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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

For nearly twenty years every Attorney
General has requested Congress to abolish
the fee system for paying United States
commissioners, marshals, district attorneys
and clerks of courts, and so far deaf ear
has been turned to these suggestions, though
the evil of it and the enormous expense TO
the United States have been plainly demon
strated. Now Chairman Cannon of the
House Committee on Appropriations ACIDS
his testimony. In his report on the pending
urgent deficiency bin he states that the
deficiency in this branch of the public SER
vice alone for the current fiscal year is
S3 zoe, 900, showing a growth of eX-
pcnse of over 100 per cent.
With the growth Of population and the
constant multiplication OF interests. this
expense VIII increase, and, therefore, The
oft-repeated recommendation that fixed sal
aries should be substituted for fees and
millions of dollars annually saved the
government oughtto have careful inyestiga-
ton, and if found based upon fact, as it
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
new IDEAS FOR CHARITY
They Include FiVe.ceal Restaurants, Nickel
Groceries. and a Legal Advice Company.
Splendid Beef Stew. Excellent Cof
fee, and the Best Kind of Bread
Served-Poor not Pauperized.

Charity keeps the church folks guessing
here, says a New York letter to the Pitts
burg Dispatch. AS a result a variety Of
tcnance OF the poor have been devised
some of which are self-sustaining and well
worthy of imitation in time OF need else
where. One such is the peoples scent
restaurants. They are situa ted in districts
where they win do the most good and Just
now they are well patronized, particularly
the branch on East Broadway, Just off
Chatham Square. So great has been the de-
mand at this branch since the cold weather
set in that the mana cement OF the restau-
rant is ROW completing extensive altera-
tons which will enable 100 persons to get
a comfortable 5-cent meal al the same time.
The peoples 5-cent restaurants were started
some time ago under the auspices of the
Industrial Christian Alliance. There are
now three OF them. The design of these
restaurants is to furnish good, hot meal,
consisting of beefstew, coffee and bread for
3 cents to any one who has the money to
pay for it. As the cents not only pays
the cost of the meal. including rent. fire,
light and attendance. but leaves an almost
infintesimal profit over. the manag gers feel
themselves perfectly justified in feeding all
who come to them. In many cases persons
or business houses buy bundles of tickets at
60 cents a dozen and give them to beggars
who profess TO be seeking for a meal. But
the restaurant rule is absolute: without
5 cents or a ticket no one can get anything
to eat there. This proviso is a wise one,
and it works like charm.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

The removal of Gen. Canpos should be
sufficient evidence upon which to base a
recognition of Cuba. The Spanish army in
Cuha has been defeated, outgeneraled and
Inundated by the Cuban patriots, and its
attempted reorganization in command of
another general demonstrates the strength
and success of the Instruction. Under
the circumstances it is next to impossible
for the Cubans to hold a seaport for a definite
time, or TO establish capital and perrna-
ncnt form of government. The Cuban
capital is in the saddle surrounded by q
victorious army that has travcrsed the
length and breadth of Cuba, and the form of
government has created a constitution and
a code OF laws in the one sentimcnt-Frce
Cuba-that inspires the heart of every
Cuban to sacrifice his life il necessary in
throwing off the yoke of the oppressor.
Within thirty days after Congress ac-
cords bcliigercnt rights to Cuba her sons
viii not only have established capital
with a permanent form OF government,
which is already created, but will also
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

Next in order was the samp!ing of the five
cent meal. / went to the Blocker branch.
Just across the street from the source Of
supply. The stew was not unpalatable,
though less thyme would help it bit. No
better coffee ca n be had AZ high-priced res
taurants all over town. No better bread is
served in the average table d'hotes. But.
above all, the restaurant was bright and
clean, as was the meager service, and the
air wholesome. Men. some booking the worse
for wear, of course, were in line. all seem
ingly reshng the cheap but satisfying meal.
few women-if anything notch or two
lower in the social scale than the men--were
seated in front of steaming stews and cof-
fees As the. 'mealerS'' We're made up of peo-
pie one constantly elbows in the crowds
here. they do not call for special Comment.
Some streets are fun of them. Last Sunday
one of these five-cent restaurants served
1 1875 meals. The daily average during the
cold snap will be about half that number.
The stricter enforcement Of the excise law
has doomed the Sunday trade OF all the
branches. according to those who preside
over them.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
Treat These Men Fairly.

There is a bill pending in Congress which
proposes TO increase the pay of the life
saving service men and to place them on the
pensionable list. Both these things ought
TO be done, and also the employment of the
men all the year round. As it now is, these
brave fellows are hired like yeritable
laborers, being engaged for only part of
the year, and being compelled to do the
best they cam during the other months.
They ought TO have status like other
government employees, be paid all the year
round and hold their positions during good
behavior.
The service the life savers render is not
only to the government, it is to humanity.
In that their position is unique; it requires
not only attention to duty and conscientious
ness in the discharge of it, but that rare,
nobler quality, of forgetting ones self in
bringing aid to a fel!ow-being in peril.
Their courage must be of the highest, sur
passing even that of the soldier going into
battle, for death faces them as certainly as
it does the latter, and they lack the stiinu-
lating accessories of bands playing, drums
beating, trumpets blaring and banners
flying. The Storm King makes all the music
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
Something Washington Ought to Have.

Almost everything that can be said in
favor of giving Washington new municipal
building has been said many times, and yet
at every session OF Congress the necessity
seems to arise for Il restatement of the rca-
sons why such structure should be taken
in hand a once 1t is an anomalous condi-
ton that the ca pitai city of great and veal
thy nation should have no municipal building
whatever. and its municipal offices be ac-
commodated in rented houses. some here
some there. some everywhere. There is
not a city of any considerable size in the
United States where such q state of things
prevails. -'-'--
Washington had city hall once upon a
time. That was. as the old song says,
'long. long ago" With the disappearance
of the old municipality of Washington. the
city hall vanished also. and the District gov
ernment. like peddier with his pack on
his back, has been compelled TO migrate first
10 one locality and then to another. 1t has
not had at any time within the past twenty
five years the proper conveniences for the
transaction of its business. Its offices have
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
8 LEND YIar Break.

Elisc-which IL YOUR favorite planet?
George-venus, Of course. Which is
yours?
Elise tcoyly,-Can't you guess?
George thinking of his military rival
Mars, suppose; cling you are very fond
OF anything Pertaining TO war.
Elise-NO.
George remembering her yachting PEN
chaDt)-Oh, of course, Neptune.
Eiisc-wrong again.
George neutrality-suspicious.?
Elise tinIpatiently)-No, certainly not.
George with an inspiration)-The earth.
OF course; you always did want the earth.
Eiise-No. you stupid.
George hopelesslyJ-Well, give 1t up.
Which one is it?
Elise tsignifcantiy)-Sat you great
big goose.
George Qrritably)-weii, how was / TO
know?
Elise tarchly)-If you don't know that
Saturn is the only planet with rings your
astronomy has, indeed, been sadly ne
elected.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

The headquarters of this successful phila n
thropy are at 40 Bieecker street. Pitts
burgers who take an interest in such things
should jot this address down in their memo
randum book. and take peep at the premi-
ses when they come over. Here the stew
that is served to thousa pds daily is cooked
wholesale for distribution to the scent
branches. Down in the basement | was
shown a TG-gallon boiler in which the stew
was scethipg- Barring the heavy odor of
thyme. the smell was not unsayory. asked
the Scotch cook for his recipe. I'VE take"
he replied. 80 pounds of chopped meat, 80
pounds of potatoes, 30 pound of turnips. %
pounds of flour and 80 gallons of water.
We mix the flour into paste, add a pound
of burnt sugar 20 color the stew and a
pound OF salt, with thyme ard pepper to
taste. When boiled down. these ingredients
make 60 pounds of beef stew. We ship it
in five-gaIlon milk cans to the restaurants,
where it is put into cauldrons ard kept
hot until needed for USE" All these ingrc-
dents were pure and wholesome, especially
the meat, which seemed quite good enough
to make aristocratic soup stock out of. The
soup kitchen is fitted with all the necessary
paraphernala and is well ventilated, clean
and connexions.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

Besides serving a hot meal for 4 nickel,
she promoters of this worthy sclf-support-
ing charity keep a 5-ceDt grocery store,
where twenty ounces OF sugar. Ono-tbir,l of
Il pound OF tea cr coffee, two pounds of
oatmeal, or other commodities in pro-
por,ionate quantities. may be purchased.
The only riicles for which 10 cents is
charged are butter. cheese. and pcrk. The
Association for Improving the Condition
of the Poor gives its orders for food supplies
on these restaurants and the grocery store
with which they are affiliated. These five
cent affairs are now beyond the expert.
mcniaI stage. and as they cannot be placed
in the ''sourhouse'' list, do not pauperize
their patrons. When hard times come
again nut your way, the pointers given in
the above paragraphs may come in handy.
The latest scheme 10 help the impecunious
Ecre is The Relia tle Legal Advice Company
It's object is to aid people who need the as
sisiance of the law. hut who have no bank
accounts at their bank. Two coed In wyers
viii he at the commaId of wagc-w orkers
and others at certain honrs of the day. ard
moucy'ess litigants-will he freely advised.
Archbishop Corrigan, DIR. P3rki,prsf. ard
the leading rabbi of the metropolis have
given their names To this new and novel
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

they hear, and the torn shreds of a vessels
sails are all the banners they see. They
are everyday heroes, even though their
deeds he not blazoned on the pages of
history and their bones may bleach in
the oceans depths or in some forgotten
grave.
When Il soldier or sailor is wounded in
the line of duty and becomes disabled
SO as to necessitate his discharge, he gets
pension proporiioned to the degree Of
mis- disa bility. If he is killed, his " iiow
and little ones are pensioned. II is just
the same il his disab ility or his death
results from sickness contra cted while in
the line of duty. II is hard to find any
good reason why the same equitable treat
ment should not be meted out to the life
savers. Their service is more arduous and
more dangerous, for they are more fire.
quently called upon to risk their lives.
Like the soldiers and sailors. they ought
TO be enlisted for Il term of years. paid all
the year round. and pensioned when dis
abled. or their widows and orphans in case
of death while on duty.
To do anything less than this is dealing
unfairly with men who have a valid claim
TO generous treatment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
Paps Had Three of Them

Mistress OF the House-Bridget, some of
the bed clothing is missing. Was any or
it left out doors over night?
Bessie Jagged fivep-Bridsct doesn t know
anything about ii mamma. know whereit
is. Papa's got it. -
what do You mean child?"
81 heard some OF, the folks next door
sayin' this morning they 81 w papa the other
day with three sheets in the wind. Chi
cago Tribune.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

been scattered. and even ordinary routine
matters have been subjected to delay by
reason of one bureau being separated from
another by long distances.
The valuable and important records OF the
District. involving property amounting to
millions of dollars, and the rights and titles
of thousands of residents and non-residents,
are stored in apartments and hooks and
crannies. where they are easy prey to
the flames. Endless litigation would re-
suit from their destruction and irreparable
injury done thereby TO important interests.
The land records of the District, court
records, wills and n variety of other docu-
ments are contained in places that are not
fireproof.
In these facts. If there were not many
Others equally potent, should be found argu-
ment sufficiently convincing TO induce Con-
gress to make provision for beginning the
construction of municipal building for
Washington large enough to accommodate
all the municipal offices and District courts
and of such imposing proportionsas become
the dignity of the National Capital.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
THE TIMES
NEuER
HESITATES

when The cause of The people OF Washing
ton is in question, ard is always found, in
the thick of the conflict, battling in their
behalf. The Times exposes fraud and COM
mends honesty with equal CELEBRITY. More
than thirty-three thou sand families in
norse its methods. You can have the
Morning, Evening, and Sunday Times de-
liycred la any address in Washington for
FIFTY CENTS A MONTH.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
I1ENRY A. MARCY. treasurer of IL

IJENRY A. MARCY. treasurer of the
II Palmer House in Chicsgo. was at the
Metropolitan last night. and his con-
versation drirted toward the Windy City
and the Democratic convention.
s.Chicago got the conventipn," he said.
because she has more room and more good
hotels than any of the other cities contest
ing for it. She didn't want it so badly,
and could have gotten along without it,
but 1t went there on her merits, and will be
a success in every way"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
EPIIOME OF TEE news
-----H TIE MORNING times

If yOu miss any news In the evening
edition look in the list below. What
you're looking for was proba bly,
printed in this mornings edition,
and aS The Times never repeats
you'll have to fake both editions to
get all the news vs. quick AS II hap
pens.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
II ENRy D. PRICE, one of the American

II ENRY d. PRICE, one of the American
II plantation owners in Mantazas, Cuba,
reg istcred at the Hotel Raleigh last
night. When asked as TO the situation in
Cuba he said:
1T could not well be worse, The sugar
planters have TO a great extent met with
absolute ruin. Any attempt to grind
the crop results in the destruction of the
and machinery have not suffered, except
through accidental fires due to burning
cane fields.
1.-The Cuban forces have been received
with great enthusiasm, even though many
of their couDtry-people and sympathizers
have had their cane destroyed. The de-
struction of the plantations OF these sympa-
thiZers has caused great surprise, but the
order of the Cuban government was to
carry out the decree ainst both friend and
foe.
"A force OF cavalry under Col Niino7
passed my plantation some time before 1
left for this country, and 80 81 : u'''ri-
can flag, waved by my little boy, was
greeted with tremendous enthusiasm. The
troops were drawnup in line and presented
arms, while Col. Nunez rode in front with
the little fellow on the pommel of his sad
die. / Offered the colonel some aguardiente
for the troops, but was told that the regu-
lations would not permit OF this.
1.-The planters have signed petition ask
ing Spain to remit the tax on the land De-
cause OF the failure OF the sugar crop, nut
the outcome is doubtful. as confiscations
viii result III IA yments are not made. The
nlanlers now desire the speedy termina-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
p
RICH
HHRUEST

of results is theirs who advertise in The
Times. Scores OF testimonials from Wash
ingiur's ding and most prosperous mer-
chants express in no uncertain tones their
appreciation of The Times MISUNDERSTANDING
ing capacity.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
His Copy Too Expensive.

HfS NVT'N IUU INIItIfSrfC'
Hunorist-Say, I'll have to throw this
job up.
Editor-Whats the matter now
Humorist-Tm loosing money on ii.
Ehitor-You want another raise, sup
pose?
Humorist-Yes; can't afford 10 do the
work for five dollars a week when the
comic papers cost me six.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

We have been warned against public
sputana and indiscriminate OSCILLATION to
prevent acquiring bacteria, and now we
must abolish public drinking cups or be-
come walking museum of infinitesimal
ugly things.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

HTT is pretty well understood that Hoie
| Smith is out to beat Crisp for the Sen
ate" said Arthur d. Perry of Savan-
nah. Ga. at the Riggs last night. land be-
cause OF his sound money tendencies stands
good chance of being successful.
1.-The free silver attitude of Mr.. Crisp has
not SO many supporters in the legislature
as heretofore. and there are great many
other indioat ions that Hoke Smith will be
Georgia's next Senator
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
Twas Meet

Mrs. widderiy Weeds at tie butchers one
day,
When about for a nice piece of venison
to pay,
Inquired of the c.erk-she was clearly sad
hearted
How much do owe for the deer deer
dcparted?"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
The Times Branch Offices.

Rejected manuscripts are usually
returned when accompanied by
stamps, Int any obligation to do so
Is expressly diSavowcd.
Manuscripts uDaccompanied 10y
posta g,. " III not he ret urued.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

tN7HE Senatorial contest in Mississippi is
Just now the absorbing topic of in
ierest in that State" said Mr.. C. A
Bradley, of Jackson, Miss, at Willard 5 last
night.
congressman. II. Money is the strongest
party man in the field. and will undoubtedly
wear the Senatorial t0ga- Heis dcservedly
one of Che most popular men in the State
He is the man who broke the backbone OF
Populisfa in his State. He was frequently
put up in joint debate against the foremost
Popu!ist orators. and by his splendid work
succeeded in eliminating to great extent
the Populistic influence in Mississippi
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

WHE Hotel Raleigh is Just now head
quarters for postmasters. Hon. Ed
ward ]. Ryan. postmaster for the
Hub of the universe, Boston; Hon. Henry A.
Casth. st. Paurs postmaster, and Col. W.
]. Ford. who presides over the distribution
of the United States mail at Fort Thomas.
KY. all registered there yesterday. This
gathering of officials of that branch of the
United States Government, however. is am
nounccd to be purely accidental, and with
out significance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

The spaniards in Cuba want sand worse
than they do horses. Ability to fight should
be OF greater importance to them than means
to run away.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

The announcement that Platt to bc chief
engineer of the Morton boom indicates that
promises are often more easily broken than
q Reed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
4 Frank Esttmnte.

II see you donated a dozen copies OF your
last collection of poems to the Bazaar"
"Ycs: and on the first night some one
who didn't know who 1 was Offered TO sell
me the whole lot for twenty-five cents"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
ON SPACE.

us;omer-what has become of your
assistant?
Barber-Started for himself He is
tired of working by The day, suppose.
Customer-I thought you paid him so
much a thousand wortis.-Life.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

Secretary Ohey's statement that our
troubles with England are over is as COM
forting as q new suit of clothes after
tussle with a polecat.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

Mr.. Roosevelt's assertion that all New
York is wrong and be alone is right is
doubtless rift in the cloud of misrepresent-
alton that has heretofore depicted New
Workers as wingless angels.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

Coincident with the banquet season Of
Comptroller Eckels, the bankers begin to
put flesh on their ribs.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

The attempt of Capt. Mushback to crush
out the bucket-sbops Of Virginia will prob
ably be followed by policy and bucket
shop trust In Alexandria county.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

Chicago might raise funds to pay off
her debt by increasing the liquor license
fee during the Democratic convention.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

Judging from the noiseless tumult aroused
by its absence, Mr.. Mckinley must have
Withdrawn his boom for repairs.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
Tea.

He mentioned Green, black, every brand
That ever grew in China land.
And then she sweetly said, II think
I'll take Ioundofp pink
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

HITTING ESGLAND'S POCKET
Venezuela May Declare Boycott or
British Goods
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

MAY CLOSE THEIR PORTS
Talk of European Commercial Alliance
Against America.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
AMCSE MENTS.
DAMROSCH OPERA.

Frau Katherine KIafsky,
The Greatest Living Wagnerian Prima Donna.
Fri Johanna Gadski
Frls Louise Mulder, Ria Eibeschutz, Nina
Schiiiing, Mario Maurier Marie hatfield, Glse-
10 StoIl.
Herr Wilhelm Gruening principal Tenor Of
Pollinis Hamburg Col
Herr Barron Berthalt. Tenor: and Herr Max
Alvary, Herr Emil Fischer, Con rad BehreDs
Julius Won Pulitz, Wilhelm Mertens, Gerhard
Stehmann, and Herr Demeter Popovici
Magnificent Scenery. New and Elegant Cos =
tunes New York Symphony Orchestra Of IS
MUSICIANS Chorus OF IS Voices
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
Didn't Know Better.

Miss Passay-Even Adam was not con-
tented without a wife.
Oiebatch-Certainly not. That was be
fore he knew anything OF good or evil
cionsanah EaouifeI.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

Mr.. Harrison must have been in a melt
ing mood when he warmed up sufficiently
TO pop the question.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

TRACK AND EARTH CAvED IN
Engineers Presence of Mind Prevents a
Frightful Catastrophe.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

DISGRACE AND.A SHAME
How the Government Sweatshop LOOKS
in the Public Eye.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

CRISIS IN CUBA DRAWING NEAR
Campos Departs and Weylcr Sails from
Madrid for Havana.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

Had Been Eating Ice.
Atom must have had an awful cold
when he became engaged.
B-Why7
A-Because when one has a cold one has
no taste.-FlieReude Biaetter.