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The Washington times., 1895-07-02
TIE wOMAN,s EDITION.

The W0man's Edition OF The Times, 10
b. ISSUED o-nlorrow morning. viii prove one
OF the moSf valuable OF any of the various
similar enterprises in this line II Will
ba a unique and valuable literary souvenir,
because OF the prominence of thc women
who have contributed TO its columns, and
at the same time VIII b. the vehicle through
which that great charity, the Home for
Incurables. VIII receive the money so des-
perately needed for It's daily expenses.
The paper VIII be on sale at all the
news stands, sold bycarriers throughout the
city and al she leading hotels.
The most attractive feature Of the sale
OF The Woman's Edition is that it VIII be
sold over he counter Of The Times office on
July and +. from until u O'Clock
in the morning. by a beyy of society girls
who have volunteered their services in
this respect.
ASIDE from the real value Of the paper
IL should De remembered that assisting
IL the financial success OF the undertaking
will aid one of the greatest charities eXtant
in Washington. the Home for IEcurables.
Tothe inmates Of the Home there can come
no ray OF hope in the matter of ultimate
recovery, however tedious that desired
recovery might be. Those who are in the
enjoyment OF health should give this ser
isas and practical thought II is a charity
that should appeal to each and every man,
woman and child in Washington regard
less OF creed or color. 1t is not d sectarian
charity. II is a universal one 50 far as
theacconImodationsoft ftheHonle willpeTInit.
That Home is filled with helpless in
valids. to brighten whose darkened and
pain-fTlel lives the people OF the Dis
trct now have the opportunity to assis
in the most practical and material manner
1t is for reason that the hearty co-opera
tion of each and all is desired for the
woman's Edition or Tue Times.
THE world of fashion has sounded thu
keynote, has followed that up by its
active cooperation and assist anee in
every possible manner The people o
The District, individually and collectively
are now called upon 10 take up the worl
and complete il by their hearty good Will
This good VIII can best be shown boy
the purchase Of just as many copies ol
the Woman's Edition as possible The
more the mcrrier
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
THE woRkINGMAN LIBRARY.

The proposition TO establish work
ingman's library and reading room and
labor bureau is meeting with great favor,
and many prominent men are anxious 10
help the project along. Such place would
furnish mental and social enjoyment to
large number of workingmen who are de-
puved 10y circumstances of the pleasures
Of home life. and would also provide en-
ployment to many who are now out of work.
The library might De stocked by contribu-
ton Nearly every family could and would
give one or more books 10 workingman's
library, and as a means of soliciting these
contributions a coupon could be published
to be used in furnishing the names of people
who are willing to contribute books.
The Times freely offers its columns 10
such worthy purpose and VIII publish the
coupon free of charge.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
BUcHASAS's ELEcrRoCUTIoS.

For the sake of justice and to prevent
the knowledge of It's shocking details, 1t
is to be hoped that legal murder Will soon
ba abolished throughout the United States.
When and where man derived authority
to take human life as q means Of punish
ment no one has been able 10 determine.
II is a relic OF baTDarism, a brutal, hor-
rible IeEalizcd crime, and those who ad
vocate il as an act Of justice have little
appreciation of the true value Of that word
Legal executions are nothing but acts
or retaIIatory punishment. An eye for an
eye. or q life FOR life system Of protecting
society from crime should be abolished.
The publication of the legal killing of con
vie; stimulate morbid thoughts and awakens
desire for crime that would have continued
dormant. 1t is a psychological fact that
the publicity of an unusually shocking
crime or suicide, or the deeds of a muir
dcrous crank arouses unhealthy minds TO
action. and is almost invariably followed
by similar acts. The same rule applies
TO legal murders, and the horrible detai!1
of the Buchanan electrocution will cause
cranky persons 10 study easy methods of
taking human life, instead OF operating as
! a warning and preventive.
But the important question to be decided
/ is the right TO destroy, legally or other
wise, that which originates by Supreme
| command If human being is danger
| Gus. lock him up and protect society, but
/ don't Kill him as you would a brute.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
A MONTHS HUMANE WORK
Report of Interpretations Submitted
at the Society's Regular Meeting.
Investigation OF the Ctty's Drinking
Fountains Shows That Nearly All
Are In Fair Condition.

The Washington Humane Society held
its regular monthly meeting yesterday ar
ternoon in the society rooms at the Sun
Building. In the absence OF Z resident A s.
Pratt, Mr. w C Mayo presided
The reports OF the agents employed by the
organization showed that during the past
monthN $40 cascs had been Investigated,
al persons had been prosecuted and 40 OF
them convicted, SO cats, horses and
dog killed. S245 deposited as collateral,
OF which $175 was forfeited.
The agent whose duty it is to investigate
cases of cruelty to children has during the
past thirty days looked up fourteen cases.
In reference TO the communication OF Mr..
+. F. Jenkins, the secretary OF the New
York city society for tho prevention OF
cruelty to children, concerning Abraham
Becker and Benjamin Burnstine, tue two
fifteen year-old Washington boys re-
Gently arrested on d charge of yagraucy in
New York, Secretary Stowell stated that
through the agency of the humane society
the Becker lad had been brought home, but
that Mr. Burnstine, who keeps a grocery
store at No. 6O7 ID street northwest, had
Informed Agent Wilson that he was not in a
position TO send for his SON.
The attention Of the society was recently
called to the use of monkey at Marshall
Hall i'll a baseball-throw wing game, and
a letter was received yesterday from the
proprietors Of the resort stating that
the practice would be discontinued.
Secretary Stowell spoke of the inyes
tigation OF the water fountains OF the
city just made by the society. There are
about siXty-five fountains now in daily
use, and, with one or two exceptions, all
OF them are in fair condition.
The sum of S22 was appropriated to re-
place an old-style low drinking trough on
street bet ween Twenty first and Twenty
second With one of the modern type.
Applications for positions as agents were
received from L. h. LongIey and J ID.
Rhodes. The society now employs two
men for the investigation of animal cases
and one in the cruelty TO children depart
ment. Only the lack of funds prevents
the organization from cniarging It's force.
Among those present yesterday Were:
w. c. Mayo, j. B. T Tupper. E NJ TruelI,
Mrs. Robert Armour, Miss NJ A Peet,
Mrs. DR.. Hood, Mrs NJ. a KnOwlton.
and Miss Wall
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ANOTHER RACE TRACK CANDI-
DATE.

withstandiug his assertion to the con-
trary the charge cannot be reiuted that
George A MushbaCk lobbied bill through
the last Virginia general assembly 10
perpptuate the outla W tracks Of Alexandria
county. The bill, now known as the
Mushback law, provided that il shall be
unlawful to record or register bets or
wagers 0rto make books, pools, or mutuals
OF to become the custodian or depository
for gain, hire or reward OF any money,
property or thing of value bet or wagered
upon the speed or endurance OF any animal
OF beast except on the grounds owned or
controlled by any agricultural association
orcounty orcity fair heretofore chartered
under chapter rorty-seven of the code of
Virginia OF 10y the general assembly OF
Virginia.
The law further prohibits betting OF any
l,ature on other race tracks than those of
agricultural or county or city fair asso-
tions heretofore" chartered under chapter
fort y-seven OF the code OF Virginia or by the
general assembly Of Virginia
Those familiar with the history Of the
she word ''heretofore" as used in con-
Section with this law. While there are
probably other race tracks in Virginia
that the law projects, there are none so
Important and prominent as the outlaw
tracks OF Alexandria County, and certainly
none which an exclusive franchise makes
so valuable For that reason it is plainly
evident that the Mushback law was framed
and enacted in The interests OF the outlaw
tracks, and more cunning scheme 20 COM
pei the authorities OF Virginia to cOunte-
pance outlaw racing and it's kindred evils
vas never before devised.
II is reported that this same George A
Gushback is a candidate for denomination
70 the Virgi MIA senate. and il may be safely
asserted that the outlaw track people
want him reelected TO prevent bis law
from beng repealed and TO promote any
Other schemes in that body which they may
deem expedient and useful in robbing the
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
THE DEBs MASS MEETING.

The Dcbs mass meeting at Plasterers'
Hall tonight should be attended 10y all
who feel an interest in having Congress
define the legal rights of organized labor.
The main object OF the meeting is not to
sympathize with Mr. Dets in his imprison-
ment. but to take the initiative in formu-
latiag a demand on our national legis-
latiye body to fix the legal status Of
organized employees of railroads.
Ia the prosecution of Debs the govern
ment established a precedent that pro-
hibits organi zed labor from rebelliu
against the encroachments of railroads.
A law framed to prosecute trusts was
used to invoke the aid OF United States
troops aud also TO punish the leaders
for disoieying its mandate against ad-
yising an organized strike in support Of
an effort TO run trains with Pullman cars
attached. This same law enacted for an
entirely different purpose can and will
be used again in the interest of railroad
corporations unless Congress either re-
peaIs il or by specific act establishes the
right OF organized fabOr 10 Strlke at the
order OF its. leaders Hence the object
Of the meeting
Had the injunction against Debs and his
associates been issued 20 prevent violence,
or to prohibit interference with the en-
ploynlent of persons 10 take the places
Of the strikers. law-abding people gener-
ally would sustain the action of the govern
ment, but when it comes to raking up an
old law to find authority to order men not
to employ the power OF organization TO
maintain what they believe to be their
rights, il looks like interfering with the priv
ileges of American citizenship.
1t is the general impression among work
ing people that the government exceeded
its authority in prosecuting Debs, and if
the question is closely followed it is also
believed that Congress viii sustain that
opinion by comforting ON organized labor
the rights of individuals
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
wbo Can Help Hard Times?

Editor Times: As your good paper has
been the means OF saving many poor
and worthy person from the nets of Sayiock
by its exposure, if has shut off at the same
time the way by which q person can secure
immediate funds, for an immediate oc-
caSion. | have been in the service of the
governments for the past five years, until
recently, when / lost my place. / have
wife and child to support, and have lived in
one house for the past five years. l am
now in immediate need ofabout $50 or S75,
which will carry me through for couple
of months and by that. time Will have
secured another appointment under the
government
l have about $7G0 worth of furniture in
my little home, and will give a chattel
mortgage for the small loan. If The Times
knows of any one whom they can send to
me, it will be a great favor. l can fur
nish the best of references. Very respect
fully HARD TIMES.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
Rohheries Rennrted

Stephen Diggs, of DinGmore place north
east, reports to the police that Sl459
was taken from his pocket while asleep
in a stable. w. P Napier, OF No. 1915
Eleventh street northwest. states that
While playing on the Monument lot a thief
carried off his coat and shoes. W. T Det-
weller, Of S21 Eleventh street northeast,
reports mandolin and So taken from
his room. A S Parrott, No 1863 Valley
street northwest, reports that a burglar
entered his bedroom and took from his
trousers pocket Sal. W. B Smith, OF No.
621 street northwest, had gold chain
stolen. Patrick Tracy, No. 1406 II street
northeast, reports the loss of SEA from his
room
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
TAKE THE TIMES WITH YOU.

Summer Outings VIII Not BE En-
Joy ed Unless II Goes Along
The summer tide of pleasure and
heaiIh-seekers has set IN toward
mountains, springs and seaShore.
No plans for the seasons outing VIII
be complete unless The Times IL i'm
cluded among the necessaries.
Men and women may go from town
10 leave care behind, but those who
would keep their finger on the pub
lie pulse, or he abreast OF the worlds
happenings, or, indeed, who need a
golden Ii:ik between themselves and
the whi-Iigig OF time-theso must
have The Times sent daily to their
sylvan - seaside retreat.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
ANOTHER GOOD PLAY.
National Comedy Company scores One
More Success.


What with the delightful weather and
the promise of the usual clever perform
ances al the New National Theater, the
sixth week of the comedy season was in
augurated last evening before a very
large audience.
As usual, there Were two performances
for one ticket of admission, Barbara" :"
a comedietta ia one act, and Partners for
Life" by Henry j. Bryon. The first play
was agreeabIy handled by Miss Lillian
Lawrence. Miss Frances Stevens, Mr..
Charles Mackey, and Mr.. Percy Winter.
Partners for Life" has plenty OF humor
in It's lines, which was admirably brought
out, as was evidenced by the continuous
applause OF the audience There are
twelve characters in the cast, which
brought out the full power of the com
pany. Mr.. Charles Bowser was Horace
Mervyn; Mr.. Charles Coote, Tom il
roy; Mr. Alfred Hudson, the Jolly major
Miss Mary Sanders. Emily Mervyr; Miss
Lillian Lawrence. Fanny Smith. and Mrs
Fanny Addison Pitt, Miss Priscilla
The performance throughout was very
clever. as it VIII be throughout the week
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
THE CENTRAL UNION MISSION.


The organization known as the Cen
traI Union Mission deserves the support
of every good man and woman in Wash
ington. Without hope of material reward,
its earnest workers have done great good
in bringing the gospel of right living home
TO what is virtually the outcast popula-
ton of the city.
1t has gone into the alleys and the slums
extending the right hand of fellowship and
human sympathy as a substitute for the
puliceman's club. Ii has lifted many
from vice and degradation, brought them
to u sense OF decency they knew before,
and given them faith in the saving power
of Him whose nilsson on earth was among
the lowly and the morally down-trodden.
With tender word and sweet song it's
members have Ia bored where vice was most
rampant, and dangers OF physical injury
or the horrors they daily See havenot turned
them from the path of DUTY they hayechosen.
They know no vacation. Day and night,
summer and winter, in heat and in cold,
they work on: and surely their efforts are
at least worthy the appreciation of our
citizens
Oar cierg ymen mean well and work
earnestly, but they are not able TO attract
to their churches the very people who most
need their offices. For them the ''Cathe-
dral's pomp of prayer" has no magnetism.
Solong asthis condition of things prevails,
organizations like the Central Union Mis-
sion are extremely necessary.
Its gospel wagon-a gospel pnsh-cart a
contemporary recently called it's worthy
of all reverence.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02

1t is a pleasure to announce that the
wonderful growth and popularity OF the
Sunday Times caused the publica tiou
last Sunday OF the largest edition ever
issued from this office, and that it was
pronounced by a prominent newspaper
man as the most creditable of our always
excellent Sunday papers The Times
is truly the peoples popular penny paper.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02

the services of one of the most Tepu-
table Ii ~ firms IN Washington 10
persons needing legal assistance 10
free themselves from the clutches
OF Shyiocl. money brokers. Applica-
the tirm offers this through charita-
bIe motives and not from a desire 40
gam puhIlcity.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
Carried Concealed Weapons.

William Barkey, coiored, is a barber,
and for that reason his personal bonds were
taken in the police court yesterday on the
charge against him of carrying razor.
Frank Williams was a passenger on n
street car and allowed the butt of j pistol
TO show. In court he was sentenced to Jail
for month in default of $50 fine.
Joseph Mundy. another pistol carrier,
drew his gun on the street and was fined
$50, or in default sixty days in jail
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
Snend the 4th at Raw Ridge.

A special programme has been arranged
for the patrons OF Bay Ridge for July 4.
A congress of nations, represented by one
hundred young ladies in national dances,
display of day fireworks and special musical
programme by military orchestra are an
noUnced in addition TO the regular at
fractions at this popular resort
Trains viii leave B. & o. depot on July
4 at 9:15 a. m, 1870, and $40 D. m Re-
turning, leave Bay Ridge and Bis p. N.
Round-trip tickets, 10 cents.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02

International bimetallists can find COM
fort in the fact that the change of the Eng
lisb ministry brings into power men who
are favorable TO an International monetary
conference. Heretofore England has been
the stumbling block in the way OF an in
ternationai agreement, and as the silver
sentiment is growing stronger each year
The Washington times., 1895-07-02

public in the name of the law. II is q
question, however, il the outlaw track
people are sufficiently strong to carry the
election. They found il difficult and ex-
pensive work to re elect Dicky Johnson to
control the prosecutors office OF Alexan-
dria County, and itmay be fillmore trouble
some to Influence the senatorial election.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
Youthful Colored EmbezzIer

Henry Simms, diminUtive colored boy,
was held for the grand jury yesterday on
the very serious charge OF embeZZlement.
1t was alleged that Scott rmstrong, n
Maryland farmer, gave the boy about So Is
worth of raspberries to sell in this city for
him, but Henry failed to turn in the money.
Bond to the amount of $500 was fixed.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
4 MerrY PnrtY.

st. Johns choir, about twenty-five voices,
accompanied by the Philharmonic Quar-
tet, Prof. A rthur Mayo, pianist; Mr.. Robert
Stearns. vioIinist, and a large party of
friends. all under the guidance of Mr.. w.
II. Daniel and Rev Robert Wood. assistant
rector, left yesterday afternoon on the
3 O'Clock boat for Piney Point Hotel for q
ten days outing.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02

With the fruit of honest toll in his pocket
and happiness in his home, the American
workingman viii become the best friend of
honest money All money is dishonest to
him when it goes only into the Golfers of the
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
TRUTH.

In youth / sought far-famed flower rare,
But searched i'll vain through every cline
and state:
Till old, | wandered home in dark despair
And found the flower by my garden gate
CLIFF ORD HOWARD, i'll July Munsey.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
HuSbn nd and Wife Fined

John and Lizzie Allen, colored, man and
wife, pleaded to charge of disorderly
conduct preferred against them by the
woman's mother, Mary Thomas. Mary
told the court how 'scan'lous' they had
violated the Sabbath with oaths and vile
talk and Judge Kim5all assessed them
each 81
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
se.nsercca ss.-;;:-zsz=.s.ed.

Lawrence NJ. Boyer and Robert W. Tay
lor have been convicted of another theft,
that of taking from Charles Callahan. The
sentences were suspended by the court to
await the final disposition of the grand
jury cases against them.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
And the Wagon Went On.

There goes one of them herdics that
won't stop for me, =" said the country cousin,
i'll soliloquy.
And the Humane Society's sick horse
wagon gradually disappeared down the
Avenue
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
BAY RIDGE.

This delightful and beautiful resort
on the Chesapeake Bay opens for
the season on Saturday, June 3.
The principal new attractive features
are a SO 900 Ferris wheel. 70 feet high.
and a TobOggan Slide from the bath house.
100 feet into the bay. Trains leave b
& o. r. K depot at 9:i5 a m and i %
.. m. week days; 9;35 g. N, 80 and
3.15 p. m, Sundays
RATE 10 CENTS FOR THE ROUND
TRIP.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
DIR. wHITMAN's FINAL ANSWER.
He Accepts the work of Developing
Column binn ITniNersifY.

He Accepts the Work of Developing
Columbian University.
A letter from the Rev b L Whitman, u.
D.. ot Colby University, accepting the or
flee OF president of Columbian University.
was read al anIadjourned meeting of the
Columbian University corporation, held yes
ter'iay. He also stated that he would come
TO Washington on visit in a few weeks
and would take charge of the university
affairs in September.
The newly elected president expressed
himself as beiGs particularly pleased at
the efforts made by the trustees. and the
alumni, and by the citizens OF Westinghouse
raisa the ST6 ,Ob0 which he desired should
b4 IN the university treasury before lie ac-
copied the presidency, and stated that the
fact that they had succeeded in getting
$50, 900 in ten days was a sufficient as
surance that :hey would have the required
amount by the fall
The soliciting C Iumittee viii during the
summer months try to get the sum up to
ST5 900. This viii be used in enlaTcinG
the scope of study in the collegiate de-
partment A dean or the law school
faculty was elected, Justice Walter S. Cox
being honored The annual election OF
officers resulted as follows. &. L. Whit
man, j. D., president; Samuel II Greene,
u. D., vice president: Robert ii Martin,
secretary and treasurer. The term OF
study required for the degree OF bachelor
OF law was extended from two To three
years, and for the masters degree from
three To four years. These regulations
are to go into effect in October, 1896.
Among those present at the corporation
meeting were: Rev. H. l. Moorchouse,
New York City; Hon. William F Mattingly,
Hon. J o. Wilson, Prof. Gardner q Hub
bard, Prof. Otis j. Mason, Rev. Samuel II
Greene Rev. Charles A Stakeley, Charles
w. Needham, j. j Darlington, Samuel
W. Woodward, and Robert II Martin.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
Charged With Assault to XIII.

For attempting to kill Henry Chapman,
colored, in crap game, William Snowdcn
will have to answer TO il charge of assault
with intent to kill in police court to-mor-
row, the Information specifying that
charge,
The Washington times., 1895-07-02

With increased and increasing wages and
every evidence OF greater prosperity, Inde
pendence Day will have some significance
for American workingmen and women.
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
Policeman Sontag,s Ho

Policeman SOntag's House on Fire.
Fire in The residence of Policeman Son.
tag, No. 10 K street northeast, about 8
O'Clock yesterday morning damaged the
premises and furniture to the extent of
$500. Tue loss vas covered by insurance
The Washington times., 1895-07-02
An Observing Chapp1e, This.

What a wemarkable coincidence" )" OBJ
served Sberley Shortsite TO his Chum,
whenever / misplace my eye-glawses
that's tiie very time l need them most To
help me find them
The Washington times., 1895-07-02

Henry Labouchere has always been a
warm admirer of this country. And his
keen delight in lampooning ourCrokers may
be taken as another evidence OF his friend
shin
The Washington times., 1895-07-02

Subscribers 20 "The Times" III confe.'
favor Gy promptly reporting any dis
courtesy OF collectors, or neglect OF duty
on the ps,rt OF the carriers. Complaints
either by mail In person VIII receive
prompt attention. Papers should be de-
Igvered TO all parts OF the city by s:3O
O'clock each morning, including SUNDAY.