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WOULD BE A GOOD. LAW.

Should the bill introduced by Senator
Cullom TO regulate the work of street car
employees be pushed TO an issue IL would
precipita;c a fight between the lobbyists
and those who favor the measure that
would be intensely interesting. The bill
provides that eight continuous hours shall
constitute days work and that all en-
ployment in excess of that time shall be
paid for extra. 1t also provides that all
grieva noes of employees against street rail-
way companies shall be settled by arbitra-
ton. and it gives employees the right 10
recover damages should the decision of
the arbitrating committee be rejected by
the offending company.
In Justice to wage-earners a similar
law should govern their employment in
every capacity throughout the District,
and. for that matter. all over the cou ntry.
The adjustment of differences between
employers and employed should be made
a question OF arbitration. and prevent, if
possible. the necessity of strikes. The
labor trouble in Philadelphia might have
been avoided had there been a law 10
arbitrate that could be enforced. and In
every instance where strikes and lock-
outs have occurred just mediation by
authority of national law would have
prevented serious loss.
District wage-earners would do well to
urge The enactment of such law
The morning times., 1895-12-18
1.-THE MESSIAH WELL SUNG
Washington Choral Sooiety's Con-
cert at Convention Hall.
Great Glory, While rhe Soloi-ts
Were Applauded Repeatedly.

The Choral Society, assisted by the WASH
ington symphony Orchestra, gave "a most
delightful rendition OF Handei's wonder-
ful oratorio, 1.-The Messiah last night,
at Convention Hall.
The musiC-lovers were out in full force,
no less than 2,G00 being present, aud
they were very enthusiastic, appiauding
each and every solo, recitation and chorus.
Miss Charlotte Walker was the soprano,
n iss Ruth Thompson the contralto, MIR. X.
I. Towne,- tenor, and Mr. Carl Il. Duift.
basso. Inc mixed cnorus numbered about
Mr. TOwne was particularly happy in
his recitations and airs. He WAS ap-
plauded after each OF mis- numbers. ms
voice was clear aud his pronunciation
iIr. Duff has a voice of wonderful re-
sonance, which easily filled the big audi
toriuin. He also came In for large
share or the appreciation.
Miss Charlotte Walker, the soprano, has
a VOICE OF exceptional purity. She sang
In place OF II iss Aaconda, VINO is Ill with
Those who had heard n iss Maconda sing
nave no hesitation in aying that Miss
Walker acceptabiy filled her place.
Miss Ruth Thompson, contralto. sang
Immense hall
Ioomucfi ipraisecannotbe beg given the chorus
II mad lot of work TO do, but did il
well, never making the slightest break
oi Ine ce.ebrateu -'hafielujah- Cnorus.,'
Inc GLORY to God in the Highest was
also We'll rendered The ladies OF the chorus
were exquistely gowped.
Especial mention must be made of Miss
walkers rendition of the famous solo, II
Know That My kedeemer Livetii." IL was
given with great effect, which was greatly
appreciated by the audience.
Taken In all, the affair was grand sue
cess, and the society will, in the near
future, produce another oratorio or cantata
by some prominent composer.
DR.. Harry q. Sherman conducted With
that grace and skill which Is peculiar only
to himself. He received u large share OF
the applause.
The pia nisls were Mr.. John Porter Law
repce and Mrs. Joseph F. Thomas.
The second concert of the society Will be
given January ,27, at Aliens Grand Opera
House. The sacred opera, "Sanpson and
Deliiah'' viii be given. The soloists an
nouDced are as follows:
Contralto, Miss Mary Louise Ciary: tenor,
AIR. J. II. Mckinley; baritone, DR.. B. Mer-
Till Hopkirson, baSsO, Mr.. A rtiiur Beresford.
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u REPRESENTATIVE DovENNER, OF
II West virginia, who did all possible to

y EPRESENTATIvE DOVENNER, OF
IN West Virginia, who did all possible 10
have the resolutions adopted by the
mass-meeting of Washington citizens, IA
voriDg the recognition OF the Cuban insur-
gents as beiligerents, read in the House.
hut was prevented by the objection of Judge
Turner, of Georgia, does not hesitate to
express his disapproyai OF such methods.
Mr. Dovenner says that any series of reso-
lutiOns, upon whatever subject, adopted by
representative meeting of citizens In the
Capital OF the nation, should without any
question be given respectful hearing by
Congress. He is bitterly opposed to the
plan OF ohJecting to something that has not
been heard.
1t is certainty that the citizens of
Washington, as wei as the friends of
Cuban independence everywhere, have a
stanch friend in Mr.. Dovenncr, who sue
ccsas Mr.. Perdieton from the First West
Virginia district.
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The outcome of the litigation Of Yost &
Bro. against Albert Carry, the president OF
the National Brewing Company, is of great
importance to the generalpublic. Itinvolves
the question of contracting for union Ia Dor,
and win establish precedent either for or
against the right of labor organization
to call out members as penalty for the
violation of contract. 1t may also bring
out adeeisioBast to whether or notorganized
labor can be prosecuted for conspiracy in the
event of ordering a strike, aud all points
considered it is one of the most important
suits SO far. as labor is concerned ever tried
in the District.
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ELopEp TWICE IN TWO MONTHS.
Forgiven the First Time, But Held to
Answer the Second.
N..., NrarL


Robert Charles H Saratoga, n. Y, dis
appea red from his home about two months
ago. He left wife aud two children.
Mrs. Florence G. Becker, near relative,
vanished about the same time, leaving be-
hind her husband and two children.
Saratoga Humane Society agents traced
the eiopers TO nearby town, where they
were arrested. When Charles and the
Becker woman were brought back to the
town OF Saratoga the guilty pair pleaded
for forgiveness and received 1t. Just two
weeks thereafter Charles fled from home
again, and Mrs. Becker also disappeared.
Mrs. Charles traced her husband 10
Philadelphia, aud Special Officer Luton
succeeded In finding Charles and Mrs. Becker
installed in furnished rooms, living as man
and wife.
Charles was taken to the city hall and
arraigned before Magistrate Jermon. His
wife was called to the witness stand, nd as
she was stepping up to take the oath She
turned around and her eyes fell upon her
wretched husband In the prisoners dock.
The woman uttered a low moan, then,
throwing her hands upward, fell back in
a swoon. Charles sObbed like a child.
Mrs. Charles said that she had married
Charles January 10, 1890, in Saratoga,
Charles was held IN $1,000 to answer.
The morning times., 1895-12-18

MANY OF The new members OF the House
III are wrestling with legacies of public
documents which then pretixcessofs
have failed to distribute. But the number
thus afflicted is much less than might be
reasonably expected.
Each year every member is entitled TO
certain number OF bound reports. pamph-
lets, special pc prb!icatioDs of whateyernaturc.
many of which sell at book stores for So
a volume. After the close of the session
in March smember, whether reelected or
not, has until the following December to
make requisition for his quota OF public
documents. After that his fransing priv
ilege expires and everything which lie has
not already drawn from the government de-
partmeut goes to the credit OF his success
sor.
One member, however. w2s in such a
hurry to get out all his documents and so
fearful that some might be left over to his
successor, that he hired a room near the
coming to him, had them dumped into it,
and engaged three OF four girls to address
them. The young ladies We're given long
list tof the constituents OF the nleIn Der whom
he desired to compliment, but no instruo
tions as to the character of the pubiicat tions
TO be sent to each one.
As might be expected, the result was
amusing. A prominent printer would re-
ceive copy OF the horse book or pamph-
let on the latest meteorological researches
of the Agricultural Department, while a
Woodworking farmer, whose education had
never got much beyond deciphering words
of two syllabies and working out an ex-
ample In long division, would be honored
with nicely-bouDd copy Of the scientific
experiments OF some of the professors of
the Smithsonian Institute.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
Rc.istance Of a Pnppy Ta1.

A. f. Flickenger, prominent citizen of
Burton, Kas., believing that the tax OF 81 on
his pups was unjustIy assessed, refused to
pay the amount and was sent TO Jail. His
friends secured several hundred signatures
to petition to the city council asking that
body to repeal the ordinance under which
the tax had been assessed ard the penalty
imposed. A speciaisession OF thecouncil was
held last night and speeches were made in
support OF the petition. The ordinance was
repealed, and . committee OF business men,
armed with an ouler for his release, waited
on Mr.. Flickenger at the Jail and escorted
him to the principal hotel, where he was
given an elaborate banquet. Speeches were
made extoliing the prisoner for his hcroisni
In accepting niartyrdom FOR. a principle
st. Louis Republic.
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oPEAKER REED and the Senate co

OPEAKER REED and the Senate COM
q niittee on rules have just approved a
most important change in the rules gov
erning admissions to the press galleries.
1t was suggested at injecting of CORE
spondents held November 80.
The new rule excludes from the privileges
of the gallery all legislative, as well as
executive employees. Some years ago the
rules were enlarged so as to exclude execu-
tive employees and it became necessary to
add the legislative branch.
This was caused by the fact that SO many
newspaper men accepted positions spriva,c
secretary to a Senator or member. They
were then wiling to do newspaper work at
n very low figure. The possibility was
presented of the application for privileges
of 3o6 clerks represe nting Representatives,
and SS representing Senators. The gallery
is crowded now with the so men entitled
to its use.
The new rule carries with it the power to
shut out of the list OF papers in the Congress
sional Directory any one whose correspond
ent does not devote his entire time to news
paper work. This means more than is
seen on the surface. Eight years ago a
certain bureau here paid out $500 or $500
a month for its work. Today the work for
that paper is being done for SO per week.
A private secretary has been doing it.
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Secretary Carlisle is right. The out
look is encouraging and SO is the outgo.
Our gold reserve is travelling across the
water and. another bond issue is pending.
According to those high in authority pros
perity, like a white winged angel, sits
without the White House doors, but unfor-
tunately she distributes none of her benefi-
cence, except to such as possess the cuckoo
call. Yes, the Secretary called the turn,
and its name is prosperity.
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AGREED TO BY THE HOUSE.
Three Committees on Elections VIII
R.a Annninfed.


The proceedings. OF the House yesterday
We're eiihvened by a partisan debate, gro W.
ing out or Mr.. Cannon's g amendment 10 the
ruies providtng Sfor the appointment Of
three CouiIaitttics .onS Elections.
In suppOrffDf the amendment Mr. Cam
non SPOKE OF THE great prepOnderanee OF
contests from the south, and quoted ale
cations that, Notwithstanding the repeal
oil Federal election laws, fraud still ex
listed in the elections in tnat part OF the
country.
Mr. Crisp led the opposition to the
amendment, declaring that the effects OF its
AAoptfoa would be to work injustice TO
DeIiiucratic contesteeS; tiut there was
nothing in the history of the Republican
party 10 warrant the assumption tnat elec-
ton contests would be decided by this
House upon other than partisan grounds.
Propositions to amend the amendment
We're made but were all rejected, and after
four hours debate the proposition was
agreed to.
At ABS the Presidents message on
the Venczuelan boundary dispute with
Great Britain was read and referred 10 the
Committee on Foreign Affairs. At 4:5O
o clock the House adjourned until today.
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BELIEF IN THE VAMPIRE.
New England Superstition Discussed
by the AmhroDoloQlsts


The Anthropological Society of Wash
ington held lis 24ist regular meeting last
night IN the assembly hall OF the Cosmos
Club, and despite the many other attractions
Tor the evening, the haii was well filled
with an attentive audience.
Major Powell called the meeting TO
order.
There Were two subjects for the even
ing, the first, THE Amnistic Vampire in
New England by Mr.. George Rockford
stetson, and the second. "A Peculiar In
stiiution; the Regulation of the Social
Evil i'll Japan" by Mr.. William EIeroy
Curtis.
Botn of the subjects were extremely
interesting and delivered in pleasing
style.
. Mr.. Stetson spoke of the superstitions
and beliefs OF many countries, but prin-
cipally OF the vampire belief in New
England, which he said existed, not only
among the lower classes, but also among
the higher classes ana Well educated
people IN New England. He related many
lunny incidents, and altogether, his ad-
dress was pleasa mt story.
He was followed by Mr.. Curtis upon the
social evil in Japan.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
WINDING RAILROAD.
How the Burlington Road cts Through
the Black Hills.

A remarkable piece OF engineering is TO
he seen ON what is known as the Spear
fish branch Of the great Burlington Rail-
road system IN the Black Hills. This
branch runs from the little town of Engle-
wood ten miles south Of Deadw ood, in a
Dorthwesteriy direction, to the town of
Spearfish, distance of thirty-one miles.
For a greater portion Of the distance after
leaving EnRlewood the road is steep up.
grade. the grade being at several points
three and four feet to the hundred, finally
reaching the very summit of the Black
Hills. after passing around innumerable
curves Of so abrupt nature that pas
sengers are led to wonder how the train
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There Are others

A man who claimed ohave seen Washing
ton, and really believed that he had, no
matter how other folk treated his asser-
ton, died last week in Baker county, Ga.
He was a negro known as Jim Hall, and
was reputed to be at least 125 years Old.
There IN NO doubt he was an exceedingly
old man. He used to declare that he had
driven his master to the polls to vote
for Gen. Washington on the occasion OF his
first election az Presfdent. He was I'm
every way honest, and worked. supporting
himself up to the time Of his death.
The morning times., 1895-12-18

VARLY in the House proceedings yes
n terday Uncle Joe Cannon forgot himself
and created quite a stir by vigorously
clapping his hands, This he continued to do
and some or his nclghbors were mystifitd
by his actions. Finally it became apparent
that he was striving TO attract the atten-
tion OF page, and his attention was called
to the little electrical button beneath his
desk
The morning times., 1895-12-18

As an actor Lord sholto Douglass proved
"a miserable failure, but there is yet hope that
MS terpsicloreen ambition may lead him
to success as a rainbow hued idiot.
The morning times., 1895-12-18

Congressman Boatner is probably oonsol-
ing himself with the thought that it is let
ter TO be bored by Photographers than suf-
fer the same affliction at tie hands of
(fuclljSt, 'sT"T
The morning times., 1895-12-18

AS seen by English capitalists, who
await the bond issue, the dawn of American
prosperity predicted by Secretary Carlilse
will have a golden hue.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
ANOTHER WAY TO LOOK Att.

There can be no question as to the popu--
the Venezuelan dispute, or of his desire 10
uphold the dignity and Influence of the
United States. But, in view of all the
circumstances connected with our national
surroundings, was his def to England
either timely, prudent or advisable? We
are on the eve of another bond issue, and
it is publicly announced that the loan must
be secured from England. The financial
situation is also feverish, and the slightest
alarm may bring about serious panic.
Should the holders of American securities
abroad become impressed with the idea
that war is imminent, or that our foreign
relations are about TO be disturbed through
hostile demonstrations, it is more, than
likely that they will try to unload their
holdings, and the result 10 our stock
market viii cause a still more disastrous
business depression. The return Of these
securities would also create q wholesale
expectation of gold, and IL is doubtful if
q war In fact would bring about more
serious consequences than may be looked
for should foreign holders of our securities
become alarmed at the menacing language
OF the President s manifesto.
1t would be well for Congress to consider
this phase OF the message before adopting
a resolution that will cause England to
land troops In Venezuela. The enforce i
ment of the principle embodied in the Mon
roe doctrine has become a patriotic duty
from the standpoint taken by President
Cleveland; but would it not be still more
patriotic to swallow a httle OF Eng
lands impudence and reject the proposition
of the President than to involve the poorer
classes of this country In a period Of dis
tress and suffering? It is best to examine
both sides of the question of enforcing.
the Monroe doctrine in the Venezuelan
boundary dispute.
The morning times., 1895-12-18

1t might be well for the new Congressman
to understand that the catch-as-catch-can
plan can always be relied on in securing
committee appointments.
The morning times., 1895-12-18

Like a~centipece the Senate Democratic
steering committee has TIE ability 10 move
in any direction. And it is likely to move
in aitdfrectlons at one and the same time
The morning times., 1895-12-18

Rumor has it that Col Bright proposes to
provide ear niuffs for the Senate in antici-
patton of the time when Senator Wilson
Will turn his voice loose in The Senate
chamber.
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n CONGRESSMAN DoLLIvER is a great
J hand at giving advice. He can do it
- s.I, -

to the Presidents TASTE" Not Presi-
dent Cleveland-sonle other president.
A few days ago he was a sketl by friend
what course should be folio wed in trying to
secure a '.soft thing" on the House pay
roll. Dolliver listened attentively to what
his friend had to present and then said:
..Old feliUw, pick out your chairman.
Then go to him and reveal the whole plot"
1t has not been recorded, yet, whether the
nlDt has been revealed.
The morning times., 1895-12-18

The lack of enthusiasm among third-term
advocates fs~ a-pretty sure indication that
the cuckoo clock has ceased TO tick.
The morning times., 1895-12-18

The Reed boom is now betwcen-Charybdis
and the White House, and the committee
slate viii probably settle its destination.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
SCORE ANOTHER FOR THE TIMES.

SCORE ANOTHER FOR THE TIMES.
1t looks as If the acetyIene scheme had
suddenly collapsed. The HEADQUARTERS,
once SO brilliant with the gifted intel
iects Of its managers and the dazzling light
of the new fllumiDant, Is now as dark as
black cats eyebrow, and silence, painful
silence, is peeplng through its lonely key
holes. The handsomely engraved stock
books which were to represent so much
wealth, and the beautiful advertising mat
ter, that could do everything but talk, have
all been coffiDed in the depths of q dry
goods box, and the smooth gentlemen
who owned them have wrapped themselves
In their dignity and stolen quietly away.
As was stated 10 this column, acetylene
Is good thing to look at, nice thing to
talk about. an attractive thing to adver-
tise, but mighty poor thing to invest in.
1t was represented . be better than coal
The morning times., 1895-12-18

Bre'r Bayard he lie low while Massa
Cleveland he do heap talkin'.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
WHE Democrats in the House

N7HE Democrats in the House yesterday
had considerable fun with Judge Pow
ers, of Vermont, who SPOKE in favor
of having three elections committees. The
Democrats averred that liberal inter-
probation of his remarks made him say that
when the occasion arose the Republicans
would not hesitate to steal seats, but their
Overwhelming ma jority al this time obyiated
the necessity Ior such acton.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
GONE peculiar facts have been brought
q to light by Senator PETERS speech


q to light by Senator PETERS speech
against Congressional funerals. The
Senator has had the secretary OF the Senate
busy delving into old records and some queer
things have been unearthed. Theinvestiga-
ton has also proved that thdsncn of today
are ahead of those in earlier years of the
century, especially on the matter of cloves
etc.
For instance the first expense connected
with Senatorial funeral was in l 500, when
Francis Malbone of Rhode Island was
buried in the Congressional Cemetery.
Among the items charged to the account
of the contingent fund were sixteen pounds
of crackers, So: and eleven and one-fourth
pounds OF cheese, $2.Sl. The cracker item
was allowed. bat not the cheese.
1t has cost 81 O0. .234.s0 TO bury Senators
who have died during their term of office
since the formation of the government.
Henry Ciays funeral cost S5.i4T.02, John
c. Calhoun's $3.1O6.47. Charles Summers
S4.6s7-94. and George Hearst of California
S2l ,322.55. Distance cuts curious fig
ure. the shorter the distance, the greater
the cost.
Mr. Chipman's funeral was followed by n
bill amounting to S2,344.4O. He was a
Michigan representative, but some of the
items OF the bill cause a smile. Onc-half
dozen glasses, 81 8; soloist and male quar-
tet. $50; four clergymen's fees. $40, and
a surpliced choir and org anist. $40.
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The Reasons
Zhey ere manifold, 6nf tile
t,hef one is, ii is tie best nesos-
6abe5-. andMat's reason enough.

Total. :. 23S,IO6
l Sot,.Inniy swear that the above Is
q correct statement of the daily oir-
cuinfton of TIE WASHINGTON
TIMES for the week ending Decem ber
is, 1885. and that al; the copies were
actually suld or mailed for a valuable
consideration and delivered to bona
fide purchasers or sub>cribers; also.
that hone of them were returned or
remain III the office undelivered.
j. MILTON YOUNG Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of December, a. ID. 50 5.
ERNEST G. THOMPSON,
Notary Public.
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Chenille Portieres.

What we said Of Chenille Covers Is
equally true of Chenille Portseres.
We are positively lower than others
cause we have been aaasnally for
tunate In buying them very low. Ours
are full size with dado top and bottom
and wide fringe, In all the loveiiest Of
patterns
s .96 the pair-rich.
S2.25 the pair-yery rich.
$3.50 the pair-richest.
The latter Is Of the latest Persian Of
fect-beautifuL
The morning times., 1895-12-18

IT STORY is going the rounds of the
n Capitol to the effect that Frank Ryan,
who was yesterday convicted in the
police court of vagrancy, and afterward re-
leased, said, in relating his experience, that
he was given fifteen days for borrowing
a half dollar from Senator Hawley, but he
considered himself fortunate in not having
stepped on the grass, or he would have
been hanged.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
The Times Branch Offices.

Tile Times Little n G Wa Mercha nts
ran secure their supply of fMorninxnnd
Evening Timesnt the following branch
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Joseph Linden. 400 Stb st. Sc
). W. johnson, 10 II st. ne.
w +. Mackay, 81 IA sf. ne.
Joseph PetigEaf, 6O9 9Th st. sw-
Advertisements left at any OF tue
aSov., branches will receive the same
prompt attention As though brou&ns
90 the main office.
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WASHINGTON. D. c.. DECEMBER 1885

Rejected manuscripts are usually
returned when accompanied Dy
stamps, but any obligation to do SO
* expressly disayowed.
Ma amiScriptS nnnccompnnfeo Dy
rutsfauC VIII Eot he returned.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
Taffeta Silks, Acc.

Handsome black colored stripe
Taheta Silks, Including red, yellow,
lavender and many other coiors. only
49c yard A waist pattern off this
would mako m excellent gift Ought
70 be s5c yard