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The Washington times., 1895-04-20
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY POLITICS.

Politics in Alexandra county is in q
chaotic state. Party hues are obliterated
aud the contest is between the law
abiding and lawlessness, betwixt the
reputable element and the bushwhackers
OF society. 1t is estimated that more
than one-half the vote is controlled by the
outlaw track and its kindred dens Of vice,
and that the present commonwealth at
torney is tie fayorite candidate of this
disreputable class.
Should Commonwealth Attorney John
son be elected there viii probably be DO
change in affairs at Jackson City and the
outlaw track. Past deeds are the only
criterion by which future performances
can be judged, and as Mr.. Johnson has here
tofore failed to prosecute Iawlessness he
will likely continue his inaction should
the tough element succeed in re-eIecting him.
Now is the time for every reputable
voter in Alexandra county to Show his
colors. Thieves, thugs, gamblers, and
dangerous characters OF every kind dis
grace her soil aud menace the fair name Of
Virginia Under the present regime no
prosecutions can be had, and if there are
respectable candidates who Will enforce
the law they should be elected. 1t is a
question Of law and order, OF a States
reputation of freedom from crime. and of
protection for the young OF both sexes.
Ballots should be cast accordingly.
The Washington times., 1895-04-20
CUBAN INDEPENDENCE.

1t is claimed that a bill has been prepared
to submit to Congress for the recognition
OF Cuban independence. BY the time Con-
gress meets the revolt viii be over, the
leaders shot or captured, and the struggle
for freedom gone from the public mind.
Spain has already nearly ended the rebel
lion, and a few weeks longer will see Cuba
once more completely in the tolls of her
dsepoilers.
There is but one way for Cuba to gain
her independence, and that is by peaceful
struggle Gen. Campos has promised
political reforms Let him see that
Cuba is either represented in the Spanish
Cortes or that opportunity is given for a
local self-govemment.
Cuba should stand in the same relation
TO Spain that Canada does to England.
AS a revenue-supplying province she is
the richest Of Spain's outside possessions,
and liberal treatment now at a time when
there SO much dissatisfaction would save
the cost Of putting down instructions by
force Of arms.
The time has gone by when civilized
people will submit TO despotic, arbitrary
forms of government, especially from
foreign sources. Cuba, in dema nding her
independence, is but following the general
trend Of public sentiment If Cubans
could control their own affairs, subject to
the conditions Spain imposes on her own
people, they would probably be contented,
but as matters now stand they are justified
In protesting.
The Washington times., 1895-04-20
TWO PRICES FOR GAS.

An excellent argument will he found IL
another column why Congress should regu-
late the price OF gas used in the District
Consumers in Georgetown are charged %
cents more per thousand than is paid in
Washington, and yet both gas companies are
practically controlled by the Washington
Gasligbt Company.
in other large cities it has been found
necessary to curb the cupdity of gas COM
psnies by fixing the price and regulating
the sale Of gas through ordinances. Moth
ing has ever beer done in the District to
protect CONSUMERS, because the Congress
sional committees have heretofore been
owned body and soul by the gas
monopoly. An opportunity now pre-
sents itself to change this condition.
The next Congress will be Republican,
and there will be a reorganization of tie
District Committees. The Senate Com
mittee vail probably not be radically
changed, and there may be seine difficulty
in securing a favorable report, hut the
effort is worth the trial, and monster
petition should be prepared asking for
dollar gas.
Cut ont the coupon on this rage ard
send il TO The Times. Add ycnr naEies
and influence TO secure rreedum :rom the
rule of the gas monopoly. 'gLer cities
have laws regulating the price az gas, and
there is no reason why Washington should
not receive similar treatment
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heWsboys Received the Flag With
Enthusiastic Cheers.
ONE HUNDRED ENTERTAINED
Gen J. C. Breckinridgs Made the Presenta-
ton on Behalf of the Society Of the Sons
Airs by a ouartette of singsrs-s30. 900
Soon toee Spent for the New Home.

The ceremony of presenting a national
flag to newsboys last night at National
Rifles Hall was made a particularly i'll
teresting event. The gift was through
Gen. Joseph c. Breckinridge on behalf of
the District of Columbia Society of the
Sons of the American Revolution, the af-
fair being under the auspices of the lady
managers of the Newsboys' aud Children's
Aid Society.
OF the society there were present it's
president. Mrs Chiids, the Misses Childs,
water, Mrs. H. B. Macfarlan, treasurer
oathe society, and Miss Mordauut Wilson,
the superintendent of the Home.
The hall was prettily decorated, "Old
Glory" being conspicuous everywhere. The
stage was adorned with palms from Mr.
Small, the florist.
THE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
On the stage were Judge Joseph K. Nc
Cannon, who presided, Rev. DR.. Byron
Sunderland, Rev. DR.. T. s. Childs, acting
president of the board of trustees, Rev. Dr.
Maekaye-Smith, Mr.. John Tweedale, Gen.
Breckenridge, Ho ward Clarke, A. K
Paris, H B. F. Macfarland, John B. Wight
James Gurley. Gen. Vincent, Assistant
adJutant general, Hon. John W. Douglass,
Hon. Crosby s. Noyes, Mr.. Bernard Green,
and Messrs. Pearson, Johnson, Rice and
Miller, quartette who sang patriotic airs.
The uewsbOys to the number of one hun
dred, occupied the seats on the left of the
stage, while the Victor Drum Corps,
twentyfour in line, under Capt. R. s.
Fletcher, aud Instructor Fugate, took po-
sition on the right Of the stag
After prayer by Rev. DR.. Sunderland,
the quartet sang America" aud they
were followed by concise and interest
ing statement of the history of the Aid
Society by DIR. Childs He said among
other things that the new home for the So
ciety would soon be au accomplished
fact, as the $4,000 bequest of Mrs. Moul
ton was now, after tedious litigation,
available by the trustees. DR. Childs
referred with regret to the fact that Mr..
Noyes had declined to be reelected presi-
dent Of the board.
REV DR. SMITHS TALK
| DR. Mackaye-Smith then talked in de-
| lightfully free and easy conversational
| style to the boys about the flag and the
heroes of the revolution, and explained to
| them the meaning of the flag and the
| citizens duty to that banner. Then the
| Victor Drum Corps blew blast and rat
| tied rattle which all but raised the roof,
| and did raise the Hewsboys to the high
est pitch of excitement. They then listened
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PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Max O'Rell has not read ''Trilby," though
be is great friend of the man who wrote il.
Bishop Basley, the oldest theologian in
Denmark, died last month, aged ninety.
or his textbook on theology many editions
have been sold.
A Madrid paper says that the first edi-
tion OF Pereda's new novel, 'Penas Ariba"
5000 copiesl; was sold III twenty-oBe days,
and calls this a success unprecedented in
Spain.
The Rev. Jefferson Lewis, d. D., who
died in South Amboy last Friday, was one
of the oldest members of the clergy in the
Methodist Episcopal Church. When he be-
gan preaching in 1929 his salary was 500
a year.
George Latimer, the negro, whose rescue
from slavery in 1912 stirred the north to
such an extent, is still alive He lives with
his wife in Lynn, Mass, in an almst desti
tute condition, having recently suffered a
stroke OF apoplexy. The people of Bos-
ton are raising fund for him.
Gabriel Kent, formerly OF New York, who
died the other day at Detroit, was one of
the band of young men who protected the
homes OF the Tappans in 1884 and 1885
against pro-slayery mobs. He was also q
California pioneer in 1913, but he returned
in 1852 and invented tin foil, from which
lie made modest fortune.
The Washington times., 1895-04-20

3.75; spring straight flour, per barrel, 3 %
a3 90; winter patent flour, per barrel. B 20
a3 -35; winter straight flour, per barrel, :. 80
a3 10; winter extra flour, per barrel, :. .4Oa
$50; clipped white oats, per bushei, 39ai0;
No white oats, per bushel, 37aSS; No. =
mixed oats, per buShel, 33 -2a34 =, No. 2
yellow corn, per buShel, 52a52; No. white
corn, per bushel, 52a52; No I timothy hay,
per ton, 13 GOALS so; No. 2 timothy hay,
per ton, II 50a 2 90; No l mixed hay,
per ton, IL GOA Il 90; No l clover hay,
per ton. 9.O0a1O so: No 1 cut hay, per
ton, 13 3.OOaf 90; bulk bran, per ton, Il 80
a1S.50; bulk middlings, per ton, Is GOA
1880; rye straw, per ton, 13 GOALS so;
wheat straw, per ton, 5.5Oa6 90. The
above quotations for car lots delivered on
track, Washington
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Famous Chess PLAYER Here.

J. F. Lee, the famous English chess ex-
pert, is in the city, and will play stimuli
taneously against all corners this evening,
at the rooms of the Washington Chess,
Checker and Whist Club, No. 612 Twelfth
street northwest. 1t is announced that any
member Of the club may secure a board and
a place in the game by paying fee Of
fifty cents. Mr.. Lee has contested in all
the famous matches in this country, and
at one time won the championship of the
worldin game play yed on certainlines. The
event is looked forward to with much inter
est by the local players.
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Dr. and Mrs. John Kurtz have as theirguest
their cousin, Mrs. Cruikshanks.

A delightful reception was givenlasteven-
ing by Mrs. Louisa Mann to the graduating
class of the Elizabeth Peabody kindergarten
Normal Training School, at her handsome
residence, Sunderland Place. The oc-
casion was made one of pleasing interest to
the young ladies who have equipped them
selves for the beautiful work of the kinder
garten. There was large assemblage
present, among those in attendance being
several of the teachers in this kind Of work
in Washington.
The graduates were Miss Bristow, Miss
Carr, Miss Pogue, Miss Noble and Miss
Haines aud Miss Irving.
Among the guests were DR.. aud Mrs.
Alexander Kent, Mr.. E. 7. Porter, Mr..
B. P. Mann, Prof. and Mrs. Bauer, Mrs.
Barnard, Mr.. Horace Mann, Miss Sobb,
Miss Baker, Miss Ewing, Miss Stuart,
Miss Doolittle. Miss Moote, Miss Donovan,
Mr.. W. S. Boyd, Mrs. Harvey, and Mr..
Atkins.
The entertainment was in part music by
Miss Bristow and Mrs. Mann. Refresh
ments were served
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to two humorous recitations by Mr John
Tweedale
The presentation of the nag was made
personally by Gen. Breckinridge. He made
an eloquent address on the general subject
of patT iotism. Lieut.. Dorsey, of the
Marine Corps, near the close of the speech
setpped on the stage with the beautiful
flag.
Ollie Morgan, representing the newsboys,
received the flag amid heers. The quartet
and the audience sang star Spangled
Banner" which, with the benediction,
closed the exercises
The Washington times., 1895-04-20
Ex-Gox. Porter Falls Unconscious.

indianapolis, Ind, April 19.-While
out walking this evening at 6 o'clock ex-
Gov. Albert G. Porter fell to the pavement
unconscious, suffering with an acute at
tatck of vertigo. An acquaintance pass
ing in a carriage saw him fall, and with
the assistance of others carried him to a
conveyance, in which he was taken TO his
home. While no immediate results OF a
serious nature are anticipated from Mr..
Porter's unfortunate attack, his advanced
age will retard his speedy recovery.
The Washington times., 1895-04-20
Chicago Board of Trade.
BALTIMORE Markets.

Baltimore, April 19.-Flour firm, un-
chauged-receipts, 1864 barrels; ship
ments, 1894 barrels; sales, 1850 barrels
Wheat stroug-spot and month, So Ida
65 1 2; May, SO 5-S; July, So 1-4a63 1-2;
steamer No. red, 62a62 Il; receipts,
1913 bushels; shipments, 24,oGO bushels;
stock, 146,679 bushels; les, $4,000 bush
els: southern wheat by sample, 63a66;
do. on grade, 62 3-4a65 3-4. Corn firm
spot and month, 80 1-4a50 3-S; May. 50a
90 / 4; July, 81 bid; steamer mixed, 1884
a 49-receipts, 16, 9S2 bushels; ship
ments, 25,714 bushels; stock, 312.4l9
bushels; sales, $4,000 bushels; southern
white corn, 40 1-4a50 Ii; do. yellow,
40 3-4a51. Oats quiet and easy-NO.
white western, 37a37; No. mixed, 33 =
a34Ereceipts, 4,T92 bushels; stock, 147,-
07S bushels. Rye quiet-No.2, 61a62-
stock, 20,96 bushels Hay ftrm-de-
mand good-good To- choice timothy, 1900
a13.50 Grain freights quiet, rates fairly
steady. Sugar, butter, and eggs firm, un-
changed Cheese quiet and unchanged.
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Women Excluded From suffrage.

Lafayette, Ind, April 19.-In the su-
preme court Judge Everett held, to-day,
sought to recover dana ges from the elec-
ton board for refusing 10 allow her TO vote
at last November election, that under the
national and state constitutions women
were excluded from suffra ge, and decided
a gainst Mrs. Cougar The decision is
important because 1t is a test case.
The Washington times., 1895-04-20
One of Mr. Fegan,s Heirs MISSING.

One OF Mr. Fegan's Heirs Missing.
Marshal Wilson'S returns to the pro-
bate court yesterday stated that one of the
heirs under the will of the late John
Fegan could not be found. His name is
given in the will as James Fegan, but in
the return he is called James M. Fega1.
His share of the estate is not definitely
known at this time by any one, but will
probably be SO, 900 to $50 900.
The Washington times., 1895-04-20
Another Dead Infant round.

A dead coiored infant was brought TO No.
police station about O'Clock last even
ing by Armstead Bunday, colored, who
said he found il in a sewer at Twenty
second and o streets northwest. This
makes tie seventh or eighth dead infant
found in that precinct during the past
two months.
The Washington times., 1895-04-20

Those Of our readers who use gas viii
recognize the aptness of this mornings
cartoon. a large gas bill does not always
depend upon the high price of gas, espe-
cially if the magnifying glasses Of the man
who reads the meter are of sufficient
multiplying power
The Washington times., 1895-04-20
Meeting of Women Frtenda of Poor

The Washington Auxiliary of the Women's
NATIONAL Indian Association met at the
Ebbitt yesterday at IL a. m. The officers
of the society are: President, Mrs. A. G.
Wilkinson; recording secretary, Miss A. w.
Craighead; treasurer, Miss Rosa Wright
Smith; corresponding secretary, Mrs. T.
III. Alexander. Miss Fletcher spoke of lands
in scyeralty for the Indian
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SmaII.s FIowers.

]. III. Small & Sons, Fourteenth and
streets, Washington, D. c., and 1853 Broad
way, New York. Special attention to or
ders for all outgoing ocean and other
steamers. Flowers to all points by express
Fine American Beauty and BARONESS
Rothschild roses, violets, and orchids.
The Washington times., 1895-04-20

The assertion of Candidate sibley that
free silver would make Denver the center
OF population VIII not advance the price Of
town lots in that city
The Washington times., 1895-04-20

Mrs. Winthrop Gray and daughter, Miss
Gray, have been spending several weeks in
Washington, where they have had apart
ments at the Everett.
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WASHINGTON. D. C.. APRIL 20, 1895.

Subscribers to The Times" will confer
Iesy OF collectors. or neglect OF duty ON
The Fart of the carriers. Complaints
either by II all or in person viii receive
prompt attention. Papers should be de-
liVered 10 all parts OF the city by $50
O'clock each morning. including Sunday.
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The marriage of Miss Lula Appich, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs j. j. Appich, to Mr..
Christ opher RammIiRg, viii take place
Tuesday evening, 30th instant, at half
past7 O'Clock, at the First Reformed Church,
Sixth and streets northwest.
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Hon. George Curzon was out enjoying the
fine weather yesterday afternoon and tax
ing in the sights of the West End at one and
same time Miss Nancy Letter took him
for a long drive in her high T cart for an
hour or more, during which time many
of the fashionables who have been desirous
of seeing the distinguished Englishman
prior to the marriage, had an opportunity
of gratifying their wish.
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Mayer Petit, 415 Seventh street north
west, grand formal opening Monday. April
%. See Mondays Times. A beautiful
souvenir to every lady.
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The cry ''Addiclzs or nobody" is getting
monotonous. Nobody has been the public
choice erer since Addicks went into the
race, and stands the ebetterchanceofthet
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Mr. Bax -Ironside is among the number of
persons from this city who is spending some
time in New YORK.
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notwithstanding the burdensome condi-
tions imposed by Japan, China can thank
her celestial stars that she is not dealing
with the beef trust.
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The marriage of Miss Laura " Snowden,
daughter OF Mr.. William Snowden, OF
Laurel, to Mr.. George Croby de Lannoy, of
Chester, Pa, will take place at O'Clock
on the evening of the 29th instant, at the
Laurel Presbyterian Church.
The Washington times., 1895-04-20

The Washington Grain Elevator, Della
ward and Florida avenues northeast, sell
flour, grain, hay, and feed in less than car
lots at the quotations of the Washington
Grain Exchange. s. S. DAISH 4 SON. IL !
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Mr.. and Mrs John Mclean are spending
some time in New York at the Waldorf.
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The income tax falls as far short of
realizing popular expectation as does the
present administration.
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CHAPTER II.

Joyful were the greetings which the
gladsome voyagers and their equally glad
some friends were exchanging, when sud
denly the man appeared from the cabin.
He was a dark and distinguishedlook-
ing foreigner.
What place is this that it is?'' he asked
in idiOmatic French.
Its Moo York" replied the captain.
CHAPTER III
The distinguished foreigner was seized
with sudden excitement.
New York; he exclaimed to his valet
de chambre. NE W York! Parbleu!
Pierre, make yourself quick to take the
baggage to the shore"
The faithful Pierre obeyed, and master
and man disappeared down the ladder
and were swallowed up in the eddying
throng.
CHAPTER ".
1t was an exclamation from the distin-
guished foreigner, and the faithful valet
turned obedient as ever.
Pierre, go to the next wharf quick and
find if that steamer lying there is about
to sail"
Yes, M'sieu," replied Pierre, sit
departs in five minutes"
Take the baggage there at oncei" cried
the foreigner. as he and the valet dashed
hastily across the docks and up into the
steamer about to sail for Europe They
had ia rely time The steamer moved the
moment they were aboard.
CHAPTER V.
''Ah, ha!'' said the distinguished for
eigner, as lie leaned over the railing and
regarded the rapidly vanishing shores.
1T makes itself good. Now l VIII go TO
my beloved Paris and write my great
work on Impressions Of American Life 4"
Chicago Record.
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Mrs Childs, Of p Philadelphia, is in the city
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Adler,
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Planked shad dinners every Sunday al
Marshall Hall. Steamer Manchester leaves
at 1 l q. M. and 2. 30p.m m.
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Lindley Murray as a salesman.

A small advertisement ought to be an
inspiring example of forceful, graceful
English.
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CHAPTER I.
Sunlight streamed over the harbors of
New York Bay.
A noble ship was slowly plowing her
her pier.
As she neared the dock the large crowd
which had assembled could see the form
of man upon the Prov eagerly peering
toward land.
The boat came to anchor and the crowd
pressed toward the gangways. The man
had disappeared.
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New York Stock Exchange

Furnished by SilsbE s Co. bankers ana
brokers, metropolitan Bank Building, Fifteenth
street, opposite Treasury, Washington, D. c
On High Low Closing
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Washington Grain Market.
Reported by the Grain Exchange.
Spring patent flour, per barrel, 3.60a
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Garments Stored All Summer
For GI 00

oyERCoATS, FUR CAPEs, DRESS SUITS and
CARRIAGE ROBES kept in cold storage rooms,
where moths cannot deyour nor buffalo bugs de-
stroy, for the small sum of One Dollar (SI) for
the season Trunks Uf Clothing, Rugs and Car
pets, stored and guaranteed against moths, etc,
at the lowest possible rates
American Security & Trust Co.
c. J. BELL, President
Fireproof Storage Warehouse 1I4O 18th St
Banking House 1140 18th St
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Mrs. Lamont has returned from her trip
to New York, where she spent Easter sun
day. Quite recently the Secretary OF War
has added to his establishment OF turnouts
fine new Victoria of the latest design
ana most stylish appearance.
Since the fine weather has become an es-
tablisbed fact the young daughters of the
Secretary OF War have been enjoying them
selves driving about the city in their square
straw village cart, TO which rs harueSsed
one OF the handsomest little ponies in the
city. Sometimes the children are ac-
companicd by a groom or nurse, but gen
orally the four seats i'll the odd looking little
square trap are occupied by the three little
girls and O school friend whom they have
taken out for the afternoon. Even the
youngest Of the girls understands driving
the docile pony, and take turns in handling
the reins as they spin along the asphalted
streets.
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Mrs. Benet, widow of the late Gen. Benet,
is contemplating making change in her
plans, and instead of going TO France at
once to make her future home in Paris with
her son. Mr.. Laurie Benet, she now thinks
Of putting off ber departure from this
country until the late autumn. Should
she do SO, Mrs Benat will spend the warm
weather at her summer home at Sorrento,
OH the coast Of Maine.