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The morning times., 1896-05-20
RIGHTS OF MARRIED WOMEN :.

Next Monday being District day in the
House, Chairman Babcock will undoubtedly
map out a schedule of bills for action. Iu
this, it is hoped, he will include the bill
TO amend the la ws OF tie District in re-
gard to married women and to make
parents the natural guardians of their
minor children. The present statutes in
force here relative to the property rights
of married women seem to be based upon
the barbaric notion thata wife person and
property are the chattels of the man she
married for him to dispose OF according
to his will and pleasure. If ever any good
reason existed for thus making q wife the
slave of her lege lord, it has now lost all
force. For wife to occupy such position
in the eyes of law at the end OF the
nineteenth century and in the United
States is as incompatible with the gen
orally accepted ideas of what is right and
just as would be the claim that the hus-
band has the power to sell her at public
auction to the highest bidder
Whatever property a woman owns at
the time of her maria ge, or may acquire
by her own industry or by inheritance after
being married, ought to be absolutely hers
and as free for her to dispose Of as is
the husbands. 1t is contrary to the Ameri-
can idea of the untrammelled condition of
woman to contend that her individual be-
longings or earnings should be liable for
the husbands debts, or in any way subject
to his control. Where the husband conducts
himself properly and has his wife's love
and affection, no trouble will arise over
any question Of property or income that is
hers; in case he is not such man, she
should have the right to safeguard herself
against his extravaganza, or perhaps even
worse qualities.
A 8 to that feature OF the bill which relates
10 parental rights all that need be said
is that the law now in force in the District
as illustrated in she Slack case, is simply
abhorent. It is an outrage to think that a
father should have the power to deprive the
mother of the ca reofher children. Whatever
his authority may he In life 1t should cease
With his death. Neither he nor the wife
should be able TO deprive the other OF the
care or custody of the offspring. If the
survivor be an improper person to have the
custody of the child, the law has provided
the means whereby he Or she may be super
seeded by some other authority. But the
surviving parent is the natural guardian
OF thecbild and the law should not go counter
to the decree of ature.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
HIGH WATER IN THE WEST.
Dangerous Rainfall iii Minnesota and
Missouri.

Crookston, MINI, May 19 The Red Lake
River is stil rising, and is now two feet
higher than lt was ever known 10 be A
least two hundred families have been
forced TO leave their homes aud are being
cared for by their more fortunate neigh
b0rs.
The bridges stiIl hold out. but it is
feared that the wagon bridge viii be car
red away II the water rises two or three
inches higher a relief committee has
been organized, which will care for the
sufferers until the flood abdtes.
The city had about three hundred at
work last night throwing Up dykes around
Gahoes addition. where the milling assCcia-
ton mill and the water power and electric
light works stand. as well as the dwellings
Of one hundred families. but at midnight
the attempt to save the addition frcIa
The flood was given up, and the police
reused the people, telling them to run for
their lives
St Louis. Mo, May 19-With intervals
of q few hours clear weather rain has
fallen over wide section around ST
Louis for three days, aud is still coming
down at 10 p. m.
At Odin. Pana. Vandalia, DUquon. and
Hillsboro, Ills. last nights storm was OF
the cloud burst variety, and small streams
became torrents This State was wholly
covered by the storm.
AT oregon, in the northwest, and al Rich
Hill in the south west, the rainfall is un-
prccedeuted. At the latter place the
DecyCues river is seven miles wide. The
Charlton river at Macon is oyerfiowed
Stock was saved by driving 1t TO the hills
Throughout this large area many railroad
and wagon bridges have been swept out
and travel is impeded.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
MISS BARTON WRITES OLNEY
She Says the Porte Is Very
Friendly to the Red Cross.
Every Aid Is Extended the Work
and Great Good Is Being
Accomplished.

Secretary Oluey has received letter
from Miss Clara Barton in which, referring
to rumors that she was prohibited from
distributing relief in A sia Minor except un-
der direction and control OF the Turkish
authorities and from lists OF persons fur
uished by Turkish officials, she emphati-
cally deries that any members or Officials
or the Turkish government have ever tried
IN any way to direct or control her dis
tributlOnS. She adds:
Sir Philip Currie has done and is doing
splendid work Iii facilitating the labors
and distributions OF the heroic mission
aries, the Anglo American operations
through consuls and missionaries, and il
general way our own efforts. But our
greatest successes are due 20 the untiring
efforts and sound Judgment CT our own
legation OFFICERS, through whom we are
WORKING, and also tCr the reason that both
palace aud porte lave confidence in the
singieBess OF our purpose and the integrity
OF our personnel.
las the Turkish Government Is thor
oughly convinced that there is no political
Significance attached to our visit; that
we have no seCtarian interests TO serve,
and certainly no racial prejudices, there
have been no requests which they have
not granted, no suggestions which they
have not ravorably actei upon. Our every
desire has received respectful attention,
careful consideration and cordial conces-
sion.
We have three expeditions n the field.
two for general relief work. the third
medical. The first under Dr. HubbeI
working along route marked and recOg-
nized by the cities OF Aintab, MarascIi,
Malatia and today is at Harpoot. The
second. under Mr.. Wistar, took the course
Indicated by the cities OF Aiutab, Oorfa,
Diarbekir, and is today at Harpoot also.
The men OF both expeditions have
done most OF their work outside OF the
cities, rs the cities through which they
passed, were being cared for by others.
The primal work and consideration OF both
parties has been aud Is the distribution
OF farming tools and seed, so that the gen
eFous gifts OF our great-hearted and omen
handed people will mean permanent
rather than a temporary benefit.
The latest evidence OF kindly interest in
our work, shown at both palace aGd porte,
has just been brought to US by Mr..
Gargiulo, first dragoman OF our Iega-
tiUn, and is as follows
IF our men find that the people are
in need of seed Tor planting, they are 10
apply to the governor OF the place for it,
If he cannot furnish IL they are TO tela-
graph us, and upon our request, the
porte will at once issue the necessary
orders for the seed In gCing from place
TO place, If our men find people who are
anxious TO plant their fields, but are
afraid to leave their homes for that pUr-
pose, they are TO inform US OF such pIaGcs
by telegraph, and upon our request. ample
protection will be ordered By the porte' -
The morning times., 1896-05-20
CONGRESS Has A HEART.

The prompt action of the Senate yester-
day on Mr.. Gormans amendment TO the
District bill authorizing the Commissioners
to meet any deficiency in the police and
fire relief funds from fines collected
in the police court is very gratifying; nor can
it be doubted that it viii be as promptly
concurred in by the House. IT is an act
of justice forced by the self-sacrifice of
four, perhaps five, brave firemen, but IL is
none the less creditable to the Senate that
without word OF objection it accepted
Mr.. Gor,nan's suggestion and thus proved
that he was not mistaken when he SAID
earlier in the day that Congress had a heart
and thatit W ou,d be moved by ythecatastrophe
of Monday night.
There is no healing balm in this for the
widows ana the orphans Money cannot
compensate them for the loss OF the hus-
band and father, but the community ex-
periences n sense OF comfort in the thought
that these bereaved ones win at least
not suffer for the necessaries of life on
account of the death of the men who, in
the discharge OF duty, hazard their lives
and pay the forfeit. BY this act Wash
ington is placed alongside OF all other great
cities where proper provision is made
for those members of the police and fire
departments who are disabled in the scry
ice, or for their widows and orphans.
In connection with this matter it is not
inappropriate To call attention to and COM
mend the readiness of the Senate in pro-
viding two additional fire engines, although
it were better ifthat number were doubled,
for Chief Paris says there should be six
more. But even two more are better
than no increase at all, and percbance
Congress may supply the deficiency in the
next appropriation bill.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
Bo1Es WILL STAND ON SILVER.
Iowa De emocratic cConvention Promises
Contest on the Money Question.

Iowa De emocraticCo Convention Promises
a aContest on the Money Question.
Dubuque. wa, May 19.-The representa-
tives of the Democracy of the Ha wkeye
State in convention tomorrow Will declare
for free silver, and will present Horace
Botes as Iowu's candidate for the Presi-
dental nomination upon the Democratic
ticket
Thereupou the Ex-Governor will make an
address unequvocaIly indorsing the 16
TO doctrine, and receding from the attitude
he baS hitherto assumed, and viii announce
that he places himself in the hands of his
friends
This is the program as outlined by the
leaders of the dominant element tonight.
There are Indications. however, that it
will not he carried through W ithOutpossible
scenes ofturhulence and d sorler. Although
outnumbered three TO one, the gold standard
advocates, led by ex-Concressman Harper,
of Clinton, will fight TO the last ditch.
This decision was reached at a secret
caucus of the sound money delegates held
this afternoon, when n steering com
mittee was appointed to take charge of
the interests OF the minority on the fIorS
of the convention and further, as the reso<
lutions read. Ito protest to the end against
unpreCedentedpr proceedings on the part ofthe
majority.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
MAFIA LYNCHING CASE.
Supreme Court PASSES Finally Upon
One Suit for Damages.


A case growing out Of the famous lynch
ing ofmemberS of the Malta al New Orleans
on March IA, 1891, has Just been con
GUIDED by the judgment of the Supreme
Court OF the United States.
One OF the victims OF the lynching was
Lorcuto ComitiZ, who left widow. She
brought suit i'll the United States court at
New Orleans to receive S100, COO DANA ges.
The defendants to the suit were w. s.
Parkinson, Walter d. and George Denegre
aud others, and the city of New Orleans.
Mrs Comitiz was native OF New Orleans
aud married her husband after he had been
in this country several years 1t was as
serted that he had never intended to return
to Italy, although he had never renounCed
his ale glance to that country The &C.
PENDANTS pleaded that Mrs. Comitiz could
not in these circumstances, sue as a citi-
zen of Italy.
Judge Billings, in the court below, con-
Cured i'll this vie W oft the law, and dismissed
the biI An appeal was taken to the
Supreme Court OF the United states, but
the record was not printed, and under the
rules, the chief justice announced that the
case must be dismissed, which ended the
matter -
The morning times., 1896-05-20
FILIBUSTERS FROM BALTIMORE
Cuban Agents Are Active in Several
Quarters in Tint CITY

Baltimore, Md, May 1o.-Capt John
Hebb, president of the Maryland Pilots
Association, has been approached by a
person interested in Cuban affairs with an
offer for the association steamer Pilot
1t is suspected the Cuban revolutionary
party would like TO get her TO fit out as
a gunboat, for which purpose she is ad-
mirably suited. She is practically small
ocean steamship, roomy and speedy. By
plating her with armor she could he
easily converted into a formida bic gun
boat. The Pilots Association will sell
her If enough money is offered for her
The steamer City of Richmond, which is
being oyerhauied here for alleged freight
business among the Florida keys, is an
ether vessel which is under suspicion it
will not surprise many If some morning
soon ii is found she has slipped off during
the night for the Florida freight busi-
ness"
Considerable anxiety is felt here in the
Baltimore steamship Laurada, which sailed
over week ago from New York with
two young Baltimore society men aboard
hound for Cuba to aid the insurgents
The morning times., 1896-05-20
NIHILISTS ARE ACTIVE.
Moscow Police Discover Place
Where Bombs Are Made.

Milan, May l9.-AcoordiDg to advices
received by the SecOso from Moscow, the
coronation festivals have caused rene wed
activity among tie NihI;ists, wLO, TOR d
long time past, appeared 20 have aban-
toned their attempts upon the ruler OF
Russia
The advices printed by the paper are TO
Tie effect that the police or Moscow have
discOvereda place II tn eC!t g which was Used
for the manufacture OF boTnbs. II was
located beneath the street thrOU ga which
the coronation procession VIA pass. II
Is added that plaCuTds have been posted
about the street calling Gpon the people
70 revolt against the car.
Several wOrkn;en who were employed in
the preparations ma king IN the kremlin
for the coronation. have been arrested it
being suspected that they are Implicated
in tue conspiracy against the ear.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
Embezzled Large Funds.

Denver, Col, May I9.-O E. Miller Of
Chicago, president OF the Hernia Treat
nIent Company, with offices in numerous
cities of the Uni0u, has been indicted by
the grand jury of this federal district on
the charge OF embezziing SI25, 900 OF
Commercial National Bank funds. Charles
d Dow, who was president of the bank
was also indicted on the charge of com
pIcity with Miller TO defraud the de-
pOsiturs and with having violated tie
law by loaniug to Miller $l45, 900, which
was more than 10 per cent OF the bark
ca Dital stock
The morning times., 1896-05-20
QUAY GOING To CANTON.
Politicians Construe 1t as Step To
ward Second Plnce.

No item OF political news has attracted
more attention at the Capitol than the
statement made yesterday that Senator
Quay will shortly make visit to Mr..
Mckinley At Canton.
Sucha sewasregardedass osignificant
that at first the report was somewhat dis
credited In response to a direct inquiry
on the subject Mr.. Quay replied:
Il am going to Pittshurg and 1 think
will also visit Canton
This is interpreted to be the beginning
of the end so far as Senator Quay's Presi-
Dental candidacy is concerned and il is
surmised thai the burden of his conference
with Mr. Mckinley will be toward securing
support Iookingi TO his securing the second
place on the ticket. Which he is undoubtedly
desirous OF obtaining.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
LARGE FIRE AT RICHMOND.
Entire Departm ent Called Out to
Subdue the Flames.

Richmond, Va, May 19.-The large
cooper shop of H. Matzgers Sons, on
Eighteenth street, between Maine and
Cary, took fire about II O'Clock tonightand
was consumed. the material being in
fiammable
The flames made rapid headway and
other property was momantarily threatened.
The pickle factory of Mrs. johnson, ad-
joining the cooper shop was destroyed.
There were four alarms and the entire
fire department turned out Loss about
$4,000; insurance, one-half that amount
The morning times., 1896-05-20
TURKS FIGHT CHRISTIANS.
Troubles Assume Serious Proportions
on the Island of Crete.

Athens, May l9-The troubles bet ween
the Christians and Turks on tie Island OF
Crete continue. on sunday u Turkish
soldier killed Christian geEdaTIne at
Yamos.
The killing caused the deepest indigna-
ton among the Christian pOpulace. and
GTming themselves with an kinds of
weapons. they b!ockaded the small garrison
of the town.
telegraphed TO Cauad tor rein1OrcementS
4 steamer arrived at EaTros today with
400 troops to aid the Turkish garrison.
They were not able 10 land, how ever, strong
ariled bands on the sECre threatening to
fire upon them if an attempt 10 90 so was
made. A few rounds were fired by the
steamer after which she departed.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
Commend SIR Phitn Currie

London, May I9.-The Daily News will
tomorrow publish dispatch from Con
stantiGorIe that it was noticeable that
Americans in the city made a point Of
being present on Monday when Sir Philip
Currie, the British ambassador, took his
departure on leave of absence. They de-
sired TO testify their respect ct the manner
he supported MIR Terrell, the American
minister, aud the staff of the Americas
legation, in protecting the missionaries.
The absence OF Turkish officials was re-
marked upon.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
More silver Delegates.

Columbus. o., May 19.-The Democratic
convention of the Seventh Congressional
district held at Springfield today, adopt
cd without dissenting vote a resolution
inStructing the delegates sent To Chicago
representing the district to vote for free
coinage of silver at the ratio of Is To l
without regard TO the action of any other
nation. James johnson of Clark county
was nominated for Congress, and George
Inskip of Fayettc was chosen for Presi-
DENTAL eleCtOr.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
WOMEN DELEGA ATEs AGAIN.
Methodist Protestant Convention
Argues the Question Warmly.

Methodist Protestant Convention
Argues the Question Warmly.
Kansas City, Mo-, May 19.-The prin-
cipal part of today's session of the Metho-
dist Protestant conference was occupied
by the question OF seating women dele
gates.
The committee on certificates reported
in favor of the women, holding that they
had been constitutionally elected. The
previous question was carried with slight
opposition. Rev. T. j. Murray of Mary
land delivered causttc speech, directed
against gag rule.
He moved two amendments to the rropo-
sition, one so as to define plainly that
ministerial delegates TO the general con-
ference be either male or female, and the
other to amend the constitution, making
women eligible as elders OF the church .
IN the afternoon the delegates attended
the laying ofthe cornerstone of the Kansas
City University.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
Laree sale OF CoaI Land

PFtsburG. Pa, May ia tract of coal
land, comprising 1900 acres located In
Allegheny county and Westmoreland cnuh.
ty, eight miles long by five wide, has been
purchased By an Eastern syndicate, backed
by over S5,000,00o. Among the East
ern people who are connected with the
enterprise are W. a Whitney, of Boston.
and his brother w. O. whitney. of New
York. ex-Secretary OF the Navy The pur-
ehase price was not stated
The morning times., 1896-05-20
SILVER DELEGATES PROMISED
South Dakota Democratic Convention
VIII Probably Elect Them.

Sioux Fails, s. D., May 10. Reports
from the various counties in the State show
that the State Democratic convention,
which meets tomorrow ia Abe rdeen, Will
be overwhelming IN favor Of free silver.
The following counties have instructed
their delegates for the white metal: Aurora,
Potter, Day, Lake, Kingshury, Miner,
Douglas, Hutchinson, Beadle, Yanktnn,
Rruie, Sphinx, Roberts, Jerauld, and Pon-
hamme.
The only ones for gold eass of the Mis-
souri, River are Union and Moody. The
delegates slated for ChiCa go are Judge Gar
land, j NJ Woods, Col. W. R. Steele, s.
Ross, E. w Miller, and True Child.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
Thinks Cleveland WIN Run.

Niagara Falls, May 10. :. Hon. w. Caryl
Ely, Democratic State Committeeman
for this district, who has just returned
from Washington, says that he believes
that Mr.. Cleveland will be tue Demoora tic
nominee for President and will be elected.
AT the time OF the CleveIand-Hill fac
tional fight Mr.. Ely was the Hill leader
in this district
The morning times., 1896-05-20
TURMOIL IN THE CONVENTION
3fro-A Republica nsMadeLive
Iy Excitement at Pittsburg.


Pittsburg, Pa, May 1s.-The first half
hour of this morning session OF the Afro
American Republican Leagu was in marked
contrast with yesterdays turmoil.
At 1l.3O O'Clock the convention which
was held III Enterprise Hall. Allegheny,
was opened with prayer by Rev. W a
Caston. Of UuinntOwn. President Black
well announced the order OF business OF
the convention would begin with the cleo
ton OF president.
W. J. EailOr. OF Harrisburg moved the
:'iopLiou Of the unit rule. and several dele
gate5 seconded the motion. David Brown
= Alto ia and Othars vigorously opposed
he motion, and in a moment The COhven-
tion went wild with excite ment and was
beyond the control Of the chairman
Presideu; Black weI finally ordered a
vote, aud the molten failed to pass. An
effort was then made 10 elect a president
aud this dISo failed 10 meet with approval
President Blackwell finally restored order
and lectured the convention at length, de-
pcunciEg the action II the delegates as a
disgrace 10 the race
The morning times., 1896-05-20
Twelve Hours Ago.

If you miss any news in the morning
edition LOOK IA the list below what
you're looking for was proba bly,
printed in yesterday evenings edition,
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pens.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
DEATH of n concert Master,

New York. May 19.-Clifford Schmidt,
who flora anulnberofy ofyearswaseoncertma
under Thomas, Damrosch and Seidl, died at
the Seney Hospital, Brooklyn, today from
injuries received Saturday evening by
striking his head against trolley POLE
he was born In San Francisco In 1861. He
leaves q widow and one daughter.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
In a Cuban Patriots Memory

New York, May 19.-Thc Council of
Revolutionary Clubs held a public meet
ing tonight in Chickeung Hall, in memory
OF the death of Jose Marti, the Cuban
patriot who, year ago yesterday, was
killed by the Spaniards q Dos Rios. Presi-
dent Juan Frag, of the Central Council of
the Cuban Revolutionary Clubs presided.
Pre- sidcnt F raga, Senor Manuel San
gully, the wei known Cuban lawyer;
Tomas Estrada Palma and others spoke
The morning times., 1896-05-20
FniIure al a pnntn.Enpraxer

Philadelphia, May 49, Execution upon
Judgment notes for $11 ,693 was entered
today against Louis F Levy, trading as
the Levy Type Company. Mr.. Levy carried
on photo-engraving business. No state
meut of his financial condition could be
obtained tonight.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
WANT TO IMPEAcH CLEVELAND.
Tennessee Popuiists In Convention
Condemn His Bond Issue

Knoxville, Tenn, May 19.-The Popu-
lists of the Second Congressional district
OF Tennessee met kere today and Domi-
mated w. M. Oliver OF Knoxville, for
Congress. Resolutions were passed call
ing for the free and unlimited coinage OF
gold and silver at a ratio of 16 to ].
The Oman platform wasindorsed and the
Democratic administra ton rebuked Pres
ident Cleveland's action in issuing bonds
was criticised and his imE8 chnent called
fer
The morning times., 1896-05-20
Plot Against the Gar.

London, May 19.--The story published
by the Secolo, OF Milan, that a Nihilist
conspiracy against the life of the czar had
been discovered in Moscow, lacks con-
firmation in every detail, and is not be-
lieyed here.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
Music House assigns.

Knox Vile, Tenn, May a. The Nc
Arthur Music House, the Oldest establish.
ment of the kind In East Tennessee, as.
signed today to d. j.. Richards Liabilities
$4,000; assets, not given
The morning times., 1896-05-20

Gen. Vtcuna Dies of Yellow Fever
Havana, May 1s-Gen. Vicuna is dead.
Gen. Vicuua was attacked by yellow fever
few days ago and despite every effort
sank rapidly, his death occurring this
afternoon.
The morning times., 1896-05-20
Raip ouenches Forrest Fires.

Winsted, CoDn., May ia heavy storm
accompanied by thunder and lightning
prevailed this afternoon It will probably
quench the forest fires raging in North
The morning times., 1896-05-20

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