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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19


1t is slow work. this persuading the steam
railroad companies that it is the humanely-
proper and busiuesslike thing to abolish
grade crossings within the city. Unofficial
ly and without any apparent enthusiasm
representatives Of the great corporations
admit the desirability of elevated or de-
pressed tracks and soEce in awhile they
chat hopefully about the vast and expens-
I've improvements they some day hope to
see inaLgurated and in operation. Occa-
sionaily there comes a cheerful and inSpir-
ing sound from the Capftol-a few words
indicative of Congressional interest in the
homicidal conditions which are permitted
by Congress- !. to exist. In the meantime
lives are being sacrificed and men and
women are being crippled through collision
with engines and cars against which the
public is insufficiently protected. At an
inquest held in this city yesterday the
jury censured the Baltimore and Potomac
Railway Company for running engines
backward across public thoroughfares
without equipping the engines with suffi-
Gent lights on the rear as we'll as the
front. To this verdict the coroner added
a Recommendation for electric lights in
stead of gas lamps at grade crossings
The chances are that had a powerfully-re-
Elected light been on the rear of engine
No. 53 last Monday night George H. Wheel
er would not have been killed An electric
arc-lisht might also have been a preventa-
tive BY ard by the Embarrassing will be
TO more. for many influences are COM
Dining to its urban elimination, but in the
interim the companies should make use of
every available safeguard The work of
elevation Or depression is costly and must
be Undertaken with reasonable deliberate
but the financial consideration is not to be
advanced when human life is in the bal
ance; and it is possible to be over-deliber-
ate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

Probably the Supervising Architect of the
treasury knows what he is doing when ne
authorizes such construction as is now be-
ing slowly proceeded with on the city post
Office building. but plain people who are NOT
IN official life find it difficult to understand
why there should be 50 much of woodwork
In the roofing. 1t was generally understood
that the building in question vas to be fire
proof. but the appearance of large quaint
ties OF lumber is evidence of conclusion
to give the old fire fiend" chance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19
A ComDartsOn.

The man of finance who had ventured
into politics was looking thoughtfully over
his accounts.
''It sometimes takes good deal of money
to start a man in the line of his ambition
he remarked.
Its money that makes the mare co.
his secretary answered.
VERY true. But don't believe it takes
near as much money to make the mare
go as it does to make the dark horse CO."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

Major Mckinley's managers have acted
on the assumption that the boom which
confines itself to one state is as much out
of date as the circus which performs in but
one ring,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

During the present era of enthusiasm
over home rule for ireland and home rule
for Cuba. Washington begs to mention
that she would like to have one of her cit
ieIs appointed recorder Of deeds occa-
SOFA llY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

Considering how little the labor accom-
plishes and how expensive fuel is at the
present time. the large amount of burning
in-efhgy that is going on seems very waste
full
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

Mr.. Roosevelt may derive some sustain
ing comfort from the fact that as astute a
practical politician as T. c. Platt may find
thirsty New York an embarrassing problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

1t looks as if Corbett would have to be
content for a time with fostering his repu-
taton as the man who might whip the
champion if the champion would give him
4 chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

Every once in while something occurs
to remind the political boss that he is more
oil local issue than national question
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

MIR. Hale is entitled to the privilege of
inquiring what time the Senate will get
to accomplish anything if it is proposed
to verify every utterance made by its
members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19
Should BE Elected by the People.

From the Baltimore Sun.
The adjournment Of the Kentucky legis-
lature without electing q successor to SEN
ator Blackburn furnishes another demon
stration Of the inherent viciousness of the
present method of electing Senators and an
additional argument In favor Of their cleo
ton by the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

Mr.. Mckinley is being reminded every now
and then that no matter what field of use
fulness man may select in this era he is
bound TO encounter great deal of COMPETE
tiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

Senator Hale's constituents will not be
likely to point with pride to the resolution
of thanks sent to the Senator by the Span.
ish in Havana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

In the present surplus of war clouds, the
fighting in Nicaragua fails to get the in
terested attention that ii ordinarily COM
maRlS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

The Senate, In relying on the fact that
large bodies move slowly, should bear in
mind that they also have a tendency to keep
right on in the same direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

New York is not yet certain as to which
VIII succeed in taking the other out of pol
tiles, Mr.. Platt or the liquor question
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

1t looks as if Italy would content herself
with denouncing Mr.. Meneiek as a very
impairment person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

General Neyler appears to be adept
in the kind of reform whose course is run
as soon as the prospectus is issued
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

General Weyler has not yet entered a
libel suit against anybody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-19

''Ef yoh argifies wifi or smaht man,
said Uncle Eben, "yoh done git de wust OBJ
it. and If yoh argies wifi er fool yoh done
vase yoh time
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A CnluIllny.

Sack cloth she wore all during Lent,
In penitence complete.
How sor1ber such habiliment,
For one SO blithely sweet!
But twas her duty, and it grieves
Her heart that some should smile
And whisper that ner sack cloth sleeves
Were large-as is the style.
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Ups and Downs.

Il dunno" said Mr.. Cumrox with a tinge
Of sadness in his voice, but what We hev
jes ez many disapp'intments ez We did be-
fore we made that lump O. money. 1 git
the blues every once In awhile the same
as ever"
Well" she answered. ''life is always
having its ups and downs, you know"
You speak the truth, as usual, Maria.
But with you always tryin' to keep up the
style and me always tryin' to keep down the
expenses. I rely dunno but what we're
gettin' little more'n our share"
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ensitive.

Did 1 hear you saying something about
coming In like lion and going out like a
lamb?' said General Weyler Indignantly.
Yes replied the subordinate. II had
reference to the month of March,
"Oh, Er-ahem-you see, 1 was afraid
you were forgetting yourself and getting
slightly personal.
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SHOOTING STARS.

The Ideal and the Real.
The poet sold his vernal ode
A rhyme of buds and sylvan views
And from the proceeds purchased first
A good stout pair of overshoes.
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The morning times., 1896-04-13
DIAMOND DUST.

Mr. Earl wagner spent yesterday with
his family in Philadelphia.
Many of the ma jor league players who
took the southern trip are complaining
of malaria.
"Tubby'' Dickinson will play first base
for the Departmental League picked nine
at National Park this afternoon.
Joe Sullivan will lead the Phillies bat
ting order. Capt. Nash is more than sat
lsfied with the cX-shortstop's work.
Meekin says his pitching arm has re-
covered its full strength. George Davis
also thinks his arm is as strong as ever.
Boston has quite collection of base
runners In Hamilton, Long. Duffy, Lowe
Tenney, Collins. Tucker and Bannon.
"Gentle Willie HasSamaer, Heaven is
the way Roaring Bill'' registered when
he joined the Colonies at Montgomery.
The strong Bureau OF Printing and En-
craving team, the undcfeated anna teur
champions oflaSt season, will play the Sena-
tors at National Park tomorrow afternoon
instead of Wednesday, as heretofore an
nounced. The champions expect TO make
the Lea guers hustle their best for a victory.
Mr.. Joseph K. Strasburger. who has the
privileges at National Park. is the recipient
of case of chewing gum containing 200
packages The gum will be placed on sale
at the park this afternoon, and the gross
proceeds will be placed TO the credit of the
Harry Wright monument fund.
Vote the Wagner free pass coupon In
The Evening Times early and often The
earlier and the oftener the better the
chance to secure the season book TO Ma
tioDal Park. Readers should bear in mind
that the guessing closes Thursday. April
16, at noon. The name of the person to
whom the award will be made will be
announced in next Sundays Times.
The morning times., 1896-04-13

cancer-absCeSS, which had advanced to a
malignant state, and she had been given
up as incurable.
Mrs. Thomas Startling. ByTdsville, Va,
of paralysis OF left leg, kidney trouble,
humorous condition of womb and ovary,
and bronchial consumption.
J. III. Allen, Box Elder, Va, of cancer
trouble of stomach, catarrh, and nervous
prostration.
Mrs. j. d. Clark, Jonesboro, Ga, one
of the most prominent women. and 3
member of one of the leading families OF
the South, cured of double curvature
of the spine. and of a condition of utter
helplessness for years, except when IN
braces or on crutcheS-
John Bowles of Richmond, Va, several
| years co. in the last stages Of consumption,
| after various treatments and an operation
| on the lungs, came to see DIR. X. G. Flower
| as last resort. 1t was long, hard fight.
| but the young man was cured. actually
| arising from the shadow OF the grave. Can
many of these things miracles or what YOU
may, the fact remains that, with all the
world to help them, il it had not been for
| DIR. r. C. Flower, these people would have
| been in their graves
| a little book sent free to the sick on
receipt of four cents in stamps. called
Health and Happiness by Dr.. Flower.
should be in the hands OF every sick person
| on this earth.
Address DR.. r. c. Flower at his home
| office, $50 Columbus \ We, Boston, for this
| book.
/ Washington City!'' cried the conductor;
"change ears for the south and west" A nd
this interesting group scattered on theix
| different journeys.
The morning times., 1896-04-13
WITH THE AMATEURS.

The Navarro baseball club defeated the
Census Office club yesterday by the score of
26 to l g. The Navarres would like TO hear
from the Young Radfords and the Mt.
Vernon clubs. Address challenges to S.
j. Steils, No. 223 F street northwest.
The Clifburns defeated the Georgetown
"Preps.'' Saturday IA to 8. The features
were the all-around play of Buckley and
McQuade of the Clifburns. The Clifburns
would like to arrange games with District
teams under seventeen years of age. The
players are: Carroll p.: MeQuade, 1b.;
Mulligan, 2b.; Shea, ss. Buckley, 3d.;
Hurley, H.; Vermillion, rf.; O'Brien, cf.;
Sherman, c.; Graves and Huyett, substi-
tutes. Address challenges to T. Mulllgan,
No. 1920 street northwest.
The morning times., 1896-04-13
"HarFT Wright narv

Editor Times: ATlovers of ofbaseballshould
take deep interest in the success of the
game TO be played at National Park this
afternoon, in aid Of the Harry Wright
Memorial Fund.
There is no man-iivinG or dead-wbo
contributed more 10 the esta blishment. ma in
tenance and success of the national game
than be.
He organized the first club that became
prominent, and achieved a national rennta :
tlon-piaying through an entire season-in
me different large cities of the country
with no defeats scored against him,
Having become the crowned victor of his
own country he sought other worlds 10
conquer, and in the year 1874 he took his
team 10 Europe, and gave numerous exhi-
bItions in England anu Ireland, that were
largely attended by the best people, incIud-
ihg me hoblilly, wEo were not only de-
lighted, but astounded at the skill and
science OF their Yankee cousins. At thai
time baseball was revelation to the
Engishmen. Cricket was their ma tionai
game, and all the large European cities
supported cricket club.
Adapting himself TO surrounding circum.
stances harry Wright organized, from
among ms players, cricket team, and
contested the honorS with several of the
best or the English teams winning q In rGS
majority or the games pIa yed. He was honor-
ed and feted wherever he appeared and
made many enthusiastic friends among the
distinguished noble sports of that mai ion
After planting the Anne rican fla gunon many
fields of victory III English soil he returned
TO America, where TIE open arms OF his
countrymen gave him a general welcome
home. This was the era that inaugurated n
general admiration for game that has
become notoriousiy popular among ali
classes, but by unanimous consent adopted
as our national game-a game that has been
kept clean from the usual vices and i'm
moralties that attaches to other sports.
Today millions of dollars are invested in
the business of baseball, and a million Of
people, old and young, annually witness the
game, and are afforded pleasant harm.
less, and inexpensive means of recreation.
IL is hoped the poople OF this city will
extend their generous support and con-
tribute in making Harry Wright Day MEM
ever seen at National Park.
LOYAL FAN
The morning times., 1896-04-13
ONLY THREE MORE DAYS.
The Baseball Coupon VIII Be Out
Wednesday,.

No more convincing testimonial to the
wide area of The Times circulation could
be furnished than in the character of the
handwriting and the class of envelopes
received at the office anent the Washing
ton-New York baseball score on opening
day at National Park.
The is the scented envelope oftlfe women
fans, bearing stylish, though hard to
decipher, chirography. The business man
lis evident In plain address, and the small
boy sends his guess at Mr.. Wagner's liberal
proposition in the proverbial hierOglyphicS
that are won't to mark his pristine attempts
at Spencerianship.
Each mail brings a great batch of en-
veopes containing coupons. In the order
that they are received from the postman
they are numbered and filed away TO
await the close of the guessing, which will
be next Thursday at noon. The last coupon
will appear in Wednesdays Evening Times.
IS previously announced, the name of the
successful guesser will be published in
The Sunday Times of Apri 10.
The morning times., 1896-04-13
WILL MEET TONIGHT.
Young Griffo and McKeever VIII
Fight at Maspeth.


Charley McKeever. of Philadelphia, and
young Griffo, of Australia, will box twenty
rounds at catchweights at Mespeth. L. l.,
tonight. McKeever is very confident of
winning, and even expects TO do what no
other man has done-knock Griffo out.
Many another man has gone against
the clever Aus ralian with the same
idea, but somehow could not quite do the
trick. While McKeever will have the
advantage in both height and reach. the
two men will be about equal in weight.
Many people claim that McKeever can
knock out any man who does not knock
him out. He is hard hitter with both
hands, and fights very fast, but he often
forgets to guard himself in the heat of a
miX-up.
That Griffo will outpoint McKeever
SO far as boxing goes is a foresone con-
clusion. for the Feather has yet to
meet his match, but the Australian is
little more than slapper, and McKeever's S
friends say that he won't hurt Charley,
but is bound to get hurt himself, even if
only half Of McKeever' s blows land. Jimmy
Handler will challenge the winner.
The morning times., 1896-04-13
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