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The Washington times., 1895-05-09
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

Under the provisions of the ordinance
adopted some months ago by the Alex
andria city council, that body will on
Tuesday night next elect city engineer,
who is to have charge of the streets,
buildings. etc, OF the city. The position.
which will pay 81 800 per annum, is
held in the board of alderInen's chamber
commencing on Friday morning before
an examining board of three of the en-
gineers of the railways leading into this
city.
The tramps about the Southern Rail-
way freight yard in this city are giving
the officials so much trouble that Mr.. K.
P. Taylor. master of trains of the road,
has written Mayor Strauss requesting
him TO have TWO Officers detailed TO look
after tramps who are in the habit uf
stealing rides to Washington on trains
leaving this city at $40 a. m. and S:05
D. m. daily.
Charles Armstead. Washington negro,
is held here subject to the chain gang in
default OF $50 with which to pay his fine.
Armstead came to Alexandria to go TO
a ball. and was arrested at the Washing
ton depot for Usorderly conduct. He was
locked up for an hour or so. until tie
case. was called for trial in the mayors
court. and as Officer Davis, the station
keeper. opened the cell door Armstead
made savage attack on him, striking
him in the face with his fist. He was
promptly cluhhed into submission and
taken before MAYOR Strauss, who fined
The Ladies Auxiliary OF Lee Camp,
of Confederate Veterans. is arrang ing
for the decoration of the Confederate
soldiers monument and the mound in
Christ Church yard on Memorial Day. May
"a The decorations this year will lie
much more elaborate that formerly ard
all the fire companies. the AleXand N
Light Infantry and clubs in the city s1
take part in the public demonstration
MeSsrs. Edgar Warfieil and John Fisher
leave here this morning for Boston TO
make arrangements for the coming visit
of Old Dominion Commandery. K. T.. TO
that city.
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THEY DINE AT THE FE7E
Smart Set Folks Like Tetc Tetes
at the Armory.
President Hubbard, of the Geographic
Society, Presided Last Night.
Distinguished Speakers.

The evenings programme was presided
over by President Hubbard, OF the National
Geographic Society, aud was oreDed with
1.-The Spring Song" by Miss Lillian
Stakely, who for an encore sung Arditi's
wv Waltz Song On the platform with
President Hubbard Were Commissioner OF
Education w T. Harris and DR. Dabney. as
sistant secretary of agriculture.
The opening address was by President
Hubbard, who, referring TO the exposition
at Atlanta, spoke OF that city as the typical
city OF the South; symbolic OF progress aud
energy.
Mr.. Harris spoke or great fairs and ex-
hibitions held in foreign countries and the
grand results tTaceable to them. He also
referred 10 the educational benefits result
ing from the Worlds Fair at Chicago, and
hoped for great things IN this direction from
the Atlanta exposition.
TheMay fete increases in interest and
attractiveness as IL draws TO a close 10
lunch or dine at the fete is becoming quite
popular, and yesterday the TefreshI -ent
committee and their numerous assistants
We're Kept busy from IL O'Clock until 2
D. m.
During the morning hours yesterday ex-
cellent Stru mental music was rem
dered by Mrs. Hamilton Simpson and Prof.
Meyer. The music to-day Will be by Mrs
simpson and Miss Louise Witherow grand
daughter of Mr.. S. !. Groot
Mr.. Dabney referred 10 the progress
made by the South, but more especially to
tina made in the last twenty five or
thirty years, All progress and develop
ment can only keep pace with education;
II can not go ahead. IL is the duty of At
lanta to show this, for it is the keynote
or success.
During the evening several instrumental
selections were rendered by Mrs. Clara
Bell Brown.
The programme to-day will be spe-
cially interesting, the chief features of
which Will be the children's floral festival,
participated in by fifty children, and adj
dresses by ex-senator Hampton, OF South
Carolina, and Col Conrad Sylne, of West
Virginia, during the evening.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

Tonight the champion National Fenci-
bles and the Morton Cadets leave for
Memphis, Tenn, where they will compete
lent organizations are made up OF Wash
inSton's most popular young men, and
with them go the best wishes OF Tie gen.
eral public. There is also feeling OF
confidence among those familiar With
their proficiency that both companies
viii bring back trophies of their skill in
military drill, and il is also generally under
stood that they viii capture the good opin-
ions OF all with whom they come In contact
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BALLIsTIC ANoMALIEs.
Effect of Armor Piercing Shells on
HarveyiZed Plate.

Effect of Armor Piercing Shells on
HarveyiZed Plate.
Another contract for naval material was
closed out yesterday by the acceptance OF
two lots OF thrteen-inch armor-pierciug
shells made by tile Carpenter Company the
last deliveries to be made by this company.
The ballistic trial at Indian Head yesterday
presented somo curious anomalies, prin-
cipally illustrative OF the uncertainty at
tending the use OF the Harvey process of
hardening plate.
Usually plain nickel-ste plate is used
in testing shell, aud the results are very
uniform. Yesterday O twelve-nch Har-
-yeyiZed plate was used as the basis of test.
The first shot was fired at a velocity OF
AT feet per second. Contrary to expecta-
tion the snot did not perforate the plate,
but after penetrating ten inches the shot
broke into pieces.
The plate was cracked only on one corner
and buged slightly in the back, thus show
ng marvellous power. The second shot
was fired at 500 feet velocity. 1t
penetrated the plate and backing and went
on mile into the woods The third shot
was fired at 800 feet velocity. 1t
penetrated the plate but a piece wasscaled
Jff the shot and il was badly set-up.
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SOME STRANGE ANIMALS.
Giant and Pigmy Creatures in tn
Greatest Show on Earth.

OhnL ana tleHlF SEediuFtS III Inc
Greatest Show on Earth.
Curious living wonders in great profusion
are to be seen in the two menageries OF
Barnum and Baileys Greatest Show on
Earth, which is to exhibit here on Friday
and Saturday, May II and 1S.
Among them is a group OF natures
most gigantic, curious and diminutive
specimens OF animals. There is a full
sized and perfectly formed hairless horse,
its glossy body devoid of even a single hair,
and which but for the fact OF its being alive
would seem to have been carved out Of
stone. Another queer looking anima |
is steer with three perfectly formed horns,
three perfect eyes and three regular nos
trils, but which, in all other respects, cor
responds to the average animal.
Still another rare sight is the giant OK,
almost as big as some of the elephants,
which stands six feet one inch, or eighteen
aud one-quarter hands high, a truly mon
ster specimen. To these have just been
added t4wo of the most remarkable animals
giantess gorilla, and bIue-nosed mandrill.
These wonderful creatures more nearly
approach man in their appearance and
actions than any other animal known to
exist, and in their anatomy differ only
in some slight respects. II these curl
Gus and rare animals survive the changes
OF climate in this country, they will prove
the greatest attraction ever seen even in
that world of wonders, the Greatest Show
on Narth.
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AN EXPRESSIVE NEGLECT.

If District officials would be as Vigilant
in providing against accidents as they are
in attempting TO avoid their consequences
the public would be better served and
there would be less necessity of litigation.
The evidence in the case OF Edwin V.
Gray against the District in the court of
appeals yesterday shows gross negligence
in cariAg for the Tiber sewer, and al
though the district attorney resorted TO
every known method OF defeating the
plaintiff the verdict of $4,000 against the
District was maintained.
The most important factor in a we'll
governed city is vigilance in compelling
Officers 10 perform their duties. Nearly
every accident or calamity is the result
OF someone's neglect, and when it occurs
because an official fails 10 attend 10
duties for whcih he is paid the injury or
loss seems more lamentable. Every Off
cial responsible for District affairs should
cut out the Gray verdict and paste it in
his hat Such misfortunes are expensive.
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NO HERRING AT THE JAIL

Col. Cecil Clay, who has just concluded
the investigation of Tie jail made by
direction OF the Attorney General, has
submitted a report, which is quite fiat
tering 70 the administration of Warden
Leonard. Col. Clay found everything in
apple-pie order, and has but one change
10 recommend. He thinks herring ought
10 be struck from the bin of fare.
There is something strangely mystic
rious in this recommendation. One is left
in painful doubt whether Col. Clay regards
herring as too luscious an article of diet
for jailbirds, or does not consider it rich
enough. Our famous Potomac bloater was
relished somuch by Gen. scottthathis break
menu was never complete without il. On
the other hand, however, there are people
who would flee from il as from a case of
yellow fever.
II is not TO be assumed that Col Clay as
cerained by personal inquiry the predilec-
uon or otherwise OF each Individual prisoner
as 10 herring, nor yet that he took vote
10 see if there was a clear majority for
the fish. True, he says in his report that
there was a complaint about TOO much her
ring for breakfast, but it does not appear
that the complaint was unanimous, or
nearly so. II must be taken for s-ranted,
therefore, that the Attorney Generals
representative had a personal reason for
taking herring off the jail menu.
There is no herring trust for Attorney
General olney TO take an interest in.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09
WIN of Washington Haines.

A copy OF the will of the late Wash
ington Haines, sent from Loudoun county,
Va, was filed for probate yesterday. 1t
gives Bette Scatterday, who has long
the widow all personality at their home
and with the income of all his property,
with request that she provide for EliZ-
abeth 0rrison, the testator's sister. II
the sister should survive the widow she
is TO have the income from SO 600. All
the property after the decease of Mrs.
Haincs and Miss Orrison is to lie divided
in three parts. 10 go one To Roger and
Townsend Orrison; one TO the children
of LAME Shaw, and one TO the ciiiltren
of Amanda Orrison.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09
Balttmore Markets.

Baltimore, May 8.-Flour firm, unchanged
receipts. 9,7oS barrels; shipments. ,952
barrels; sales. 600 barrels. Wheat dull
and easv-spot and month. Sc 34a66 Z );
June. Sc 2 asked; July, 66a66 4:
August. 66 asked: steamer. No. red,
63 8 4a64-receipts, 80 ,452 b ushe Is;
stock. 400. Asa bushels; sales. II 900
bushels: Southern wheat by sample, 6Sa
70; do on grade, 66a69. Corn firmer-
spot, 90 2a55 5-8; month, 90 / 4a
55 q: July. t55 8 Sa55 7-S; August,
30 1-2 bid; steamer mixed 4 bid-receipts,
SO g. -4a64-feceipts, 80 ,452 bushels:
stock, 1O7 ST. bushels: sales, 80 900
bushels; Southern white corn, 56a56; do.
yellow, 56 -2a57; Oats very firm-No.
80 1-2a33 3-41receipts, SIS bushels; stock,
15O, ,271 busheIs, Rye fiImer-No. 2, 6S =
receipts, 61S bushels; stock, ,251 bus hels
Hay firm-good to choice timothy, 13. 50a
400 Grain frc1ghts quiet, demand slack,
unchanged. Sugar strong and active =
granulated, 4.T5 per 100 lbs. Butter and
eggs steady, unchanged. Cheese easy, uu-
changed.
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now TO DETECT THE bogus

form the prblic that its reporters are
required To wear badges. authorized
by the District Commissioners, bear
ing the name OF this paper
Persons who represent themselves
rs reporters for The Times should al
ways be required 60 show their badges
and IL they cannot do 81, the public
should withhold those coHruesies
shown the duly accredited represent
atiyes.
Inthis connection II should be stated
that one, Charles NJ. Heller, il not
and never has been connected with
The Times
The Washington times., 1895-05-09
ENDOWMENT BUILDING SOLD.
Bought by the Franklin Fire Insur
ance Company for 900.

Bought by the Franklin Fire Insur-
ance Company for S22 900.
The sale of the property, No. 41s Tenth
street northwest, known as Endowment"
building, yesterday afternoon, marks the
close OF long litigation between the En-
dowment Beneficial Association of this city
and the Commercial Insurance Company OF
New York. The sale was by order OF the
court under the direction OF the receivers.
The property was purchased by Mr. James
L. Norris for the Franklin Fire Insurance
Company for $22,O 900. The first bid Of
fered was $40 900, and was followed with
lively bidding by Messrs. Ralph Gait, Rob
ert s. Campbell, Eugene F. Arnold aud
Jesse II. Graham, resulting as already
stated.
The fixtures were also purchased by Mr..
Norris for $195.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

There is general rejoicing among horse
owners at the outlaw track that there is
prospect OF the Gray racing bin becoming
alaw in New York, and that they may once
There is little satisfaction TO a genuine
sportsman TO be compelled 10 enter into
outlaw conspiracies TO fleece the public,
and il is to be hoped that Gov. Morton
viii sign the racing bill SO that they may
once more enter upon legitimate racing.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

offioe-holders, and among them will be
the good fortune OF having President
to protect HIM against public demand for
his removal. But for that fact he would
not to-day be compelled TO explain why his
books are not free from mistakes and
erasures.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09
One Man Can Fire Many Guns

At the Bliss School of Electricity, yeste r
day evening, Lieutenant Stakely Morgan,
United States Navy, lectured 10 the stu
dents on the recent inventions III electrical
science, which have made practicable the
firing OF artillery by electrical appliances
He described in detail how any number of
guns could be fired from a distance 10y one
man with the same accuracy Of aim aud
certainty OF fire as if at the breech of each
piece. There are about seventy five
students, now taking the course at the
school. The session will close on June
l. with a banquet, given hy Prof Louis
Denton Bliss, the president of the institu-
finn
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Ex-Gov. "Bob" Taylor's Lecture.

EX-Gov. Bob Taylor, of Tennessee,
viii lecture tonight at Metzerott Music
Hall or Visions and Dreams, " "hisne w serio-
comic lecture Gov. Taylor has oaptivated
hislargeaudiences wherever he asdelivered
this unique and highly humorous lecture,
and has won unusual distinction AS suc-
cessful entertainer. Many prominent peo-
pie viii be present 10 hear him tonight.
Among those who have taken boxes are
Hon. John G. Carlisle, Hon. Hoke Smith,
Secretary Herbert, Secretary Morton, and
many other people in high official life
have secured seats. It is expected that
Secretary Lamont and Attorney General
Oluey will also be present The President
and Mrs. Cleveland are among the possible
attendants
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Chase Must serve H,s Yy,,e

William Calvin Chase, editor of tie Bee,
now in Jail for d libel against Recorder of
Deeds Taylor, has been refused pardon
by President Cleveland Chase continues
to edit his paper from the jail and will be
given banquet by his friends when he comes
out in June
The Washington times., 1895-05-09
Road CIub,s Second smoker.

The second smoker of the Washington
Road Club viii take place Tuesday next.
A fine programme OF amusements has been
prepared, and it is expected that the club
house eatNo 3I9New Y ork avenue northwest
will be filled to the doors with the clubs
friends
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

1t now transpires why Gov. Hogg was
so anxious to import a few Standard Oil
milliona1res into Texas. That State is
trying TO pay a half million-dollar debt
her treasury
The Washington times., 1895-05-09
ReIeased From ,JaiI.

w. T. Lucas, who was convicted of lar
ceny on the Sth of last April and committed
to Jail for sixty days i'll default OF a rine
of $50. was released yesterday by United
States Commissioner Samuel G. Mills,
under the provisions of the poor convict
mi
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

The fact that Judges Springer and Kill
gore have opened courts in the Indian
Territory viii in no way effect the wabble
OF the earth.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

The committee in charge OF the annual
testimonial rendered to otbepopularmanage
of the Lyceum have decided on Monday
evening, May 27th, for the occa sion.
Manager Herman n'sbenefitisalways u source
OF pleasure TO his innumerable friends
who take this opportunity OF showing their
appreciation of bis efforts To bring to
Washington during the regular season the
highest class OF variety entertainments
That he has been successful is evinced by
the present popularity or the Lyceum which
to-day ranks at the head OF the best variety
tbeatersof this country. 1t vas no easy task,
or when Manager Herman assumed control
of the theater eight years ago its reputation
was very much blemished.
performance will lbemadeupofvariety
and burlesque and will include a number
of Washington artists who are home for
6he summer season and who have already
volunteered their services. 1t is the desire
OF Mr. kernans friends TO make this the
most successful testimonial ever rendered
the genial manager and present Indications
are that their expectations will be realized.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

The author of "Coin" is said to be making
$500 day from the sale of his book
Most anybody would wear wheels for that
income.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

n favor by promptly reporting any dis
courtesy Of collectors, or neglect OF duty
on the part OF the carriers. Complaints
either by mail or in person VIII receive
prompt attention. Papers should De de-
livered 20 all parts OF the city 10y $50
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

The White House clock ohirps cuckoo"
every time the President speaks emphatical-
ly concerning the removal of silverite Of
fice-holders.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

Mrs. Lease is said to be an adept at hypno-
tism, which of course answers as well as
beauty to attract audiences.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09
ms BOOKS NEED MvEsTIGAT1Nc

II might be well for President Cleveland
to send an expert to Recorder Taylor'soffice
toexamine into and ascertain the correctness
OF his books. Our news columns this morn
ing report inaccuracies and erasures in the
recording OF deeds, which, unless carefully
corrected, may involve thousands OF dollars
and cause years of expensive litigation to
owners OF District property.
1t is also reported that Recorder Taylor
is aware of these mistakes, but, Instead of
oischarging the employe and supplying the
vacancy with a competent person, prefers
70 jeopardize the validity of transfers OF
property by continuing the employe in
office. No charge is made against the
clerk, except that of inconIpetency.
BY the time Recorder Taylor gets through
with his term OF office his record VIII be
as varied as that of gay gambolier He
viii have encountered more vicissitudes and
incidents than usually fail TO The lot Of
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

The quiet collapse OF the jingo wars
must be humiliating TO Senators Frye and
Lodge.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

"The Washington Times" l. "A neTn-
ber OF the Rochdale Cooperative So
ciety.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09
Fen From the Roof.

John I. CIapp, carpenter who lives in
Alexandria, while working on a building
in Brghtweod yesterday, fell from the
roof, injuring his head and shoulder. He
was sent TO Garfield Hospital.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

just now our baseball Senators are TAX
ing on Congressional ways.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

1t goes without saying that some pointed
arguments are being made on the income
tax.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09
New yorp stock Excnaue.
American Tobacco

Furnished by sisbv & Co. bankers AMI
brokers, metropolitan Bank building, Fifteenth
street, opposite Treasury, Washington, d.
n High Low Clnainn q
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LUNG and THROAT
SPECIALIST.

DR.. Shade, 1892 Fourteenth street, is
specialist in all diseases of the air passages,
Nasal, laryngeal and bronchial catarrh,
pharyngitis, iaryngitis, tonsilitis, bron-
chitis, liberation of the throat. diphtheria
and tubercuiar consumption.
Office hours, 8 to II a. m, 1 to p.
M and to p. M. Terms reasonable.
Consultation aud examination, free.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09
washington Grain Market.
no,todbv+ha n, E-olo,r

Spring patent flour, per barrel, 3.90a4 10:
spring straight flour, per barrel, 3.75a3. 90:
winter straight flour, per barrel, 8. 30a3 5O:
winter extra flour, per barrel. 2.75a3 90:
clipped white oats, per busnel. 39a4 J: No.
2 mixed oats, per busnel. 34a34 q. No 2
yellow corn, per bushel. So: No. white corn.
per bushel. 56: No. l timothy hay, pei
ton. l3. .25a1 4.JU: No.. 2 timothy hay, pei
ton. 1 I1.50a12 so: No. 1 mixed hay per ton
12.00a13. 90: No. ] cuthay, per ton, 8. 50a
1850: bulk bran, per ton. II coal 90, rye
bulk middlings, per ton..-l7 .0Ga1 s. 90; ryt
straw, per ton. q Gua1 3 hu. wheat stra "
per ton. 6.00 The above quotations i
carlots delivered u.l lis4-.. ~ a,.s.l..lglon.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

The washington Grain Elevator, Della
ware AMI Florida avenues northeast,
sell flour, grain. hay, and feed in less than
car lots at the quotations of the Washing
ton Grain Exchange. 5. S. DAIsH & son.
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AS THE CROWDS COME OUT.

Frederic Bond and Company are attract
ing large audiences TO the Grand Opera
House this week TO witness the double bill
presented by that excellent organization.
For the third week, beginning next Mon
day, the company will present another
double bill, consisting OF the one-act farce,
Loves Alarm" followed by the two
act comedy, Irish Ambassador" Both
plays are OF q high order and viii appeal
to all theater goers who enjoy wit and
mirth. Seats now on sale.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

The attraction at the Lyceum next week
viii be the Fay Foster Novelty and Bur-
lesque Company The organization is well
known 10 the patrons OF Manager Kernan's
ibeHter, and il is considered one OF the best
on the road. The company will Introduce
10 Washington several novel features,
the most important of which will be the
Trilby dance, performed by Nile. Omeaga,
be dashiug beauty. Two new aud origin
a burlesques VIII be presented AMI every
act in the olio is described as exceptionally
good.
The Washington times., 1895-05-09

Nat. G. Goodwin, the popular young
American player, who to-day is in the lead
theatncally, comes TO the National Thea
terto fill hi sregular and annual engagement
of one week, TO commence Monday evening,
May 3.
Mr.. Goodwin during this engagement VIII
be seen in a repertoire of his highly sue
cess fnl and beautiful plays. Monday and
Tuesday evenings Matthews x Jessops
entertaining and effcrvescent play, "A
Gold Nine" Wednesday and Thursday
evenings, a grand double bill, consisting
OF Tom Robertson's romantic and beauti-
ful comedy, David Garrick," followed
by Madison MoHon's sparkling Lend Me
Five ShillinEs:" Friday and Saturday even
ings Henry Guy Carleton's brilliant comedy,
"A Gilded Fool" will be presented in a
most elaborate manner. Saturday matt
nee by special request David Garrick"
VIII he the bill. David Garrick" las
only received a few presentations by this
favorite comedian and his excellent COM
pany. yet his delipeation compares favor
ably with any so far seen i'll this country.