty on
fhe Part OF the carriers. Complaints
either by II oil or in person viii receive
rrompt attention. Papers should be de.
iiyercd TO all parts OF the city by $50
G'clock each morning. including Sunday.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30

The Nicaraguan lobbyists viii have to
excuse Secretary Gresham for a few days.
He is watching Hawaii.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
CABINET RELISHED GUMBO
The President and His Advisers Given
Southern Luncheon.
Entertained by Secretary Herbert and After
ward Photographed-Mr Cleveland's
Dinner to the statesmen's Wives.

After the Cabinet meeting yesterday,
President Cleveland and all the members
of the Cabinet, except Secretary Carlisle,
walked from the White House to the resi-
dence of Secretary Herbert, on Twentieth
and + streets. four blocks away, where
an old fashioned Southern luncheon was
served, of which gumbo was a feature.
Before the Cabinet meeting adjourned
a photograph of the President and Cab
met was taken.
The ladies of the Cabinet were enter
tanned at lunch by Mrs. Cleveland in the
White House at the same time.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30

Don't neglect to send in your gas coupons.
washington must have cheaper gas.
The Washington times., 1895-03-30
Stole Mr.. Dortch,s Pistol.

j. Dortch, of No. 1424New York avenue.
reported to Inspector Hollinberger at po-
lice headquarters yesterday that a fine
Smith s. Wesson revolver had been stolen
from his room
The Washington times., 1895-03-30

S125 To Baltimore and Return S1.25
via b. and o. r. r.
On all trains Saturday and Sunday next,
March SO and 81, good 10 return until
! Monday, April /, inclusive.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

| in business circles.
4 We are in the midst CT another season
of perplexity caused by our dangerous
| and fatuous financial operations.
/ These may be expected to occur with
certainty as long as there is no amend
| ment in our financial system If in
/ this particular instance our predica-
ment is at all influenced by recent in
sistence upon the position we should
occupy in our relation 10 certain ques-
/ tions concerning our foreign policy,
| this furnishes a signal and impressive
warning that even the patriotic senti-
ment of our people is not an adequate
| substitute for a sound financial policy.
Of course there can be no doubt in
any thoughtful mind as to the COM
plete solyency of our nation, nor can
there be any just apprehension that
the american people will be satisfied
with less than an honest payment of
our public obligations in the recognized
money of the world. We should not
overlook the fact, however, that aroused
fear is unreasoning and must be taken
into account in all efforts to avert pub
lie loss and the sacrifice of our peoples
interests.
The real and sensible cure for our
recurring troubles can only be effected
by complete change in our financial
scheme Pending that the executive
branch of the government will not re-
lax it's efforts nor abandon it's deter
mination to use every means within it's
reach to maintain before the world the
American credit, nor will there be any
hesitation in exhibiting its confidence
in the resources of our country and the
constant patriotism of our people.
In view, however, of the peculiar sit
uation now confronting us, / have ven
tured to herein express the earnest
hope that the congress, in default of
the Inauguration of a better system of
finance, will not take recess from its
labors before it has, by legislative en-
actment or declaration, done some
thing not only to remind those appre-
hensive among our people that the re-
sources of this government and scru-
pulous regard for honest dealing afford
a sure guarantee of unquestioned safety
and soundness, but to reassure the
world that with these factors and the
patriotism of our citizens the ability
and determination of our nation to
meet in any circumstances every obli-
cation it incurs do not admit of uues-
ton.
ask at the hands Of congress such
prompt aid as it alone has the power
to give to prevent in time of fear and
apprehension any sacrifice of the peo-
pies interests and the public funds or
the impairment of our public credit
in an effort by executive action to re-
lieve the dangers of the present con-
tingency.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Executive Mansion, Dec. 20, 1895.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27
ton on the Monroe doctrine that would

ton on the Monroe doctrine that would
be conclusive. Discussion concluded
suddenly at 3:45 o'clock. The senate
amendments We're defeated by unan.
imous vote and the house bill wac
passed as it came over
The resolution of Mr.. Allen for coin.
age of silver to meet the exigencies OF
war came over from Thursday, and Mr.
Allen addressed himself to it, He
urged as measure of financial policy
that the free coinage of gold and silver
on equal terms be considered by the
finance committee Mr.. Plat moved
the reference of the resolution to COM
mittee. The motion was defeated. The
resolution finally agreed to is as fol-
lows THAT the committee on finance
be and they are hereby directed and
instructed to inquire and report by bill
or otherwise whether it would not be
expedient and proper for the govern
ment of the United States of America at
this time to open its minis to the free
and unlimited coinage of gold and sill
yer at the ratio of 16 to 1, and in adj
dition thereto issue an adequate vol
ume of full legal tender treasury notes
in the same manner such notes have
heretofore been issued, and in the inter-
est OF national safety withdraw the is
sue power Of national banks and retire
all bank currency
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27
APPEAL TO CONGRESS-
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND SENDS
A SPECIAL MESSAGE.
The Legislators Asked to Remain In
Session to Considcr Plan for the
Revision of the Financcs-Text OF the
Message,

The following message was sent to
congress by President Cleveland Fri
day:
To the Congress: In my last annual
message the evils of our present finan-
cial system We're plainly pointed out
and the causes and means of the deple-
ton of government gold was explained.
1t was therein stated that after all the
efforts that had been made by the exc
cutive branch of the government to
protect our gold reserve by the issuance
Of bonds, amounting to more than $780,
100000, such reserve then amounted to
but little more than S79,000,000 about
$4,000, 900 had been withdrawn from
such reserve during the month next
previous to the date of that message,
and quite large Withdrawals for ship
ment in the immediate future were pre-
dicted.
The contingency then feared has
reached us, and the withdrawal of gold
since the communication referred to
and others that appear inevitable
threaten such depletion in our gov
eminent gold reserve as brings us face
to face with the necessity of further
action for its protection. This condi-
ton is further intensified by the pre-
valence in certain quarters of sudden
and unusual apprehension and timidity
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27
THE TRADE REVIEW.
BUSINESS OF THE COUNTRY
DURING THE WEEK.
Holders Who Are Engaged in Getting
Rid OF American Securities Are Likely
to Repent the Action War Scare Docs
Little Damage.

New York, Dec. Pr. G. Dun & Co. 8
Weekly Review of Trade says:
The strong Americanism Of the
Presidents message has given it's char
acter to the week. Popular feeling was
profoundly moved, but excepting in
stock and cotton markets business was
remarkably dull and scarcely affected.
The selling of securities held abroad
was naturally first impulse though
the sellers are likely in time to dis
cover that no other securities are safer
from international complications than
the American. Coming at a time when
nearly all produce markets are inact-
i've and industries unusually dull, the
disturbance has affected values much
less than might have been expected
Not because of any foreign question,
but solely because Of influences which
have been in continuous operation for
months, prices of manufactured goods
continued to decline. There is no great
change in boots and shoes, and in some
branches the demand appears a little
better, though gradually lower prices
are offered and lead jobbers to look for
prices still lower Shipments from the
east are an eighth smaller than last
week, but 3 per cent larger for the
month to date Leather still declined,
averaging 2 Fer cent lower for the week,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27
CASUALTIES. ]

| Twenty miners lost their lives by an
explosion Of firedamp in the Nelson
mine near Dayton, Tenn.
Joseph Cummings, veteran OF the
Mexican war, at one time very wealthy
died from an overdose of morphine at
Shelbyyille, Ind.
4 The entire family Of John Wertz, OF
kokomo, Ind, was poisoned by drink
ing buttermilk The father and one son
may not recover.
Walter Chriswell, Of Peru, Ind. a
Wabash brakeman, was mangled by his
train and died shortly afterward.
Mrs. William Berkey. prominent in
charitable work at Goshen Ind, was
killed by falling down the cellar stairs
at her home
Mrs. Mary Weber, wife of Brazil,
Ind, farmer, fell from step ladder and
| was fatally injured.
A. f. Backhaus, hop dealer of ke-
waskum, Wis, sustained loss of $4,000
by fire.
Tie novelty store of Mrs E. Franklin
at Huntington, Ind, burned; loss, $12.-
600; insurance, $500.
Bort, Bailey & Co.'S dry goods store
at GAINESVILLE, Wis. was damaged by fire
to the extent of $4,000.
The grain elevator at Maiden, Ill.
was consumed by fire, together with
nearly 1000 bushels of corn. 1t is be-
lieyed the fire was the work of an in
cendiary and the insurance companies
will investigate.
Ex-Mayor Samuel G. Parent of Union
City, Ind, fell down fight OF stairs,
receiving injuries from which he died.
A broken fish plate was the cause of
wreck on the Atlantic and Pacific ex-
press on the Southern Pacific near
Towles, Cal. Although Pullman and
tourist car left the track and rolled
down the embankment nobody was ser
iously injured.
The fish house of Trasls & Co., of st.
Louis, was partially destroyed by fire.
1t is estimated that the total damage
to stock and building viii exceed $4,000;
insured.