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The Washington times., 1895-03-08
NEW CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
Transfers Can BE Made Between Depart
ments Without Examination.

The President has approved sundry
These amendments were made necessary
in consequence of the recent extension of the
classification in the departmental service
TO include messeng ers. assistant messen-
gers, and watchmen, and the classification
of the internal revenue service
One of the amendments gives the com
mission authority in its discretion to reject
the application or to refuse the certifica
tion of an applicant who has been guilty
OF crime or OF infamous or of notorious dis
ment the commission only had the pow er
with reference to ceTtifications in such
cases.
Age limitations have been prescribed for
the new classes brought within the classi-
fled service by the recent extension. These
limits are for messenger CT assistant mes
senger, not under eighteen; for page or
messenger boy, not under fourteen nor over
eighteen years of age.
a further amendment provides for trans
fers from the internal revenue service III
the Treasury Department in which busi-
ness relating TO the internal revenue is
transacted, and from such bureau to the
internal revenue service, this amendment
being in all respects similar to the provision
now existing with reference to transfers
from the customs service to the Treasury
Department and from the department to
the customs service. A proyiSo has been
added, which authorizes transfers from
one department in Washington to another
" ithOut examination
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
FOUGHT FIRE FOR DEAR LIFE
Thrilling Experience of Officers and
Crew of the U. S. S. Fern.
For Several Hours They Battled With the
Flames Which Were Close to the
Powder Magazine.

Boston, March 1.-THE United States
transport Fern. commanded by Lieut. Com
mander George A Bicknel, which arrived
here late yesterday afternoon from New
port, whence she had arrived from Phila-
delphia, went through the most thrilling
experiences before reaching port.
After sailing from Philadelphia. about
one week ago, she encountered large fields
of ice and heavy seas, which disabled her
so that she barely escaped laundering and
was considerably delayed inmaking repairs.
She made brief stay at the torpedo sta
ton at Newport, leaving that port for Bos
ton on Tuesday night. When off Cape Cod
fire broke out in the cabin, and in a few
minutes the captains quarters were all in
flames
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Just beneath the cabin. within few feet
OF the fire, were stored 400 pounds of
smokeless powd der. The ship see med
doomed. but after several hours of hard
fighting the seamen suppressed the flames.
and the damage, which viii probably not
exceed 1000. was confined TO the cabin.
Several of the crew We're more or less
burned but none suffered serious injury.
A heavy sea was rolling and high wind
blowing, which made the work doubly
hard, and the officers claim that but for the
herosm OF the brave crew the ship would
doubtless have been blown up and all on
board of her lost.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08

The East Washington Citizens Associa-
ton discussed the reclamation Of the Poto-
mac flats, the imperfect pavements and side
walks in the vicinity of-the Maury School
building and in the square where the new
southeast school building is located, the
public health, posce, charities, an d
water supply.
President Ba bcook, from the executive COM
mittee, made a verbal report, noting what
had been done under its supervision and
referring o.the needs of the eastern section
of the city in the, matter of water, light
and sewers, mentioning the frequent lack of
water
Mr. Babcock said one of the projects in
which the association had deep interest
was the raising of the Great Falls dam. He
thought it TO be a move in the right direc-
ton, and said the effort should be not so
much 10 save what we have as to add to the
present supply, so that if necessary citizen
could occasionally open the spigot to pre-
vent the pipes from freezing. He referred
incidentally to the new provision of the law
making ladies eligible to m membership in the
DOdTQ Oh SC0OOl trustees anu s1lu lie TeShEueu
it as one of the associations propositions
Mr.. A Girouard, member of the commit
tee on schools, stated that the bad paving
and lack of paving in the vicinity OF the
schools named had been the subject of
cons Iteration and that a report had been
| made of their condition, which condition he
described as very bad, and requiring inn
mediate attention.
Mr.. Tracy L. Jeffords made q verbal re-
port from the committee on reclamation
of the Potomac Flats, outlining the purpose
of the committee to be to work to secure
deeper channel in conjunction with the
proposed harbor Improvements, and to ulti-
mately have established a connecting link
in the great inland waterway that is in
prospect from the Dismal Swamp" to
New York.
The several matters before the associa-
ton were debated by DR.. W. w. Hubbell
Mr. Brown, Mr.. Sperry, Gen. Yoder, and
others.
The chairman Of each OF the committees
of the association was invited by the presi-
dent to meet with the executive committee
| next Tuesday evening to prepare a sys-
tematic programme of the work before the
association
The labors of Mrs. J W. Babcock, as presi-
dent of the relief committee OF East Wash
ington, and the extraordinary success at
tending her efforts in that laudable under
taking, received from Gen Yoder high
compliment Nearly 81 800 had been col,
lected, he said, from 2,01S subscribers,
| and of that amount over $500 had been re-
ceived in contributions ranging in amount
| from l penny to ST I, one lady having given
| the last cent she possessed.
The association adjourned to meet one
| month hence.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
4 NEW NOMINATING METHOD.

The new method adopted by the Bimetallic
League-that Of creating party candidates
without the necessity Of a convention-will
hardly prove popular innovation. The first
and greatest privilege of an American citi-
zen is 10 choose and elect his own officers,
and this attempt to dictate a Presidential
nominee IS unconventional, un-American,
and ridiculous.
The royal dozen who made the grandilo-
quent announcement Of the birth OF new
party aud at the same time named its eandi-
date might as well have ended their procla-
nation with an obituary.
Mr.. Sibley, the gentleman named. is a we'll
fed, well-housed well-known millionaire. In
Washington his expensive horses and ele-
giant turnouts were source Of admiration,
and his general don't-care-a-cuss-for -for-money
reputation may have been an element in his
selection as Presidential candidate. His
career in Congress was neither brilliant nor
consistent, and was only marked by the Pc
culiar style OF his speeches. His opposition
to the tariff bill was the act of political rem
egade, and nearly necessitated his resigna-
ton as Congressman.
The result Of Mr.. Sibley's campaign can be
safely predicted. lie has money, and it viii
be used. he has political sagacity, and it
viii be needed. But neither his money nor
his sagacity viii influence a sufficient num-
ber of votes TO secure his election. and he
will soon sink out OF sight-a political Nc
Ginty.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
The chase.Taylor Verdict.
TFrom the Eyening star.l

Taylors own evidence concerning his rea-
sons for appointing, dismissing, and rein
stating his subordinates, shows a complete
lack of appreciation of any obligation on
his part as an official to the community
which hires and pays him. Conceding that
certain appointments were made not be-
cause they had been bought or for immoral
purposes, as Chase alleged, but in order TO
conciliate Chase or make him feel good as
Taylor testified, the result is equally unsatis-
factory to the people of the District, who
expect the affairs of the recorders Office to
be conducted in business-like manner and
on business principles
While Chase failed to establish his terrible
accusations against the personal character
OF the recorder, the net result of the testi-
mony on both sides was to show a disgust
ingly unwholesome condition of affairs in
the Office over which the recorder presides,
and for which he is consequently to be held
responsible by the community. Washing
ton demands that the Office be cleaned from
bottom to top and administered on local,
home rule, business principles. President
Cleveland is not disposed to heed this de-
mand so far as the recorders position is
concerned, and when he surrenders his Office
to his successor his record, good in many re-
spects, will have on the page devoted to this
matter Al ugly blot.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
EDITOR DkNAs INDICTMENT.

The prompt action Of the grand jury of the
District in bringing an indictment against
Editor Dana and Publisher Laffan, OF the
New York Sun, for criminal libel upon Mr..
Frank B. Noyes is a matter for congratula-
tlon on the part Of Mr.. Noyes and his friends
and associates.
Neither in the indictment, nor in a fayora-
bic verdict, if one should be rendered. would
lie any special vihdication for Mr. Noyes, who
in this community stands above reproaeh.
and far above the shafts Of abuse which SO
irassible an old gentleman as he Of the office
cat may hurl against him.
II speaks well. however. for the sense Of
decency and good order which pervades our
community that the grand jury should re-
gard the proprieties outraged and the law
violated by an attack which, going outside
OF the business circles in which the quarrel
originated that gave rise to it, chose for its
object the private character of a gentleman
prominently connected with one of the en-
terprises.
Ia due time Mr.. Dana and Mr. Laffan will
come TO Washington and make the acquaint-
ance Of some of the truest twelve men in the
country.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
CHASE ADMITTED TO BAIL.
Taylor Says the Defendants Counsel All
Have Sought Places from Him.


Have Sought Places from Him.
William Calvin Chase, who was convicted
of criminal libel on Wednesday, was yes
terday admitted TO bail in 81 900, which
he promptly gave, with Robert H. Key as
surety. Mr.. Key is saloon-keeper at No.
211 Third street southwest.
The argument upon the question came
up at 8 o'clock.
Mr. Campbell Darlington appeared as
additional counsel for Chase. 1t was
explained that he had for many years
known Chase and came to his assistance
on that account Mr.. Birney argued that
it was not a case in which bail ought to be
allowed. 1t was unusual in many features
and for many reasons the prisoner ought
to be held till sentence could be passed.
Mr. Darlington cited numerous authoE-
ties to show that bond has been taken in
such cases very generally, and has not been
fixed at a high figure. Judge Cole, after
brief consideration, decided that bail should
be taken.
Recorder Taylor said yesterday that
Chase sent for him as soon as the verdict
was announced, but he failed to get the
message, otherwise he might have seen
him. The prosecution was merely to save
his own character, but now that it was
over, he should let the law take its course.
He added that every one of Chase's counsel
was on record as applying to him for ap-
pointments
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
Els KINDNESS APPRECIATED.
Bricklayers' Union Thanks Mr.. Morse1l
for His Present of Three Flags.

Bricklayers' Union Thanks Mr.. MorSe1l
for His Present of Three Flags.
Mr.. E. H Morsell, who recently presented
Bricklayers' Union, No. 1, with three beauti-
ful American flags, is in receipt of the fol-
lowing communication from Mr.. Dennis
Terry, corresponding secretary ofthat atorgan-
ization:
Dear Sir: At largely attended meeting
of this union, held on the 22d of the pres
ent month, your generous gift of three
American flags was received and proper
official recognition directed to be made.
IN doing so / avail myself of the occa-
sion to say that the generosity OF the act,
prompted as it is by high and lofty mo-
tive, is recognized and appreciated by this
body as being in line with that true prog
ress which seeks to establish and maintain
harmonious relations between the busi-
ness men of the community and organized
labor, relations that insure prosperity to
those who endeavor to maintain them, but
if severed result in misunderstanding
not easily adjusted.
Accept the assurance that it shall ever
be the aim and purpose of this body to
foster and perpetuate relations suggested
by your generous gift. AS further recogn1-
tion OF your generous gift, am directed to
extend to you the thanks of the union and
to assure you of its interest in your welfare,
and further that the inclosed letter be pub
lished in The Washington Times Of this city.
Expressing hope of a continuance of
the pleasant relations existing between
yourself and the organization l have the
honor to represent, l have the honor to re-
main, Very respectfully,
''DENNIS TERRY,
Corresponding Secretary.
''RV order 0f the union ~
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
cLUBBED SERGT. DALEY.
Represented by Punch That Was Tn
mercifu1Iy Be1abored at Show.

Police Sergt john G. Daley, better known
as the fighting sergeant" was dubbed to
death last night That is, an effigy repre-
senting the sergeant was fatally assaulted
by a Punch, manipulated by Prof. Qureca,
the South American phenomenon, at the
entertainment given last evening at Harris
Hail. corner of Seventh and d streets
northwest, under the auspices of Goodwill
Lodge, No. Z, 1. o. G. I. The funny part
of the affair was that the sergeant in the
flesh stood by and laughed heartily as he
saw himself totally demolished
An elaborate programme had been pre-
pared for the evening and was warmly ap-
plauded by a large audience. The enter
tainment opened with an overture piano
solo by Miss Lucie A. Rogers, and
other participants were Miss Hattie Nc
Ginniss, Master Walter Burke, Master
Chrisse Sproesser, and Miss Susie Hum
phrey, Miss Lottie Ray, Miss Mable Hof-
fenmaier, Miss Carrie Dyer. Mable Her
bert, Lottie Hutchins. and Mona Payne,
Prof. Connor. H. ID. Knight, Miss Mamie
Cox, Carl Boyd, G. Morris, A NJ. Williams,
j. d. Steele, Charles Lee, Miss Dolly Heis-
ley, Mr.. Campbell, and Miss Nettie Harvey.
The guests were served with delightful
collation. after the performance.
The evening was in charge of Messrs.
H j. Greenhouse and j. G. Daley, and Miss
Annie j. Thomas.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
Three Cases for the Grand Jury.

Edwin c. Tremaine was held in 81 900
bonds by Judge Kimball yesterday Tre-
maine is charged with having stolen
pocket book containing $11 and some val
tectives Boyd and Horne recovered S5.70
of the money and the papers when they ar
rested Tremaine.
William H Dangler viii have to await
the action of the grand jury under charges
OF the larceny of dry goods, tobacco, and
cigars from the store kept by Mrs. Andrea,
No. 915 c street southeast. This is Dan
gler's second offense, and he is held in $500
bonds.
Charles S. Bowie was held in similar
bonds to answer a charge Of entering a
Toulouse belonging to F. w. Venable for
the purpose of committing a felony.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
Hughes-Cruso Marriage

A pretty wedding took place Wednesday
evening at the residence of Mrs. Susan
Hughes, No. 2114 Virginia avenue north
west. Mrs. Hughes daughter, Gle M
entina, was married to Mr.. Morrison B..
Cruso. The bride was becomingly attired
in white silk and carried bunch OF smilaX.
The bridesmaid, Miss Whilhelmina Cruso,
was attired in a pretty pink gown.
The groom and his best man, Mr.. Charles
Hughes, wore the conventional evening
dress. The parlors were thronged with
relatives and friends, and the happy couple
received many handsome nuptial gifts.
The bride is a niece of Mr.. James w.
Hughes of the police court.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED.
Prof. Adams Speaks of the Great Labor
and Monopoly Questions.

Prof. Adams Speaks of the Great Labor
and Monopoly Questions.
The first two lectures delivered by Prof.
Henry c. Adams. of the University Of Miehi-
gan, before the School of Applied Ethics wers
in the main eritiques OF existing systems Of
sociology. His last lecture, which was de-
Iivered at the Columbian University yester-
day afternoon, on ''ProI osed solutions ofths
industrial problem. incorporated more OF
his own ideas as to the difficulties to be over
come in solving this great problem.
Prof. Adams said that it was necessary TO
remember that there is a difference in prin-
ciple between the labor and the monopoly
problems, the former pertaining TO the con-
troll by workers over the conditions of labor,
the latter 10 the question of prIce for service
rendered and free opportunity to independ-
ent enterprise.
The labor problem is matter OF organiza-
ton OF industries. and must be worked our by
the labOrers themselves. The monopoly prob
lem pertains 10 the relation of industries as
producing centers TO the consuming public
on the one hand and 10 those in possession
Of capital and labor energy in search Of en-
terprise on the other. The monopoly preb-
lem is political and needs the interference Of
the state
The first reforms proposed place conf
denee in competition but with restrictions on
Individual or corporate activity. Laws aim
ing 10 maintain competition. such as anti
pooling and anti-option laws. are either IN
necessary or Obstructive TO the crystalline
ton of industrial power.
In the next place Henry Georges scheme
Of the single tax, which is typical Of the
class which relies upon taxing machinery
rests upon wrong classification Of contend
ing forces.
Another class OF reform relies upon the
principle mo liberty without property" In
this class comes cooperation, profit sharing,
eemmUnistie socialism, and arbitration with
in industries. The labor problem is in a
process of evolution. but eventually there
viii be evolved new set OF industrial rights
which will practically be new industrial
property for the worker.
The lecture was followed by conference
which was presided over by Prof. L. d.
Lodge, OF the Columbian University.
The next lecture on Tuesday, the 18th. viii
be delivered by Hon. Carroll D. Wright,
Commissioner of Labor. on the Function Of
Government in the Solution Of the Labor
Problem"
WASHINGTON TINES Tops on sale to-day at s.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.

The majority and the minority Of the late
House Committee on Appropriations are
putting themselves TO great deal of un-
necessary trouble with compilations of the
amounts appropriated by the Fifty-third
Congress in order to make a comparison
with the allowance made by Congresses i'm
mediately preceding.
The Democrats are endeavoring TO keep
the figures below the billion mark, while
the Republicans are trying their level best
10 screw them up above that notch, each
with the desire to show that their party was
more economical or less extravagant than
the other.
There is no necessity whatever for any
party to make or seek excuses for increasing
appropriations. provided, of course, the in
crease is conditioned upon reasonable causes
and not the result Of corruption or reck-
lessness. Nothing is more natural than that
the expenses OF the government pensions
and Indian affairs always excepted should
increase as the years advance. As the coun-
try grows population becomes larger, public
and semi-public interests augment and eX-
pand, there must be more money for meet
ing the additional necessities created by such
engagements.
1t is not 10 be expected that the appropri-
ations Of to-day can be kept down to the
standards that might have been proper forty.
or thirty, or even twenty years ago. This is
a billion-dollar country, as Mr.. Reed very
properly observed some time ago, and billion
dollar Congresses will be the rule instead Of
the exception, until the eleven hundred
million mark is reached.
The child is already born that. grown to
mans estate. will think nothing Of annual
appropriations many times larger than those
about which such bother is now being
made
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
Purchased hx the Alliance,

The Presbyterian Alliance of Washing
ton, by deed filed yesterday became
owner of lots 25, &c, 27, 70, and 80 in
block 2, West lexington. The purchase
was from John c. Davidson and wife and
the price was So ,631 20. The payment
was by thirty notes for amounts ranging
from $31.29 to $500, al payable June 80,
1899 and bearing per cent. interest The
property is on NJ street near Connecticut
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
A London PIasterer Cuts the Throats of
His Whole Family and Himself.

London, March IA plasterer named
Taylor, living near London, cut the throats
of his wife and six children this morning
and then took his own life. All of the
family are dead, with the exception of one
child, who is lying at the point of death.
The crime was the outcome of the extreme
destitution that prevails among many of
the working classes. Taylor was a sober,
steady workman, but had been thrown out
of work by the remarkably cold weather,
which brought all building operations to
standstill
Not being able to provide for his family
his mind became unhnged, and it is evident
that he determined to kill them and then
himself in order to save all from slowly
starving to death.
WASHINGTON TIMES Tops on sale to-day at the
Palnis ROYAL
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
Short in His ACCOUNTS.

Fostoria, Ohio, March I'M. B. Waldo
one of the proprietors of the Earl House in
this city, has been arrested on warrant
sworn out by North Baltimore, Ohio, parties
Waldo, who was cashier the Peoples Bank
up to the time OF its failure. is alleged TO be
short $4,000 in his accounts.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08
Armenia and the Armenians.

Rev. Prof Hyvernat, of the Catholic
University. lectured in Carroll Institute
hall last evening on Armenia and the
filled, and DR.. Hyvernat's talk of an hour
or so proved very interesting. The lecture
showed deep study and research and was
replete with historical data. 1t was
illustrated under the direction of Mr..
William L. Soleau.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08

AND now comes Eldridge 7. Gerry with a
bill 10 re-establIsh. whipping posts. Eldridge
either reeks not for himself, or else has for
gotten that these educational instruments
were used on common scolds.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08

Subscribers TO The Times" will confer a
fsTor hY promptly reporting any discour'
tesy Of collectors, or neglect of duty on
the Fart Of the carriers. Complaints
either by mail or in person viii receive
prompt attention. Papers should be de.
lyercd 10 all parts OF tho city by $50
O'clock each morning, including Sunday.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08

Nor the least Of the spring Joys Of the
coming month in Philadelphia will be the
relief Of its citizens when they learn that
Congress has adjourned.
The Washington times., 1895-03-08

ADDED to the pains occasioned by His alb
sence. Henry Gentle Thurber no doubt sheds
an erstwhile tear over the little ducks that
must die.