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The Washington times., 1895-03-20
STILL TALKING ABOUT CONGRESS.

The only good thing to be said of the late
Congress is that it would have been worse if
it had carried out all Of its evil intentions
st. Louis Globe-Democrat
IL can be said of Congress, at any rate, that
it might have done a great deal worse If it
had not been hampered by an almost COM
plete lack of ability to do anything at ALL
New York World
Congress has adjourned and the country
ought 10 get along in comparative comfort
now till spring housecleaning sets in.-Kan-
sas City Journal.
gIn the next Congress, SO far as the Hover
house is concerned. the positions OF the par
ties will be reversed. The Republicans will
havea great majority, but whether they will
be able 10 agree upon any definite policy re-
mains TO be seen. If they desire to carry the
next Presidential election they will have to
make some kind of satisfactory record
and II will be good scheme for them to be-
gin now TO attempt 10 get together. Min
neapolis Tribune.
While none OF us are happy over the work
of the Fiity-third Congress, we shall all dis
cover that il accomplished much of lasting
good and that Its shortcomings taught the
popular intelligence how TO preserve a
higher activity and greater happiness in
private affairs by contracting the field of ig-
norant and selfish meddling at Washington
ST. Louis Republic.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
PYTHIANs' FIRST MUSICALE.
One OF the Most Successful Entertain
ments of Its Kind.

One of the Most Successful Entertain
ments of Its Kind.
The Uniform Rank, Knights of ythias of
the District of Columbia, gave their first
grand musical and literary entertainment
and hop at Odd Fellows Hall last night.
The Fourth Artillery Band and the Hen
derson Drum Corps were present.
The grand overture, The Knights of
Pythias March,, by A. Bugloine, was
played by the Fourth Artillery Band. Then
came duet by the Stanford Sisters, two
little tots, who sang in a most amusing
manner.
Miss Nellie Bishop gave a graceful imi-
tation of the stately dances OF our great
grandmothers in minuet. Mr.. Sol Gold
smith gave limitations of various nation
alities
Another infantile number on the pro-
gramme was the fancy dancing of Miss
Proctor's pupil Monte Payne, called the
Baby Wonder! He is hardly four years
old.
The Leonard Quartette, of Alexandra,
Va, composed of Messrs. j. Gordon
Phillips, A c. Nails, Frank Smith and
tions and were followed by THE Irish
Comedians" Messrs. Loveless and Frank
lin, in a very amusing sketch, and Miss
Kate f. Shomo in soprano solo.
Master Sprosser and Miss Humphreys,
the champion horn pipe dancers of the
District, were then introduced by Mr..
Cathell.
Policeman Kimmeu was not down on
the programme but in order TO fill up, as
he said he volunteered his services as
an imitat0r.
Miss Emma Bergman gave q character
recitation on the grandmother order
very cleyerly, and the East Washington
Mandolin and Guitar Club rendered sew
eraI selections in excellent style. Mr.. J.
II. Cathell sang THE Volunteer Organist"
by special request. The Henderson
Drum Corps then went on the stage and
while the floor was being cleared showed
what excellent music can be gotten out
of drums, flies, and bugles.
The committees having the affair in
charge were as follows: Entertainment
Lieut.. j. F. Skdmore and Brother j. II.
Cathell. General committee, C. L. Saur,
chairman: Edward Wilson, vice chairman;
D. F. Brown, secretary; and j. w. Lucas,
treasurer. Refreshment committe e,
H. A Leimhach, chairman; o. V. Shomo
George Bessler, A. Demp, G. j. Thorpe,
c. d. Bushby and George L. Anderson
Floor committee, Lieut.. j. r. Wilson,
chairman; Capt. A c. Columbus, Lieut.
C. L. Saur. Lieut.. S. L. Gardner, j. NJ
Lucas, Arthur Talks, w Keenan,, A. K.
Mason, j. Holmes, William Slack, and
John Rupert.
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Eugene G. Hannah, Mrs Sarah Zane, ]. A.
Soude, o. It Beaumont, John B. Simmering,
James III. Kolb. p. j. McHenry, s. v. Bax
ter, James +. Vermillion, and Edward M.
Hines.
Their testimony showed that Beam has
been eccentric all his life, and that his
father also was generally regarded as crazy,
although never confined nor legally declared
of unsound mind He was a good work
man, but quarrelsome, and sometimes
drove off men employed by him without
any cause.
Several said that when talking to Beam
he had become so wild that they grew
alarmed and wanted to get away from him.
Some had seen him drunk, others never
Mr.. Birney brought several of the wit
knew OF his drinking.
nesses TO admit that Beams actions might
be accounted for by heavy drinking.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
ANOTHER cooD MAN GONE WRONG.

Verify this is a dnck hunting admin
istration. Comptroller Eckels. the feather
weight Of finance, has fallen victim TO
the prevailing desire to seek rest at the
butt end Of a shotgun, and has gone TO
the North Carolina marshes where ducks
Equawk and the demijohn gurgles for
evermore, more, forevermore.
Fortunately there are no cab drivers
where the heroic comptroller is going and
therefore no danger Of his being kidnapped
But there are no end OF screech owls and
divers other vamints that make horrid
noises and anxiety Will be felt as 10 what
will become Of the nervous little gentle
man. Then aganiti is questionif his tender
little frame can endure the recoil of a shot
gun. to say nothing of numerous draughts
Of maisma preventive.
All this comes Of having an oyerpower-
ing ambition and pigmy physique. Mr..
Eckels can stand before bankers as
sociation and expound the virtues Of the
national banFing system as well as his
ilustrious master, but when ii comes 10
wearing rubber boots, a seven-pOund gun
and the requisite demijohn he will never
measure up as a success.
Mr.. Eckels' official duties have been
arduous: fatigumg he has made more
financial speeches than any OF his pre-
deoessors. and because of his politeness he
has become a great favorite as the doll
baby OF financial circles The fright Of
his attempted kidnapping was ter =
rible shock TO bis nervous system and the
junket 10 North Carolina may do him
good
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
CRUSHED HEAD And BODY
Brakeman H. c. Lindsay Killed on the
Southern Railway at Alexandria.
He Was Thrown Across the Track By the
Breaking of Brake Wheel Which
He Was Working.

Henry c. Lindsey, a brakeman on the
Southern Railway, while at work in the
freight yard on Lee and Princess streets,
Alexandria. was run over and instantly
killed yesterday morning shortly after II
O'Clock.
Lindsey was screwing down on brake
wheel at the front end of a car when the
wheel pulled off and he was thrown across
the track the car wheels crushing his
head and trunk in a frightful manner.
When he was picked up life was entirely
extinct
The body was taken into the freight
house near by, and after coroner Purvis
had viewed it, it was taken TO Demain's
undertaking rooms and prepared for
burial
A coroner's Jury held an inquest yesterday
evening over the remains, and after hear
ing the evidence, returned a verdict that
the death of the young man was due TO
the negligence of the railroad authorities
i'll not having the brake wheel properly
secured.
The car was thrown from the track in
passing over the body. Mr. Lindsay leaves
a wife and two children His body will
be taken to Poit of Rocks, Nd, this morn
ing for interment.-
A decree was entered by Judge
Upton in the corporation court yes
terday, Suspending the INJUNCTION for
bidding the Washington, Alexandria and
Mt Vernon electric railway from building
a switch at the intersection of Royal and
Wilkes streets, to connect its tracks with
those OF the Southern Railway Company,
until October l next This decree is the
result of q compromise between Capt James
Webster and the railway company Under
it the company must plank its tracks, and
not let cars stand upon the switch. On the
first of October the injunction becomes per
petual, and the switch VIII have to be re-
moved and the street restored to its original
condition.
The representatives ofthe Occoquan-W Wood
bridge Telephone Company who desire to put
their system in use in this city, had con-
ference with the members of the COM
mittee on general laws and finance last
night, and made such propositions favor
able TO the city that it is more than
probable the PERMISSION asked for will
be granted.
Rising Star Lodge of Good TempIars
of Washington paid a fraternal visit TO
this city last night, and We're the guests
of Golden Light Lodge.
The manager of the Godfrey Laundry
Company was here yesterday making the
necessary arrangements LOT tne open :
ing of a large laundry.
The board of trade will have its annual
meeting to elect officers for the ensuing year
tonight
Rev W G. Davenport, of Anacostia,
D. c., will preach before the Brotherhood
of ST. Andrew in Grace Episcopal Church
here tonight.
Hite Peekham has gone in training at
Dan Henry's Athletic Hall here for his match
with Billy Mcmillan.
Miss Hester Muir, of this city, and Mr..
Lamar Westerfield of New Orleans, were
married yesterday evening at the brides
home on Queen and Columbus streets by
Rev H. j. Cutler, of st. Mary's Church.
They will make Washington their home.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
LOOKS LIKE SPITE.

Neither Secretary Gresham nor President
Cleveland. whom the Secretary represents,
and 10y whose order and dictation he pre-
sumaby acts, VIII add to his stature in the
eyes Of the people OF the United States by the
demand for the recall OF Afr. Lorin A Thurs
ton, the accredited envoy here Of the Repub-
lie Hawaii. The very fact that no govern
ment is compelled to assign reason why a
diplomatic or consular officer is persona
non grata. makes the matter all the worse
IN this particular instance, because it leaves
everybody free 10 form his own conclusions
as tothe motives that prompted the demand
for the recall.
In all probability there viii be a consensus
Of opinion as TO the underlying reason for
this actionon the part Of the administration.
SO far as the public has had an opportunity
10 judge, Mr. Thurston has conducted him
self with all due propriety and discretion.
His position was Of unusual delicacy, in
that the administration was hostile to the
cause he represented. while a majority Of
the Congress and OF the people We're friendly
oit Yet he has given DO fagrant offense,
none that shocked the peoples sense OF
propricty.
OF course. ordinary mortals can form no
conception Of the psychical convolutons OF
the administration. as they present them
selves IN the hazy recesses of the State De
partment. II may have been the cut Of Mr..
Thurston's trousers. or the way he parts
his hair, or perchance his manners at table
when it was vouchsafed him to stretch his
legs under the Presidential or Secretarial
mahogany, that Jared upon the fine feeI-
fngs OF Mr.. Cleveland or Mr. Gresham. In
scratable are the deviouspaths ofdiplomacy,
even in the Iaost ordinary things.
But the great majority Of people viii be-
lieve-and with good ground for their belief
that the recall Of Mr- Thurston is prompted
by nothing more exalted than a spirit Of
spiteful retaliation, a desire Ito get even''
for "being dowDed" in the attempt to foist
upon the people of Hawaii a rotten monarchy
instead OF a republic.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
Duty of ChurChmen Outlined By
Bishop Coleman, of Delaware.
CIVIL GOVERNMENT is MEANT
Not That Mean scrambling for Office So Com
mon as to Drive Honorable Men from Par
ticipation in 1.-THE Church Furnishes
All Elements Necessary for the prosecu-
tion of Reforms Hope for Better Things.

Bishop Coleman, of Delaware, del ivered
an address in the Churchmens League series
at ST. Paul's Episcopal church last night
upon THE Christian Man in Politics -
The auditorium was crowded ten minutes
before the time for him TO speak
Bishop Coleman is a fine specimen of
manhood, physically, With the ruddy
hues of health his face combines the iron
grey of mature years in hair and beard
His eye sparkles vivaciously as he touches
thoughts that inspire him ard his action
follows and fifty illustrates his words.
He spoke from Paul's words, Here have
we no abiding city, but we seek one to
come" He said he did not mean by.
politics that mean scrambling for office, so
common as to drive honorable men from
participation in government.
1t was civil government that was meant
and in that politics, il is the duty OF
every Christian man to take part 1t
is especially from Christ that we have
the community idea in its truest develop
ment. II has been the honor OF the
church to take an active part in the
government of this country.
KEPT AWAY FROMTHE STATE
largely arisen from the fact that the church
has in its corporate capacity kept its hands
off the State The work has been done
by its members in their individual capacity,
not acting for the good of the church, but
for the good of the State
Great achievements in public affairs, of
reform and advance, have been usually not
by the majority, but by few consecrated
men and often by isolated individuals .
1t is the men who come from the church with
the truth and culture there gained who have
done this work
There may not be greater need Of reform
i'll politics than in the family and elsewhere .
The man who is mean and selfish i'll the
family and in .busiHess, he will be so IN
politics and he will be so in the one place
because he is so in the other. Reform
in politics must come from without rather
than from within This is true in spite
OF the faact that some men, exemplary in
family and business, will under the party
whip be guilty OF corrupt acts
SJJT(I
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
STILL CATCHES THE PEOPLE.

Attractions at W. L. 1. Armory Drew
Large Crowd Last Evening.
The Washington public was out again last
night in multitudes to witness the wonderful
display at the Washington Light Infantry
Armory, its list of attractions having proved
TO be sure winner. There was quite as
much interest manifested in the dragon and
the snow man, the electrical skating rink,
the delightful music and the beautiful booths.
as was exhibited Oh the evening of the
opening.
The refreshment tables were thronged dur
ing the evening, and the ladies were kept
busy at the various tables where the fancy
work was displayed.
The Morton Cadets are expected to attend
in body this evening.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
POLICE COURT JURIEs.

Judge Miller rose to the full height OF his
responsibility as a judicial officer when
yesterday he severely censured a police
court jury for what he regarded as a fla
grant miscarriage Of justice. His remarks
were scathing commentary upon the
leyity with which police court juries seem
20 treat cases submitted to them, and, in
connection with his subsequent action,
constitute a not to -be-mistaken notice
to green-goods men and other sharpers that
they wiz be brought up with quick turn
whenever they come within Judge Miller's
jurisdiction.
A jury is representative ofthe community
in the exercise of its functions. 1t stands
the incarnation Of the public sense of equity
and fairness. between the accuser and
the accused. No doubt, il is well to err on
the side OF mercy, and the reasonable
doubt should be given the accused in
every instance. But the people from among
whom the jury is selected have right to
expect that their interests shall not be
lightly disregarded by turning loose evil
doers against whom a fairly good case has
been made out.
in the case which called forth Judge
Hnler's structures the Jury's verdict was
extremely strabismal. Both the offenders
were tarred with the same stick; the
charge against both was precisely the
same; yet the jury convicted the one and
Eet free the other who, according to Judge
Miller, was the greater villain.
The course Of justice should not be thus
tainted, and it may be hoped that Judge
MHler's remarks viii have the effect Of
abilities police court Juries whose func-
lions are no less important than those of
auries in the upper courts.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
profits Of stockholders in the gaslight COM


profits OF stockholders in the gaslight COM
pany.
None are SO blind as those that will
not see" probably found not inapt appica-
ton in the case of the District committees
OF the Fifty third Congress, but as long as
there is life there is hope, and SO the peo-
pie OF the District OF Columbia may look
expectantly forward to more favorable
action on the part of the Congress which
win start on its career next December. In
order. however, that nothing may be
lacking TO carry conviction that the peo-
pie are unit in tie demand for cheaper
gas. all must pun together. Nothing ought
10 be left TO chance
The corporation never ceases to fortify
its position IN like manner the people
should never stop preparing for the assault.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
FRIGHTENED BY THE GRIP CAR.
Two Express Wagons Ran Away ColIidina
With a Coupe and Injuring Man.

Two Express Wagons Ran Away ColIiding
With Coupe and Injuring Man.
Two large bay horses, attached to az ex-
press wagon, were left by the driver Of
the vehicle standing near the curb on D
street near Seventh street northwest, about
O'Clock yesterday evening.
passing grip car probably frightened the
animals for both suddenly began a wild
flight up d street, colliding with a coupe
near Eighth street. and finally knocking down
and running over a colored laobrer named
George Wright, near the corner of Ninth
street
The team continued up D and was brou ght
to a standstill in front OF the News building
and turned over to the driver. The injured
man was conveyed to the Emergency Hos
pital by officer Byer, in delivery wagon,
where it was found that he had received
severely sprained elbow, besides several deep
cuts and bruises of the face and body. The
wounds were dressed by DR.. Smith.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
II Hlf
cHuRcHHAs THE ELEMENTS

In the church are TO be found the elements
ecessary for the prosecution of political
reform. The church is the one institution
for all men that never changes.
The churchman is impartial. and this al
ways inspires confidence OF the people
in a reformer. The ehurchman should ignore
all party and personal considerations
when in the work of reform. They should
give their best efforts to Improvement Of
the public service without reference 10 other
relations.
In all reform begin at the beginning, and
in politics this is at the primary elections
toward Mr.. Thorn, and the latter slapped
and weshall have reached plane ofprogIess
from which there VIII be great hope for
better things.
Bishop Coleman was DELAYED III reaching
the church by a late train. The time was
occupied with an impressive Lenten service.
The next sermon in the series will be upon
THE Christian Man in the Family" by
Bishop Randolph, of southern Virginia. at
Epiphany, on March &c.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
Stolen Timepiece's owner Turned Up.

Stolen Iimepiece's Owner Turned | p.
The arrest of John W. Henry, alias
Wethers, on suspicion, Saturday night. by
Detective Gallagher, illustrates the sort
ofclever work the Washington detectives can
do. Henry, who is a young colored man,
was ''foxed" by Mr.. Gallagher, and seen
to offer for sale for So, silver watch
and solid gold chain, The boy said
the watch was his, but told conflicting
stories. lie was locked up at No. l po-
lice station. Yesterday William II. Powell,
an attendant at st. Eiizabeth's Insane
Asylum, appeared at police headquarters
and informed Inspector Hollinberger that he
had stolen from his person Saturday after
noon a silver watch and gold chain, while
he was near Thirteenth street and Penn
sylvania avenue northwest. He was shown
the timepiece taken from Henry and identi-
fled it as his The thief had been arrested
before the theft was reported. In the
Police Court to-day Henry will be charged
with larceny from the person.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
ANACOSTIA NEWS.

A special meeting of Electa Chapter of
the Eastern Star will be held at Masonic
Hall tonight for the purpose of conducting
work in the Flora-Addenda degree.
A reception under the auspices of the
Women's Christian Temperance Union of
Anacostia will be held tonight at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Rider.
A special meeting of the Woman's Relief
Corps of John A Logan Post, &. A. R., viii
be held tomorrow nightto perfect arrange
ments for giving an entertainment to be en-
titled "A Circulating Library
The Golden Cross will have book re-
ception at the Masonic Hall tonight.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
Christian Convention.

A large number Of Christian workers
will assemble in convention to-day, March
20, and tomorrow, 21st, at the Eastern
Presbyterian Church, Sixth and Mary
land avenue northeast, The OBJ
ject is the promotion of a deeper
spiritual life and the evangelization
of the world Rev DR.. a b. Simp-
son, of New York, will have charge of
the meetings. Stephen Merritt and other
workers with large delegations from Ma
ryland and Virginia will be present.
Hours of the convention. 10 a. m, p.
Workers in the District are invited
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
EVERYTHING HELPS.

IT is a matter for oongratulation that the
Civic Center, the new organization of citt-
zens recently formed in this city, has de-
rided 10 devote its energies 10 the solution
OF the cheap gas problem. The Center in
tends 10 collate all available data and
statistics in order 10 prove 10 the next
Congress that the people OF Washington are
paying an exorbitant price for their gas, and
that it can be furnished for great deal less
money without upduly diminishing the
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
READY-To.wEAR CLOTHES

For the Up-to-Date Young Man who's posted
on Styles, and knows the scorrect thing when
he sees it.
The Tasty Man, who's very particular about
his Goods, the Cut, the Style, the Fit and so on,
but can't afford frst-class merchant tailor
prices
The Busy Man, who likes to wear Good
Clothes, but has no time TO waste in measur-
ing, trying on, bastng, altering, ETC., etc.
The Average Man, who likes to be Well
Dressed, and wants things to suit him, but who
hates to throw things back on the tailor's
hands.
For Every Man who wants to spend bis money
to the Best Advantage and be Satisfied with his
Clothes after he has bought them.
For anything you don't want to keep, Come
Back and Get Your Money.
GEORGE SpRANSY,
f34 7th Street.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
chareed with Robbinp the Mails

New YORK, March 19.-waIter W Rob-
inson, superintendent of letter carriers at
Yonkers, has been arrested on the charge
of robbing the mails. Mr. Robinson has
held the position OF superintendent for the
last eleven years, and has always borne a
good reputation When he was searched
marked bills taken from three decoy letters,
were found upon him.
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
In Aid of a Mission Band.

All Souls Church was filled last night by
an audience which listened to an enjoyable
musicale and lecture for the benefit of the
Those who participated in the concert were
Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry, A. Gamuels,
Robert G. StearDs, Edward B. Eynon, Jr.,
the Mt. Pleasant Banjo Club, L. Johnson,
W. E. smiths Miss Mary Dashiell, Miss
Nellie Gisburne, and Lewis Harvey Finney
The latter delivered an enjoyable lecture
on the "Glories OF the Nile
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
Arrested on a serious Charge.

John E Colbert, colored driver for the
evening by Policeman Kilmartin, charged
with embezzling $2s.17. The complainant
is Charles o. Weston, of No. 2111 E street
northwest, manager of the laundry, and
it is charged that Colbert collected the
amount named from patrons and failed
to make a return at the cashiers office
The Washington times., 1895-03-20
Runaway on New Jersey avenue.

a pair of high-mettled ponies, attached
to buggy, created considerable excite
ment by running away on New Jersey
avenue about 8 o'clock yesterday after
noon. When the flighty team reached the
corner of G street, the occupant of the
vehicle, said to be Mr. John Graft, COM
positor in the Government Printing Office,
was thrown out and painfully injured
The team is owned by Mr.. Ralph Davis.