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The morning times., 1895-08-06

Much excitement prevailed in the vicin-
fty OF the Baltimore and Ohio depot about
s:l5 O'Clock last night, when John NJ
Green, a colored special officer, twice
carelessly discharged his revolver near
the passenger gate of the station at VIII
Ham Gooding, a colored man about
twenty-one years of age, who, he claimed,
was picpocket endeavoring to escape
arrest.
Green is employed by the railroad as
a special watcbman, and he had just
returned from Harper's Ferry with the
Zion Baptist Sunday school excursion.
He was slightly under the influence of
hquor at the time Several pockets had
been picked at tDe-ptcuic during the day,
and the guilty parties, becoming aware
of the fact that it was Green's intention
10 lock them up when they reached
Washington, they attempted to make
their escape TO the street.
FIRED WITHOUT WARNING.
The station at the time was unusually
crowded, as Western train had just ar
rived and another was bout to depart
for Pittsburg. Gooding was among the sew
eral men who ran TO escape rrest, and
Green, seeing that he was the last one of
the crowd, without any warning pulled out
his revolver and fired two shots at him
Neither Of the Bullets took effect on
Gooding, bIt il was rare good fortune that
they did notstrikesomeo ofthe many pasSers-
by who were going to or coming from the
trains. As soon as the shots Were fired q
hundred or more excited colored excursion
lists rushed to the street shouting that
couple ofpcople had been killed This news
soon spread In the vicinity and people from
all directions haStened to the scene
Precinct Detective 7. P. Hartigau. of
the Sixth, was around the depot at the time
aud witnessed the whole affair
GREEN TRIED To ESCAPE
Green after firing the shots discovered
the officer in the crowd and attempted to
make his escape up New Jersey avenue,
but Detective Hartigan captured him
after short chase and landed him in No
6 station. GoOding was also arrested and
held for further investigation in the mat
ter.
Green, although thought very well of
by the railroad officials, has been arrested
on several previous occasions for using
his weapons without justification. Last
winter he was arrested for drawing his
blackjack on man during ball at Grand
Army Hall, on Pennsylvania avenue.
The next day Judge Miller gave him a
severe lecture, and warned him against re-
peating the act
Goodjng is huckster, and resides at
No. 445 First street southwest. Nothing
is known of his reputation by the police
Green viii face Judge Scott in police court
this morning, charged with diScharging
firearms in the Districb, ana Gooding
will very likely be held until the shooting
has been thoroughly Investigated.
The morning times., 1895-08-06
Successful and Enjoyable Outing.
Guests of the Club,

Guests of the Club.
The weather prophet of the Capital BIZ
cycle Club is indeed q wise man, for he
selected for the clubs annual excursion
last evening not only a light, moonlight
night, but one in which the guests of the
club escaped the heavy raipstorRl in the
city and dry shod enjoyed all the pleasures
of the outing at Marshall Hall. In fact,
they saw no rain until the return to the
steamers wharf.
The excursion party was not very large,
but one which comfortably filled the Mac
alester, and consequently the affair was
for that reason all the more enjoyable.
The club fairly earned the reputation for
having given the most delightful eacur-
sions during the former season, and last
nights affair was no exception to the rule.
The nlanagenens of the excursion was in
the hands OF very capable committee con-
chairman; II. E. Hinnan, ". p. Nc
los, secretary of the club, who lost no OPP
portunity to look AFTER the comfors and
pleasure of the guests or the club, both
on the boat and on the dancing floor.
Among those present were ir. and Mrs.
A. 7. Sturtevane. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman,
Mr., and Mrs. W. S. Dodge, Mr.. and Mrs.
william F. Roberts and Miss Roberts, sfr.
and Mrs. Alexander Britton. Mfr. and Mrs.
Mckee Borden, Mr. and Mrs. ], l.. Writ,
Dr.. and Mrs. III. M. Schooley, Miss Katie
Boyle, Miss King, Miss Bolway, Miss Ash
ley, Miss Dearing, Miss Lishtfoet, Miss
The morning times., 1895-08-06
OUR CoUNTRY's PROSPERITY.

Possibly the best evidence yet presented
that this country can successfully compete
with the world in manufactured products
is the contract just made with the japanese
government by aniron firm in Admission Ala.
for water pipes to be laid in the streets Of
Toxic. English, German and Belgian firms
competed for thisorCler, but t.1mericanprices,
a Wen as superior quality of work, were
successful in securing the contract for this
country.
Twenty years from now such contracts
will create 10 surprises in the world. They
viii come as natural consequence to d
country where superior Intelligence, more
ingenious labor-saving machinery and
abundant resources make them inevitable
Business always goes to the country that
gives the best prices and produces the most
desirable results, and in this respect the
United States is destined to lead the world.
In due course OF time the labor problem
will adjust itself so that wage-earners
VIII be given opportunity to participate
in the profits of mills and factories. This
viii practically put an end to labor trou-
U4eS aI1 IHsurt greater IGtuitIs Ou CdpIldl
invested. Thes tariff issue VIII also be-
come thing OF the past except as
means of creating revenue, and with two
questions out OF the way there is no
reason why We should ever again see ad-
versity.
1t is a settled fact in the minds of
many that We are having too much pol
itics, too many financial controversies
and too little real attention on the part
Of public men to the actual needs OF the
country. The more this impression pre-
walls, and the greater the necessity for
business legislation is apparent, the sooner
change from bad politics to good govern
ment win be brought about. When that
time comes the United States win be-
come q mart which all countries will
patronize, and the reason for this coming
prosperity must be obvious.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

Senator Blackburn win iniure only him
self in such public declarations as this
There is not reporter in Louisville who
does not lie awake nights racking his brain
TO make up a lie On ne that will beat the
lie his brothers have already fixed up.
They must be expert liars in order to earn
their hire The indiscreet Senator should
remember that had reporters always pub
lished the truth concerning his public ca
reer he would probably not now be in po-
sition TO GEEK reelection as United States
Senator.
The morning times., 1895-08-06
TAKE THE TIMES WITH YOU.

Summer Outings VIII Not he En-
Joyed Unless 1t Goes Along.
The summer tide OF pleasure and
health-seelIe lIers has set in toward
mountains, springs and seashore.
No plans for the seasons outing viii
he com plste unless The Times is in-
cluded among the necessaries-
Men and women may go from town
10 leave care behind, but those who
would keep their finger on the pub
lie pulse, or be abreast OF the worlds
happenings, OF, indeed, who need
golden link between themselves and
the whtrEGig OF time-these must
have The Times sent daily 10 their
sylvan OF seaside retreat.
The morning times., 1895-08-06
BAY RIDGE.

This delightful and beautiful resors
on the Chesapeake Bay opens foF
the season on Saturday. June 3.
The principal new attre"tivs features
are a $40 900 Ferris wheel, 10 feet high,
and Toboggan Slide from the bath house,
100 feet into the bay. Trains leave B.
8 o. r. K depot at S:15 q m. and 4,2S
D. m, week days: 9:35 a, N, 80 9-sd
S:15 p. m, Sundays
RATE 70 CENTS FOR THE ROUNO
TRIP
The morning times., 1895-08-06
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her love and devotion. Were all men blessed
with the association of the noble women OF
which Mrs. Ta.mage was marked ex-
ample the world would be better for their
having been guided by such beneficent in
fluenceS.
The morning times., 1895-08-06
OPINIONS OF THE PEOPLE.
Comment of All Kinds Concerning the
Flagler-C reenCase

hS itE-u Eeth case.
Editor Times: VIII Won allow me q
little space in your paper for a few re-
marks In reference to the unfortunate
shooting affair whereby an honest and
respectable colored family have been de-
priyed or their only son. 1t seems to
me that your paper especially, which
always seems to advocate the cause OF
the poor man, might have been ore
sparing OF its expressions of sympathy
for the young lady involved in the acci-
dental shooting and have expressed some
little feeling for the poor, bereayed parents
OF the boy.
That the young lady was remarkably
self-possessed'' under these trying cir
stances is, of course, very comforting,
especially as she showed such wonderful
nerve and could come before the coroner's
jury with half smile" upon her face
l fear there We're no. smiles that day
upon that poor mothers face. | think
that IL like IL yselt she had been i'll the
vicinity and heard that poor mothers
grler and despair over her dead boy, the
half smile would not have appeared
upon her face.
The young lady, OF course, fired merely
TO frighten the boys, but 1t would suggest
itself to the ordinary mind that under the
ClTCuuistd dJCe5 sHe bdu better 1lTed III
the air than aiming low as she said
she did, and also that blank cartridges
might have served the purpose OF fright
ening off these Troublesome boys" as
well as the deadly ball. l wonder what
woHld nave been the outcome if by chance
coiored woman had accidentally shot
white child under like conditions
No one doubts the innocent intentions
of the young lady, but 1t would seem that
In the hands OF a near-sighted person a less
dangerous mode OF frightening away these
troublesome boys might as well be adopted
for the sake of the community at large;
any Innocent passer-by would have beer
in equal danger OF being shot by this pass
ing ball. l. BARRINGER
The morning times., 1895-08-06
MARSHALL HALL.

Steamer Macalester leaves daily tS1n-
day exceptedD at 10a NJ .2:3Op m
Steamer River Queen leaves daily D
street wharf (Sunday exceptedl at $50 a
NJ aud from SIacaiesJer's wharf at $50
p NJ.
Indian Head trips every Thursday. Friday
and Saturday evenings at $50 D. N.
Fare, Round Trip, 25C.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

In lieu OF the sea serpent sensation sea-
side summer resorts are entertaining prom
inent public men. Meantime what is to
become OF the country pumpkin shows?
This was their favorite method OF adver
tising.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

If the Hawaiian planters have sufficient
'lnfIooens'' to control Congress their al
lance TO fight the sugar trust may amount
to something more than paper-taIG.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

The announcement why / oppose sill
declaration, The goldbugs own Congress"
There is something besides the money dis
cussion in the minds of the people.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

Some other cause than passing through a
wet Sunday must be assigned as reason
for the non-explusion OF the bomb re-
Gently sent to Commissioner Roosevelt.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

Reports OF late government victories in
Cuba are somewhat discounted by the
fact that Campos is E%uaging editor of all
war news.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

Asa labor-saving auxiliary to his editorial
desk Senator Stewart will find the Con-
gressional Record both convenient and
useful 1t is made up principally OF his
speeches.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

Editor Times: Does not the editor of
The Times think i6 about time to call q
halt on the narrow minded and diScrtminat-
ing verdicts rendered by such coroner's
juries as have lately been impan cled?
Every new decision seems to be more fla
grant in its denial OF Justice. This case OF
the shooting OF Ernest Green was acted
upon with such quicltneSs and i'll such
biased manner that the failure to hold the
prisoner accountable, or at least to make
an investigation, nIUSt appeal TO every
libeT al minded citizen of Washington.
Here was a woman who had, from her
own statements, been used TO firearms all
her life; had become insaneiy anxious to
try her skill at live game; had shot to
death colored boy Upon the flimsy pre-
text that he was with a crowd of niSchlev-
Gus boys stealing fruit from her yard; and
yet is exonerated. Noble intellect OF that
juryi
In New York woman was condemned to
death for killing her betrayer-a good eX-
cuse If there ever was one-buthere the jury
fails to hold a woman to answer for the
killing Of a boy upon 10 provocation
From tie accounts / infer that her actions
were premedtated. Her coaChman wa in
the yard at thetime, bit instead of having
him catch the boys or stop them, she saw
fit to shoot one. | feel free to wager that
in one summer | have more fruit stolen
from my premises tnan IS taken from MISS
FIagler's IN three seasons, but l have not
thought IL proper to run private grave
yard. know if had shot anyone acciden-
tally 1 would probably be sent down in
short order.
If all citizens who owned fruit trees
murdered all those tempted, Washington
would soon become the city OF tombstunes.
But this guilty party came OF promi-
nent family, and the jury could see no
reason for holding her behind the bars for
the action of the grand jury. This lop-
sided coroner's Jury business is becoming
obnoxious, Mr.. Editor.
WHITE READER
The morning times., 1895-08-06

The death or Mrs. Dc Witt Talnage has
c,oScd tho Iifo Of one of natures best and
trEest types OF womanhood. As the help
mate or a great ard successful divine she
Clothed his career with usefulness, and
through her advice and efforts he scoorn-
pished brilliant results. In all his chosen
work she was his constant companion and
counselor, and his struggles and trials were
The morning times., 1895-08-06
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

District of Columbia, generally fair;
slightly warmer; easteFiy winds.
Maryland aud Virginia; fair III the in
tefior, showers on the coast, followed by
fair; slightly warmer; southeasterly winds.
The morning times., 1895-08-06
IN a GOOD CATSE.

SO appeal for aid from the general pub
dc should meet with more prampt and
liberal response than that recently made
by the Central T-nion Mission. 1t would
be difficult TO recount the material and
moral good that this institution has worked.
The fact that it serves as d model for
other cities speaks its praise louder than
word or pen can do it.
The Central Union Mission is a physical
and spiritual comforter. Those that labor
in and with it truly obey the words of
the Master to feed the hungry, give drink
to them that are athirst, and clothe those
that are naked. They shelter the homeless
and those who appeal for succor are not
refused. But the mission ministers not
only to the wants of the body 1t carries
into all parts Of the city the gospel of
charity and Kindness and peace. 1t points
the erring to the way OF righteousness and
seeks TO lead back into the fold Of the
just those that have gone astray 1t is
an invaluable factor for good in the com-
munity.
From all parts Of the country men and
women engaged in like Christian labor
have come to view its workings, and SO
eminently practical and beneficial are these
regarded tHat the work Of the mission il
TO be natioRalizcd. Its methods are to be
applied elsewhere and it viii be the center
from which viii raGiate .he directing and
guiding impulses.
The local WORK of the mission, how
ever, Will not be- circumscribed, but. on
The contrary. is TO be extended and elab-
GRATED, and 1t is for this reason that the
appeal is made which should not fan
upon deaf ears.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

1t is said tha tunless the invitation
bears the impress of tiger stripes its
bearer Will not be recognized by the new
Democratic organization OF New York.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

1t would be relief TO learn that the
lone fisherman had broken hook. Such
silence from the direction Of Buzzard's
Bay is irksome.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

China should be greatly gra.tified when
she reflects that in case of q war with
England, there -ery little of her left
to whip.
The morning times., 1895-08-06
BEAUTIFUL
River VIEW.

NJ V l. II = VI
THE CITY'S PLEAS
URE GROUNDS.
The PESTZ daily ct
p:8J a m, i:45, 6:4j 2.
m. Indian Head We'd
nesday and Saturday
at 6:4j p. m. Family
Day Saturday 20 River
View. Fare, Zoe.
The morning times., 1895-08-06
H. J. McGIYERN,
: G39 Virginia avenue.

Editor Times: I take exception to the
first paragraph, page 2: Views OF the
verdict" in which you state the verdict
of the iury occasions good deal of bitter
comment among colored residents" simnly
in this, that 1t does not.go far enough
It occasions comment among the White resi-
dents also, and if your reporters will take
the troHblo to interview men in this city
whose opinion 10 worth something, you viii
find that the general opinion is that the
verdict of the jury is disgrace to the
National Capital.
I do not suppose that any good can he
done by this letter, as the criminal is al
lowed to leave this Jurisdiction and go to
Europe, as it is supposed she intends to do,
but I do hope that the great influence OF
The Times will be brought to bear against
such outrages Of justice. Respectfully,
FAIRPLAY.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

Newspapers that claim the quality of q
circulation to be superior to quantity are
generally hacking in the latter requisite
The morning times., 1895-08-06

Col Grant viii not resign He cannot
remain Of the same mind long enough to
write bis resignation.
The morning times., 1895-08-06
No Males of Any Kind.

At the ssashOIe:
Strange thing about mosquitoes. They
say only tia feF.-les bite
TheIa is n long pause.
''SusieS''
"Yes, ClaIa2'
Il wonder II an these female mosquitoes
are as lonesome as We aFe?''-Exchansa.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

CSC 25c. 25c. 25e 25c.
Round Trip Fare
To CHAPEL POINT,
THU RSDAY, AugUss 3,
9.s5 a m, Steamer
SAML j. PENTZ, for
Chapel Poins Home 10
p. m, Round Trip Fare,
y cents.
z. : RANDALL,
Sole Proprietor.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

This cry of the new woman for pockets
may represent a covert desire for boomers
The morning times., 1895-08-06
EXCURSION.
|NkW<
| DELIGHTFUL TRIPS
| For
TOURISTS AND
| PLEASURE SEEKERS.

Take the run down the Potomac to Forc.
ress Monroe and NorfoIk-by night or day.
Three elegant speedy steamers make tina
trip-the Norfolk and Washington" at
night and the ne Newport News" by day
most ENJOYABLE outing whenever taken
peake Bay. with a view OF Atlantic Ocean,
Hampton X ROads, New port News, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. where connections
are made with ALL steamboats, and rail-
roads for the North. South, and West.
SCHEDULE FOR NIGHT STEAMERS
EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR
Lv Wash ton 100 pm 1v.P POTtSnO b $50 pm
LvAlsx' x'd'Ia T:30 pm Lv.SOrfolk 6.10 pm
Ar Fl MOnr' $50 an VT Monroe T.20 pm
ArNOrIOlk T:;30 am Ar-AIeX 'dria 600 am
AT POrtsm'h 500 am Ar Wash 'Gton6-30 am
Round Trip Tickots S. 90 tt Unlimited %
SCHEDULE FOR DAY STEAMER.
The Newport News" leaves Washington
days at a. m, arriving at Fortress Nom
roe 5.45 and Norfolk 8 80 same evening.
Returning leaves Norfolk 3 -45 q. m,
Fortress Monroe $50 a. m. arriving In
Washington 6:45 same evening.
The sunday morning steamer from WASH
fngtOn leaves Norfolk same night at 700
and Fortress Monroe T.45 p. L.. arriving in
Washington next morning at Z 90 o'clock
Passengers are privileged 10 leave sans
day by night steamer II desired An ideal
Round Trip Tickets. $3.50.
Tickets on sale at 513. 619, 1421Pa. ave,
B. & O. Ticket Office, cor. 18th ST and
y. 7 ave. ana on board steamers. where
tins table. map etc, can also be had For
further information telephone manager.
Norfolk z washington Steamboat COMPANY.
JNO. CALLAHAN, GEN MGR
PHONE 10 WHARF FOOT 7TH ST.
The morning times., 1895-08-06
ANNDIsCREETFLAG EDITORIAL.

Everybody viii applaud the action OF the
Representatives Of all OF NashingUuns or
ganfZcd labor yesterday in deciding thatBo
other lag shall make its appearance in the
Labor Day parade than the one flag to
which every true American does homage.
Washington has never had any such eX-
periences as have been mach too common in
cities where vass manufacturing interests
have gathered together hundreds OF thou
sands OF vage-earners; cities in which a
small proportion OF tho toilers seemed de-
termined 10 stir up trouble by insisting upon
carrying anarchist banners typifymg dis
loyalty and hostility to the principles and
Governments or the Republic.-The Star
The recent conversion OF the Star TO pub
fishing labor editorials units it for Just
comment on the mission OF organized labor.
il the above is a fair specimen Of its labor
utteraaces. For that Reason its editors
should either carefully inquire into the
history and methods OF the two great
organizations which embrace the thou
sands OF subordinate unions and assemblies
to be found throughout the country or stop
trying TO truokle 20 an influence OF which
it practically knows nothing, and to which
it 10 doing considerable injury.
Several years ago, before yage-earners
generally found ID necessary TO organize
for sef-protectiou there were few organi-
cations OF anarchists who paraded
with their banners In the name
OF laDoE Bub since the Federation
OF Labor and the Knights OF Labor
came into usefulness as immense eomposits
bodies, mono OF these aBarchistio organi-
cations have sbeen permitted to affiliate
or participate with them either in parade
or otherwise, as representative labor organi-
The morning times., 1895-08-06
PISTOL USED REcKLEsSLY
Special Officer Green Fired Two
Shots in the B. & 0. Depot.
LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT

He Is In the Employ Of the Road nd
Was Attempting to Arrest Escap-
ing Ptckpockets-Crow Were
Coming and -Going-Not the First
Time He Has Endangered Lives.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

"The washington Times" Is a men,
ber of the Rochdale Cooperative So
ciety.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

lot OF Fancy Trimmed Night
shirts-lf you don't wear size IA
you can't be fitted Have been 20
75c. and ST.. NOW HN
The morning times., 1895-08-06
,Then TheY Ment Ont.

Then They Went Out.
Bicycle Lamp-Do you smoke?
Carriage Lamp-Sonetimes
Bicycle Lamp~-Well, then, give me o
light. Exchange. -
The morning times., 1895-08-06

Subscribers TO "The Times" VIII
confer "A favor 10y promptly reporting
any discOurtesy Of collectors, or neg
lect or duiy on thepart ofthe carriers.
Complaints either by mail or in per-
son VIII receive prompt attention.
The Morning Edition Should he de-
livered TO all parts of the city by $50
O'Clock "a. M, including Sunday. The
Evening Edition should be tn he hands
of subscribers not later than $50 u. IN.
The morning times., 1895-08-06

saxton. Miss Dorsey. Miss Myers. Miss
McMurray, Miss Katie l. Walsh Messrs.
Andrew j. Miller, Charles EduonSton,
Robert Miller, A B. Mccoy, Graham,
Powell Spindle, Clarence Latimer, Wat
son Clarke. T. Howard Boteler, Boardnlan,
George 4. H. Mills and many others
The morning times., 1895-08-06

Another lot of 1nger-marked
White Shirts, worth 81, 81 70, and no -
$3.50. NOW JHi;
The morning times., 1895-08-06

A lot Of Black Underwear
Shirts "a, 80, and ~ Drawers 2S IO~
and ~. Have been 81 NOW 4HG
The morning times., 1895-08-06

Editor Times: The coroner's jury in
the case of Miss Elizabeth F1agler have
rendered a verdict that the evidence Justi-
fled. do not know either Of the parties,
nor vet do | know any who may be ac-
quainted with them. But do know that
the many residents of this city, although
they may deplore the tragic ending or
private yard ts;ef which this part of the
city is infested with, only hope it may be
lesson to them In early spring when
flowers are only beginning to bloom prop
erty owners to preserve them are Obliged
to lose their rest To keep watch. When
fruit begins to ripen, and even before,
flowers and gardens are trampled to obtain
it. 1t has become an intolerable nui-
sance, and one that requires moro than
ordinary vigilance to overcome. 1t Is as
have stated q severe lesson, and only
hope it may be of great benefit to that
class, pameiy: Flower, fruit and Yege-
table purloiDers.
IT. J. McGIYERN.
G39 Virginia avenue.