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The Washington times., 1895-05-12
Military Instructions i'm schools.

Editor Times: In your article or May 8
on the High School Cadet competitive drin,
you quote Principal Lane as saying: "A
bill was introduced into the last Congress
providing for the detail Of Army officers
as military instructors in public schools of
the country, but this was never acted
upon'
House of Representatives bill No. S637
providing for the detail of United States
Army officers as military instructors in
public schools Of any town In the United
states where there y ere not less than 800
pupils of suitable age, and where ap-
proved by he local s chool authorities, was
reported upon favprably by the Hous Com
mittee on Military Affairs, January 20.
1895, and placed upon the calendar. Had
there been time to reach it, no doubt the
bill would have been pas ssed. The same bill
was introduced in the Senate by Gen.
Hawley, but too late in the session for
action. We hope to have it enacted into
law next Cong ress.
Again you ay: "a recent attempt was
made to introduce it military iDstruc-
tions in public schools) in New York, but
far the opposition Of the peace societies
has been able TO prevent it,
On March o, 1895, Gen. George w. Win
gate, of New York, special aide to conf
this su bject reports the Introduction of mill
tary instruction into forty OF the schools
OF New York city within three months and
he quotes the principal of one of these
schools as saying in his report to the adj
Wis ory committee: I'm my school the sons
of a banker, lawyer, and a truckman
s tand together in the ranks and obey, with
out ques ton, the orders of the son of a
| bricklayer, and it is equally good for all
of them" Military ms tructions are now
taught in many of the public schools of
New York, Mas ssachusetts, and other East
ern States.
School authorities all over the country,
as evidenced by their inquiries, are begin
! ming TO ee the beneficial results of mill
tary training for boys, not only on account
of it's physical benefits, making them erect,
well-developed, and active, but also in
stinctvely teaching tfsena that to be u good
soldier they must be brave manly, honest,
and courteous not only among themselves
but in their homes. Respectfully yours
WV ELDRIIDGE,
Special aid to conlalander-in- chief G. A
R., i'll charge of military ins truction in
public schools, ID. G.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12

tions ad. lib Mr.. Dana sent for him,
placed Webster's dictionary in bis hands
and said: fFr
There are thousands of good ptaiu Eng
tish words In that, young man. We con-
fine ourselves to them. You do Likewise.
When you know their easy use, write
French and Latin, but not till then. y
Public school newspaper meu generally
seem to take this advice.
The public schpols of Washington, and
especially the High School, have contrib
uted hundreds of bright meu and women
to the ranks OF Journalism. have met them
In Boston, Chicago, st. Louis, New York,
Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and other great
cities, nearly all of them important and
valued members of the profession. Many
of them have graduated from Washington
newspapers, which they greatly helped to
build up.
prominent graduate of the high school,
Mr.. Karl ID. Decker, is one OF the CORE
spondents of the Baltimore American in
this city, and, i'll addition, sends his we'll
written dispatches 70 many sections of
the country, including such widely sepa-
rated places as Florida and Oklahoma. He
is also the co-author of q delightful work
on Arlington and it's associations, and has
written much for what college reporters
call 1.-The higher literature"
Mr.. Richard Oulahan, OF the United Press,
is another high school man, and became
famous through his work while with Pres
ident Harrison on that memorable Swing
around the circle"
Mr.. Gideon Lyons, of the Star, is an
other, who has not only done good work
III this city, but was for considerable
time one of the editors of the New York
Recorder. The list could be added to at
length, but these names will serve TO
show that there is good literary stuff'
in the public schools.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
Washington Grain Market.

Spring patentflour, per barrel, 3.90a4. 10;
Spring straight flour, per barrel, .75a3.aO.
Winter patent flour, per barrel, 3.60a3.75.
Winter straight flour, per barrel, 3.30a3 90.
Winter extra flour, per barrel, 2.75a3.0O.
Clipped white oats, per bushel, 39a40.
No. 2, white oats, per bushel, 37a37 1-2.
No. 2 Mixed oats, per bushel, 34a34 12.
No. 2 yellow corn, per bushel, 55a56. No.
2 white corn, per bushel ,55a56. No. /
timothy hay per ton, 13- -25a14 400. No 2
timothy hay per ten, IL .5oa12.50. No.
mixed hay. per ton, 12.0oaI3.00. No. 1
clover hay, per ton, 9.00a1000. No. 1
cut hay, per ton, 13.50a14.50. Bulk bran,
per ton, IT GOALS 90 Bulk middlings,
per ton, II 00a1S co. Rye straw, per ton,
3 GOAL so. Wheat straw, per ton,
6 90 The above quotations for car lots
delivered on track Washington.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
RECEPTION TO DELEGATES.
Pleasant Hours Spent by Them at Co.
lumbar University

A reception was rendered the members OF
the Southern Baptist convention at Column
bian University from to o'clock in the
afternoon by the president and faculty.
The guests were received by Acting Presi-
dent Greene, Judge Cox, Deans Monroe.
Montague, Schultz and Lewis.
They were taken by committees OF stu
dents, delegated for the occasion, to the
various class-rooms and the work i'll each
department. fully explained to them. Re
freshnents were served to all who came and
the affair viii be remembered by the visitors
as one OF the most pleasant during their
stay.
The delegates were favorably impressed
with the buildings and the opportunity for
education afforded by the magnificent plant
of the Institution, and it is believed that not
a very long tine will have elapsed before
the Baptist Church win give material aid
To Columbian University.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
ROW TO DETECT THE BoGUs.

The Times finds it necessary to in
form the public that it's reporters are
required TO wear badges, authorized
10y the District Commissioner, bear
1ng the name of this paper.
Persons who represent themselves
as reporters for The Times should al
ways be required to show their badges
and If they cannot do il, the public
should withhold those courtesies
shown the duly accredited represent
attves.
In this connection IL should be stated
that one, Charles NJ. Heller, les not
and never has been connected with
The Times
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
Death of Gen. sutherla nd

Gen. Charles Sutherland, retired, whose
unexpected death at his residence, No.
was formerly surgeon-general of the Army
He had served i'll the Army since 1852,
until bis retirement. By successive pro-
motions be rose from the rauk of assist
ant surgeon to surgeon-general, with a
brigadier generals rank. He died at the
age of sixty five, leaving n widow aud
seven children. The funeral will take
place Tuesday; interment at Arlington.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
Kent Out of Jail nv Marrv,po

1ACPV OuO OH . ottf1 HJ 4fhttI IIits
Three couples were tried before Judge
Miller in the police court yesterday for
violations of the Edmunds act Benjamin
Dimes and Lille Morris, and Frank West
and Mary Matthews agreed to legitima-
tize their relations by getting married, and
they were dismissed. Charles Parker and
Henrietta Smith were committed to jail
for fifteen days in default OF So each.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
Loud and Boisterous Roosters.

The police frequently receive complaints
OF the transgresSions OF loud and bolster
GUS men and women, but it remained for
Lieut.. Amiss' precinct, No. /, to receive
a novel complaint last evening against the
misconduct Of two loud aud boisterous
ROSTERS" Ii was made by DR.. j. A Har-
rison, OF No. 1925 G street northwest. He
reports that the chickens are in a yard
in rear OF his residence and that they arise
early and annoy him. The doctor threatens
to take heroic acton if the fowls are not
choked
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
No Gas Lost .

81 have sent for YOU" said the man of
the house, because these pipes need look
ing after. There's a leak somewhere, aud
a big lot of gas going to waste"
No." replied the gas company's iuspec-
tor. meditatively. Maybe there's leak,
but there amt auy gas going to waste.
You'll find it all in the bill"
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
Homeopathic Doctors and Dentists

Homeopathfc Doctors and Dentists.
The National Homeopathic College will
its medical department., and from the
dental department a class of two. The
degrees will be conferred tomorrow even
ing at Masouic Temple, corner of Ninth
aud streets northwest. The classes are
constituted as follows: Medieal-Jacob
s. Allen, Jr.. A. Fl. Ackermap. Robert
Douglass, Albert w. Evans, George w.
Eggleston, La wrence NJ. Green and Leroy
d. Walker. Dental-Frauk E. Burke aud
JOhn P Schricker
The Washington times., 1895-05-12

Subscribers to "The Times" VIII confer
favor by promptly reporting any dis
courtesy OF collectors, or neglect of duty
on the part OF the carriers. Complaints
either by mail or in person VIII receive
prompt attention Papers should be de-
livered TO all parts of the city by 6:3o
O'Clock each morning. including Sunday.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
A superb Edition.

The Washington Times is rapidly gain
ing in popularity and excellence. Its last
Sundays issue was superb edition, and
shows that the merchants Of that great
city appreciate the paper-Eveuing Bull
letin, Savannah, Ga.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
Baptists on to Colonial Beach

The palace steamship, City Of Richmond,
leaves it's wharf, foot of Sixth street, Tues
day, May IA, at 10 a. m, cor Colonial
Beach, carrying the delegates to the Bap-
tist convention. The steamer returns at
the pleasure of the eXcursionsts, visiting
the birthplace of Washington aud :.Ie home
OF Lee. Round trip fare, 90 cents.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
Police Operator Hardestv Res,pns.

Mr.. Hardesty, telephone operator at
police headquarters, who was appointed
several mouths ago, resigned last evening
TO take effect at once. He has secured q
more lucrative position. He is q son OF
DR. r. r. L. Hardesty, OF No. 1888 r iggs
place northwest.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
Summer Schedule Between Washing
ton a nd Round Hill. Va

The Southern Railway will, on Sunday,
May 10th, put on additional trains between
the above points which will be the most
convenient schedule ever offered to its
patrons on that line and great con-
venience to persons desiring 10 spend the
summer in that, the most delightful section
ofcountry adjacent to Washington.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12

There is rea son for calling farmers some
pumpkins Out of $500, 200. 900 of Amer
lean products sold last year they furnished
two-thirdS.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12

The golden halo said to surround the new
portrait of President Cleveland was prob
ably caused by extreme thinking on the
financial question.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12

The washington Grain Elevator, Della
ware and Florida avenues northeast,
sell flour. grain. hay, and feed in less than
car lots at the quotations of the Washing
ton Grain Exchange. S. S. DAISH & SON.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12

1.-THE Washington Times L. menu
ber OF the Rochdale Cooperative So-
ciety.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12

Now that the income tax is to be declared
unconstitutional it seems a shame that so
much sleep was lost in solving the prob
lem of how to make returns.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12

In view OF the striking similarity be-
tween womeu's bicycle and bathing cos
tunes, it must require about the same de-
greee of motion to pedal wheel that it
does to ride a wave.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12

allows civilian officials aud military and
naval officers to occasionally come In con-
flict, las they do under this form of gov
ernment. Civilians by appointment are
temporarily placed in command of the
two great branches of our service. They
take rank and precedence over trained and
educated Army and Navy officers, and
service any officer of any rank for any inn
agnary or real offeuse.
During their brief political official life
these civilians can also supercede by pro-
motion worthy aud deserving officers, and
place In power sycophautic subordinates
without regard to years OF experience or
rank, or worth to their country.
In view of these facts, it is to be hoped
that Secretary Herbert will be magnani-
nous hi the case of Admiral Meade. That
officers ripe experience is of great value
10 the Navy, and his record aud deeds de-
mand generous and just consideration.
PROSPERITY Is SURELY COMING.
There is every indication of a speedy i'm
provement in business affairs throughout
the country aud an increased demand for
the services OF wage earners. This is
especially true in Washington, where pros
poets are Frightening and where the out
look for building aud Improvements Is grow
ing more hopeful each day. Fortunately
for the country the elections soon due can
in no way retard this march of progress
They are strictly local, and while national
issues are being discussed, The result OF
the vote cannot be accepted rs an indi-
Gator Of that tickle thing public opinion.
Before the national election takes placepros-
perity may SO change conditions that the
calamity cry VIII no longer he heard, and
the wave of dissatisfaction .low sweeping
the land viii have subsidized into Il calm of
contentment.
Politicians and public men generally
must learn that radical political agitation
in the main is detrimental to prosperity.
Good times depend upon settled conditions.
They are the result Of business activity, of
investment of capital, of employment of
working people, and of the steady onward
trend of progress. Radical agitation
frightens capital and blocks the machinery
of trade. 1t is bugaboo that seldom
succeeds, and yet is extremely harmful.
Business men distrust politicians and re-
fuse TO place confidence in either their
methods or statements, and therefore radi-
cal politics in any form should be dis
countenanced by the public.
Let everybody look forward to better
times and a resumption of prosperity, and
in doing SO let us all also hope that they
viii not be deferred by too much radical
politics.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
yev yor,, Stock Excbano.

Furnished ey SilsbE i Co. bankers ana
brokers. SietropoIiten Bank Building, Fifteenth
street, opposite Treasury, Washington, D. G
HIN Lou
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
NOT GROWING IN POPULARITY.

Notwithstanding the reputed generous
nature OF President Cleveland. there have
been acts in this administration unworthy
his exalted public position. The recall
of Minister Thurston, after that gentleman's
apology TO Secretary Gresham, and the
public censure of Editor Chase are recent
indications OF a peeyish disposition far
beneath the dignity OF a chief executive.
There was absolutely nothing objection
able 10 a broad-minded person in Minister
Thurston's permitting correspondent TO
copy part of private letter concerning
Hawaiian affairs, and if President Cleve-
land had not been prejudiced against the
Hawaiian government ne would have over
looked this breach of diplomatic etiquette,
especially after Minister Thurston's cour-
teous explanation. 1t must therefore be
assumed that President Cleveland showed
bad temper in demanding the recall of the
Hawaiian minister.
The public censure of Editor Chase was.
an fllustration of exceedingly poor Judg-
ment. The libel for which Chase was
convicted was against an unpopular Cleve-
land favOrite, an official whose removal
has repeatedly been demanded on the
ground of unfItness, unworthiness, 8nd
violation OF the civil service law. A re-
request forexecutfvec Gle mcncy was made by
the friends OF Editor Chase, and in reply
to their humble petition the President
strikes blow for his unpopular faVorite in
the following language:
The Washington times., 1895-05-12

Gg gE@lgGG2
sS5 50 Boys,
@gSA READ THIS
81 Here's a Chance TO
~ Make Money
III and be Reporters.
The Times makes the following Of
fer to the School BOYS of the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Twenty-Five cents will be paid
for every item of news of enough
public intsrestto be printed, pro-
vided the item is not already
known to The Times.
CONDITIONS:
Each contributor must attend the
Public Schools generally or the High
Schools of the District.
Contributions must be written on
one side of the paper only.
The contributors name and home
address and name of school must
accompany the contribution and
must be written on separate
sheet of paper.
Contributions must be sent or
brought to the City Editor.
No contributions will be received be-
fore p. m.
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A young college graduate once entered
the office of the great Dana as q reporter.
He knew it ALL" aud was surprised that
he was not at once assigned to the editorial
page. All college men think the editorial
page of newspaper is ''Just so easy,
Why? The young man, though, deter
mined that he would not long remain a
common reporter" and set about giving
Mr.. Dana a. taste of bis quality. he
did it. He used Latin aud French quota
The Washington times., 1895-05-12

Duck suits should be especially popular
during this administration.
According TO speaker rCrisppartypIatfo
should be plain so as not to catch people
going and coming. In other words he
wants the planks so adjusted tina tpeoplecan
walk them only one way.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12
DENIED.

Executive Mansion, May 8.
1t is conceded that this convict ma
liciously published an outrageous libel
IN newspaper which he controlled, and
used in this instance at least as a dirty
weapon 10 satisfy his personal rage and
revenge.
This crime lis a most detestable one
II has become SO common and is so seldom
punished that / cannot reconcile executive
clemency IN the case here presented with
the duty ] owe 10 decent Journalism, the
peace OF society, and the protection to
those constantly subjected TO libelous at
tacks. GROVER CLEVELAND.
The simple denial of pardon would have
been unobJectionable. Editor Chase prob
ably deserved his sentence. Blu t fair
minded people will protest against the
use OF a Presidential office in an attempt
TO calsomine the deserved unpopularity OF
an Official and make il show in contrast to
the offense OF q convicted prisoner
For some unexplained reason President
Cleveland continues TO embrace every OPP
ponunity TO make his administration un-
popular.
The Washington times., 1895-05-12

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-01-03
The Martins Ferry Glass Trouble.

Local Union No. Is, glassworkers, Of
Martins Ferry, held meeting yester-
day afternoon. President Smith came
down from Pittsburg. Nothing definite
could be learned OF the nature OF the
meeting, but II is thought that the prop
ositon made by President Seamon, Of
the Buckeye, TO arbitrate the matter
will not be accepted.
Last evenings Martins Ferry Times
said
after being in session au hour and d
half or two hours the meeting ad-
journed, but at half-past three o'clock
President Smithwas still holding con-
ference with the committee. When
the Times man called at the lodge room
be was informed that while report
would be made in reply to President
Seamon's proposition yet there was
nothing whatever to give out to the
public this evening.
ut is limited that while the report
will In all probability not be an accept
ance OF President Seamon's proposition,
vet ii will not be blank refusal to treat
with the company. From the time that
it is said will he necessary to formulate
the report it Is inferred that it will be
quite an elaborate one, the questions at
Issue being fully discussed. President
Smith will leave for Plttsburg this even
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-01-03
A SUDDEN CHANGE
IN THE TEMPERATURES, YESTERDAY, AFTER A
SHARP FREEZE.
The Mercury Above the Freezing Point, Yesterday,
For the First Time in Several Days.
The River Closed at 3 P NJ.
More Snow.

After one of the coolest nights OF the
season, during which the mercury went
down to about five above zero al
Schnepi'S, and to three above at the
steel bridge toll house, there was sud
den and sharp rise In the temperature
yesterday afternoon, and just before
dark the mercury got above the
freezing point, for the first time
in about a week 1t didn't remain
above long. but the fall was very grad
ual, and even late last night the snow
was minus the dry and salt-like effect
which has characterized ii since the day
after Christmas, and became wet and
disposed TO stick TO shoes and clothing.
Yesterday mornings weather report
predicted fair and warmer" weather.
II hit il all right on the warmer" but
there was a distinct miss on the flair"
part Of the guess, for IL was cloudy all
day, and about half-past one a light
snow began falling, which continued
until nearly nine o'clock last night. Not
over half an inch of the beautiful was
deposited all together, and towards
the last there was distinct
tendency to change to
rain which made the fancies OF num-
Der of people lightly change to thoughts
OF the ice-bound but erratic and uncer-
tain Ohio. A thaw accompanied by rain
is not particularly desired in this
vicinity, and the majority Of people
would be just as well content to see the
snow disappear by easy stages, with a
reasonably sharp freeze every night
until it is all gone.
The gorge in the river at Mounds
Vile, announced in the Register yester-
day morning, reached this city at half
past one yesterday afternoon, and by
two clock the ice had stopped moving
Ia front of the city, and an hour later
the river was gorged out Of sight
around the Martins Ferry bend. The
ice did not appear to be very heavy,
as il was mashed up good deal
in coming TO a stop, and unless
we have some more zero
weather, it will do no damage when il
goes out. Tuesday evening the marks
showed four feet seven inches at the
WHAT. NC xvi AOuA AOCS eCL
inches to this, and last night the mark:
showed nine feet FIVE inches and falling.
A drop Of a couple OF feet or so will
probably occur whiting the next twenty
four hours. There are no boats at the
wharf, and all the craft on the upper
river are in good positions TO meet bad
breakup, should one occur.
The snow fall OF yesterday and last
evening didn'tdo the skating on Back
river any good, but still there were
many people on the ice all during the
day and evening. The skim OF snow on
the ice.covered sidewalks made walking
particularly risky, last evening, and 8
number OF pedestrians measured theiI
lengths on terra frma. During the day
the 3. 2. w. had small force OF men
at work removing snow and ice from
alley crossings, abOus town.
Sielghs are still in fair demand, bu'
the amusement is beginning TO pail
little.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-01-03
SHOES-LOCKE'S,

Young lady OF St. Clairsville, is the
guest Of Miss Alice McNabb, OF Four
Ieenth street.
Mr.. b. c. SotherD, manager OF the
local house Of the Swift Beef Co., who
has been at Chicago for some days, re-
turned yesterday.
Tom Lawson left yesterday for Troy,
\. Y, where he will resume his sudies
after spending the holiday vacation at
bis home on the Island.
Misses Sofa aud Nina Neidermyer, Of
FOstoria, aud Lena Dairy OF Washing
Ton, Pa, are the guests OF Miss Mamie
Brady on the South Side.
Miss Mamie NeisWander, q handsome
and charming young lady Of Parkers-
burg w. Va, is the guest of friends on
the Island for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Euoke. Of South
EOif street, left yesterday for Ningo
Junction, where they will be the guests
Of friends for few days.
Miss Edna Fitzgerald. charming
young lady, Of Cameron, w. Va, is the
guest OF Miss Kate Hathaway, OF South
E 1hGpline street during the holidays.
Miss Lima HeRnig has been offered
and accepted the position OF teacher OF
elOcution at the SteuOenville Female
Seminary. She commences her work
Monday next.
Major Percy s. Crouch, the genia!
and handsome travelling representative
OF Adams chewing gun, who has been
the guest Of friends in the city for the
past few DAYS, left last night over the
b. & o. for Columbus, Ohio. Though
here but a short time, Major Crouch
made many warm friends, who were
sorry 70 see him take his departure.