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The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
LrGHrING THE sTREErs.

Various solutions of the street lighting
problem, it is said, have suggested them
selves to the Commissioners. Ore is .the
hope, stiu fondly cherished. that the pres
ent electric light company may put n a
bid. This, however is probably a delu-
Eive hope, for if that company had intended
to bid it would have done so long ago.
its failure TO put in proposition would
seem TO warrant the assumption that it
has an understanding with the Washington
Gas Light Company, and is leaving that
monopoly a free hand
The other alternative contemplated by
the Commissioners is a shadowy expecta-
ton that a new electric light company may
be formed and use the telephone poles for
its wires, and the officials are said To hold
the opinion that they have the right, If
necessary, TO erect poles and run overhead
wires. This is even less tangible than the
expectationtbatt the ElectricLight Company
may do Something, for it comes in direct
conflict with the statute The law ex-
pressly forbids the stringing of any more
overhead wires il the city, and by that
AdM tue colALAiseioueIs aIc DOunu DIS Blilllg
as any corporation.
There is hope for the future, however
Congress must act. Congress will act,
if but the people of the District VIII act
in concert and with energetic purpose.
When an active force comes in contact
with an iIert mass we all know the result.
So if The people Of the District, with prac-
teal unanimity make known their wants,
and Insist that relief shall be given them;
if they bring to bear upon Congress ali the
forces they caa concentrate, they viii
gain he end sought
The Times has blazed the way. Now let
the people close up ranks and move upon
the enemy.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

the services of one of the most repu-
table law firms in Washington TO
persons needing legal assistance 10
free themselves from the clutches
of Shylock money brokers'. Applica-
tiOn must be made at this office, as
BILE motives and not from "a desire TO
gain publicity.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

Postmaster General Wilson may not meas
uTe as much around the waist as his cabinet
colleagues, but he wears a larger hat
in proportion TO his size.
There never was a newspaper enterprise
so warmly Endorsed in advance as the
souvenir edition devoted to the public
schools which The Times will soon issue.
Numerous enthusiastic letters of COM
mendation have already been published,
and others will appear from thine to time
Miss Georgiana r. Simpson, prominent
teacher, thus praises the project:
Dear Sir:-Your proposed school edition
of The Washington Times, while possessing
many worthy features, will be especially
valuable in calling forth that attention
from parents and guardians which will
make them better acquainted with thes system
and methods Of work pursued in the public
schools of the District of Columbia.
This must in turn produce increased
sympathy and cooperation on the part
OF parents-things OF invaluable aid to the
teacher and absolutely essential to the
best interests OF thechId Yours, sincerely,
"GEORGIANA R. SNIP SON"
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
CRUSHED By A CART.
Six-year-cld Willie vintOn Very Sert
0usly Injured


William B. Vinton, the six-yeaT-Old son
OF William Vinton, a glider, residing at
No. 437 N street southwest, was knocked
down and run over by a dirt cart driven by
John Wander, colored. and seriously in
jured. near the corner of Four-and-
a-haIf and " streets southwest. about IL 80
O'Clock yesterday forenoon.
The child was playing in the street near
the cuTbStOne when the cart came rumlbing
down Four-and-a-half street. The child
seemed bewildered Tor a moment and did
not move and the next second he was struck
by the horse, knocked down and one wheel
passed over his abdomen.
When picked up the lad was unconscious
He was taken TO his home and medical aid
summoned.
The colored driver, who protests he did
not see the child until knocked down, was
taken into custody and locked up at No.
4 police station, pending the results OF
the little boys injuries, which may termin-
ate fatally, the wheel having compressed
the stomach and intestines.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
AS THE CROWDS CONE OUT.

That very amusing story of "Romeo's
First Love- was told in confidence to a
house full Of people last night at Aliens
Grand Opera House. Miss Blanche Walsh
was the Romeo and made a resonant hit
She appeared in the picturesque male attire
of the age of the Coperiets. If the original
Romeo had been Blanche Walsh Rosaline
possibly would never have given Juliet a
chance in the game.
The characters in this very entertaining
fantasy are Miss Walsh as Romeo, Mr.
Shirley as Benyolio, Mr.. Boag as Tybalt,
Miss Curry as RCelline, and Miss Johnson
as Lady Montague.
While Miss Walsh carried off the honors
as Romeo, Miss Curry did some very clever
acting rs RosaIine. Those who wish to know
the true beginning of the tradegy OF Romeo
and Juliet" must go to Aliens every night
this week aud study UP tic little comedy
which Shakespeare kept behind the scenes.
This skit was followed by MY Awful
Dad" with Mr. Bond as that extremely
interesting individual. This character was
played in Mr.. Bonds finest vein OF humor.
speech, and action Mr. Able was Richard
Evergreen; Miss Moore, as Mrs Groaner;
Miss Johnson. as Miss Evengetine; Mr..
Findlay, as Humphrey Lovekin, and Mr..
Burke, as Mr.. Wedagain, Miss Walsh be-
ing Miss Wedagain.
There is enough in these two plays to
keep The community effeVescing all week.
Married in Haste" is the clever comedy
with which the third week OF the sum
mer comedy season was opened last night
at the New National Theater. 1t is an
excellent comedy, with fire moral, and is
not entirely given up to humor. There
are some serious pass ages in il which give
a peculiar charm. The title suggests the
motif, and as is's comedy, ali's well in
the denouement.s
Whether it is the company or play in
which all the world is more or less inter-
ested, it is certain that the theater was
filled by an entertained audience. The
success of the summer venture at this
theater is so assured that there is no
doubt that packed houses will be the
nightly fact aslong asThe play lasts.
Mr.. Charles Coote. as Percy Pcndragen. was
admirable, notably as to his makeup. Mr.
Hudson asthe bluff j osiah Grangerappeared
in great shape, aud the god angel OF the
action, Mr.. BowseE as Gibson Green, was
n favorite with the audience. Miss Lillian
Lawrence and Mr. Charles Maekay on
whom so much OF the play depends, were
exceptionally in good form and received
and deserved the plaudits of their many
friends. The cast is quite populous, but
the general ability was much above the
ordinary.
Married in Haste" viii be the bill for
the week.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
Raw Ridre Opens June sth.

This delightful and beautiful resort on
the Chesapeake Bay opens for the season
on Saturday. June 8. The principal new
attractive features are a $4,000 Ferris
wheel, 10 feet high, and tohoggan slide
from the bath house 100 feet into the bay.
Trains leave B. s o. r. r. depot at els
a. M and 4:28 p. m. week days, 9:35 a. M,
1870 and Alb p. m. Sundays. Rate, 10
cents for the round trip.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
MarShdllHa

Steamer Manchester leaves daily 18th and
NJ sw Sunday excePtedl, at 10 a. m,
2:30 D. m Returning, leaves Marshall
Hall at l and 4: 80 p. m.
Steamer River Queen leaves daily. o
st. wharf SUNDAY eXcepted), at $50 q.
H., aud from Macalester's wharf at $50
D. M Returning leaves Marshall Hall at
1: 80 and 7:3O p. m.
Musicby SchIoedeE's Famous Band Music
and dancing all day,
Fare round trip, &c. jeS-tf
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

development OF the Capital City, and every
Official duty entrusted to him has been
executed with zeal, ability. integrity and
marked courtesy. President Cleveland is
to be congratulated on finding the right
man for the right place.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
BAY RIDGE.

This delightful and beautiful resort
on the Chesapeake Bay opens for
the season on Saturday, June 8.
The principal new attractive features
are a $40, 900 Ferris wheel, 10 feet high,
and Toboggan Slide from the bath house,
100 feet into the bay. Trains leave B.
& o. R. K depot at 9:15 a. m. and 42S
p. m, week days; $50 a. m, 100 and
3:15 p. m, Sundays.
RATE 20 CENTS FOR THE ROUND
TRIP.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
Edmunds Law Violations.

James Williams, alias Arson White,
was sent TO the grand jury yesterday by
Judge Miller on charge OF violating the
Edmunds act Benjamin lucky, white.
and Eliza Harvey. colored, and Frank
Harvey and Agnes Washington, both col-
oreiI. under the same law, were fined $40,
or ojn default. sentenced TO thirty days
in the workhouse.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
EXCURSIONS.

Palace Steamer SAML J. PENTZ
leaves on three trips daily aud un the fol
lowing Special days: SUNDAY at 1913
leaving River View at 1915, 4 80 and
100 p. m. WEDNESDAY AND SAT
URDAY At 9:45 d M, 40 and 0:45 D.
m. Leave River View at 1915, 900
aud 1880 p. IN. Tickets, % cents; chit
dren, Il cents. INDIAN HEAD every
Wednesday and Saturday al 6:i5, stopping
cents. Family day every Saturday at
River View. everybody 10 cents TN 9:45
a. m. and :i5 p. NJ trips. The Palace
Point Sunday, Tuesday. Thursday, a m
Excursion ticket, embracing round trip
transportation, supper, lodging, break
fast at Hotel Belleyiew, FOR 50. Hotel
BeIleyiew, Chapel Point. now open. Char
tiers can be made for the Pentz and Randall
2. $. RANDALL, Sole ProprIetor
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

for public school pupils. and the name of
the school attended should be handed in
with each order. Their main object is to
stimulate the interest of the children in
the school edition. Names of winners VIII
be published one week after date of issue
of the school edition.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

a favor by promptly reporting any dis
courtesy of collectors, or neglect of drty
on The pi,rt OF the carriers. Complaints
either by mail IN person viii receive
prompt attention. Papers shoald be de-
livered 10 all parts OF the city by 6:3o
O'Clock each morning. including Sunday.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
CONDITIONS:

Each contributor must attend the
Public Schools generally or the High
Schools of the District.
Contributions must be written on
one side OF tie paper only.
The contributors name and homo
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 4 p. m.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

1t requires man of peculiar genius to
stand on Senator Hills financial and
tariff platform, but he does it and don't
wabble much either.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
His Golden wedding.

Jonesley-coming around to my golden
wedding next week?
Brownkins dndignantiy)-Your golden
wedding! Why, man, you re not 50.
Jonesley-No, bit I've bagged an American
heiTess.-Judge.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

Both political parties had better stop
quarreiing over silver and get ready for
the business boom. It's big ore, and
it is coming
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

THE washington Times Is mem-
Der OF the Rochdale Cooperative So.
ciety.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

The appointment OF Mr.. Dorsey Claggett
as collector of the port of Georgetown viii
be gratifying to every citizen of Washing
ton, and above all, to our merchants, whose
important interests could not be in better
hands. Er. Claggett has always been
foremost in every movement boxing to the
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
':' TIE Public Schools
THE MAMMOTH
SOUVENIR SCHOOL EDITION
OF THE WASHINGTON TIMES

VIII be issued Sunday next, the 10th inst.
1t will be devoted to the interests of the
Public Schools OF the District of Columbia,
tracing their development, illustrating their
several departments, etc.
1t will tell the public what has been done
in the ordinary branches OF education, and
will dwell at length on the great usefulness
and progress of the departments of SEW
ING, COOKING, DRAWING, MUSIC, MAN
UAL TRAINING, PHYSICAL CULTURE,
ETC. $3.50
EVERY MEMBER OF THE NEXT CON-
GRESS viii see it, so that that body may be
fully informed OF the work, needs and pos
sibilities OF our schools, to the end that
more just andintelligent treatment may be
accorded them
Every leading educator in this country and
in Europe wiIllearnfIom it the Importance of
Washington as AN educational center.
Through it every parent and guardian
of public school pupil will acquire added
knowledge of the great system that is do
ing so much for the youth OF the District.
Its editors hope and believe that it
viii lead the general ubiic to take
greater interest in our municipal affairs,
more particularly in that portion of, them
that have to do with public instruction.
The result cannot but be beneficial.
The Times believes that in the pub
LEGATION of this edition it will do q great
public service. That those Immediately
interested in the welfare of the public
schools also look, at it in this light will
be readily seen by the following excerpts
from letters already published in these
columns:
commissioner John w. Ross, eX-presi-
dent OF the board of School Trustees:
l am very glad the proprietor
OF The Times deems this important SUBJ
ject worthy OF such an edition. Among
the many features OF municipal interest
i'll the District of Columbia there is no one
which is OF more far-reaching Importance
than that which relates TO the public
schools. They are acquiring a reputation
throughout the United States which is a
source of pride to our people, and which,
! believe, is tending to induce many de-
sirable citizens TO make Washington their
place of. residence / am conf
dent that every one connected with the
public school system will gladly impart
to you any information which you may
desire to the end that your edition may
be an unqualified success"
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

The sweet girl graduate and the be-
witchlng summer-resort fairy are enter
ing upon commences n mt exercises at
about the same time.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, School Trustee.
Anything that tends to arouse a deeper
interest in our public schools, and shed
new light upon the methods in vogue, is a
blessing to community. Your souvenir
edition, designed TO set forth the exact
condition of the schools OF the District, viii
doubtless fruitful of much good 1t viii
enliehten the citizens upon the great work
actually accomplished, and, possibly, call
forth suggestions of improvement upon the
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
Mr.. j. w Whdpiey. president of the Roard
of School Trustees

You can do 10 better service to Wash
ington than 10 make known her public
school system in all its details. / do res
think our own citizens fully realize the
great advance which has taken place in
the past live or six years in the educa-
tional character and facilities afforded
by our city In many ways the pubica-
ton VIII be OF great interest and value,
and the cordial cooperation of everyone
connected with our set ools will be given
you, am sure, in this work"
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
Mr.. ], j. Darlington, school Trustee:

MT. j. J. DarIngton, SCHOOL Trustee.
The more generally and the
more thoroughly the schools are under
stood the more highly whatever is good
in them VIII be appreciated, with a COR
responding increase in their usefulness,
and the more easily whatever defects
may exist can be ascertained and remedied
Every facility, / am sue, VIII be accorded
you for obtaining the fullest and most &C
curate information concerning the SCHOOLS
in all their features, and for making the
proposed edition of your paper devoted
to that subject authentic and complete. The
enterprise and public spirit OF Tue Times
are 10 lie commended, and will undoubt-
edly prove a public benefit"
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

! present system, excellent as it is.
| Will be cordially welcomed by all who
have the welfare of the nation at heart"
| Mrs. l.. Stowell, another trustee, writes
warm letter, which appears in another
column.
DR.. Francis R. Lane, principal of the
High School:
tThere can be nothing better for public
education than the plan of The Times
for big edition devoted to the schools
| of Washington. From the peculiar condi-
ton of the people in the District the at
tention paid by them TO municipal affairs
is regretably less than in other great cities.
There can be 10 question of the material
aid which would come from a broad
knowledge of the details OF the system
of schools on the part of parents and other
citizens. The Times Will be the enlightener
and awakener, and this issue will bring
helpful criticism aud cooperation Per-
sonally / shall work enthusiastically to as
sist you n SO far as it is within my power"
supt G F. T. Cook:
Your effort to bring more prominently
into view the public school system OF
the District of Columbia and through it 20
emphasize aud further the work it is
accomplishing is very timely, as well as
deserving the largest measure of encourage
ment and success Toward the realiZa-
ton OF it, l ttall be more than pleased 10
furnish you with any information or facts
pertaining to the schools OF the divisions
under my supervision, and, further, to
aid in any way in my power to the perfec-
ton OF your plans.
Mr. II. T. Stuart, Supervising Principal
Third Division:
"If the public is not furnished in this
edition with the most complete statement
of the history, growth, methods, needs aud
possibilities OF our Washington public
schools that has ever been put under one
cover, il will be because the trustees,
superintendent, supervisors, and teach
ers do not know an opportunity when they
see 1t. / am glad Ia see that you open
your columns as freely TO the humbIest
teacher in the graded schools as to the
highest official. This is most wise and
liberal, and ] am sure the responses made
will justify your confidence In them
and enable yuH to give to the public more
satisfactory view of our school ystem than
could have been obtained from the single
standpoint of the school official
From other supervisors, the teachers gem
orally, and school officials throughout the
country, many similar letters have come.
Some of them have already been published,
and others viii appear in due course
Attention is called TO the announcement
. concerning subscriptions to this school edi-
ton, published else where. For the con-
venieuce of its patrons, the accompanying
form is printed II can be obtained i'll any
quantity desired on application at The
Times business office.
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Major George H. Harries. School Trustee.

ldttJUI NisUI &c II I1tfIIItbi oCIIOUI IIUhIpt-
Il am very pleased to know that The
Times contemplates issuing a special
edition for the purpose of fully Informing
the public as to the public school system
OF the city. That the system is imperfect
must be admitted, but it is much more
nearly the right thing than are the ma jority
of human Inventions. IL is neces-
sary that every thinking citizen be fully
informed on this most important subject,
for only by cooperation and harmonious
insistence can we hope to achieve success
before Congress. If / have any information
as to school matters, you are welcome to
use it as you sec fit"
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

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 interest to be printed, pro-
vided the item is not already
known to The Times.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
III shadd. School Trustee.

DIT. d T tsl,stIII, SJEOUI ITUsttt.
The idea Of having n special souvenir
edition of The Washington Times, devoted
exclusively TO the public schools of the
District of Columbia, has my hearty sup
port. 1t viii afford me great
pleasure, as q member of the board of school
trustees, TO cooperate with you, so that
ample data may be collected for the COM
pilation of this mammoth edition.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
Mr. Jesse q. wilson, School Trustee.

Mr.. Jesse h Wilson, School Trustee:
The Times has struck upon a
very happy thought, and its souvenir
edition, devoted To the public schools Of the
District of Columbia, Will form one of the
most popular ever Issued by any paper IN
the District. / venture nothing when I
say that there are no institutions III which
the people of Washington have so strong an
interest as in its schools. 49,
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11
H. Hazen, school Trustee:

Dr. D H Hazen, School Trustee:
The subject is certainly an
interesting one, and appeals to all alike
who are Interested in the schools of the
District. / heartily approve OF the pro-
Ject, and will cheerfuly give the limited
assistance in my power
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

GggGg1G1
600 oOQS,
90 READ THIS
- Here's a Chance TO
- Make Money
"a and be Reporters.
The Washington times. (Washington, D.C.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-11

present system, excellent as it f..
Will be cordially welcomed by all who
have the welfare of the nation at heart"
Mrs. l.. Stowell another trustee, writes
warm letter, which appears in another
column.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-23
A STRAW RIDE.

On Wednesday afternoon at about
s O'Clock a wagon gayly decorated with
flags and bunting and containing a
number Of young people drove up at the
residence of Miss Lou d. Thompson.
The young people proved to be some of
Miss Thompson's former pupils from
Pedricktown school. Various games,
races and music made the evening pass
very rapidly for the young people and
later they were invited to the dining
room where abundant refreshments
were served. AT an early hour they
left for Pedricktown saying that all had
had a delightful time.
The party were Misses Bertha Nor
rison. Alice Pedrick, Rebecca Barber,
Sara Doughten, May Kinnear, Fannie
Pedrick, Edna Casey, Ada Holton,
May and Anna Titus. Messrs. Harry
| johnson, Howell Stetser, Wilson JUS
tice. George and Walter Doughten.