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The morning times., 1895-07-17
ASK RESPITE FOR TAYLOR
Reprieve of Thirty Days Wanted to
Present His Case Fully,
All Papers Arranged by Pardon Clerk
President Emmons' Letter.

Thomas j. TAYLOR, now in jail for killing
his wife at No. 934 Eleventh street south
east last September, has less than two
weeks within winch TO secure commuta-
ton OF his sentence to hang, and there
fore his attorneys are seeking a rcprIeve
OF thirty days in order to present their
case more fully and strongly to the
President
The citizens committee. consisting Of
Messrs. Weller, Chapel. and Michael,
visited the White House and the Depart
ment OF Justice on Monday TO see il any
thing might be done to further the cause
The chief purpose was to see how mech
had been done toward getting the papers
into President Cleveland's hands, and SO
determine whether il would be necessary
to send a committee to Gray Gables to
make a personal appeal
They found that Pardon Clerk EEdicott
has Just prepared a statement of the facts
To BE- placed before the T. resident, With vas
forwarded with all the papers yesterday.
Among the papers are the reportson the case
by judge Cole and District At,ornoy Birney,
bJtu, II Is SAID, favorable TO cOnHnJl aJ!Dn.
IT IS expected the President Will take up
The matter at once.
Tia" following letter came in too late to be
sent with the other papers, but viii be for
wardei separately
Hon. Grover Cleveland, President of the
United States
in b"tail oI Thomas J. Taylor | address
this letter 10 you, and beg that you Will see
prup@rtogranj hln a Iuu pardonoT commute
his sentence to imprisonment for term OF
years. To convince you that this appeal
is not made upon sentimental grounds will
endeavor to briefly indicate the favorable
facts in his behalf that might lead you 10
CnnSitiar the case OF tins unfortunate man
with grace.
That there were at the time of the
homicide abnormal nantes tations of
mind as the result or the function of q dis
eased or deranged brain is conClusively
proved by the evidence and opinions given
during the trial, and no one could show
the existence OF any malice.
Il am sorry to be compelled to differ
with Dr. Chaplin as TO the existence Of
nocturnal epilepsy; that epilepsy has such
variety is well known and acknowledged
by all wcli-inlormed experts; and that
Thomas j. Taylor was afflicted with fire.
quent attacks of the aforesaid type was
clearly brought out by the evidence in
the case.
The position of the wounds upon the
body of MI Taylor prove to the scientific
mind that the wife was Killed by a spent
bullet, which had first entered the body
of her husband. There is no doubt in the
minds OF all the experts in the case (as the
government expert did not rebut the
opinions to this effect, but the killing
was one of accident And this fact is
mentioned as one of much cogenCy.
Trusting you will give these facts
careful consideration, | remain,
Every respectfully,
CHARLES NJ. EMMONS, NJ. D..
The morning times., 1895-07-17
ANOTHER JAwBoNE CONTEST.

The chatting match arranged between
the Hon Roswell 6 Horr and Mr. William
Il Harvey author of Coins Financial
School - on The silver question is one of
tbeEost extraordinary coutcSle eyerkno wa
il was begun in Chicago yesterday and is
evidently a scheme in which money talks
a wcl as is talked about Inasmuch as
each day The discussion is copyrighted and
sold 10y q syndicate for publication COINS
Financial school is the subujecj OF the de-
bate
The contest is conducted sitting MT
Horr leading The attack and Prof Harvey
maintain the defensive Unless one oi
both Of the conte~ta ants fail from exliau stiyn
or locklaw tie powwow viii be continued
forten days, with permission 10 be extended
10 an Indefinite period provide tie rcceipts
Of The syndicate and the endurance OF the
takers warrant such an extension
Had such a contest taken place between
Corbe't ana FuzinImoHs or Senators Stew
art and Quay Ills success from q physical
standpoint would have been sured. These
gentlemen have had such wide experience
Iu ldlElliE lLld lUtS lildl DO L4tlieT now
long the wTaugIe or how inlcnnnable the
subject they would be likely to pun through ,
but il is doubtful 4 either OF the present
contestants can last ten days Mr. Horrs
Congressional experience will be 20 his
adyautagr, because at this time his vocal
organs and cheek muscles received some
training And il is safe to assunle that
he VIII be victorious over his Harveyized,
but inexperienced antagonist
Seriously. this money-na king scheme
should attract no great attention The pub
uciS mot specially Interested in what these
TWO takers have 10 say The silver furry
IS pTacu, ally over ana business is here 10
fll the country with money galore In
stead OF debates and talking matches the
country prefers trade and Industrial pros
prtv The rcficr>, Horns. Harvcys, and
other nIeTcenary politicians can be safely
pared 10 give room TO workingmen, busi
ar,s men, duu those whose efforts create
good TIMES. In short, everybody has had
enough offIUauciaI discus sion.
The morning times., 1895-07-17
a SPONTANEOUS oUTBURsT

when men compelled to labor nine hours
Tor s@vea days in a week, without oppoTtu-
pry 10 rest or eat hasty lunch, voluu-
tHri!y sign a statement that they are not
t~istraase1 it is time to think the nearest
Had sUTest way TO heaven is by the Wash
sBgtou aud Georgetown cable line Such
p statement VIII b. found in our news col
MINES. and were it not that the position can
not be- pre-cmpted, The Times would sug
Eest Superintendent Sailer as better fitteC
10 act IL Eai per of paradise than be is
10 serve as satrap-in-chief TO Mr. Dunlop
There is 10 denial OF The Times charge
that the conductors aud gripmeD under Mr.
sailer's supervision are not permitted 10
Eop long enough TO eat during their nine
tour tour u duty, nor do they dispute the
allegation that they would be discharged
q thcy Joined the Protective Union They
simply assert that Supt. Saiier does not
niistreat them III bis desire to obtain nine
fall hours OF labor, and as be holds the
power to discharge and hire employees
their assertion must be accepted as a
spontaneous outburst OF affection and es-
TEEN.
Several years ago, when street car com
Fanies were compelling employees 10 work
fourteen hours a day, organized labo
'cOk up their wrongs and caused bill
fixing ten hours as q days work TO Ia
introduced in Congress. By means Of en-
fTgetiC, industrious lobbying a majority
of Congress were won over TO the bill,
Und il seemed about to pass, when the
Washington and Georgetown Company
suddenly became stricken with a fit ot
philanthropy and reduced the working
aOurs or ills employees to twelve To eel
ebrate this lightning change OF policy the
cans OF The company were appropriately
decorated, and flaming announcements of
The reduction Of hours were made. Con.
gress Immediately responded to the lib
erality OF the company and the ten-hour
bin was buried in cubby-hole oblivion.
il was a shrewd trick TO save for tie
companies two hours OF labor per day
for each street railway employe in the city
The morning times., 1895-07-17
NO APPETITE FOR MUD.

This Family Has an Astonishing Pref
erence for Clear Water.
Editor Times / have this day received
bill for water rent. VIII YOU kindly in
form me, for the benefit of other citizens
also, if this bin includes charges for the
mud with which the water department has
been serving U.s. eg
1t hardly sesms. reasonable to expect
that the District Should furnish us with
fish, pollywogs and such nice rich mud
food and then charge only for the water
l drank two glasses OF that water last
Friday, and did not lave to eat anything
since The other members of my family =,
having a decidedly vulgar taste prefer puTur
water, and L have to go six squares TO get
it for them In their ignorance they per-
sst in drinking tl&q common clear water,
which is actually, cold and hasn't particle
of color or taste, but after a while, when
they get hungryEI guess they will be
glad To eat i mean drlnk-Potonlac water
If you think .thaf separate mud bill
Will be rendered please let me know at
once, and dispel this happy delusion of
better times coming PHIL.
The morning times., 1895-07-17
Why Was Edelin, Not Consulted?
Central DispenSary and
taI


I notice in your columns this morning an
editorial regarding the case of young Wells,
who died at the Emergency Hospital.
The officers of the institution have endeav.
Ored at all times to extend the greatest
courtesy to the press, and have been prompt
to answer inquiries. While the body Of
the young man still lay on the examination
table in the emergency room all the effects
that could be found upon his person were
shown to Officer Kilmartin OF the First
precinct. They were an initial ring, a
small gold watch, six one dollar notes,
and a Central National Bank book marked
"A E. Wells There was nothing fur
ther by which he could be identified. Of
ficer Kilmartin searched the directory and
decided that the body must be that of Arthur
E. Wells of Twenty y-ninth street
Under ordinary circumstances 1t would
seem to me that the duty of the hospital
officials ought to cease when the police are
notified.
We have always found the police force
anxious to render any assistance to parties
in cases of emergency, and think probably
they acted in accordance with their usual
custom in the case of young Wells.
Yours very truly,
B. H WARNER, President.
The morning times., 1895-07-17
HER TROUBLES ARE OVER.

"oh. father, don't you know that it is a
Ie" piteously walled pretty Clara Eichner,
OF ToTington, Ct, when shown an anony-
nous letter charging her with improper
conduct. notwithstanding the faith in hei
innocence. OF father and friends, the shame
of such an accusation stung the sensitive
girl 10 despair and she imagined her young
girl associates believed her guilty Driven
finally to the verge Of distraction she
ended her anguish by committing suicide.
II there is divine forgiveness. there must
also be future punishment, and the wrctches
who cestroy regulations by Anonymous
means should be made 10 suffer its most
The morning times., 1895-07-17
TAKE TEE TIMES WITH YOU.

Summer. Outings VIII MOI BE Ell
ioNed Unless II Goes Along.
The summer tide OF pleasure and
heait h-~eekerS has set in toward
mountains, springs and SeaShOre.
No plans for the seasons outing VIII
be complete unless Tie Times H. in-
ciU6cd uEagas the HeCessaTieS.
Men and women may go from town
20 leave care behind, but those who
sv0uld keep their finger ora the pub
lie pulse, or be "A breast OF the worlds
happenings, or, indeed, who need "A
golden Iiuh bet tween themselves and
fhe whirligig OF tine-Ihese must
hnvc The Times sent daily Ia their
sylvan or seaside retreat.
The morning times., 1895-07-17
FOR \ NAVAL RESERVE.

The Times has already warmly Endorsed
the planof Dr Winner a aprominentmember
OF the board OF school trustees, for sys-
tenn of nautical instruction in connection
with The public schools Of the District A
bill looking to this end viii probably be
introduced in he next Congress,
But this matter might be carried further
aud steps taken to establish a naval militia,
such asis now TO be found in many cities Of
proper location.
There are peculiar reasons why a naval
militia or reserve would be emincntly sue
Ccssful In Washington. It is the Capital
OF the Nation, the home of the Government,
and our young men with a taste for things
nautical would have the advantage not only
OF the immediate personal interest OF the
naval authorities in their work, but Of
expert instruction under their direction.
Besides, Washington possesses admirable
natural facilities for such an institution.
The Potom az is lordly river below the navy
yard, with the Chesapeake Bay within easy
distance and a magnificent outlet To the
ocean. The Naval Academy at Annapolis
is not far away, and our own navy yard
would be d mine OF instruction in itself.
Our National Guard is one Of the best in
the country. and it's personnel is second to
none. In the face or nisgardly appropria-
tions il has reached high state of per
lection, 20 a large extent because OF the
interest Officers of the regular army take
inits success. Thesame intereSton the part
OF naval Officers would do much for the
prosperity of 8 naval reserve.
Insuch reserve the National Guard would
find an admirable auxiliary, and Washing
ton v Would be able 90 boast one of the best
systems for the naval and military train
ing of civilians in the world
We are sure such movement would have
the sympaJhy ana supportof the authorities
OF the Navy Department. And there would
certainly be- no scarcity OF desirable young
men eager To join in it.
The morning times., 1895-07-17
MERIT SYSTEM IN THE q. p. O..

The information made public IN the news
columns OF The Times of the details OF
the examination FOR the different classes
OF applicants for appointment in the GOV
eminent Printing office VIII prove inter
esiing 10 thousands OF craftsmen IN the
District OF Columbia, and in fact, through
out the country, as well as 10 the thou
sands or others who may now or in the
future seeI; employment in Uncle Sans
big prini shop.
Notice is thus served upon all whom it
GIay concern that their selection depends
upon nobody but themselves, and upon
nothing save their own fitness, ascer-
tanned by competitive examination, for
the positions they seek. 1t lis also
guarantee TO all that their tenure or office
depends upon the same conditions, added
10 which is the faithful performance of
their duties, and that they VIII not be
disturbed, or need be in fear at every
change or administration or political revo-
luton.
Those now holding positions have the
assurance that the proof they have given
OF their capability and their good con-
duct VIII make them safe and they can
look forward to remaining unmolcstcd in
the homes which their own industry and
thrift has provided for them and their
families They VIII become integral parts
OF washington's population and do their
STARE in promoting the growth and pros
perty or the National Capital. Thus not
only themselves. but Others as well, viii
be benefited by this change, which IS
based upon a principle so Just and rca-
souable thatits application TO all branches
or The governments business must follow
in the course OF time through force Of
public sentiment.
The morning times., 1895-07-17
Ask District Attorney Birney

Editor Times: 1t would seem to be the
plain duty of The Times to inform its
readers who are not versed in the law by
whom and by what authority was B. H.
Milliken, who was caught i'll the act of
released from custody II
this or any otter assistant dis,rIct attor
ney has the right to throw open the doors
of the jail, the readers of your paper
would like to know it. INQUIRER.
The morning times., 1895-07-17
POINTS ABOUT PILGRIMS.

The familiar form OF cx Senator Frank
Hiscock, of New York, little grayer,
perhaps, and a trifle less portly than form
eriy, was conspicuous among those in the
rotunda of the 4 rlington Hotel yesterday
Mr.. HisCock asserted that private business
had brought him here.
Mr.. HiscOck was asked If II is true that
the Republican party in New York state is
hopeirssly divided into two Coutendlng
factions
There are differences in our ranks" said
Mr.. HiScock diplomat ically, but they are
not material. They simply show tha pres
ent differences OF opinion exist among us,
but they will not eudanser party success
at the polls -
"Win the Republicans OF New York pre-
sent a candidate to the next Presidential
convention?
They viii; it Will be Gov. Levi P.
Norton
Are your people a unit for Mr.. Norton"
They are. He is the universal choice OF
both factions"
Can he be nominated"
Il believe that he can. While New York
is not 50 much of a pivotal State as in past
years, still the fact that she is united upon
certain candidate will give her great
prestige, and | hope that it will be suf-
ficicnt 10 secure him the nomination"
What about the objection that Mr..
Morton is too old? Is there any force in
that"
Il should say not Mfr Morton was never
ia better health He is still a much younger
ma n than Gladstone aud capable OF great
deal more hard work"
suppose Mr.. Morton fails 10 secure the
nomination, to whom, then, viii the New
York delegation turn
We are not suppOsing anything at the
present time. but the nomination of Mr..
Morton. We propose bringing that about
if possible. We are not considering second
choices"
Representative Richard II. Clarke, OF
Alabama, who is passing few Gays IN
Washington, believes that Alabama VIII
send q delegation to the EeNt Democratic
national convention which will support a
sound-money cand idatc for the Presl-
dcncy With returning prosperity the de-
mand for free silver in the South, he says,
is gradually lrSscHing.
During the last foIr months 100 coo
workingmen III Alabama have had their
wages increased from 10 to II per cent,
and this new era Of prosperity upon which
the state IS entering is doing much he
adds, to neutraliZc the agitation for the
free coinage oT silver
Nj. Clarke believes that the Democrats
of-the South viii continue TO make their
fight for silver. such as 1t may lie, within
the party lines.
The morning times., 1895-07-17
To patrons OF the Losekam

Owing to extended improvements to be
made in the gentlemeu's cafe and ladies
restaurant of the Losekanl, tiat part Of my
business will be c.osed until about August
10, after which date l will be better pre-
pared to accommodate my guests and
friends.
THOS. H. MARSHALL, Proprietor,
1928 st.
The morning times., 1895-07-17

are learning the tariff the silver question,
themselves, the Republicans, aud every
/ one else. shoald say they have lost all
confluence and Even patriotism Montana
will inevitably gcy Republican at the next
felection.
I'm regard I'd tl@ Presidential nomina-
/ tion, | should tlink that the fight win be
between Reed, EMcKlnley. Davis, Allison
and Bob Lincoln. ! do not mean, how
ever, that the finances OF The candidates
are 10 be rated in the order in which |
have named them
Bob Lincoln is a sort of dark horse,
/ but the fact that he is the attorney for
the gas companies and the Pullman Car
Company viii work against him In case
the convention cannot come to an agree
Incnt on any OF he big men, there would
be great Likelihood OF Ills receiving the
nomination. Were he to pick a quarrel
with Pullman, which would be shreWd
game, ana make political capital out OF
il, don't think that anyone could beat
him
You can say for me that Montana
thinks that John Sherman is the man for
the place, and. although we have been
/ Informed by him that he would not ac-
cept the nomination II pToffcred, get our
delegation viii cast a complimentary vote
for the great financicr."
man who has, perhaps, seen as much
service in the line of special correspondent
as any other living Is I, c. era wford, who
is now stopping at the Arlington, Mr.
Crawford has rounded out good score
years journalists service. and has rep
| resented the great New York journals III
Washington. He has intcrvie wed the most
prominent people OF all Europe, and Las
| had charge of several continental Lews
agencies.
Many interesting stories and anecdotes
can he rccounted Of scoops" and beats
which he has secured bit he is a modest
gentleman ard can bat seldom DE prevailed
upon to talk about himself. Last night,
as he sat in the SmOkng-roOm of the hotel,
he was surrounded ny group of men who
were eager to hear him
Many Inquiries were rn,tCe about his son,
Jack CTa wiord, who, at the time his father
was Washington correspon dent for the
| New York World, was known to every pub
lie man is the city
what a lively, brstling paper you
have" said the veteran Journalist to The
Times. II noticed while in New York
that you were right up to cate You are
getting the three news services. / ste
which is another evidence Of your wide
ava keism. have always thought that
there was room for another newspaper lii
the Capital ami a sheet conducted on the
plan OF The Times Will undoubtedly sue
Ceed.'
The morning times., 1895-07-17

In Florida eight people are considered
a fair representation at a meeting to dis
cuss the financial question. II the same
want of interest prevailed in all parts Of
the country there would soon be tre-
mendous business boom.
The morning times., 1895-07-17

tate under favorable circumstances, and
the man who can sell New Alexandria lots
is smooth enough to slip through Hades
without getting singed.
The morning times., 1895-07-17
Hot In Iowa.

Marshalltown. Ia, July 16.-This is the
hottest day of the season. The Government
thermometer marked SO at noon Other
thermometers registered 100 and over.
The morning times., 1895-07-17

The fame of the great West as rapid
divorce mill has spread to the English aris-
tocracy. We may now expect a colony OF
off-color blue bloods.
The morning times., 1895-07-17

According to our news columns the New
Alexandria Improvement Company con-
tiDues its old methods. 1t requires a
t3ck individual To sell Improved real esf
The morning times., 1895-07-17

Subscribers 10 The Times" Will
confer fayor by promptly reporting
any di-COurrcsy OF collectors, or me-
laCt of GuTy onthe part ftIic carriers.
Com IslaiI. ciI her by mail or ia Per-
son VIII receive prompt attention.
Papers Shodld bedeityered toall parts
OF the city 10y ESQ O'Clock each morn
ing, Including Sunday.
The morning times., 1895-07-17

Did Tom Reed take to the wheel as a pro-
test against Ben Harrison?
The morning times., 1895-07-17

"The washington Times" f. a me M
ber ~ the ROchdaie Cooperative So
ciety
The morning times., 1895-07-17

Good luck go with those 5000 tailors
in their war on New York sweat shops.
The morning times., 1895-07-17

The Chicago grand jury recommends a
law TO punish b. imprisonment those who
solicit bribas. This would be a severe blow
10 a time-honored industry.
The morning times., 1895-07-17

Lawn parties are pleasant ways of help
ing those in distress Let US have more
OF them
The morning times., 1895-07-17

II viii b. a calamity if that fight does not
come off in Texas. a renewal of the war
OF wordy bombast W would be awful.
The morning times., 1895-07-17

1t viii be a very easy matter to satisfy
Benjamin Harrison's anxiety to be treated
as a private citizen.
The morning times., 1895-07-17

Good health is the prevailing fad. Long
may il reign.
The morning times., 1895-07-17

Remember the American working girl
when you are wrapping up your bundle
for the laundry.
The morning times., 1895-07-17

There are more orators than auditors
at free silver meetings these days.
The morning times., 1895-07-17
Fare. Round Trip, %
RAY RIDGE

This delightful and DsautifuI resort
on the Chesapeake Bay opens for
the season on Saturday. June 8.
The principal new attrT~yive features
gre $40, 900 Ferris wheel, rs feet high,
and TobOggan Slide from the bath house.
100 feet into the bay. Trains leave B
& o. R K depot at S:f5 a m and 423
D. m., week days; 9;35 a n. 80 and
S:l5 D. m, Sundays
RATE 10 CENTS FOR THE ROUND
TRIP
The morning times., 1895-07-17
EXCURSION.
lNAW<
| 3 PALATIAL STEAMERS
loft. Monroe and Norfolk
| By DAf AND NIGHT.

The powerfully built and mOdernly equip
ped ''GreyhOunis OF the POtOmac''-'NOR-
FOLK WASHINGTON and NEWPORT
NEWS" tine TWO former night boats the
latI-Ta day bOaB-afiOrd tourists ald others
an opportunity TO fast their eyes on THE
PCT URESQUE POTOMAC down lis full
length Is well as a view OF the CHES -
PEAKE BAY ATLANTIC OCEAN. HA&P
TON ROADS. OLD POINT COMFORT.
NEWP JRF NEWS. THE HARBOR AT
NORFOLK. and an opportunity TO v5si5
VIRGINIA BEACH and PRINCESS ANNE
HOTEL TLese steamers MAKE cOnnec-
ton at Norfolk with ALL the various steam
ship and railroad lines for the South. East
and W-st The regular night boats leave
their = ThdTf every dag in the year on the IOl-
lowing schedule.
Lv. Wash'tOn 100 pm Lv. Portsmo'h ). 50 pm
Lv-Alax'd'Ia T:3O pm Ly- Norfolk $40 pm
Art MOur' 80 am I.v. Fl Monroe T-20 pm
Ar norfolk T.30 am ArAlex' 'Cfria 500 am
A Y PnrfsfrI'h 8 90 nm Ar Wish ,rfnnG. 40 am