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The morning times., 1895-08-17

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The morning times., 1895-08-17
Baseball Notes.

The Philues are practically in the first
division.
There Is a great deal in K showing Just
wheu-SChmelz.
The Pirates are still IN the wake
Quaker Cross continues 10 put up a great
game.
Catcher Grady did not have a put out
President YouuG's latest umpirial ex-
pertinent is anex-twirIer named Henderson
Yet there are many excellent men in the
business outside the National Lea que
Cleveland still retains her hold on first
place by one point.
The tailenders fought a battle royal
IL the Co.ouels do not do any better
to-day they VIII certainly lose the re-
spect Of the little Senator on round ten.
Manager Schmelz should lose 10 time
in securing Pirate Cross.
A cut near the eye had no effect on
Catcher ZiWmer.
How much the Giants need J. Mont
gomery Ward is only appreciated by their
new owner
As a $4,000 team the Spiders are
head and shoulder above a real gilt
edged bail club.
1t has been many years since Boston
was a second division club.
As a tw0-year-oid pitcher Mercer 10
not good one.
The morning times., 1895-08-17

The maximum age limit OF forty five years
fOrapplicants for reXaminationattheg govern
ment printing office Will probably be re-
moved or fixed a sixty years. The matter
is under discussion by the local examining
board recently appointed from employees Of
the printing office. They are expected to
report within a few days.
President Proctor, of the Civil Service
Commission, said last night:
We fixed the limit originally upon the
suggestion of experts from the various
branches of the Government Printing Office
and after mature deliberation. No sooner
was it announced than We began to receive
letters making objections to it.
SOME STRONG OBJECTIONS.
Some of them We're very strong. One
in particular raised the point that the limit
does not permit the appointing power to
give the old soldier the preference re-
quired for him by the law.
1T was questioned and 1t seems to me
with some reason, whether the commission
has the right to refuse the old soldiers the
privilege of showing by examination fOrthis
work his capability and so securing the ad-
vantages provided for him. Especially
this appeals TO US, because the soldier who
was discharged for some trifllng ability
is under the existing conditions given the
best of the man who pIuckily fought the war
through ana was honorabIy discharged
The matter was accordingly reopened
and placed before the local board for do
termination 1t is probable the age limit
vii ha Elytg ~ |,
stood that this action was taken on August
3, and not in response TO recent publications
A leading reason for fixing the limit orig
inalIy was the possibility Of getting the
office filled up with men past their best,
whom sympathy would keep in their places
long after they had lost great part of
their usefulness
REASON FOR AGE LIMIT.
As there are 10 pensions nor any pro-
visions for reducing salary with failing Ca
pacity, it IS desirable that such men should
not accumulate in the office
''As a matter of fact, the age limit
makes very little difference The average
age OF the last lot Of appIca Dts was about
twenty nine years, and even where the
age limit is not fixed, as in the clerk ex-
aminations, it is very rare that three men
are certified whose ages are forty-fIve
or over, and 1t is almost the unvarying rule
that the younger man IS chosen.
The establishment of an eligible list
does not prevent the reinstatement of en-
ployes dismissed from the office within
year"
As the recent examination did not fill
the list Of eligibes, another examination
win be held on August Is next
The morning times., 1895-08-17
FIG HT WITH 4 THIEF.
Detectives Carter and Gallag hers
Tussle With VILLA III Washington.

Tussle With Villa III Washington.
DR.. Philip Jaisohn, OF No. 916 Fourteenth
street northwest, was robbed of diamond
ring valued al $50 yesterday morning, and
the thief, William Washington, colored,
was arrested after lively fight by De-
tectives Carter and Gallagher about 5 p.
IN. The detectives were at Hcidenheimer's
pa wnshop on Pennsylvania avenue between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets northwest
on some business, and upon leaving the es-
Enlistment noticed suspicious looking
negro enterthe door
They followed him and found that he
was endeavoring to dispose of a diamond
ring for 81 The officers had not heard
OF DR.. Jaisohn being robbed, bat thinking
there was something wrong they began
to question the negro. Failing to answer
the detectives in a satisfactory manner
he was placed under arrest.
He Immediately began to resist the Of
ficers and lively faght ensued in which
Detective Garter had his hand badly cut
by breaking the glass in Heidenheimer' S
door The negro fungdt both of the Of
ficers until he succeeded in getting away.
He ran but a short distance, however,
before he was captured again. Washing
ton continued 10 fight vigorously all the
way TO the station btt tte detectives after
"a hard struggle landed him behind the
bars in the First precinct station
The robbery up TO a late hour yesterday
afternoon had not been reported to Police
Headquarters. and not until the arrest had
been made did the detectives know that
the ring was the property of Dr Jaisohn.
Washington VIII be tried in police court
this morning.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
CAIRO TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

First Round All but Ended-Contest
for Doubles Begin Tuesday.
The thlTd day OF the tournament now
being held by the Cairo Tennis Club at the
grounds, corner uf Sixteenth and U streets
northwest, ecllpSed anything that has ever
been seen in the neighborhood
The playing was fine, the good men get
ting warmed up to their work and the
mediocre players being urged on to their
noblest efforts. The air was filled with
flying rubber spheres, and the LansdOwne,
Lawford, smasEai.l voley were as com
mon as gouse-eggs IN Washington base
ball score The pectators lined the streets
and the ladies were very much in evidence
The tournament is now brought TO the
end OF the second round with the exeep-
ton of one game. Tie consultations Will
be carried on at the same time as the
games for singles, and the finals for both
are scheduled for Monday evening at
O'Clock
On Tuesday viii begin the tournament
for doubles. the teams To contest IN which
and their order Of playing were arranged
last night
one OF the prettiest games Of the day was
that between Tucker and Weed. The lat
ter played plucky game against the Su-
perior strength and endurance OF his antag
onist
Perkins, who was looked upon as a
possibility III the championship race, was
compelled TO default TO Tucker 10y reason
OF his enforced absence from the city.
The tournament up TO date stands as
follows Schuster beat Wise, 7-5, Ga;
Ballin-er beat Federlein, 6-3, 60; Chip
man beat Crist, SO, 6-4; Snyder beat
Muzzy. 4-6, So. 60; Perkins beat Royle,
3-6, Ga, 64; Mills beat Wingfield, TO,
so: Norwood beat Young, 60, 2-6, 6-1;
Tucker beat Weed, 6-f, 70. The second
round is as follows Ballnger beat Schuster,
81. 81, 6-f; ChipmaD beat Snyder, 6-1 =,
Ga: Mills beat Norwood, Sc, stopped by
darkness: Perkins defaulted 10 Tucker.
The boys drew yesterday for partners
and positions in the doubles tournament,
with the following result: Boyle and Rus
sell VIII play Miller and Rice; Tucker and
Weed viii play Muzzy and Fallinger;
Gardner and Mills viii play Norwood and
Young; Snyder and Crist Will play Dempsey
and Schuster.
A large crowd is expected TO witness
the tournament to-day ana accommodations
have been prepared for their reception.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
MISS MEADE AND HER MONEY.
She Is Suing La wyer Burke for With
holding 1t.

Suit for an accounting of money belong
ing to Rosy Elizabeth Mcades was brought
to-day against Edmund Burke, the attor-
ney, by Miss Meades next friend, Thomas
Martin. The attorney is accused -.of
wrongfully Withholding the young wom-
ans money from her.
Miss Meades recovered damages in the
sum of 50 900 from the Richmond and
DanviIle Railroad Company on March %,
1888, on account OF an injury she re-
ceived that resulted in permanently Grip
ping her. The court of appeals, on July
IL 1890, affirmed the judgment for $4 900
and costs that amounted To 1884 90
Mr.. Burke collected the money, the petit
toner stated in her bill of complaint, and
then went to the court of Alexandria and
caused himself, in company with John IL.
Green, to be appointed guardian for Miss
Meades Both men are insolvent in the
State of virginia she stated.
Mr. Burke has refused to turn over a
single penny to the petitioner, who is in
destitute circumstances, it was claimed,
and she therefore asked the court TO compel
him 10 turn the recovered money into the
registry of the court.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
THIEVES MADE A Big RAID
Burglarized a Whole Row of Houses
On Fourteenth Street.
Seven Establishments Were Visited
Observation-Disclosures Work.

BefoDe daybreak Thursday morning bur
glars made a general raid on the row of
one-stoTy stores and offices on the west
side of Fourteenth street between and
q streets northwest The job was done
SO successfully and with such neatneSs
and dispatch that il is supposed to be the
work OF professional housebreakers
In rear OF the stores is an areaway backed
10y high sheds. The buildings which were
entered have no shutters, and the
thleves gained entry by cutting out the
window panes. The narrow space back
OF the stores is so arranged that the crooks
could work with almost perfect safety.
The first place entered. il is thought, was
John j Costinett's tailoring establishment,
No. GA Fourteenth street. After cutting
out pane of glass IN the upper SASH the
burglars inserted their hands and released
the safety-catch. Theuthe lower sash was
raised, allowing the men to enter. Mr.. Cos
tineEt had left his outer safe door open,
and the thieves forced the inner door and
gUtted the interior OF the safe, securing
a sum OF money. They then demolished a
deSk
looking for cash. as none of the goods were
disturbed
They then entered in a similar manner
the paper hanging establishment of william
W Tuckey No, 626 Fourteenth street,
and secured a small amount OF booty. At
tempts TO enter were made in rear of the
establishments Of Copenhayer, the en-
graver No. G2S Fourteenth street; Scott &
Ralph's cigar store No. 622. and H Clay
Stewart y CO. s insurance office, No. $50.
The Japanese goods store, No. 6lS Four
tecnth street, was successfully forced, but
the burglars secured only box OF cigars
and a small amount OF money Ii was also
stated that an attempt was made To enter
the To-Kalon wine store, No. 614, at the
south end of the one-story row of struc-
lures
The police have kept this series OF
buTglaTics quiet, and are working night
and day IN their efforts To clinch the thieves
Several men are under suspicion.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
Sa ratoga Entries .

First race-Five furIongs. Prince Lief,
Damien, King of Bohemia, Master James,
Ogdensburg aud Rhododendron, III each;
Mazarine, Tanis. Trident. Annie Barren,
Sherrick. and EIsrere, los each
Second race-six furIougs Handicap.
Ajax, 13O; WaItzer 12s; san Joaquirs
1913; silk Gown, 120; Refugee, 1O7.
Third race-BItter Root Stud STAKES.
Six fUrloHgs Merry Prince, Roundsrr an
and RamIro, 1O7 each; Refugee. 1O4;
Baritone II, 100; Elusive, So; sinaIoa
II, So; Sweet FavordaIe and Cadeuza. So
each
Fourth raCe-One mile Ajax, 10Y;
Tom Skidmore, CandelabFa aud Dungarveu,
1O4 each; Caracas, 1O2; Enthusiast,
1O2; Langdou, 100
Fifth race-Steeplechase; short course
Young Arion. 169; Cicero, 1852; Lionheara
l47; Mayblossom, 145; Heuas, 1877.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
PAPERS WERE WITHHELD
Il
Ruof's Suit to Dissolve Partnership
With Postmaster Willet.
Official Prominence of One Member
of the Firm Given as Reason for
Rather Unusual Procedure.

The firm of WilIett & Ruoff hatters,
for twenty-five years in business at No.
900 Pennsylvania avenue, will probably
be dissolved. The business was yesterday
placed III the hands of Richard A. Ford,
the attorney, as receiver.
He was agreed upon by the partners,
Postmaster James P Wnlett and Mr..
Charles Ruoff. Mr. Ford qualified by
giving $4,000 bopd, and took possession
of the business. He will for the present
continue the business as it has been con-
Quoted.
The receivership was established upon
order of Judge Cole and upon an equity
suit brought on Thursday by j. j. Darling
ton, as attorney for Mr.. Ruoff 1t was
considered necessary on account of finan-
>cial difficulties and some disagreement
between the partners
The morning times., 1895-08-17
FOR CURRENCY REFORM.
Parliamentary Committee Formed t
Promote Conference.

Parliamentary Committee Formed to
Promote IA Conference.
London, Aug 16-A meeting ofthe mem
bers of Parliament favorable to currency
reforh was held in the House OF Commons
to-day. Sir William Henry Houldsworth
memberfornorthwestdi ofManchester,
Conservative, who was delegate of Great
Britain at the Brussels monetary confer
ence, presided.
MeSsrs. Lorne, Dorington, Vale ntia,
Vesey Thompson, Bhonaggree, Disraeli,
Sam Smith and Provand We're present
1t was resolved to form a parliamentary
committee its members engaged to promote
an International conference for the purpose
of considering what measures can be taken
Ito remove or mitigate the evils resulting
from the fluctuations growing out of the
divergence in the relative value of gold and
silver"
The morning times., 1895-08-17
tho balance of the 20 choice lots left At ou
beautifulsuburb
GAVE POINTS TO THE LADIES.
Jockey Duane's Performance at tn,
Baltimore and Ohio DeDOt

Jockey Duane's PerfOr ma nee at the
Baltimore and Ohio Depot
William I. Duane, Jockey, while under
the influence OF something stronger than
Potomac water, walked into the waiting
room OF the Baltimore and Ohio station
last night and evidently concluded he had
struck The grand stand at st. Asa ph's OF was
in a pool sellers establishment, for he
marched up TO two ladies and shouted.
Don't place a dollar on that horse, for
he's not in it; wait for the next race. I've
got lead pipe CiDch on It."
The Jockey seemed ID earnest and those
present began to think the fellow was not
exactly balanced mentally never suspecting
whisky was doing the work.
Policeman sullivan, in front OF the depot,
was told OF the mans singular actions
and walking in approached the jockey who
turned and advised The copper 10 sta a way
from slow horses. The policeman then
invited Duane 70 come out and get drink
They went forth arm ina TN andwo Upin
No. 8 station, where Duane was locked up
until he sobered up sufficiently - taks
care OF himself.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
YOUNG COTTER'S FUNERAL.
Remains TO BE Brought From Alex
andria This Morning.

Remains to Be Brought From Alex
andria This Morning.
The body of young Thomas Cotter, the son
of police officer d. j. Cotter, of the Seventh
precinct station, is still at Demaine's under
taking rooms in Alexandria.
In consequence of the serious illness of
the mother OF the dead boy, it was thought
best not to take his body to the house. 1t
viii be brought to Washington this morn
ing on the ferry steamer and taken direct
to the church for the burial service. Under
taker Demaine, of Alexandria, was in this
city yesterday evening completing the ar
rangements for the funeral.
Quite a number of the dead boys school
mates at Georgetown Went TO Alexandra
yesterday to get a last look at the face of
their dead comrade.
The morning times., 1895-08-17

Judge Cole issued a rule for Mr.. Willett
TO show cause on yesterday why receiver
should not be appointed. Messrs. Barnard
and Edwards appeared for Mr.. Willett and
agreed to the appointment Of Mr.. Ford.
The immediate cause OF Mr.. Ruoff's action
was the seizure of the stock of the firm
upon an attachment in favor of Mrs. Mary
j. MarkriteT, who owns their store, for
$316.33 rent due. They pay S250a month
for the premises.
The papers in the case were withheld
from the public on an order by Judge Cole
because OF the public position Of Mr..
Willett, the desire being TO avoid too much
attention before the partners are agreed.
1t is supposed they will come to terms in
few days and the facts VIII be made public.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
Examination for Police CIerkship.

a police civil service board consisting
of Chief Clerk Richard H. Sylvester and
DR.. Tindall, secretary of the Board Of
District Commissioners, held an eXamina-
ton yesterday afternoon of applicants for
$500 clerkship in Mr.. Sylvester's office.
The examination was a practical one and
included shorthand as a feature. After
the papers are prepared they will be sub
mitted to the Commissioners, who will
examine into the merits of the several APP
pIicants and make the appointment.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
Prof. Currelrs New Position.

Lexington, Va, Aug. l6.-Prot Will
liam Spencer Currell, now professor of
English at Davidson College, North Caro-
lima, has been elected TO fill the chair of
modern languages and English in Wash
ingtou and Lee University, made vacant
10y the resignation OF Prof James Albert
Harrison, who has filled that chair since
$40 and who now goes to the University
Of Virginia.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
There Will be features of especial In
terest to you in next Sundays Times.
Mrs Biting Declared Insane.

Mrs. Eleanor Biting, who attempted to
strangle to death her two children at her
home on the FoXhali road, as described
in The Morning Times yesterday, has
been adjudged insane by Police Surgeon
Hickling. Sanitary Officer Frank will have
her removed to ST. Elizabeths Insane
Asylum this morning. Her two children, Il
boy of five and a girl of three years, Will
be cared for by their grandparents
The morning times., 1895-08-17
Mnrr1nnd RennbIicnns orgnnize.

The colored voters of the State of Mary
land, who are domiciled j u this city, met
in the parlors OF the Philadelphia House
on Pennsylvania avenue, last night and
organized what is to be K uown as an Asso-
citation OF Maryland Republicans. The
meeting was largely attended and the per-
manent Officers who were elected included
Joseph l. Queen as president, and j NJ
Gibson as secretary
The morning times., 1895-08-17
PIums From an Earnest Admirer,

Acting First Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral W H. Lamar yesterday received from
IAN earnest and colored admirer" a pres
ent of a box of plums. The writer stated
that he had noticed that the Postmaster
General had received a present OF water
melons from Georgia, SO he would send him
the best plums to be found in the State. Mr..
Lamar invited some of the officials and
some OF his press friends to sample the
fruit, and all were unanimous in thanks
to the earnest and colored admirer."
The morning times., 1895-08-17

Paris, Aug I6-Mr. L. S Morss, the
American consul general here, to-day gave
a luncheon in honor Of Mr.. Edwin F. Uhl,
American Assistant Secretary of State.
The guests included the Hon. Charles F.
Crisp, eX-Speaker Of the American House
Of Represe natives; the Hon }. b.
EuSiiS. the American ambassador. the staffs
of the embassy and consulate, Maj Will
Jams, the special representative of the
United states Treasury and a number of
other American officials who are now in
Paris.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
Petition to Sell IA Half Interest.

Messrs. George H Judd, Warning E.
Evans and John d Bartlett exc eCutOrS 0fthe
late John G. Judd, yesterday filed in the
probate court petition to be allowed to
sell the half interest the deceased held in
the property of the firm of Judd < Det-
weller, printers Before the elder Judd's
deathauagreenIentwa enteredinto between
himself and Mr.. Detweiler permitting tho
executors OF either to sell his interest.
4 One-baIf interest is rCC6unea worth $5,-
926. 20, which is further raised by debta
duethe firm to Sc ,355.78
The morning times., 1895-08-17
ahmiro1 unwel1,s VIII

The viii OF the late Rear Admiral John
Cumming Howell, L. S N, was filed for
probate yesterday afternoon The instru-
ment was dated at the National Hotel, Ge
neva, July II, 1889 The whole estate
is left to the dead admiraTs only daughter.
Mrs Marie Stockton ,sssstOn, wife of
Ernest c. Cheston, Londz8.eEngland The
daughter and son-in+aw are made execu-
tors OF the estate
The morning times., 1895-08-17
Miss Sylvester's Journalistic Enter
nrlSR.

Miss E L. Sylvester, sister of Chief
Clerk Richard H. Sylvester, Of the Police
Department, is editor of Art in AdvertiS-
ing. the August number of which has
been received here The issue contains
numerous able articles on advertising and
kindred subjects, while the typographical
appearance of the magazine is beautiful
The morning times., 1895-08-17
LoUDoUN LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT

For the above occasion from August 26th to
29th inclusive limited Tor return until August
80 inclusive, the Southern Railway will sell
tickets from Washington to Leesburg and re-
turn at ST. g. VIII ~ includes one admission to
the Fair Grounds, and in addition to regular
trains August 2sth and 29th special train will
be operated leaving Washington 7:15 a. IN ar
irving Leesburg $50 a IN, returning leaving
Leesburg at 6:l0 p N. and arrive at Washing
ton $40 y. III.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
Eligible TO Go OH the Force.

Eight applicants for appointment on the
police force have successfully passed the
mental and physical examinations and are
now on the eligible list. Their names are:
John T. Buckley, william H. Richardson,
coIored, Lewis Lindsey, William II. Adams,
Richard a. Corbey, Arthur T. Lewis, col
ored, Rufus Wander Schaaf and James H.
Haver
The morning times., 1895-08-17
Gladstone on Science and Christianity

London, Aug. 16.-In a letter to the
author of a book dealing with the rela-
tions between science and religion, thank
ing him for copy of his work, Mr.. Glad
stone expresses gratitude to science for
all il has done and is doing, but says that
Christianity does not Iced it, and is as
able now as it ever was to hold its own
ground
The morning times., 1895-08-17
Collision of RicYclists

While Mrs. LandergiD, OF No. 2lO ID
street northwest, was riding along Penn
sylYania avenue near the Peace Monument
last night she collided with an unknown
male bicyclist Both were thrown from
their wheels. The lady, who was pain
fully injured, was conveyed TO her home
An q carriage
The morning times., 1895-08-17
Hurt by a Cable Car.

while alightiug from cable car No. 8.
while IN motion, at Fifteenth and G streets
northwest about O'Clock last evening
LUclan Minor, cOlored, was thrown vio-
lently to the ground. The stepping board
OF the trailer struck Minor on the shoulder
and resulted In painful injuries to his back.
The injured man was sent to the Emer-
Eency Hospital by Policeman Cramer.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
Cool weather Republicans.

The hot weather apparently willis the
enthusiasm of the members of the Repub-
lican League Club Not one member ap-
peared at Wizards last night, though
that was the regular time and place of
meeting. The leaders of the organization
expect TO accomplish but little until the
excessively hot weather is over
The morning times., 1895-08-17

Gen. Doe, Acting Secretary of War, has
been confined to his apartments for several
days with a severe liberation of the throat.
malady which he issaid to be subject to at
intervals. 1t is feared that an operation
will be necessary.
The morning times., 1895-08-17
Assignment of George w Rich

Assignment OF George W. RiCb-
George W Rich, shoe dealer at No. 919
F street northwest, yesterday afternoon
made deed of assignment to Edward p
Tuttle, OF Boston, Business nlisfortunes
are given as the reason for making the
assignment. The liabilities are rated at
sic ,69T Ii, and the assets at S1z,S90.
The morning times., 1895-08-17

At the meeting held last night OF the
Operative Stone Masons Union, No. >,
of the International Bricklay yers and Masons'
Union, the report OF the conference Of the
joint committee OF both bodies was received
and acted upon fayorably. According
to the terms OF the report hereafter MEM
bers OF the Bricklayers' Union No. /, are
permitted to work at Fort Meyer
Being so closely allied with the brick
layers, the stone masous adopted the same
uniform as that TO be worn by the former
on La bor Day nd will parade as one body.
The masons will turn out nearly 90 strong