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The morning times., 1895-08-11
PRESIDENT NEwBoLD NOT SIN
CEKE.


Our esteemed evening meteoric contem-
porary consumes much time and trouble in
explaining that the proposed Washington
and Baltimore electric road has no inteu-
tion OF continuing the use Of the Ecking-
ton trolley, but VIII replace it with an
improved underground system as soon as
circumstances will permit The Times has
insisted for several weeks that this new
company proposed TO use the lexington
road rs means of gaining entrance into
washington, and would aisn perpetuate the
trolley on our streets and avenues, through
an absolute refusal to obey the mandates Of
the law.
AT no time has the management of the
lexington trolley manifested the slightest
disposition to change its motive system,
although ordered to do so by Congress. 1t
has violated the law, refused to comply
with tie demands of the Commissioners,
and resorted 10 tricks and schemes To
defeat the viii OF the public, that clearly
demonstrate its inSincerity and unworthi-
ness. The fair words and implied promises
employed by President Newb0ld to win
the star over 10 the trolley side OF the
question viii not deceive those honestly
opposed TO this method OF disfiguring our
city, although the trolley trust may sue
ceed in maintaining its poles on New York
avenue until il can buy its way through
Congress.
The morning times., 1895-08-11
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variahly are long months before the cleo
tions.
The central geographical location OF
the cities mentioned has also been used
as an argument, regardless OF the well
known fact that when delegates and
others from the farther West come TO
ST. Louis, Chicago or Cincinnati they
usually extend their itinerary TO Wash
ington
Next year, especially, Washington should
be the ideal convention city. II either
OF the great conventions be held in a
Southern or or.Wextern city the atmosphere,
according TO present predictions, viii be
made blue by the shouts OF the silver
kings: IL in the Eastern or Middle States,
it VIII be made orange yellow by the
magic manipulations of the goldeugs.
Washington would be neutral ground, and
therefore upon ii should fall the choice.
An other organizations have recognized
the attractions OF washington as the city
OF cities for great assemblies. Let the
political organizations be as wise as the
others.
The morning times., 1895-08-11
The protest telegraphed by American resi-.

The protest telegraphed by American resi-
dents in China to President Cleveland
against the appointment by Minister Denhy
of a British consul to represent American
interests at the massacre inquiry is entitled
to prompt and favorable action. The
United States has on numbero occasions
permitted other nations to act as proxies
at similar Investigations, and, naturally,
American foreign residents think it time
their affairs were looked after by repre-
sentatiyes of their own country. If our
legation in China can not furnish Intelligence
enough to guard American interests it
had better be withdra wn.
The morning times., 1895-08-11
a FEW SERIOUS THOUGHTS.
\ Very Easy Way to Lose "a Good
NameIs Oh Your Z mbrella Handle

\ Very Easy Way to Lose a Good
Name Is on Your Z mbrella Handle
1t SEEMS strange that women do not fancy
work often do fancy-work, observes the
New York World.
There are lots of folks who have an aver
sion TO ghosts, but those who like spirits
are in the majority.
1t is a weIl-kDown fact that oil and water
viii not mix. If this were only true of
milk and water how happy We would be.
Everything goes at a rapid pace these
| days. Even the makers OF stockings boldly
assert that the colOrs are fast.
a slipper used judiciousIy VIII often make
a duh child smart.
/ a man who tries TO reform his life on the
instaHnisnt plan generally gets behind in
/ his payments
II is evident that the pOetess held some
thing better when she wrote: We want
no kings"
| A dentist may be jolly good fellow, but
I he has way of looking down in the mouth
/ that is extraordinary.
| A phOtograPherhasa a way 0ftakiHg things
that would not be tolerated i'll any other
line OF business.
a musician never knows how much his ef-
forts are not appreciated until the folks in
the next flat complain to the ianitOr.
There is no easier way in the world Tor
one to lose good name shan 20 have II en-
graved on the handle OF an umbrella
When men are taken To prison they are
treated like clothes in laundry-they are
washed and then ironed.
There are some things dwarf cannot do.
but when it comes to taking cold be can
catch one as big rs a giants
The law permits man TO use his wIfe's
name TO rob his creditors, yet it is argued
hy some that marriage is a failure.
Tel a man he's level-headed and he'll feel
flattered; tel him he's tlat-headcd and he'll
hit YOU With club
The morning times., 1895-08-11
sECrRE A CONVENTION.

Volumes OF literature, good, bad and
indifferent, have been written about
washington as a convention city" but
6 convention it has never had, and never
VIII have umn the real residents OF the
District unite 10 impress national COM
mittees Of the various parties that this is
the spot OF all others for conventions.
an sorts Of arguments have been used
and distorted and strained and abused
In favor of the pretcnsions of this or
that city or this or that State. 1t has
been asserted that conventions influence
The vote of sections, and acting upon
his theory conventions have been repeat
IDLY taken to Chicago, Cincinnati and ST.
Louis, and latterly Minneapolis has had
hat eXalteo distinction.
But no oEe has ever been able TO show
bat single vote has been swayed by
ale presence OF national convention in
my particular locality, held as they in
The morning times., 1895-08-11
ANOTHER coRoNER'S VERDICT

The verdict of the coroner's jury in the
Beach inquest is entirely satisfactory so
far as the death OF the unfortunate man
is concerned, but it fails 10 recommend a
remedy for the frequent fatal accidents
that occur on the Posr-office building, all
OF which seem to be the result of care
lessnesss, if ceroDers' verdiets always
present facts. The evidence showed that
Beach was warned not 10 use an inch
board for scaffolding; that workmen are
obliged TO supply their own scaffolding
from lumber furnished by the contractor,
and that the government Supervising
Architect had declined to prevent fatal
fails by flooring the building under the
workmeD.
Generally speaking those in charge OF
worknen employed on high buildings
value life too cheaply. IL is natural for nlen
to become careless when constantly ex-
posed to danger, and it is the duty of their
superiors toiDsist opersafeguardsand
a careful watchfulDess against the pos
sibiity OF accident Had the forenan n
who warned Beach against the use OF an
inch board required him to use a two-inch
plank his death would not have occurred.
And had the Supervising Architect floored
each story temporarily as the building was
erected other lives would have been
saved.
Where architects, contractors and fore
men are careless and ncglectful, it must be
expected that those under their supervis
ion will also be reckless. In that event it
is necessary for the public to supply watch
| fulness in the interests Of human life, and
one of the duties OF coroner's juries is to
! inquire into the causes OF accidents and
make recommendations Of remedies to pre-
vent their repetition.
Poor Beach is dead and verdict that
he came TO his death as the result of his OWL
carelessness is hardly consistent with the
facts presented in the evidence.
The morning times., 1895-08-11
THAT ROAD RECORD.

Now that the Washington Road Club
has assumed direction of bicycle run
against time between this city and Balti-
more, the end of the dispute as to who
shall hold the championship will soon be
reached.
The discussion is a curious one, and the
more curious because the various claim
ants raced under differing conditions, over
different routes, and were paced diff
ferently, and possibly indifferently. In
such circumstances IL is difficult to un-
derstand how there could be any substan-
tial claim upon the part of any of the
contestants, who, it may be truthfully said,
are all wonderful riders.
To arrive at any Intelligent conclusion
each rider must traverse the same route.
There can be no fair comparison between
a contestant who wheels over the long
route and one who takes the ''short
route" One or the other road must be
selected, and not only that but conditions
of weather, wind and temperature must be
the same as near as may be for all or the
rival riders The fairest trial would be one
when all of the aspirants for the leadlng
record are started simultaneously from a
given spot, to traverse the same route
and end at another given spot.
Above ALI responsible referee is neces-
sary. and one will certainly be found to
supervise every detail of the race when it
is run under the auspices of so responsiblean
organization as the Washin gton Road
| Club. The result of this generous rivalry
| OF the wheel
The morning times., 1895-08-11
Mystery of Two Bicycles.

This story is vouched for by member
OF the Metropolitan Club: Two real estate
men, both partial to bicycles, met in front
of the clubhouse not many moons ago.
Where Is your wheel?" asked No. l
of No 2
Laid up for REPAIRS ans wered No. 2.
"And yours?''
Ditto. What's the matter with yours?''
Riding out last night, Meta monkey on
a wheel in the dark. Collision. Bruised
my face and leg and broke my wheel The
wretch who was the cause of the catas-
trophe escaped How vas your bike dam
aged?"
Riding down K street and met fool
on velocipede. He turned into me at
Seventeenth street. and besides having
two tires broken, 1 came out with barked
shin and sore nose
What time was it?'' exclaimed No. 1.
about 10 o'clock"
Il was the fool ON the veiocipede ard
you were the monkey Drinks
The morning times., 1895-08-11
Taking the civtl servlae examination

Among the applicants examined at
recent session OF the Civil Service Com
mission was tail, lank North Carolinian.
He El;C ed about in his chair with his
left arm dcross the desk during the eXami-
nation, while the tightly-clenChed pen in
right fist scrawled out the answers put
to him by the examiner III mathematics.
His paper ut the finish resembed an an
cient cabaIistic stone, but by a dint OF
scrutiny parts OF his sCribbling was finally
decpncrcd.
would be required TO reach one mile and
ten rods of each pole WAS ten feet and two
inches long, and were stretched out on i
plain surface, end TO end?" the answer wa 5
Fish pols or sap poles amt ten feet
long some pols is crooked. don t
no"
IF trough five feet in length at the
top and bottom viii hold fifty gallons of
liquid, what is its breadth2'' came next,
Amt got nothin' to do with the
| job want to get" was the written answer.
The climax was reached when the CUES
| ton, What S u cubic foot?'' was expouRded
To him.
Theanswer was niiserably written, punct-
uated and spelled.
| Amt a mules fut nor q mans fut MOI
| eny anemls fut SD it belongs to Il q'cumbe
NOR"
The remainder of the page showed he
| did not answer any more questions.
The morning times., 1895-08-11
BORDER OUTLAW CAMPAIGNS

Outside facts concerning the Bannock
Indian trouble show that the settlers acted
in a brutal, cowardly manner, and that
their shooting of the Indian prisoners was
uuprovoked murder that should be pun
iShed. Strange rs it may seem ,thegreatest
braggaus and villains known TO the white
race can now be found in that part Of the
country which borders on the home of the
Indian, and something should be done TO
pat an end To their depredations
Instead of the sturdy pioneers who
made both American history and clviliza-
ton in the carly days of this country by
heroic deeds in Indian wars, we now find
gang of sneaking blackguards near our
reservations shooting down pcaceable In
dians and stealing their property without
Justification or even the risk OF cndan-
geriHg their own worthless hides. The
trouble at Jackson's Hole wa 5 exaggerated
into a war by the bluster and boasting of
men who killed defenseless Indians, and
if the government fails to prosecute them
To the fullest extremity, grieyous wrong
viii be done to the American people.
Heretofore Americans have been looked
upon a. brave and chivalroUs. Their wars
/ with the Indians have been marked by
! desperate battles, and it would be a shame
/ to allow that reputation TO be smirched
! by the oowardIy deeds of Ia wlcss brigands.
! Il is time To stop the expensive. semseless
campaigns brought on by byourbcrderoutlaws
The morning times., 1895-08-11
DON'T WASTE LIFE.

Notwithstanding the distinguished repu-
tation of Health Officer Woodward, his
preventive for the spread of consump-
ton win never become popular, nor win
it create the feverishi feeling Of disap-
pointment that followed the anti-kissing
edict OF the Chicago health officer. DR..
Woodward may deem it important for
people inclined TO consumption to carry
portable cnspidors as a check to the dan
ger of contagion, but it viii be difficult
10 make them bel.oxe that such heroic
means of prevention are necessary.
There is also complaint in labor circles
against DR. Woodward's new method of
prescribing for the poor. II is claimed
that the old pill-bag system of distribut-
ing medicine is antiquated and obsolete,
and that poor people should receive as
good medical treatment as those who are
able TO pay the doctor direct. This can
not be done where the prescriptions must
The morning times., 1895-08-11

be limited TO the few remedies supplied
from a pill-bag. Therefore prominent
labor leaders are denouneing this method
of prescribing for the poor.
1t must be admitted that there is great
force in this argument. The lives OF poor
people are as valuable as those in more
fortunate circumstances, and from hu-
name standpoint they are as worthy of
efficient medical service. If this cannot
he given under the system proposed by
DR.. Woodward il should be abandoned be-
fore serious consequences are the result
When lives are at stake, BIggardly econ
omy is extravaganza, and in bis effort
to save medicine DR.. Woodward should be
careful not to waste life.
The morning times., 1895-08-11
He Knows More Than Maxim

Prof. MI. Burroughs is man OF small
stature but large intellect He resides IN
Georgetown, or rather on the beautiful
heights overlooking the Potomac, in an
unassuming cottage.
While meandering over the verdure-eiad
hills above thereservoir notIong agoa news
paper man came upon solitary figure
standing near picket gate. The stran-
ger proved to be Prof Burroughs, and
conversation sprang up between the sage
and seribbler.
The theme quickly changed from one
thing to another, and finally got around
to the probabilities of aerial navigation.
II am no expert on the subject" said
Burroughs, gazing toward the tops of a
ciunIp of lofty oaks, but from researches
made by myself l can say that MaNim's
idea is erroneous.
"I do not mean to say, however, that his
scheme of sustaining and propellng o
body through the atmosphere by mechanic
cal means is irrational and not feasible,
but. his idea of utilizing that force for the
aerial navigat ation of ships or other vessels
for man from poiEt to point is foolish il
The morning times., 1895-08-11
In Justice 10 DR.. Hammett.

Editor Times: In justice to DR.. Hammett
1 will state that at 6 O'Clock, August 9,
Dr.. Hammett called for me to say that he
intended leaving town next day, Saturday.
He said he would view the body of Charles
Beach, lying dead at the merSue, and,
unless he gave a certificate, that should
investigate the circumstances and act ae-
eoriingly the next morning, Saturday.
Having heard to-day that 10 investiga-
ton could be secured last night, visited
as early as possible in the forenoon to-day
the building, and secured the names of
witnesses, and ordered an inquest at
p. M, realizing that it was undoubtedly
a case for investigation.
Hoping that this will explain the circum'
stances of the case, l AN
LARKIN w. GLAZEBRO0K,
Aug 10, '95. Dep. Coroner.
The morning times., 1895-08-11

Mr. W. H Megann, the retiring president
Of the Bric klayers' Union, had been
previously elected To the presidency of that
body for nine terms AT the recent elec-
tton he did not desire to be again elected,
and advised his friends to vote for Mr.
Levy, so as to make the election unani
nous Under Mr.. Megann's supervision
of the affairs of the union he had the faith
full support of hosts of friends, and the
result has been the present prosperous
condition of the union
The morning times., 1895-08-11
TAKE THE TIMES WITH YOU.

Summer Outings WI Not BE En-
1oyed Unless 1t Goes Along.
The summer tide OF pleasure and
healt th-See kers has set in toward
mountains springs and seashore
NO plans for the seasons outing VIII
be complete unless The Times Is In
'Cluded among the necessaries-
Men and women may go from town
40 leave care behind, but those who
sSvould keep their finger on the pub
1Ic pulse, or be a breast OF the worlds
happenings, OF, indeed, who need a
golden link bet ween themselves and
the whlrIigiG OF time-these must
have, The Times sent daily TO their
SYLVAN OF seaside retreat.
The morning times., 1895-08-11

Sheriff Palmer will to-day give Alex
andria county another exhibition OF the
law and order grand stand act. Fired,
out wardly, with heroic determination
to chase down crap shooters and make i
record, he viii experience an inward
trembling for the safety of certain pol
icy dens. Possibly he is also stirred with
the feeling that hypecrites generally meet
with downfall.
The morning times., 1895-08-11
A Gentleman.

A great many persons have discussed the
question as to what is the true definition OF
the word gentleman. The ideas advanced
on the subject are generally entertaining,
novel and of great variety, but there has
probably never been more singular der1-
milton than that OF the Irishman who was
asked his opinion on the subject
"Sure, SOFT he replied. "a gintleman is
a-weH, OF should say he was a man whas
ateS lam on his mu ttOn, soEr."
The morning times., 1895-08-11
GAME AT CAPITOL PARK.
Y. NJ. c. AS Were Winners-Insui
ficient Police Protection.

Yesterdays game at Capitol Park be-
tween the Y NJ c. g and the all-colege
team was the best all-around amateur
game that has been played in Washington
this season. the score being 2 to in favor
of Marshalrs Association boys.
The principal features of the game were
the playing of Sanburne and Carr, the bat
terry of the Y NJ c. As, and the pitching
of Coleman, of the opposing team. while
Harris, Dalton, HendLey, Raab, Hodge,
and Brown, of the Y NJ. G. AS, and Nc
Guire and Green, OF the college boys, played
most excellent bail
The game was, at the same time, one
of the most friendly contests these teams
have ever played
The morning times., 1895-08-11
Nell. the policemen's Pet.

The Second precinct police station boasts
OF mute and deaf cat, or rather kitten. for
the feline freak is but few months old.
When old Bob died the big policemen
looked about for another mascot. They
were still Oh the hunt when the kitten
walked into the station and filled all
needs
Nell is her name, and, although as deaf
as a post and so dumb that she VIII not
make the least bit of new. she is sure
death TO the little rodents in the ambulance
and patrol stables, and u great pet of the
"coppers -
The morning times., 1895-08-11
JUST ABOUT PIShIN'.

Jim Willett, the city postmaster,
i'll this section of the country. He has
made a lifelong study of the habits and
characteristics of all the members OF the
"finny tribe and very few are as learned
in fish lore as he.
Nearly every spare moment he has, when
not at his desk attending TO his official
duties, is spent in his favorite pastine,
and his adventures In this line have been
both thrilling and numerous. Indeed
few can tell better fish story than this
knight of the rod
He has lately returned from q fishing
expedition to waters the Upper otomac,
and if the many experiences he has To relate
while there are true, Grover win have to
look We'll to his laurels.
Black bass fishing is his special delight,
and he reports having landed several fif-
teen-poundfisho ofthisvariety ON hisIa trip.
Unfortunately, however, W hen he landed
in town his string did not verify his
statements, and his friends, who have
been kept avised OF his exploits aud re-
markable luck by letter, grew somewhat
suspicious from the absence or large fish
| The postmaster was quite equal to the
occasion, however, aud very readily ex-
planned their absence i'll the following
manner:
Il met on the train while returning to
the city a party or Northern sportsmen,
who, knowing that the Potomac afforded
! tire finest bass fishing i'll the world, had
made the long trip from New York to
/ try their luck III it's waters. Tie same
| luck, however, which / had fallen heir
10 had not been meted out to them, and
1 they were returning home very much
/ crestfaIlen ard GiSgruntIed lot One of
| the fellows, it seemed, had made a bet
| at his club Before leaving that he would
! not return without so many pounds OF
| fish.
| Seeing my magnificent string, and
! not caring so much for the loss of the
bet as the laugh which would be on him
! at the club he begged ME TO let him have
| the largest of those 1 had so successfully
! landed. He pleaded so patheticaHy thai
| l reluctantly consented to Go 80, ard while
coald Eot return with my mucA-CoveteG
| bass, at least have tie satisfaction OF
| knowing | have made one man happy"
The morning times., 1895-08-11
Getting \ hea d.

''Did young Ploughboy do we'll by leav-
ing the farm
He tries to make us think he did. Says
he's near the top in his business, and it's
all due to his clever headwork."
whats his business in Chicago?"
Heading up barrels in a pork-paeking
mausoleum'"
The morning times., 1895-08-11
Didn't Get OFF the Earth.

Here, 1 want my nickel back" ex-
claimed Farmer Haycock to the Ninth
street car conductor. "They told me this
was the underground electric road, and
I've been cl'ar over the hull darRed route
and whar's yer tunnel?"
The morning times., 1895-08-11
Sweetness Long Drawn Out.

The irritable boarder had tried in vain
TO get to sleep. At last he arose and
knocked violently on the wall.
"Young man," he shouted, ''about how
much longer do you think can stand that
Instrument"
.'oh, about yard" was the trombone
players unfeeling reply, as he pulled out
the slide.
The morning times., 1895-08-11

In talking of dress reform, Elizabeth
Cady stanton recently said, "women's
legs are prettier than mems; why shouldn't
they show them?" But not in boomers,
Mrs Stanton.
The morning times., 1895-08-11

mipcs, on Washington street, near Cameron.
The house, which VIII cost s., 400, was
designed by A. 3. Mullen. of Washington,
and Mr.. James A. stOUtenbUrg, of this
city, is the builder.
The morning times., 1895-08-11

Apropos of fish and fishermen brings to
mind a song by the comedian in Willard
Spencer's opera, The Princess Bonnie, :"
entitled, THE largest fish l ever caught
was the fish that got away" Tie author
has very appropriately dedicated it to
the fishermen throughout our land
1t is a most significant fact tina tthelargest
fish are never landed, it matters not how
expert the angler may be, but for some
unaccountable reason always slip the hook
aud refuse to be captured. 1t is to say
the least most curious and unaccountable
fact.
The morning times., 1895-08-11

The old system of measuring hot
inadequate Give US u method by which
we can estimate i'll chunks and not get
behind in our figures.
The morning times., 1895-08-11

The quiet and respectable manner in
which the late Indian uprising has been
settled leads to the suspicion that so much
buster and scare must have been made
TO conceal crime.
The morning times., 1895-08-11

1t has been aptly suggested that the
use of Jackson's hole might save digging
graves for the Banock Indian murderers.
Besides, what else is the hole good for?
The morning times., 1895-08-11

Democratic peace gatherings are as
popular nowadays as ''Injun' pew-wOws
were in the time of Sitting Bull, aud
about as much warpaint.
The morning times., 1895-08-11

Boomers as a Hfe-preseFver is now the
favoritc theme OF Brooklyn lady who
fell out of a boat and was buoyed up by
them until rescued.