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The Washington times., 1895-02-21
MISSIONARY WORK.

I'VE will not attempt TO make inferior
quality Jews out of inferior quality Christians
with food and clothes and Christmas trees
nor will we attempt to proselyte among any
OF the historic faiths. feeling quite skeptical
as 10 the sort we would get. GaugiDg by in
ference in our own case"
These words were used by Mrs. Sol omon
in her report as president OF the National
Society of Jewish Women 10 the National
Council OF Women. They are noteworthy rs
indicating one of the chief differences be-
tween the Jewish Church and the Christian
churches. Proselyting has always been dis
eouraged by the Jews. II anything they
erect barriers which prevent any easy transit
tion from the Christian or any other faith 10
that OF Abraham. Isaac. aud Jacob. 1t is a
curlons fact perhaps, but fact none the
less, that the Jewish rabbi looks rather dis
trustfully upon any one preferring the re-
ques; TO be accepted into the communion OF
the Jewish Church. and the neophyte is ac-
cepted into fellowship only after prolonged
and severe probation
IL Is not strange. therefore. that Mrs. Solo
Z
over which she presides TO eonlne missionary
work 10 those Of her own faith. II, as she
says, s200, COO annually is spent in efforts TO
convert Jews, ii is.capital poorly invested, if
Il experience OF the London society for the
conversion OF Jews may be taken as a sam
pie. In one year. not long ago, that society
spent something like $4,000 in its work,
with the net result of one converted jew,
who, however, after six months. went back
20 the faith and church Of his fathers.
Mrs. solomon indicates where home mis-
sionarY work can be done with the best ef-
feet. Among the poor and ignorant of her
own faith, she says, she and her society pro-
pose TO labor, though they will be ready to
cooperate with all other creeds in the work
OF uplifting mankind.
True missionary work is that which seeks
to bring men TO higher plane of thought, OF
morality. of philanthropy. which labors not
| FOR thefellewship-of particular creed but
for the universal fellowship of man, and the
ultimate aim of which is the awakening OF
/ that one touch of feeling that ''makes all
mankind kin -
The Washington times., 1895-02-21
AMPLE WATER SUPPLY NEEDED.

II seems impossible that an impartial con-
sideration OF the proposition to appropriate
S125, 900 for raising the dam at Great Falls
should fail TO bring conviction OF the great
necessity which exists for having this work
done at the very earliest practicable moment.
The insufficiency Of Washington's water
supply is chronic complaint. Twenty-Five
years ago the cry was heard at certain sea-
sons Of the year that families in some Sec
tions Of the city were unable to secure the
supply required for the most urgent domestic
purposes. With the expansion Of the city
and the increase OF the population the evil,
OF course, has become more aggravated until
il has reached the stage where it assumes the
proportions OF an outrage upon the people.
Even at this time Of the year householders
in the higher portions OF the city rarely are
able 10 get water in the second stories Of
their houses, the pressure being insufficient
When summer comes and street sprinklers
are used, fountains are playing. and more
water is needed for bathing and other pur-
poses matters are worse, of course. and then
comes the familiar request from the authori-
ties to the consumers to be sparing with the
water.
All this is wrong. for the man who not
only pays general taxes. but also water
rents, has right to receive that which he
pays for and the city contracts to furnish him.
1t is all the worse. because there is no reason
why Washington, with the magnificent press
ure at Great Falls. should not have as full a
supply as any other city in the country. All
that is necessary is to utilize properly what
nature has placed at our disposal, and that
will be done if the dam at Great Falls is
raised
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TREASURY OFFICIALS PLEASED.
Foreign Money Centers Show Faith in Our
Financial Strength

The Treasury officials heard yesterday
with much So stisfactinn OF the success OF the
late bond issue. They are especially
pleased with the favor with whicl. the loan
WAS received in London, as il shows most
conclusive faith abroad ia our financial
strength and purpose to pay all obligations
in gold. The good effect OF the recent gold
purchase is already shown, it is asserted,
in the upward tendency Cf American securi-
ties.
The officials We're also much graf flied
TO learn that in view OF the very large over
subscription for the bonds in London, the
Morgan Belmont syndicate would consent
10 sell only small proportion Of the whole
in this country. If this plan Were carried
out il would reduce the danger of further
gold Withdrawals to a minimum and quiet
the panicky feeling which has prevailed
during the last several months.
Reports received at the TreasurJ Depart
ment show that S23 3,052 $40 in gold coin
has already been turned into the sub treas
uries on account of thu recent gold purchase
One million one hundred and twenf y-thTee
thousand dollars in gold coin was yesterday
deposited III the sub-tressIry at New York
in exchange for United states notes. and
100000 al Cincinnati. or the d.gds-
its received on account OF the gold purchase
SIS ,63T, ,747 was at New York; S1G0, 900
al Philadelphia, and 81 ,314,622 at deposit
tOry banks
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GAS INVESTIGATION BEGUN.
Board of Trade Committee Meets and
Takes Initial Steps

Some progress was made yesterday after
noon by the committee appointed recently
blythe board of trade to investigate the sub
ject of gas and electric light ng The
members in attendance We're j. II. Rails
ton, chairman; Major George Harries, Law
renee Sands, and j. b. Larner, the latter
filling the place vacated by H o. Towles,
who handed in his resi- gnation.
1t was decided to ask all persons inter
ested in the investi cation to submit their
views either n writing or in person. The
secretary of the board, Mr. Wight, through
his assistan Mr.. j. G. Gurley, was request
ed TO obtain from the Distri ct Commits
sioners all the informati on ON the subject
in their possess on. Invitations were ex-
tended to w. B. Dodge and the gas and cleo
tric lighting companies of the District to
submit written statements of their opin-
ions and conclusions in the matter
The meeting then adjourned subject to
the call of the chairman. Owing to the de-
lay in appoint ng the committee and the
session OF Congress now being nearly over,
it is not expected that any practi cal results
will be accomplished at this time, but 1t is
the intention of the advocates OF cheaper
gas TO get into fight ng trim in expectation
of q tussel with the gas barons at the next
session
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MAY BE ANOTHER WILL.
Judge HandIey's Heirs Not Certain of Re
ceivine the Bequests-

Judge Handley's Heirs Not Certain of Re-
ceiyine the Requests
1t is believed that there is a lateI will than
that recently made public of the late Judge
dandley, in which he made m agnificent be-
quests to the towns of Winchester, Va, and
Scranton. Pa, and an examination OF mis- pa
pers is to be made to see if such document
can be discovered.
No one has come forward to indicate any
thing as to the probable contents OF such a
will. but it is being limited that it exists. and
that it may be found in the private vault
used by the deceased for the storing of i'm
portant papers, which has not been yet
opened.
Under the will lately published, the sum Of
$3.50, 900 was given with which 10 found a
HandleY Memorial Public Library at Win
chester, and large sum was set aside for
the founding and maintenance OF an indus
trial and manual training school at the same
place, which shall be free to students. There
were various other bequests, including one
of 800 900 TO the town of Scranton.
His estate. which aggregates about IS. .000,-
900. was almost wholly willed to benevolent
objects,
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States. have secured that respectful atten-
tion which is but the precursor of the satis-
faction OF them.
Ii is eminently proper that this national
council OF women should have met hcre at
the Capital of the Nation. for II was from
here that the first organized efforts for the
emancipation OF women radiated throughout
the country. In the much-ridiculed and
sneered at women's rights conventions in old
Lincoln Hall the first steps were taken in that
movement which, with irresistible force, has
attracted the best men and women in the
land in its onward march. 1t agrees with the
eternal fitness of things, therefore, that from
this city should now radiate the influences
that aim at the uplifting OF the women OF
this land and of all other countries.
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DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

Senator Harris yesterday tried to get
unanimous consent for an evening session of
the Senate tonight for the consideration
of the sewer and street extension bill.
but failed, owing to objections entered by
Senators Allen and Pettigrew.
The House District Committee has or
dered favorable reports on Senate bills
requiring the removal of ice and snow
from sidewalks, and for the establishment
of an inebriate asylum, also on House bills
reducing the annual tax upon the gross
receipts of suburban street railways to 2
per cent. for three years, when 4 per
cent. shall be required; to incorporate the
National Gas and Electric Light, Heat,
and Power Company, which offers to fur
nish gas to citizens of Washington at 70
cents per 1 900 feet.
The Metropolitan, Columbia. and Eek
ington Street Railway Companies yester-
day offered to give free transfer to the
Suburban Company, but the latter. it is
thoughr, will refuse.
The Secretary OF War yesterday trans
| mitted to the House a report from Col.
Elliot, in charge of the aqueduct, recon-
mending the sale of certain parcels OF gov
ernment land to Margaret Shugrue and
Caroline I4ochboehler.
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FREDERICK DOUGLASS.

The announcement 81 the death OF Fred
Douglass viii come as a great shock TO the
people Of Washington among whom he lived
and to the thousands throughout the coun-
try 10 whom he was known either personally
or by reputation. Il will carry special sor-
row 10 the millions OF his race to whose up
lifting as men and citizens he had secured
every day OF his life since he himself ceased
10 be slave.
Fred Douglass was a remarkable man.
The elements Of greatness were not lacking
in him, and he left his impress upon the his
tory of the times il which he lived. He was
the respected associate Of the greatest men
in the land for more than three decades and
gave impulse 10 many an idea that ultimately
quickened into legislation.
Early and late he labored for larger rights
for the people OF his race, and the lowly and
oppressed, no matter where. were sure of
finding in him an advocate.
His years were close ONTO four score, and it
can be said of him that be has not lived in
vain
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MINOR CAPITOL MATTERS.

The legislative. executive, and JudlClaI
appropriation bill was reported To the
Senate yesterday It carries $21 ,Sf6 ,623,
an increase of S9O,647 over the bill as it
passed the House. and $611 ,o3S in excess
of the appropriation for the present fiscal
year There is an increase of S44, 900 for
classification division III the Patent office.
The President yesterday sent to the Senate
the following nominations.
State-JoSeph K. HerOd, of Indiana, 10
be first secretary of the legation of the
United States at Japan; William Crichton,
of West Virginia, TO be secretary of lega-
ton of the United States at Brazil.
To be cOnsuls of the United States-FIed.
Ellison, of Indiana, at Belize, British
Honduras; JTlie Harmony, of New York, at
COrunna, Spain; William w. MastersOn,
of Kentucky, at Alden, Arabia, and Samuel
W. ThOrne, OF Pennsylvania, 1T AsUnciOn,
Paraguay
President GOmpers, of the Federation OF
Labor, and Messrs. Furnseth and Strasser,
the legislative committee, are at the Capitol
in the einterest ofsome measures in wnichtheir
organization is interested.
Senator Butler yesterday gave notice of an
amendment to the legislative bill, 0y which
he strikes out the classification of assistant
| attorneys in the Department of JUSTICE
| and provides soT six at a uniform sSlary OF
$4,000 each
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FEASTING EYES AND EARS.
Charming Complimentary Entertainment:
Arranged by the Carroll Institute

Charming Complimentary Entertainments
Arranged by the Carroll Institute
The members of Carroll Institute have ar
ranged a series of complimentary enter
tainments that give promise of eclipsing
in point ofsuccess all their previous efforts.
The first of these, to take place this even
ing, is entitled An EyeDiDG with Tom
Moore and VIII be under the direction of
Hon. ID. /. Murphy, First Deputy Commis
sioner OF Pensions, who is one of the most
enthusiastic members of the popular
Catholic club The programme VIII also
include songs, readings, and music from
Moore's melodies by the best talent of the
city.
On the 2Sth instant Mr.. John G.. Morri-
son, Assistant Librarian of Congress, VIII
entertain an audience with Ram bles
through the Yellowstone National Park, -
his talk to be illustrated with stereopticOn
views.
Rev. Prof. II. Hyvernot, d. D., of the
Catholic University of America. VIII lee
ture on Armenia and the Armenians'
March Z. This lecture viii also have ster-
eopticon Illustrations under the direction
of Mr. William L. Soleau.
The club is arranging for the following
illustrated lectures, which will be cOmpli-
mentary: Napoleon by f. F. j. Bra
dy; Egypt" by DR.. A. H. Wilmer. and
sunny SPAIN" by Rev C. W. Currier.
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MISSION TO MEXICO.
Indianians Urge the President to Appoint
Hon. John e. ShankIin.

Senators Voorhees, and Turpie and several
of the Indiana members of the House, to-
gether with Chairman Taggart, of the In
diana Democratic State Central Committee
called upon the P resident yesterday to pre-
sent the claims of Hon. John Gilbert shank
lin, editor of the Evansville Courier, TO ap-
pointment as minister to Mexico To succeed
the late Hon. Isaac p. Gray.
Senator Xeerhees was the principaispokes-
man of the party, but each member of the
delegation added few words of IoinInenda-
tion. The President promised to give care
ful consideration TO Mr.. Shanklin's CLAIMS,
but did not indicate in any way what his de-
cision might be.
Senator Gray said yesterday thathehadnot
yet presented the Senate Recommendation OF
Senator Ransom for this office 20 the P1esi
dent, but said he would do so as soon as
he considered it proper to move in TIE mat
ter. The paper has been signed by a large
majority of Senators on both sides or the
chamber
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MORE VESSELS FOR THE NAVY.
House Agrees to Three Battlc-ships ar
Twelve Torpedo Boats.

House Agrees to Three Battle ships and
Twelve Torpedo Boats.
The opponents of the new battle-ships for
the Navy suffered crushing defeat yester-
day when Mr. Sayers' motion to strike out
the authorization for the war vessels was
lost. first in the Comm irtee of the Whole, by
vote of 43-121 and later in the House by a
vote of 67-199.
After Mr.. Sayers' motion had been de-
feated, Mr.. Cannon, of Illinois. attempted to
have an appropriation, first of SO, ,000. 600
and then of $4,000, ,000 inserted in the bill
for building the ships authorized, but both
propositions failed.
Mr. Dolliver, of Iowa. succeeded in having
an amendment adopted providing for the
building of two torpedo boats on the Mis-
sissippi River. and Mr.. Sayers added a pro-
viso to the item for armor appropriation to
the effect that no higher sum should be paid
by this government for armor or gun steel
than was paid the contracting firm for SINH
lar material furnished other governments.
The naval bill as passed authorizes the
construction of three battle-ships, to cost,
exclusive of armor, S4,000,000 each, and
twelve torpedo-boats. TO cost $4,000 each.
After the bill was passed some time was
spent in the discussion of the Senate amend
ment to the diplomatic and consular appro-
priation bill appropriating 100000 for lay
ing asub-marine cable between the United
States and Hawaii. but no action was taken
upon it.
The Washington times., 1895-02-21
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

DIR. William R. Purvis has rendered his
resignation as health officer and coroner of
the city, to take effect on April /.
City Auditor E. f. Price turned over to
the ladies' relief committee yesterday the
5000 given to charity by the city council
some weeks ago. The ladies are now exam
lining into the cases OF destitution reported.
and each poor family will receive orders for
supplies.
hop will be given at Burgundy on Fri
day night next by number of the members
of the Southern Assembly.
The city council committees yesterday
heard the Atlantic Gas Construction Com
pany on its proposition to lease the city gas
works.
Martha Butler. the old colored woman who
was carried to the Alexandria Inflrmary with
both feet frozen. had them amputated Just be-
low the knee.
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CHIEF CLERK osGooD STRICKEN.
He Died of ApopIexy in His office in the
Post-office Department

He Died of ApopleXy in His office in the
Post-office Department..
Apoplexy removed yesterday Mr. Harry G..
0sgood, chief clerk to the Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General, while at work in his
office in the Post-offiee Department.
About 1890 he arose from his desk TO get a
drink OF water from the cooler in the adjoin-
ing room. As he approached it he said to a
clerk nearby that he felt strangely weak
After the. words had been uttered his heavy
form quivered, he reached for the glass, be-
gan to sink to the floor, at the same time
throwing his hand in the region OF his heart
All that medical skill could suggest was
done, but at 2:06 he was pronounced dead.
Mrs. 0sgood was present.
Mr.. Osgood was an appointee of this ad-
ministration, and was strong personal
friend of brother of Postmaster General
BisselI, and came here from Lockport, y. Y.
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No Honorable Discharge for HaIteman.

The President has vetoed the bill grant
ing an honorable discharge to Henry Halte-
man, late of Company F, Second U. S. Ar
tillery, and sent message to the Senate
yesterday stating his reasons for refus-
ing to sign the bill, which is in brief that
the case is one involving the moral and dis
cipline OF the Regular Army. Halteman
enlisted in 1860 and deserted in 1865 be-
cause his company was ordered to Cali
fornia. The President says: IF this
deserter is TO be allowed an honorable
discharge do not see why every deserter
should not be absolved from the conse-
quence of his unfaithfulness
The Washington times., 1895-02-21
Long Distance walker Miller in Town.

Fred Miller. the long distance walker,
accompanied by his dog Guess walked
into the city yesterday afternoon on his way
from New York, which he left January 90,
to Jacksonville, Fla, and return. In 1898
he tramped, without a cent. from San Fran
cisco to New York CITY, and later from there
to New Orleans and return. He was enter
tanned while here by Sam Solomon
The Washington times., 1895-02-21
Small Fire in Ge0rpeforr.,

Fire broke out shortly after 1890 O'Clock
last night from some unknown cause in the
frame house No. 2 Coopershop alley, West
Washington, owned by Catharine Arlow,
and occupied by Louisa Hardy. colored. The
loss was about 800. There was no insur-
ance.
The Washington times., 1895-02-21
snalI,s Flowers,

j. H. Small & Sons, Fourteenth and streets,
Washington, ID. C, and 1153 Broadway, New
York, florists Specalties: Fine American
Beauty roses, violeis, and artistic floral decora-
tions. Flowers expressed TO all points by either
Washington or New York house Special atten-
tion TO orders for European and other steamers
tuthu,sat.su
The Washington times., 1895-02-21
Holiday Excursion Tickets to baltimore
via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell on FRI
day, the ed instant. Washington's birthday
excursion tickets 10 Baltimore at rate of 81 %,
good 10 return until February %, inclusive
Tickets will be good on all trains in both direc-
tions This viii afford Washingtonians an ex-
ceIlent opportunity TO visit Walters Art Cal
lery, which Is open to the public on Friday
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Mrs. Butler, wife of Lieut. W c. Butler,
U. S. A, is guest OF Gen. and Mrs. Wright,
No. 203 street. Mrs. Butler is in Wash
ington attending the continental congress
of the ID. A Z. as the representative Of the
regent OF the St Paul Mimi, chapter.
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south CaroIinians Comine.

Columbia, g. c.. Feb. 2O.-John Gary
Evans, Governor of South Carolina, and
exGoy. B. r. Tillman, Senator-elect, left
for Washington this evening.
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made the round of Cabinet calls.
Nothing has been left undone by the
ladies of the Southern Relief Society
TO score grand success with their charity
ball tonight at the National Rifles Arm
mory. supper has been arranged so as
to provide for those separately who VIII
not care 10 participate in the dancing and
many friends who VIII attend the opera
or other theaters will have good chance
TO come after the performance to partake
OF the fine repast. The following ladies
are TO receive the guests and make them
feel at home: Mrs. Heth, president; Mrs.
Carlisle, Miss Herbert, Mrs. McAdoo
Mrs. FitZhugh Lee. Mrs. Crisp, Mrs.
Butler, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Blanch
ard, Mrs. Call. Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Bate,
Mrs. Tom johnson, Mrs. Gen. SEafer,
Mrs. Joseph Washington, Mrs. Catch ?
ings. Mrs, Elarke. Mrs. Price, Mrs.
Hamphll Mrs Jrtdge Howry Mrs. sw anson,
Mrs. Gen. Payne. Miss Zane, Mrs. Luke
Blackburn. Mrs. Gen. Marcus j. Wright,
Mrs. X. R. lstdne, Mrs. James Lyons,
Mrs. II. Clay Smith, vice pres ident;
Mrs. j. t. oallaEhane, chairman Of com
mittee on arrangements. \ gala evening
is nightly anticipated.
Miss Carrie Weigel, daughter OF Mr.. John
Weigel. was united in marriage last evening
to Alr. John Z. Bonini. The ceremony was
performed at the home of the brides pa
rents, No. 1920 Seventh street northwest, in
the presence of a hundred or more invited
guests. The bride wore white and carried
bride roses, and Miss Hessie Ford the brides
maid, was also attired In white.
About score'of the members OF Wash
ington Division, L. r.. X. OF p, to which the
groom belongs. attended in uniform with the
j. b. Henderson Drum Corps, Edw. Wolff
commanding After the knot bad been tied
rI.xNs
and the party then partook OF an elaborate
supper.
Among those present were the Misses Stan
ley Miss Hessie Ford MISS Annie Garner
Miss Fannie Rosenthal. Miss Emma Yoight,
Mrs. Leonberger. Mr.. and Mrs John Kraft,
Mr.. and Mrs. Schorr, Messrs. Bonini. Mr..
and Mrs Henry Kraft, Mr.. and Mrs Single
Bonini, Mr.. Edward Wilson, Mr.. Robert Pro-
else, Mr.. W. B. Smith, Mrs. John Kelly.
Lieuts. j. E. Wilson, and George E. Linkins,
Mr.. and Mrs. Glover, Mrs. Isabella Gordon.
Miss Ella Stanley, Miss Sadie Walsky. Mr.. L..
| Hippman, Mr.. George Kraft. Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Kraft Mr.. John Bittoff, Mrs. DON
| nelly, Messrs. Edward and Frank Blaine,
Mr.. and Mrs Rank, Miss Maud Martin, Mr..
William Schorr, and Miss CLOSER.
Eugene Tompkin's ballet spectacle THE
Black Crook, - will begin q weeks engage
ment next Monday night at the Grand Opera
House. The company is now on the last
week of its run at the Academy Of Music,
Philadelphia. The production this season is
full of new and attractive features, ballets,
and speclalities. In fact, it is the ''Black
Crook" in new dress. There are over 200
people employed in the presentation. Among
the specially strong features may be men,
toned the European sensation. the Athos
family of acrobats. who are said to excel the
famous Shaffer family who made such hit
| The grand ballets are new, and are made ul
of young and pretty girls. The sale of seats
will open this morning at the box Office.
The Washington times., 1895-02-21

Mrs. John e. Carlisle is expected home
to-day from New York, where she has been
for number OF days.