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The Washington times., 1895-02-27
APPOINT WESTERN MEN.

As was the case in the House, the appro-
priation in the sundry civil bill to pay timber
agents aroused vigorous opposition. 1t was
charged that the so-called timber inspectors
are lot of broken-down politicians ap-
pointed to get them out of the way. Those
familiar with the process of selecting politi-
cal appointees will recognize the truthfulness
OF this denunciation. There has been great
injustice done the West in making these ap-
poinsments, and the sooner they are changed
and Western men given the positions the
better II viii be for our timber lands.
There is a tremendous lot of humbug in
dulged in concerning Western timber lands.
These in the mountains arc scrubby and un-
lit for general use. and much of the best is at
present inaccessible. No doubt land im-
provement companies are stealing excellent
timber. but most Of it is used for building
houses for settlers, and therefore is not
wasted.
II the administration would appoint West
ern men as timber inspectors there would be
less complaint and more honesty in guard
4 ing government lands.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27
TAKEN ILL ON THE TRAIN.
Death of Prominent West Virginian at
DR.. Hammond's Sanitarium.

George W Thompson, president of the
Ohio River Railway, died here last even
ing at z O'Clock from acute pneumonia.
The deceased left his home in Parkersburg,
W. Va, last Friday. He was taken with
a chill on the train and when he reached
this city he went at once to DR.. Hammond's
sanitarium
Acute pneumonia developed rapidly,
and his relatives We're telegraphed for.
Senator Camden, his brother-in-law, who
was in West Virginia, brought back with
him the family physician of Mr.. Thomp-
son, Dr. Harris. The disease Was too far
advanced to be overcome, and death Was
expected at any time yesterday.
The remains will be taken TO Parkers-
burg over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
this afternoon at 2:30 The deceased was
fifty years of age, and leaves a widow, three
daughters, and q son. He has a brother
in New York, Col. w. P. Thompson.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27
DOROTHY" AT THE NATIONAL.
Prospect of Perfect Performance Next
Friday Afternoon.


Friday Afternoon.
This charming musical morceau, which
was to have been performed last Tues
day evening by "The Players of Co.
lumbian University. but unavoidably post
poned, will be charmingly rendered
next Friday afternoon at the New Ma
tional Theater, under the auspices of
the Ladies' Aid Ass ociation of the
National Homeopathic Hospital, the pro-
ceeds to be for the benefit of this worthy
institution.
Earnest and frequent rehearsals since
the last performance have made both
principals and chorns imply perfect,
notwithstanding one or two changes in
the cast, notably that of Harry Sherwood
and Priscilla Privett, widow, which, at
short notice, will be ably presented by
W. H. Harris and John Joy Edison, jr.
The ballet has been largely increased,
and will be one of the best among the
many pleasing features of the entertain
ment.
The boxes and reserved seats are be-
ing rapidly taken, which is very crafty
ing to the many lady patronesses.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27
Mr.. wheeIess Repents His Action.

The domestic troubles of Mrs. Maud Bar
low Wheeless and Mr.. Malone Wheeless, the
electrical expert who invented the under
ground system in use on the U street line,
have been settled. Mr.. Wheeless withdrew
the cross bill and accompanying papers and
then Mrs. Wheeless withdrew her original
bill. Ii is understood that Mrs. Wheeless
will have the custody Of their little girl and
Mr.. Wheeless will make proper financial
provision,
The Washington times., 1895-02-27
Fr,ire PORTER Estate to BE Sold.

A decree was made by Judge Hagner yes
terday for the sale of all the real estate in
the District belonging to the heirs of the late
Admiral David D. Porter. 1t was upon the suit
OF Mrs. Eleanor Campbell. Admiral Porter s
daughter, against Theodore Porter and the
other sons. w. d. Davidge, ir., and Chaplin
Brown were appointed trustees to sell with
bond of $4,000 each. The property is val
ued at $50. 900.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

Con TRARY to general belief the House yes
terday passed the labor arbitration bill and
called up the McGana resolution to increase
the pay of printers and bookbinders in the
Government Printing ONCE. The arbitration
the lines heretofore advocated by The TIMES.
But as there is now but little hope of its
passing the Senate no further comment at
present is necessary. The McGann -esolu-
ton was withdrawn
The Washington times., 1895-02-27
acottouy Rudd Again in Trouble.

James H., better known as "Cotton" Rudd,
was arrested on Pennsylvania avenue last
night by Detectives Boyd and Horne on the
charge of petit larceny, second offense. 1t is
alleged that he stole 81. so from his employer.
George P. Blair, the barber, at No. 1415 II
street northeast. The first offense proven
against Cotton" was the theft of some
iewelry and clothing from his mother. Should
the present charge be proven it will mean a
term in the penitentiary. The prisoner is
well known in South Washington, where his
family reside.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27
Mrs. UlIman's Application for Divorce

Mrs. Jllman Appllcatlon Ior DlSOrce'
Mrs. Katie Ullman, of this city, has sued
for divorce from her husband, Christopher
UIlman, of Baltimore, Md. She claims to
have been cruelty treated by him and that he
had been unfaithful to her, the correspond
ent being Trina Twennel, of Chicago. She
has crossed the ocean four times to join her
husband. but has never been able to live
happily with him on account of his conduct.
Mrs. Ullman lives here with her brother-in-
law. Theodore DieterIch.
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OF COURSE WE HAVE BARGAINS.
And excellent Bargains, too, but we don't
make so much fuss about them
We have the best values obtainable ALL THE
TIME, and the style, fit, and finish of our Cloth
ing are not found elsewhere at any price.
But if you want bargain, We can give you
one.
Many of our overcoats, in broken Sizes are
marked to prices that are particularly tempt
ing
your while.
And your money back if you want it
GEORGE SPRANSY.
&34 7th Street.
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WASHINGTON, D. G.. FEBRUARY 81. 1895.

Subscribers 10 The Times" will confer
favor by promptly reporting any discour'
tesy Of collectors. OF neglect OF duty on
the part OF the carriers. Complaints
either by all or in person will receive
rrOmpt attention. Papers should be de-
livered TO all parts OF the city by $50
o'clock each morning, including Sunday.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

particular attention, but it will now have q
Barnum effect on the public mind and liberal
people will want TO hear it. Better let Pope
Bob alone and not try to persecute him.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

EVERYBODY wants a top, tip-top TIMES
top, Just rs everybody wants the tip-top
TIMES. and everybody knows that the tip
top TIMES top and the tip-top TIMES are al
ways worth having.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

WHEN Representative Tracy offered the
work never done he evidently forgot the
truism of his master. "A public Office is a
public trust"
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

SULLIVAN may throw away mis- money and
otherwise make fool of himself, but he can
never get rid of that time-worn yellow
breath Jag
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

THE Cincinnati man who is suing for di-
vorce on the ground that his wife has "ab-
sorbed bitter hatred for mankind" ought
to change his drink.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

That terrible hankering after Uncle Sam's s
peIf caused the retiring statesmen TO vote
themselves a salary grab.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

THOSE little words with which Mayor
Strong emphasizes his opinion of New York
politics are probably justified by circum-
/ stances.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

BECAUSE President Cleveland promised
to take a look at the polyglot petition does
not signify that he will stop fishing
The Washington times., 1895-02-27
Grace wooten Buried by the Distric

Grace WOoten Buried BY the District.
The partly decomposed remains of Grace
Wooten, the aged colored woman, in Fem
ton Place northeast, were buried yesterday
at the expense of the District.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

Miss Mela Dorothy Noble, daughter of DR..
Noble, was married at Epiphany Church
last evening at o'clock in the presence OF
large number Of friends to Mr.. Charles
Marshall
The chancel was hung In white, sprayed
over with asparagus vines. with QUANTITIES OF
palms about the walls. Rev. DIR. McKim
officiated. The bride entered leaning on the
arm of her father. and was preceded down
the aisle by her bridesmaids and usheTs-
The wedding gown was Of white satin, the
high neck corsage trimmed with lace a
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

Judge Miller Continues the Tracy Case.
The case of false pretenses preferred
against the retired real estate dealer, Burr
R. Tracy, by Samuel w. Augenstein, came
before Judge Miller yesterday and was con-
tinued until March A.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

tule veil com pleted the costume. with whica
was carried shower bouquet Of lilies Of the
valley. The maids gowns were of blue satin,
the low neck corsage trimmed with finely
plated chiffon rufies, and the bouquets
carried were OF white tulips. These young
ladies were Miss Cayilt. Miss Marshall.
Miss Miller, and Miss Sloan. Miss Noble,
sister OF the bride, as maid of honor, wore a
gown of white satin striped in blue, and
carried bouquet of blush roses.
The ushers were Mr.. Charles Tucker,
Mr.. MeCIintock, Mr.. Charles Sloan. Mr.
Joseph Sloan. Mr. James Marshall. and Mr.
j. I. Stuart. The best man was Mr.. Veder.
A reception ar the residence OF DR.. and
Mrs Noble followed the ceremony at the
church.
An entertainment and hop wasI given last
night by The Young Theatrical Club for the
benefit of the poor, and netted quite large
sum. The affair was an entire success and
drew quite a large crowd The programme
included such Well-known amateurs as Ben
Dreyfuss, Joe We'll, Moses Baer. John Lang,
Milton Baer. ir.. and Mr.. Sinsheimer Joe
Dreyfuss announced the numbers as they
appeared on the programme. AT 10 o'clock
the affair was over, and dancing was INDUCED
in until u O'Clock. The dancing committee
was composed of Joe Well. Moses Baer, and
Ben Dreyfuss.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

Mr. and Mrs John Mclean VIII give
o'clock tea on Thursday afternoon in
honor OF Miss Susan b. Anthony.
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

Mrs Thurber has issued invitations for
a card party on the evening OF Tuesday,
March 3
The Washington times., 1895-02-27

Mrs. Fitzhugh Coyle and Mrs. Colds
borough gave five o'clock tea yesterday
afternoon, at which music was one of the
pleasant features. Mr.. Fitzhugh Coyle and
Mr. Mayo were the performers.
Mrs. Coyle and Mrs. Goldsborough We're
assisted in receiving by Mrs. Robert Skerritt,
Mrs. John Goldsborough, Mrs. Forbes
Beale, and Miss Norton.
At the tea table Mrs. Goldsborough and
Mrs Beale presided.
Among the guests were Mrs. Cropper, DR..
and Mrs. Wilmer, DIR. and Mrs. GlaZebrook.
the Misses Cox, Mrs. Balch, Mr. Giesy, Miss
Campbell, Miss Skerritt, Miss Gwynn, Miss
Pairo Mrs. Robert Chew, Miss kibby, the
Misses Smith, and Mrs. William c. Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crosby S. Noyes gave
reception last evening in honor of the
Gridiron Club The house was decorated
with American Beauty roses and orchids.
Conspicuous among these decorations was
an immense floral gridiron. The music FOR
the evening was furnished by the Mando-
lin, Banjo, and Guitar Club. delightful
supper was served. Mr.. and Mrs. Moves
were assisted in receiving their guests by
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas @. Noyes.
Among the guests We're MIR. and Mrs.
Stevens, Major and Mrs. Carson, Miss
Carson, Mr. and Mrs. E. g. Dunnell, Mr..
| and Mrs. H. G. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. James
| R. Young, MIR. and Mrs. d. S. Barry, Mr..
and Mrs. w E. Curtis, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
lG. Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs. o. O. Sealey,
| Mr.. Frank Richardson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Reginald Schroeder, Mr.. and Mrs, Arthur
| w. Dunn, Mr.. and Mrs. G. C.. Randolph,
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Farm, Mr.. Robert
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-01
MARE ISLAND INDUSTRY,
Much Has Been Accomplished
During the Fiscal Year
Just Ended.
Officers at the Yard Contemplate
Many improvements in the
Coming Twelvemonth.

VALLEJO, CAL, June 30-The fiscal
year 1694-95 closes at the navy yard with
this date, and it is safe to say that not for
years past has so much good work been
accomplished as during the year just end
ing. The officers in command feel justi-
fable pride in saying that less mistakes
have been made in work entrusted to their
care, that on an average more men have
been employed throughout the year than
for any previous year, and the chances are
that the end of the twelvemonth to COM
mence Monday will see the completion of
many Improvements that will aid toward
placing the Mare Island yard in the first
rank of naval stations.
Lines are being run for the extension of
the railway system down as far as the saw
mill, and when the track is laid, as it will
be during the coming six months, heavy
timbers will be hauled up by means of fat
cars and the locomotive to the stone dry
dock for use of repairs of ships in do ok.
The large crane at the dock is now being
utilized each day in hosting dirt and tim
bers, and is already proving itself to be q
most useful machine.
What is sadly in need at the yard is a
mud-dredger, to keep the water front free
from shoallng. AS 1T is now it Is not
deemed safe to take such ships as the
Olympia or philadelphia alongside the
coal wharf to coal. for fear they will at low
tide settle on the mud, list to one side and
cause more or less damage. A dredger, to
cost $4,000 or $4,000, would obviate the
coaling of such ships in mid-stream and
save the paving to outside contractors of
from $4,000 to $4,000 every two or three
years for dredging along the water front.
The two cruisers, the Olympia and Phil
adelphia will remain at San Francisco
until after the Fourth. The ships in har-
Dor will dress in National colors and at
noon a salute of twenty-one guns will be
fired. No fireworks will be allowed at the
yard.
The Olympia, on her return to the yard,
will be fitted as flagship, and then leave
of the Baltimore, to be ordered back for re-
pairs, but whether to Mare Island or an
Eastern yard is not known.
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much harm has been done to the State by
unhealthy booms. The barley and wheat
grown in this locality are simply wonderful
in quantity and quality, great heads bend
ing toward the earth as if in gratitude for
earth's rich bounty. Potatoes are the
next largest product exported. Mr.. f..
Blackie, who has an exact knowledge of
the potato export, says: 1.-THE yield of fine
Burbanks has increased at a wonderfully
large ratio each year during the last ten. :"
Mr.. Blackie's figures are as follows: 1888,
200 tons; 1889, 400 tons; 1890, $500 tons;
1891, $500 tons; 1892, 9400 tons; 1898, 1880
tons.
Beans are another heavy and profitable
product, about 5000 bags being shipped
annually.
Sugar beets are specially successful, and
carry high percentage of sugar when
tested at the Spreckels sugar-beet factory,
located at jacksonville, twenty miles from
here.
Quite an acreage is contracted for by that
firm every year which yields good proht
to the cuItivator. Mr.. Spreckels has shown
his faith in the adaptability OF the sou Oh
Salinas Valley to sugar-beet culture by re-
Gently purchasing 600 acres OF the Hatton
estate located three miles from Salinas
City. Local capitalists have been ready and
anxious to aid by gift of land or by taking
stock in a sugar beet factory Ii practical
sugar refiner would consider the matter.
They are more than usually anxious for
this industry since reported interview in
an Eastern paper with Mr.. Spreckels
quotes him as saying: California is cap
able and should produce all the sugar for
the United States.'
Apples and pears come to a very high
state of perfection here because of the cool
nights which are death to the Goblin moth
In the sheltered portions, the tributary
valleys and canyons, fruit culture is becom-
ing quite general. Sheltered portion has
reference to localities where the strong
trade winds which sweep down the middle
of the main valley during the afternoon of
the summer months do not touch.
This strong breath from the sea insures
health and energy to the people, and work
in all lines is accomplished with more of
ease in this invigorating climate. Mustard
is raised quite largely for the San Fran
cisco markets, where it is both ground
and pressed for its valuable oil product.
Brown or wild mustard yields about $500
bags annually. The. annual yield of yell
low or tame mustard is about 5000 bags,
weighing 100 pounds each.
Quite large number of diaries, with 200,
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MID FIELD AND ORCHARD
What the Rich AlluViaI Soil
Is Capable of Pro-
ducing.
THE FAIR CITY OF SALINAS.
1t Promises to Become One Of the
Great Centers Along the New
Coast Line.

SALINAS, CAL, June 30.-Historic
Monterey County of wondrous extent is a
locality of great possibilities, as it is as yet
comparatively undeveloped. Twenty thou
sand people are scattered about over ter
ritory capable of well supporting million
people. Large Spanish grants are here
still intact, held not in spirit of monop-
oily, but held simply because there has
been no particular demand for subdivision.
Until quite recently there has been a
steady flow of settlers, who found quite
good Government land at their disposal,
but from an examination of a county chart
in the Monterey Abstract Office it was
found that there was very little if any de-
sirable Government land to be had in the
county to-day.
Those who are saying dolefully, 1.-THE
earth is overcrowded," should drive over
the great waving grain fields and grazing
pastures of valley and foothill in Monte
rey County and they would hold less pessi-
mistic views on that point at least. Some
of the large tracts in the Middle and Lower
Salinas Valley are: San Lorenzo Rancho,
IL, 900 acres; La Pasa, 1900; San Vicente,
1900; Trescony, 10000; San Bernardo,
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be heard from at the different racetracks
later on.
Engineer from the Palo Alto stables, Sa-
linas Belle and host of other really good
horses are here at Mr.. Iverson's place. He
makes speciality of good roadsters. Mr..
Iverson thinks there will be reaction
soon and good horseflesh will again bring
good prices.
The largest mercantile interests Of Mon
terey County are those of Vanderhurst,
Sanborn & Co. This partnership was
formed in 1868. and their first store build
ing was also among the first foundations
laid in the town, which was not then six
months old. They have four separate
storarooms adjoining, where they carry
heavy lines in hardware, furniture, dry
goods and groceries. They alto have a
branch store in Kings City in the southern
part of the valley. This firm also has
large outside interests, such as being heavy
owners of real estate, electric-light, water
and gas stock. Mr.. Vanderhurst has al
ways been in the vanguard urging i'm
provements in the town. R. L. Porter is
an active member of this important firm of
Vanderhurst, Sanborn & Co.
o. Meyer & Sons have one of the largest
and best selected stocks of general mer-
chandise outside of the largest cities of the
State, and their place of business is always
kept in the most attractive manner. Hale
& Co. have one of their large branch dry
goods stores in Salinas. Wherever there
is live town there you will find Hale's,
for instance San Francisco, San Jose,
| Stockton, Petaluma, Salinas. AS surely
as the Spanish people knew how to select
the ideal climatic spots of California, just
so surely do the Hale brothers know and
select prosperous business centers.
France & Burkman have been growing
| along with Salinas for fifteen years. With
out exaggeration, this firm could build,
| decorate, carpet and furnish house COM
pletely down to the most minute detail
! either in the way of luxury or necessity
| j. B. Scott and P. P. Trough have drug
| stores which in elegance of appointment
and 'up-to-date" selection of stock are up
to the standard of the best in the State
Wahrlich, Cornett 81 Co., Clark d Nc
Collum, M. Hughes, w. c. Conrad, J. N.
Anderson & Co., and the numerous other
equally good business houses, speak well
for the community and tributary out
lying country districts which support
them. Two excellent banks attend to the
financial life of the community. The
Salinas City Bank, with paid-up capital of
100000 and surplus OF 100000, is one of
the most substantial banks i'll the State.
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300, and even 500 cows of the very best
stock, are scattered about Salinas Valley.
Much of the very best Swiss cheese, which
many buy simply because it is imported,
comes from the diaries of Monterey
County, which are run by Swiss
Americans.
Poultry raising would be very profitable,
particularly near Salinas City, where the
Pajaro Valley Railroad has brought about
by competition very fair freight rates in
all lines, and 1t is but little over 100
miles to the markets of San Francisco.
The Pajaro Valley Railroad runs out to
tidewater at Moss Landing where the coast
steamers touch. Here the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company own immense ware
houses covering an area of three acres, the
largest on the coast except at Port Costa
and San Francisco. Another large ware
house up the slough toward jacksonville,
owned by the same company. is the ship
ping point for the neigboring valley of
Pajaro.
Salinas City, the county seat of Monte
rey County, located in the middle of Sail
mas Valley, is q remarkably prosperous
place. 1t is on the Pacific Coast division
of the Southern Pacific which is now run
ming trains as far south as San Luis
| Obispo, and is building on to Santa Bar
bara, where a road from Los Angeles will
| be met. When this is accomplished it is
| expected that this route will be the favored
| one between San Francisco and Los An
/ geles. Salinas is to be the middle stopping
| point and is promised a fine clearinghouse.
some repair-shops and the round house.
The citizens recently raised $4,000 with
which to purchase seventeen acres near
the Southern Pacific depot which thew
have decided to the road for the purposes
above mentioned.
The company has also promised that
Salinas City shall be freight terminus.
The advantages of being a freight terminal
point are very great, as all interior towns
that are not freight terminals know to
their sorrow. The ground will soon be
broken, and active construction on these
railroad improvements will soon be in
order. The waiting station and dining
room, which will be at the upper end OF
the main street, will in year or so be as
an attractive spot as the present station
and lunch place at Castroyille, Just above
Salinas.
Mr.. Coats, who has been largely instru.
mental in making Castroville1 station the
most charming and restful depot in the
State, with its wealth of flowers and wind
ing walks in the little park, is to come to
Salinas and manage the new dining place.
All Salinas people are very glad indeed.
! About one year ago surveys were made