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The Washington times., 1895-06-09
THAT BABY WAS In LUCK
Found iu the Capitol Grounds and
Taken to the Police Station.
There 1t Was Fondled by Everybody.
and at Last Came Stranger Anx- q
ious to Adopt 1t.

a few minutes before 8 o'clock yester-
day morning an employee in the Capjtol
while passing through the south grounds,
heard the cry of young babe. somewhat
near bis feet. Looking down he dis
covered on the grass a huge coat. from
which the sound emanated. Unwrappine
the garment, he found roll of cotton bat
ting, from one end of which protruded
tiny bead, and from the other a pair
OF red, chubby feet. As he looked and
marvelled a pair of innocent eyes looked
him in the face.
The thought of paying boy to take the
baby to the station and getting to his
Office promptly, SIS bis watch hands
showed that it was near the hour of
was banished, and the man reached down
and tenderly taking the little wajf in
his arms, walked TO No. 6 police station,
where the wee bit of humanity was turned
over to the tender care of Matron Mrs
Sarah Mcleod, and for several minutes
was the attraction for every big police
man in the place. It was danced on half a
dozen brawny bands, and became for the
time the favorite of every man, from Lieut..
Kelly to the colored Janitor.
After an hour of caressiDg the little
mortal began to cry piteously. 1t was
hungry. Milk was brought aud all went
well until the thought occurred that
some disposition would have to be made
of the child. Stationkeeper Elliott sor-
rowfully told all hands in the squad-room
that he would have to send the little boy
or little lieutenant" as the big patrol
driver called him, to st. Anne's Orphan
Asylum.
About q quarter of an hour after the
patrol wagon containing the waif had de-
parted well-dressed and prosperous look
ing stranger entered the station.
Where is that baby 1 got a peep at
In here little while ago?" he asked.
When Informed the child had been sent to
the infant asylum he said earnestly:
Lands, alivel / want to adopt that
boy"
He was givenn the address of the infants
home and left hurriedly in the direction
of the cable cars.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Licenses to marry were issued yesterday
to the following:
Walker Bryant and Lucy Southall.
Lewis Solomon and Mary E. Cotter.
Washington s. Wright and Catherine L.
Lanham, both of Prince Georges county,
Md.
William Davis, of Rochester, Ind, and
Julia Floyd, of Indianapolis, Ind.
John B. Smallwood, of Fauquier county,
Va, and Martha E. Williams, OF Prince
William county, Va.
Hiram Jones and Maggie Dixon
James GiIchrist and Empress Eley, both
of Baltimore, Nd
Joseph Edwards and Annie Brown.
Alexander Hobif and Hannah Esrner.
Clarence A Ridgley and Anna Pauline
Oertly.
Timothy McLane and Mary L. Spicer.
Alfred Davis and Mary Robinson.
Anthony Brown and Mary Cellars.
Samuel P. Donovan, OF Baltimore, Md,
and Martha Hance.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
UNDERTAKINGS.
WIFE REATER PUNISHED.

George Morgle Sent to Jail for the
Next Sixty Days.
For brutally assaulting his wife, George
Morgle, of No. 26 Jackson street north
east. was sent to Jail for sixty days yes
terday in police court.
The prisoners wife, who is a dress
maker, appeared against Morgle, and told
Judge Miller she had been supporting the
man, who drinks heavily, for several
days. He came home Friday, she said,
and demanded some money for drink. She
refused, and MoTgle struck her in the face,
knocking her down His Honor, after
admi nistering a severe lecture to the
prisoner, sent him down.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
Georgetown Ladies' Society Meeting

The last regular monthly meeting OF
the Georgetown Ladies' Society for the
Home for Incurables was held at the
residence of Mrs. Emily Matthews, the
president, yesterday morning. Adjourn
ment was had to meet the second Saturday
in October. Among those present were
Mrs. John Billings, Mrs. Myra Devereux,
Mrs. B. W. Kennon, Miss NJ. Riley, Mrs
Thomas Hyde, Mss Mitchell, Mrs. john
Trimble, Miss E. Miller. Miss Annie Snyder,
Mrs. Eaton Gadsby, Mrs. Helen Snyder,
aud the Misses Matthews.
Cipal
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
Am Incorrigible Yonth.

Charles Fisher, a small boy, was yes
terday turned over to the board OF children's
guardians by Judge Miller for incorrigibil-
ity, and John A. Sullivan, an eighteen
months old infant, was also given over
il the care of Agent Lewis.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
Musicale at soldters, Homo.

An entertainment to consist of vocal
and instrumental music and literary feat
ures viii be given at the Soldiers Home on
the evening OF the 18th instant for the
benefit of the Humane Society.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Tie Times has just received another
immense consignment of the stand
ard premium books any one of w hich
is offered, with The Times for one
month, at Thirty-ffve cents.
Those who have sent in subscrip-
tions and have not received their
books Will now be served as soon as
possible. -
The Times kindly requests all who
have not received their books to leave
the price of subscription, which is In
advance, at he me, to Insure the i'm me-
date delivery of the books by our
agentg.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
TAKoMA PARK NEWS.

A most enjoyable time was spent at the
residence of Miss Grenshaw on Chestnut
avenue last Friday evening. The lawn
was most effectively decorated with
japanese lanterns, and dancing was en-
joyed in the house. One of the principal
features of the evening was fancy dance
executed by Miss Maud Anderson, and
entitled L'Etoile. About 10 O'Clock the
guests retired to the supper-room, where
q most bountiful repast awaited them.
Among those present were: The Misses
Bessie Robinson, Ethel Johnson, Blanch
Lay, Lizzie Cady, Edith Whitaker, Helen
Whitaker, LYDIA Waters, and Messrs. Wal
ter Williams. Augustus Lay, Wallace
Whitaker, Johnson Morgan, Paul White,
Richard Redington, Charlie Slater, Archie
Waters and Ralph Burgess.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

The signs of the times are certainly
encouraging to oil but the most inveterate
pessimist. This is certainly true IN re-
gard To the improvement to be observed
in the temperance movement. Whether
or not this is due to the efforts of the
White Ribboners would be difficult to
state. The fact remains, however, and
as that after all is Of the utmostimportance,
discussion and con lecture as to any prob
able cause is quite secondary consider
alton.
A fine example in this respect that hase
set some of the men about town thinking
with more than ordinary seriousness is in
regard to the fire on G street last week,
in which several horses were burned to
death in their stable.
As the stable was next door to the Column
bia Athletic Club the members of that or.
ganiZation were greatly excited and inter.
ested throughout the progress of the fire.
AS soon as it was seen that the firemelh
had the flames well under control, SO
that the conflagration of the entire neigh
borhood was not threatened, the members
of the athletic club began preparations
for the entertainment of the brave firemen,
and sent them message to that effect.
Beer, of course, was prominent feature
of the things provided for the alignment
of that great thirst that is always incl
dent to battling the flames. tradition to
the beer there was lemonade ad libitum,
iced tea, and all manner of soft drinks.'
When the firemen could at length leave
clubhouse, but with exceptions
the stable they went gladly enough to the
there wasnot a call for beer, while the
soft drinks were patronized in man.
ner that left no doubt whatever as to the
appreciation of those in whose honor the
impromptu little feast had been gotten
up.
The Brazilian Minister and Madam de
Mendouca accompanied by their family
have left the city to spend the seasouin their
summer home on Saranac Lake. The
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Mr.. Frank Robinson is at present ma king
a visit to friends in st. Louis after short
stay in Chicago and Cincinnati.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
w.R. G. Potomac Corps avn Party.

W.R. C. Potomac Corps Lawn Party.
The ladies of the w. r. G. Potomac
Corps gave delightful entertainment
on the lawn Thursday evening at the hos
pitable residence of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Marean. No. 1900 Lincoln avenue north
east. The programme embraced vocal and
instrumental music and dancing, with
abundant refreshments served to order.
The proceeds were for the benefit OF the
Corps treasury.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

greater portion of the trip was made IN a
private yacht placed at their disposal
for this purpose by one of their friends
In New York. ~
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Miss Margaret Cox has returned from
visit to Cincinnati and Chicago.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
The Difference.

Tommy-Pop, what's the difference be-
tween q bonmot and joke?
Tommy's Pop-A bonmot is something
you tell friend and a joke is something
a friend tells you.-Philadelphia Record.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Gen. Ruggles has givenup the house ut the
corner of New Hampshire avenue and N
street in which he has resided for.seyeral
seasocs past and will move in a few days
to house on Seventeenth street.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

The Garfield Training School for Nurses
held reception on Tuesday evening last,
which was largely attended, and pleasant
success. Miss Nevins did not spare either
time or pains to make it an enjoyable affair.
Dr. Stavely, aidedby Drs. Elliott, Behrend,
johnson and Koch looked after the comfort
of the guests in truly chivalrous style.
Dancing was INDUCED in, and q bountiful
spread contributed to the contentmcnt of
all. The company dispersed at midnight.
Among those present We're: Misses Lock
wood, Murrin, I4ide, Weathers, Roberts,
Brown, Rule, Purman, Sears, Sampson
Briggs, watson, Boursig, Jacobs, Prentiss
Luton, Hess, Jean Allan, Won ,Rodenstein,
Phillips, Allen, Dunbar Washington, Howe,
McWhorter, Morris, Blunt, Rice, Weller,
Keith, Paxton, Loucks. The gentlemen
were: Drs stavely, Elliott, Behrend,
Koch, johnson, Stiles Frank Leach, Grain,
and Messrs. King, Howard, Waller, Keys,
Brinkenstien, Fred Chorley.
At the conclusion of Mrs. Kent's lecture
on Physical and Ethical Education at
Mrs. Munroe's parIors, No. 100 A street
northeast, recently, the following was
unanimously passed:
Resolved, That we have listened to
Mrs. Kent's lecture with great deal of
pleasure and profit, and that we would
be glad If all of our friends could have
the benefit of the same"
The Woman's Relief Corps, Depart
ment of the Potomac, will presefta unique
entertainment on Flag Day night, June
Ia, which is free to the public. This en-
tertainment is in charge of thecommittee
on teaching patriotism in gthe5fpublic
schools, and one of the features will be
a flag drill and salute. exactly as it is
given in the schools of the city. This
drill was given on Patriotic Day." Of
the Council of Women, and was extrava-
gantly praised as medium OF teaching
children to honor the flag. TherenwilI be
a long programme, and a short address
or two by men of national reputation, and
the young girls who sang at Arlington on
Memorial Day will sing the song that was
given by them around the tpmbs of the
unknown. EHS
A house full of young friends greeted
with gifts Master j Howard MeCreight
last Tuesday evening at his parents home,
No. 1913 Emerson street, it being his
fifth birthday. Refreshments and amuse-
ments were enjoyed until a late hour.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Hon. Mr.. and Lady Georgiana Cough, of
the British Embassy, will spend the summer
at Beverly Farms, Mass.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
Lawn Wrappers csc.

These are made up in the
best possible manner.
Come in all sizes. The fit
we guarantee. Full length.
Large sleeves. You could
scarcely buy the material
for this money.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

The following cablegram from Ballard
Smith to the San Francisco Examiner of
June 2 will be read with interest in this
city: Gfs
"Of another American bride read in the
Paris papers: In consequence Of Father
Monsabre's crusading sermon at claremont
Ferrand, some OF the best families in the
Faubourg st. German have agreed to
ignore the recent great Franco American
marriage. The sermon was preached on
the eighth centennial of the first crusade
and was leyeled at the prostration Of the
French aristocracy before the golden calf
as represented by shady company pro-
motors, railroad wreckers and suehlike.
1.-THE CasteIlanes have taken d three
years lease OF the mansion of Marquise
de Heryey de st. Denis in Avenue Bas-
quet." - 5Vad
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
Lansburgh &Bro
ALL What Satisfaction

1t must be to you to
feel that what you buy
here is right-must be
right. We won't have
it any other way.
Business is done in
the most even way
here. We don't want
a dissatisfied patron.
Don't haVethem if we
know it. Our Stock
of Wash Fabrics is
enormous. The prices
are much less than
ever before. That is
mostly due to the fact
of our having bought
SO heavily at the Jaf-
fray Auction Sale.
Save on Embroideries.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Hon. John G. Kasson has gone abroad
for the summer.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Miss Frances Roome, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Oscar Roome, was mar
ried at noon yesterday in the Church of
the Incarnation to Mr.. Charles William
Powers, of Chicago. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. DR.. Townsend, assisted
by Rev. DR.. Perry, of st. Andrews.
The bride wore atraveling nofnovelty
cloth, with white chip hat, and carried a
bouquet OF bride roses. Miss Leila Roome
was maid of honor, in a gown OF light
lowered silk trimmed with lace, and a
chiffon hat TO match. Mr.. Boyle, of Boil
var Heights, w. Va, was best man.
The ushers were Mr.. William Oscar
Roome, jr., Mr.. Alfred T. Gage, Mr.. Ferdi-
nand Kimmell, and Mr.. w. NJ. Harris. I'M
mediately after the ceremony the bride
and groom left for the train. They will
make their future home in Chicago.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

The confusion of tongues at the Tower
of Babel is as nothing compared to the won
derful processes of child's mind when it
comes to sorting out and putting in the
proper place and meaning the big words
heard from the lips of their elders. A
fine case in point vas that of a little daugh-
ter of West End family who had as a
great treat been taken to church Easter
Sunday afternoon, when the rector's little
daughter was TO be chrstened
The child listened with rapt attention to
the entire service and was especially de
lighted when the infant was brought down
the aisle for the ceremonial OF baptism Not
word did she say, however, until she
reached home, when, breaking away from
her mother the little maid bounded up the
steps, calling out to one of her sisters in the
delightful manner 81 Saw the baby cruel
fled"
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Commissioner Truesdell aud family win
spend the summer at Deer ark where they
will build a cottage before next season.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

With ten-inch ruffle fin
ished with Torchon Lace
on Bottom and cluster of
tucks above yoke bands.
Ali lengths.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Miss Clara Isabel Wood. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Wood, will be married on
the 18th inst. to Mr.. Bennett Carroll Ship
man. The ceremony will take place quietly
at the residence of the parents OF the BRIDE
elect, with only few relatives in at
tendance
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Mrs. William Earle has left the Wash
ington Club and is now at Chevy hCase.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Mrs. John G. Carlisle was asked to con-
tribute to one of the recent numbers of a
Wonlan's Edition issued for the benefit Of a
charity. whenthe request was made to the
secretary's wife, it was stated that those
In charge OF the paper greatly desired that
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

The family of the newly-appointed At
torney General Harmon is naturally one
in which Neutrality-suspicious. feel consider
able interest at the present time Mrs.
Harmon, in the discharge of her official
duties next season, will undoubtedly have
the assistance of her three daughters
each OF whom will spend some portion
of the winter in Washington.
Two of these daughters are unmarried,
Miss Marjorie Harmon, who is now about
fourteen years Of age and consequently
still at school; Miss Elizabeth Harmon,
who has made her debut: and Mrs Edman
Wright, Jr. The latter resides in Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. Charles J. Walker has left she city
to spend the summer at Jacksonville Nd
Mrs. C. A Layton and daughter, Mar
guerite, OF Wapakoneta, Ohio, are the
guests of Mrs. Layton's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. W. Greene, No. 514 street porth-
east
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Cards have been issued for the marriage
of A. Sidney Fitch, OF Virginia, and Miss
Elizabeth Thomas Henley, of this city.
The ceremony will be performed by Rev.
nr. Power, at $50 p. m, Wednesday,
June IL, at the Vermont avenue Christian
Church. The bride is the daughter of
Mrs. Priscilla E. and the late Thomas
Henley.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09
Cambria Drawers csc.

Made with four-inch
ruffle Of Hamburg En-
broIdery and cluster of
tucks above. All sizes.
Worth SLAB.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Senator and Mrs. Brice are going to have
second experience in spending the sum-
mer at Newport, their previous residence
there two seasons ago having induced
them to lease one of the handsomest
places TO be had at that resort. The
place formerly occupied by Senator Brice's
family while at Newport was the James
Gordon Bennett house, near the Casino
For this season they have leased the Will
lam Waldorf Astor villa, for which, it
lis understood, the rent al asked was
$40 600. Those who profess TO know
state that Senator Brice pays several
thousand less than this sum. George
Gould and Mr.. and Mrs. s. s. Rowland
also desired to lease the place, but as the
Senator from Ohio was the highest bid
der, he was the successful one. 1t goes
without saying, that having taken such
magnificent place, Senator Brice's fam
lily Will be prominent among the enter
tanners during the present summer, and
their presence at Newport Will thus add
materially to the success of the gay season.
Mr. and Mrs. Sweat will spend the sum-
mer travelling on the Continent, and viii
make trip into Norway TO witness the
midnight sun
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Mrs Charles j. Walker has left she city
to spend the summer at Jacksonville, Nd.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Cambria Skirts csc.
The Washington times., 1895-06-09

Mall Orders for Goods
will receive the most care
full and prompt attention.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-05-16
VOICE OF THE PRESS.

The Administrations foreign pol.
icy is not the result of blind lead
ing blind, but cross-eyed leading
crosse-yed. The poorest vision OF
all results from determination not
to see.-Detroit Tribune.
There must be no repetition of
the Egyptian policy in this case.
England cannot have another rood
of ground On the American hemi-
sphere, and in the neighborhood of
the trans-isthmian routes she can
not have an inch. The Monroe
doctrine means that, and it means
that if the English occupation of
Nicaragua is not sufficiently tenn
porary there will be an immediate
reckoning.-New York World.
at does not appear that the United
States are at all anxious to take a
hand in the difficulty between Great
Britain and Nicaragua. Everything
is indeed we'll between US and the
United States. london Daily Chron-
icle.
In view Of the subserviency of
our Government to the British in
Hawaiian affairs and in every other
case where American and British
interests have conficted this COM
placent opinion concerning the pro-
bable attitude of the Administra-
ton in the Nicaraguan matter
would seem to be justified Wash
inptnn Star
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-05-16
Board of Health New Quarters.

That portion of the Judiciary
building in rear of the old legis-
lative hall and beginning at the
folding doors, a portion Of which is
now used by the Labor Commission,
will be the new quarters Of the
Board of Health.
Work of fitting up the place will
be commenced today in order that
it may be ready for occupancy by
the Board next Thursday.
The Labor Commission will use
s room on the upper floor.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-05-16

would be sure to draw the prize
and yet there still remained that
old, time-honored custom of going
up to the capital and trying for a
prize, and as the unexpected does
sometimes happen, chance might
favor them. Corean tradition and
folklore are full of stories about ex-
aminations, and the doing away
with them will eliminate moot
fundamental factor from Corean
life of today. It will be like taking
from the Swiss his Alpine horn,
from the Englishman his Christ
mas, from the Spaniard his bull
fight, from the italian his Carnival,
FROM the Turk his Mecca"
Here again may be noticed an
ever present characteristic of ad-
vanced civilization. The whole
machinery of the government is put
upon pure business basis. Sour
ces of waste and government play
that possibly gave certain poetry
of corruption to the country's af-
fairs, are to be wiped out and the
rise and fall of personality depend
upon personal capabilities, rather
than personal pull"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-05-16

On FIRST suggestion the proposed
scheme of establishing communlca'
ton between the different islands
of the group by means Of the hello
graph seems a very feasible one
AS business increases the nocessity
of some form of telegraph :" COM
munication becomes more e. emit
An inter-igland cable is Oh course
the objective possibility of the fu-
ture, but it will doubtless be "a good
many years before the hopes OF the
community in this direction are
realized. It will certainly be to the
advantage of the country to inaugur-
ate some system which will fill the
bill for the time being. There Is
an appropriation of $500 for the
promotion of carrier pigeon service
that has never been used and is not
likely to be. While the photographic
system as applied to Hawaii is yet
very much in embryo it is worthy
Of careful investigation and serious
consideration.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-05-16
Testing New Water Supply

Chief Engineer Hunt was around
town yesterday afternoon flushing
the hydrants and testing the force
Of water from the new pumping
plant. Pressure almost equal to
the work of an engine was demon
strated.
The new plant was run all day
yesterday and worked well. The
contractors have until the last day
of this month to turn the plant over
to the Government. This will not
likely be done until that time.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-05-16
Complimentary Musicale.

Members of Central Union
Church choir, assisted by Misses
Grace Richards, Axtell, Kate Nc
Grew, William Love and a quin-
tette from the Hawaiian Band, will
give a musicale in Y. NJ. G. A.
Hall on the evening of May oath,
complimentary to Mrs. Warmer,
who will leave for the Coast during
the first week in June.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-05-16

AMONG the men recently sug-
gested as a possible successor to
Minister Thurston, the name OF
Charles R. Bishop has been adj
yanced. Mr.. Bishop certainly has
many personal qualities which
would recommend him to a posi-
ton in the diplomatic corps at
Washington.