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The Washington times., 1895-03-09
THOSE AWFUL SIDEWALKS.

Now that the trees in Washington's
beautiful streets and parks are getting
ready to don their Easter suits, and the
flowers that bloom in the spring are arrang-
ing matters for their debut, all the world
and his neighbor anticipate the enjoyment
afforded by the picture which our city pre-
sents in the vernal season.
They that can indulge in the luxury OF
equipages may roll over pavements smooth
as the floor of a ballroom, and take in all
this beauty without particle of discom-
fort 1T is different, however, with those
who have no other legs TO propel them than
their own. They have anything but smooth
pavements to walk over On the con-
trary, the sidewalks at their disposal are
too awfuny awful.
These sidewalks have heretofore been
described in all their deformity. They
straggle all over the city. like ugly blots on
a pretty landscape. Not only are they un-
slightly, but they make pedestrianism a
burden and terror. Moreover, they have
a tendency 10 ;mperil a mans immortal soul,
by inducing profanity, if not in words, at
least in thought
a grave responsibility, it will he seen,
rests upon the District Commissioners.
IT affects not only the material, but the
mental and moral welfare of the people
over whom they are set as rulers. If they
would follow the Scriptural Injunction
tomake the crooked paths straight and tore
move the stumbling blocks, lest some one
fan; if they would level the hills and fill
up the valleys in the sidewalks; in brief, if
they would make them fit to walk on, they
would lay up treasures in Heaven for them
selves and their fellow citizens, thousands
of whom would rise up and call them
hpSeed
The Washington times., 1895-03-09
administrators Have the Estate.

The estate of the late William z. Mat
traitors yesterday as the result of recent
decision in the circuit court sustaining
Mr.. Matthew'S will The administrators
are James T. Bradford and Howard 81.
Williams, and the only heir is q twelve
year-old daughter, Euretta b. Matthews.
The personally amounts TO $11 500.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

Majestic steel ranges are creating a Won
derful excitement among our people. 1t
shows what wide-awake, progressive peo-
pie we are. The old expensive way must GO
A dollar saved with us is good as anywhere.
If half ton of coal will do the work there
is no need of burning ton. If we can save
81 by purchasing during the exhibit we doit.
We are lovers of good bread. pie, cake, bis
cult, roasts, etc, as well as anyone Re-
member you have only few days to do busi-
ness at the present prices and terms B.
F. Guy & Co, 1905 PENNSYLVANIA avenue
The Washington times., 1895-03-09
OHKS & COMPANY
DRESSERS,
~ Pa. Ave. and 7th ST. NJ. w. Il
TYPES OF KENTUCKY NANHooD.
John Fox. Jrs, Reading Was Heard by
Sons of the Blue Grass State.

ooHS OJ Ine due DTaSS SIdte.
Mr.. John Fox ir., of Kentucky, gave
delightful reading in dialect last night at
Builders Exchange Hall, before large and
cultured audience. The selections were
from his stories. The Cumberland Ven
detta.'' The Last stetson, and Hell
for Sartain.''
He possesses a rich, sympathetic voice and
is an adept i'll the use of the peculiar
localisms OF his section. The audience was
thoroughly pleased, and, whether by ap-
plause, silence, or ripple OF Laughter,
evidenced itsc appreciation
The reading was prefaced with short
statement by MI Fox as To the mountaineers,
whom he depicted, and their life. This he
interspersed with anecdotes, illustrative
of their courage, humor, and kiDdliness.
The interest of Kentuckians in his work
was shown by the presence OF Senator
Lindsay. Civil Service Commissioner John
R. Proctor. and many other prominent Blue
Grass people.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09
She Stole a pocketbook.

Kate Green, a South Washington colored
woman. was sent to jail for six months by
Judge Miller yesterday. She was convicted
of having stolen pocketbook containing
$4. so that William Mansfield laid ON a
table in house in South Washington,
where he had been inveigled by the
Green woman.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

The suggestion for national cat show
probably emanated in the Office of the New
York Sun. That ancient and honorable jour
nal would have walkaway for the first prize
with its editor entered in competition.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09
The Vice President Add

The Vice President Addresses Students
Danville, KY, March 8.-Vice President
Stevenson made short address to the
students of Center College this morning.
He was received by the students with great
enthusiasm, and his complimentary refer
ence to the institution and the men it had
educated, were loudly cheered.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09
SmalI's Flowers

J. n Small 6 Sons, Fourteenth and streets,
Washington, D. c., and 1l53 Broadway, New
York. Special attention 10 ORDERS FOR ALL
OUTGOING OCEAN AND OTHER STEAMERS
Flowers 10 all points by express. Fine Ameri-
can Beauty Roses Violets, and Orchids.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

WHAT grand good day off this town would
take if some benefcent Providence would be-
stow dollar gas and finished post-office.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

THERE is JOY among the undertakers over
each fool who dons his spring flannels too
soon.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

1T occurs to us that the first day of the
next month would be a highly appropriate
day for cable dispatch announcing Chi
nese victory.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

No HUNTING reports yet from North Caro-
lima. Perhaps the decoys have failed TO Sc
cure aquorum.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

Subscribers 10 The Times" will confer a
isyor by promptly reporting any discour
tesy OF collectors. or neglect of duty on
the part of the carriers. Complaints
either by III all or in person will receive
prompt attention. Papers should be de
livered 10 all parts OF rhe city by $50
O'clock each morning, including Sunday.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

fact there are plenty of places to tie the knot
in the City Of Churches.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

EACH days investigation OF the New Jersey
State iobbery deals sweIls the ''sundryH item.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

THERE were five breach of promise suits
fled yesterday in Brooklyn in spite OF the
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

Pennsylvania Railroad will sell s125 excur
sion tickets to Baltimore March and 10, good
o return until the following Monday.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

1T appears that there is Dr. Jekyl Reed
in the East and Mr.. Hyde Reed in the West
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

All our Spring Overcoats
aren't Coverts. We made up
all lengthS-doW to the knee
in more colors than tan-in all
grades up to $35. 1t certainly
will be an odd whim that wants
what isn't here.
Did we tell you the price of
that Leather Cloth Covert with
the strap seams? It's SIS.
The nearest like it anywhere is
$40. Well leave it to you if
you wouldn't rather have ours
for more reasons than the SIS
you save.
Last go at those pants for
$2.9S to-day.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

WASHINGTON TINES Tops on sale to-day at the
Palais Royal
The Washington times., 1895-03-09
SAKS AND COMPANY.

No other house DoEs-EvER DID-or EVER
WILL sell such STERLING VALUES at such
LOW PRICES as WE quote
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

WASHINGTON TINES Tops on sale to-day at 5.
kann, Sons 4 Co
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

Ex-senator and Mrs. Henderson are
spending ten days in New York, after which
they will go TO their home in Omaha, where
they have fine collection of Indian relics.
These things, gathered during the past
dozen or more years, would prove valuable
addition to ono of the national museums of
the country, and il is likely that VIII finally
be their destination.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

Miss Gale has issued invitations for
card party on the evening Of Thursday, the
l4th instant.
The Washington times., 1895-03-09

Senator and Mrs. Vest are going to Florida.
They will leave in a day or two upon their
Southern trip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-10
FREE SCHOOLS CLOSING EXERCISES

The Closing exercises OF the Free Schools Of tbs
General Society OF Mechanics and Tradesmen were
held at Chickering Hall last evening. This society
gives instruction annually TO a class or more than
200 young men in mechanical. architectural ana
free-hand drawing and modelling in clay, and grad
yates annually class OF about fifty young women
in stenography and typewrtng.
The society IS next to Columbia College the Cd
est educational institution in this city, being organ.
lied in 1855 Many of New-York's best-known citi-
Gems such as Peter Cooper Abram S. Hewitt ard
others received their education in the school u
this society Addresses were delivered by Warren
A. Conover president OF the society; Theodore w.
Norris chairman Of the School Committee, and the
Rev. Dr. Walter d. Buchanan. Diplomas were
awarded in the female department by Charles Z
Bogert. and in the male department by Charles A.
Cowan.
Prizes awarded in the female department by
Mr. Morris 10 Miss Martha Puschman, Miss Fannie
Weiss Miss Helen Higgins and Miss Boln.
Applications for admission To the c.tS;-s OF next
year will be received at the rooms OF the society.
No Is East Sixteenth-st.. from now until Angus. l.
The society has the support OF A. 5. Hewitt ".
H. Webb. Andrew Carnegie William Brookiieii
Charles 7. Wills. Theodore w. Morris, Assistant
Controller Storrs. George Moore smith. stephen NJ
Wright and other prominent men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-10
TALK OF COMING POLICE CHANGES

THE DEPARTMENT INTERESTED IN WHAT MAY
BE EXPECTED UNDER THE NEW Law.
The Police Department is interested just now over
the changes that may be made when the Bipartisan
Police bill becomes a law. The new Commissioners
will not have much TO do. great powers are con-
ferred upon the Superintendent, or Chief OF Police,
as ne is called under the new act One OF the con-
ditions Of the law makes the retirement Of
members of the police force who have served twen-
ty-fve years or more mandatory. 1t Is generally
supposed that Inspector Conlin will be selected as
deputy chief of the department. He is one OF the
few superior officers Of the department whose name
was not mentioned before the Lexow Committee.
There is talk that Inspector Williams will take ad-
vantage Of the new law and ask to be retired.
Mr. Andrews said yesterday that nothing would
be done toward appointing captains until the sys-
TEN Of examining candidates for the places had been
determined upon. The bill provides an Ex-
emining Board in the Police Department
President Roosevelt has appointed Miss Mimic
Gertrude Kelley. OF No. l6o East Eighty hrsst. as
his private secretary and stenographer. laree
horseshoe of left at Commissioner Par
ker's office yesterday morning, sent by some of his
friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-10
co,pr CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-10

s,lyenlng them. The best dressmakcrs hold OUT
the sleeve with n light crinone nterlning ana
silk lining which is cut the size 81 the sleeve Inc
sleeve Is also finished with second htt'd "i''nt
OF light raraine silk that further serves 70 nor"
the expanded top In place. The circular SKIRT IS
also much modlnei. The Skin, with wide circular
side gore narrow front breadth and three or hNe
godets at the back Is generally preferred 10 inc
regular circular skirt Which dressmaKers 10"
recommend chiefly for dancing and other elaborate
gowns OF hlmy textures
TIVE new skirts are seldom lined throughout with
ha,r-lo.h as they were n, one time, put the sui-
fencr is used TO the depth of ten inches only The
Skin. is ars, lined throughout with silk. the hair
cloth is then laid around the lower part OF the skirt
AMI IS covered with silk. making two Innings OF
silk a, tho lower edge. with the haircloh between
All these Innings and lnterlInings serve 10 hoi out
the edge Of the skirt and yet allow II 10 fall IN
TIM, soft graceful effect which Is Impossible when
the skirt Is lined throughout with stinener There
is always a narrow pnked ru!e OF silk inside the
edge OF the skirt
All these Innings Of silk consume large amount
o. material ana the fashionable woman OF today
discovers that her bill OF 'nnc!ngs Is considerably
larger than IL was In the economical days OF the
bell skirt" one dressmakcr declares that she has
used foriy-nvc yards Of taffe,a IN lining and inter-
lining q single gown during the present epoch or
expansive sleeves and skirts. When taioFs IKE
Redeem. who should be conservative In adding
weight 10 their costumes. use breadth and quar-
ter Of cloth sixtyseven inches In width. Tor the
making OF sng.e sleeve. Il can be seen 70 what
excuses dressmakcrs using sheerer goods have been
tcmn,.d 10 20 In the use Of material The reaction.
however has set In. and such excessive breadth
OF sleeve as that introduced NJ the beginning OF the
season Will not be tolerated by customers. The skirt
seems destined 10 remain this season At the con-
sentative width OF FIVE or six yards. Refined women
refuse to become wired manik.ns FOR the display OF
dress material.
'Chinon-crepon. called by some importers sum
mer crcpon' Is the very sheer. gauzy crepon,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-10
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. Il.

sibie the assembly on the top floor has been
given I'D to classes ordinarily this room Is usei
only for the general assembly OF the school IN the
morning The school building WAS designed win
this idea In view. but the population rapidly m
creased In this par, OF the city. ana as the demand
for admission 10 the school grew In lroportoh IN,
assembly room cut UP into classrooms separator
by sliding doors. 49,
The pcop.c about the school are almos, all or the
well-to-do class and are intelligent and anxious 10
have their children we'll educated. THIS Is part OF
the city where liquor stores do not occupy most OF
the street corners IL IL fact that IN ms c'h'r'
OF the German American population there are l'w.r
l,auor-stores to the block than in )st othcr parts
of the city The pupils are bright. Intelligent anu
eager to learn. The testimony of iheir lnsiructptS
is that they are the most desirable class 81 pirils
and are fully up the average. II not ahead oil the
ordinary public school pupils. o-
The school building occupies pot or gIohnH i-lN
90 feet on the south side OF Sevenih-st lhese rs
were purchased for $4,000 and the building COST
SEQ o.O Additional wings wNrr built from Tine 10
time as the demand for admission asod nut ne
trustees took not TO build on the ADJOINING ,ol
TO the east as they were DESTROYS or Keeping IL 'oI
an open-air playground. The school was esiabisnca
as an overflow school from Grammar Scnooi 10
* in FIfth-st of which Nathan Perry ls'ers Is the
nrnc,pal From being ordinary overflow s'ho9i,
So II has grown 10 he one % the .1rg"s, IN inc
civ The principal Is Miss Uranla d. Secord "hose
Nrs, assistants are Miss Emma Paul. Miss francs
{ Webb Miss Margaret :. Murphy ana Mss Saia1
= Weed Miss Elizabeth 4. DevereuX IL al 'he
head OF the primary department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-10

able violet and sage-gray silk figured IA Chine.
with roses and leaves In harmonizinE colors.
narrow bouifant YES, OF violet chiffon was IN 'front.'
and was repeated down the centre Of the back In
soft close puffs.
A lovely gown from model OF Doucet was OF
pearl-white chiffon crepe over black The skirt was
OF moderate sweep. made with a narrow front
breadth. wide circular side breadths ana three go
diets a, the back. The picturesque round podice
was pointed back and front. and the satin belt was
OVERLAND with square medallons OF batiste embroid-
cry and the fancy collar. in sashed sailor snapc'
was OF black and white silk In even lines and ecru
bat!ste embroidery. The fashionable dressmakers
often add little basque to the round waists or Gre
non and canvas wool dresses. These basQues ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-10
IUE KIHH TO RUROHR.

That times are improving aud that The business
ot the country II ~ much better condition. Ia
amply proved Nv the remarkable movement of travel
sohs On IN The direction ~ Europe THIS season Al
tha steamship companies report efeA' Increase w
Tho applications zoe accommodation Meat Z" tho
larie seamrfa afa fnt aud u Ia believed that ~ a
short tns n VIA te Impossible ~ arl nfs ielaHi ses
csnmni,lian ah any alramrf The well known
toafls, housr thomas ro1h " ann, The rlohrets IN
THE bnsirosa. say that, w addition tp latar ihlr'
pendent busnrss thew have trAetNei a'rnhmodi-
ton FOR near, 30 people who VIII travel IN ape
,aiiv arranged parties AMI that the amount ~
business they win handle thh season WI bc only
limited Nv the possihlllty of finding steamship ac-
commOdatlon for all applicants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-10
SrEERAGE PAssEyGERs LEFT BEHIND.

When the Hamburg American steamer Columbia
sailed yesterday twenty Storage passengers who
had tickets for her were left behind They had
bought their tickets OF Western agents. who had
failed to inform the New-York office in time. so
when the ship was ready to sail 1t was found that
she had been "ovcr-bookad. The Hamburg Amrri-
can Company sent the people to n hotel, where all
Il cir expenses Will be paid until tomorrow, when
they will be given passage on the Persia of the
line.
Just as the Columbia was pulling out from her
pier yesterday a woman suddenly appeared. running
wildly about and shouting. My children," Finally
stccrage passenger on the Columbia with her four
children She had sent her children on board and
had waited ashore TO say goodby 10 some frIen Is
She was so long about It that the ship got away
without her By the time she had told this story the
Columbia was In the stream. She will sail on the
Persia TO Join them tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-10
4 GIFT TO DIR S. 4. ROBINSON.

THE AMERICAN PROTECTIVE TARIFF LEAGUE
APPRECIATES HIS SPLENDID SERVICES
r,he- ~ the members of the American Pro-
tec,,ve Tariff League presented TO DR.. samuel AZ
ans Robinson another member yesterday tesu-
moriaI of their appreciation OF his work Tor nc
league Dr. Robinson has lecture! for the league on
the tariff question without compensation III ''n''
nar,s OF the country The presentation yesterday
r.os made AT the HEADQUARTERS OF the lengue. 80
l35 West Tweniy-;hird-st. Cornelius y Bliss one OF
the Managers made short speech about INC ST.
vices of DR. Robinson TO the league. Ut hoo'hsoh
replied in appreciatlve words. saving ne wou'H SN'
ie6 INC present as A marx @; his fellow nD,fa
esteem The testimonial is silver shield zen rs
high on a background OF rosewood Inc sii,c' ~ =
fac-simile Of the leagues motto tnsrhNci IN ferl
on I, was the following. The American i'rotecl'"
Tariff League. in annual meeting assemble |"I n
arv Il lSo- by resolution do hereby present 10 III
Samuel Adams Robinson the slncere thahks an
Contamination for the earnest work ne mas zone J"
the cause Of protection to American labor ana III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-10
es,tpsey's INVITATION 70 GEN Hiss,so,

handsome and ihtetpH,ns invitation has hren
cent 90 ex-presleht benjamin Harrison TO attend
patriotic exercises al the Rhineander Hehoo ~ tho
Childfen's Ala Society, No. $50 East Eighty eighth
st., when he comes East again. The Invitation IL
signed by ten children each OF different nation
slty and is accompanied by letter from Miss
Pascal the principal OF the school Both were
Enclosed In a large silk envelope one side OF which
was an American nag and the other bore the
school monogram and It's motto. Labor Vincit
Omnia" Six little girls made the envelope. which
indicates the success OF the instruction In reedle-
work at the school The address was on a separate
card and was worked by one Of the kindergarten
tots" In silk embroidery.
In her letter Miss Pascal refers 10 General Har-
risons intercs; IN patriotic education and calls at
tention 10 the fact that her school was a pioneer
in this and in military drill The ex-Presidenf is
asked to name the date Of his visit. If he finds II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-10
WILL OF LEON RHEIMS CONSTRUED.

4 Judgment has been entered In the supreme
Court upon the rcpor, OF Emile B'nev''le az r''-
cree constituting the will Of Leon Rheims. VINO heh
IA Paris January g. 1884, Mr. Rheims was NIL
liner and did business In this city ana Iaris. Tic
left a widow. Jennie Rheims daughter Lame
Rheims who is Countess Roussy de sai"s anu
,,,r aons-6,ston r. Rheims Charles. George ana
Henry Rheims lie left personal properly IN tis
country estimated 20 be worth 5000. and Va'uao'c
real estate I'm France. Mr Rheims. VINO came 10
this city In 1901 WAS married - Miss Jennie h''ths
o. Brooklyn. and lived here antI is'S wheh ne "'"'
back 10 Paris a., ,,.,, ,,r ia
The entire estate Is cf, 10 his willow ior nc
u.i,h ,Ac remainder over 20 tho cnll1f'n on H''
Tna.h Tho case was brought into court by the ex-
ccutors for the construction o! the Will. so iar as u
affected the personal estate 50 as 10 nave an al
I,c,,ion as 10 whether IL should be construed ac-
ScnrIirr n tho laws Of this country or 81 franc"
Tho curt saws that the VIII is to be construed by
~ Erar