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The morning times., 1896-04-30
Vigilance still NECESSARY.

Editor Times:-Although the street ex-
tension bond bill for the benefit of specu-
latorsin suburban real, estate seems TO have
been killed by your valua bic paper, now
is the time when special vigilance is
necessary.
An effort is being made to hasten the
adjournment OF Congress. If the oppo-
sition should be caught mapping the OBJ
noxious measure might slip through as an
attachment to an appropriation bill during
the closing days of the session. The friends
OF the bill are organized, the opponents are
not.
The chief reason any person has for going
to the suburbs is to get cheap land; but the
man who pays ten cents foot for his lot
in the country Immediately demands all the
improvements and conveniences which 20
with city lots at one dollar or more per foot.
He wants street extensions, pavements,
side walks, sewers, water mains. electric
lights. police protection, rapid transit,
free transfers, etc. He goes to the country
for rustic simplicity, green pastures, lowing
herds and babblng brooks: but these things
soon pail and he is not satisfied until Lone
somevillc gets all the improvements and
conveniences which go to make up q
city: provided 1t is done by bonding the
entire District of Columbia, or in some other
way which throws the principal cost on
city taxpayers.
Other Washing gton papers appear to ad-
vocate the interests OF spectators: hut city
taxpayers will rely upon The Times to
wage relentless warfare upon all street
extension bond schemes as long-as there is
an unpaved street south OF Florida avenue
THOMAS W. GILMER.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
His Kind Congratulations.

Editor Times: I congratulate The Times
on the good work of securing rapid tran
sit for our people over in Anacostia. The
shout of gratitude that greets The Times
must make it feel proud. and it has a
right to indulge In little self-feIicitation,
as vide yester rday's editorial.
But If such is the applause from one
small section OF the city, think for a
moment what paeans of joy and gladness
would greet The Times from the whole
city. IL 1t would buckle down now, while
there Is yet time, and win the dollar
Gas BilP' for u.s., The Star wouldn't be
in it with The Times after that The
people want the House dollar gas bill.
remember. not the patched up metamor-
phosis now before the Senate Not much.
The Senate bill permits the gas COM
pany to further fnefease its capital with
100000 In bonds purchased with ''sur-
plus remaining after enormous dividends
had been paid, the capital having already
been increased 81 100000 by the same
process of extortfon! AS these bonds are
worth 140 the Capital would amount.
If the Senate bill prevailed. to Sc, $40, 900,
all but $500. .Oo0r; having been extorted
from the pockets OF oHr people. after enor-
nous dividends OF, from Is to 80 per cent
annually had been paid. Last year. 1895,
80 per cent was paid. All the above
according to their own admissions. SO at
least. Mr. Editor, let US now have the
House bill. Respectfully.
THOMAS j. MACNAMEE.
No. 90S Rhode Island avenue.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
SENATOR QUAY'S BOOM.

Before June Senator Quay will wish
that his State hadn't done it.-Cleveland
laws and Herald.
For President, Matthew Stanley Quay;
for Vice President, w. W. Dudley. Plat
form, MA rshall the voters in blocks OF
five!' rapolis News.
With regard to the conflict between Sem
ator Quay and the late combine, it is an
accurate description to say that all is
over but the kicking. Dispatch
The truth OF the matter is that Quay's
fina ncal plank is a bid for the free silver
Republicans who are now so ardently sup
porting Mckinley. Wilmington Every Even
ing.
f. Much light would be th&own on'the SIN
cerity OF Quay's Presidential candidacy il
we only knew how many Cabine5 places he
has promised. Springfield Republican.
The Pennsylvania Republicans have in
dorsed Mr.. Quay as their candidate for
President. This probably pleases Mr.. Quay,
while it amuses the country at large.-Mil-
waukee Sentinel.
Mr. Quay is not regarded as a serious
candidate for the Presidential nomination
He is endeavoring to keep control OF his
State delegation that he mag name" the
President. and thus secure control Of a
due share OF patronage Philadelphia
Ledger.
The refusal of the State conve ntion to
permit popular vote upon the question
of the United States Senatorship was to
be expected. If there is anything that
Senator Quay and his friends are afraid
of, ii is a popular vote upon any subject--
Pittsburg Times.
One of the humors OF present day poll
tics is the fact that certain Pennsylvania
newspapers persist in speaking of Senator
Quay as reformer. A conditio n of things
which Quay could reform would be like
the negro who was so black that charcoal
made a chalk mark on Buffalo
Courier.
Senator Quay had better take all the
satisfaction possible to obtain out Of the
fact that nearly half the delegates from
his State are for him for President o the
first ballot. This is the only opportunity
he will have of getting consolation In the
race of S56. or at any time in the future
Cinci matt Tribune.
Mr.. Quay does not show his ha nd until
he is called, and he doesn't propose to
have anybody looking over his shoulder.
1t will depend on circumstances whether
his delegation will be tur ned over to
Mckinley or to somebody else. This
much is certain. however, Mr.. Quay ,elated
though he may be, Is not enthusing over
his own prospects. He was not born this
week. and he has never wasted much
time in hunting rainbo ows.-Fall River
Herald.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
COMING TO THE THEATERS.

The Paint and Powder Club of Baltimore
Will appear at tue Lafa yette Square Opera
House Wednesday evening next in bluff
King Hail. 4 merry historical burlesque,
written by Charles E. Ford. and in which
they have this season achieved notable
success in their native city and in Phila-
delphIa. The performance OF these eighty
or more scions OF Baltimore society, who
organized about three years ago as The
Paint and Powder Club" have won for
them the distinction of the highest artistic
merit.
The burlesque is particularly attractive,
the music catchy and tuneful, the situa-
tiOns amusing and the Iibretto sparkling
with wit. The plot involves that period
of English history most brilliant in pic
turesque surroundings and regal magnifi-
cence. The scenes are placed in France
in 1920. and Illustrate the meeting of
Henry VIII and Francis I of France on
the Field OF the Cloth OF Gold" The
costumes are typical OF that brilliant period
of fashion. The cast Is especially strong.
AS Ruff King Hal, H. R. MeNally is more
than pleasing. Francis I of France, in
the care of Reese Cassard. comes out with
kingly honors. j. 8. Gibbs, jr., as Sir
Guy, the cripple, we'll deserves more than
passing notice. Queen Katherine is most
att ractively pictured by Ralph Emery.
and no less lively is tie Anna Boleyn OF
Hofij0S Nfki1S.
The full cast is very large. and includes
lovely maids of honor, courtiers, wood
cutters, fairies, nowe: girls, etc, the
followers of both the French and English
courts. Among the many interesting feat
ures of the performance. the topical sougs
and the dances are most conspicuous.
At the New ationaI Theater next week
Digby Bell, Americas fayorite comedian
and his charming wife, the famous con-
tralto, Laura Joyce-Beli, will be seen In the
stellar roles, respect vely, Deacon Tidd
and the Splinter, in Hoyt's greatest comedy,
"A Midnight Bell" They will be sup
ported by en- exceptionally fine cast, among
whom are the following; The Misses Sadie
Handy, Gertrude Perry, Harriet Sheldon,
Henrietta Lee, Patrice Spencer, jeanette
Hamond and the Messrs. Ed. Redway, A. C.
Deltwyn, Charles Earle, Herman HirSch-
berg, William Cullington, Gage Clarke,
Madison Corey, Charles W. Myers, R. c.
Anderson, Frank 0'Brien, Edward SIM
monds, william NJ. Smith and Others
Entirely new music has been composed for
the NTeseutation by the famous Victor Her
bert, and complete new scenery aud proper
ties have been executed. Among the new
music are u number of songs for Laura
Joyce Bell, and D quantity of giees,
madngals and concerted pieces for "A
Midnight Belr' quartet.
On Saturday night, May 9. the T5Oth
performance of "a Midnight BelT' will
occur, which Will be celebrated by the
presentation OF solid sterling silver Sou
veairs TO each and every lady attending.
| "a Romance Of Coon Hollow is styled
The morning times., 1896-04-30
THE NEW BATTLESHIP.

The splendid success OF the Massa chusetts
ought to have an important influence
upon the Senate, some OF whose cheap
money members are said To be desirous
OF reducing tie new armor-clads which the
House has authorized from four to two
That would be a sorry biunder, and IL is
not likely that the House would consent TO it.
The American people want no eheeseparing
when 1t comes to the white feet which they
are so proud of.-Boston Journal.
The Massachusetts is the fastest battle
ship afloat, and, being so, ,basearned heavy
premium for the builders The speed main
tanned in her trial trip is altogether rema rk-
able, and the result is another proof Of the
Cramps great facility and skill in ship
building. Philadelphia has recently been
brought to realize many times the splendid
ability of this magnificent concern. Phil
adelphia never besitates to commend the
Cramps fine industry, and to praise their
unequaled products. This is another case
in point. Hurrah for the Massachusetts,
Philadelphia North American.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
SONGS AND LAWS.

Musicians hired and paid<by the govern
ment should not be allowed to compete with
CIVILIAN organizations whose individual
members depend on their profession for
q livelihood. That was the keynote or
the bill favorably reported by the House
Committee ON Labor yesterday. The prin-
ciple upon which the measure is framed
should meet the earnest approval of both
parties concerned in the original contro-
versy.
There is still al probability, however,
official musicians still falls short of what
it should be. II there is any one thing
in which Uncle Sam cannot afford to
practice economy it is in the organization
and proper maintenance OF the men who
furnish patriotic inspiration in times Of
both war and peace. LET me write the
songs OF a nation and i care rot who
makes its laws is an eplgram that holds
good even in these days. The nation
i
reproduction OF classical masterpieces and
thrills it by voicing again the arias to
which its armies once marched.
On the other hand this administration,
or this Congress, has no right to practice SO
parslmonious policy with government
musical organizations as shall make it
necessary for them to compete with civil
ians in order to gain bare living. The
worst feature OF such a proceeding is the
injustice it does to those who make music
their business and who have no source of
revenue beyond their training In this
direction. For this, more than any other
reason, the bill is commeudabie and should
be carefully considered.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
A POSTER POEM.

There's a land Of umpish gloof,
Blythe grabous, burbling Bloof,
Where the dinkey-dink grows grunkley
on the trees
Where the numbkins on each kiss
Standby Sind along the briSs,
And the gee-ha wk slowly snackies far
away.
On the clazy, stumbling night
Falls the wooble of the hite,
AS he shizles ooglng near his ousley
mate;
And the bambrel of the squeed
Sends a gellow DER the mead,
And the gee-hawk slowly snackles far
away.
Hafki What spaden klum boblakes7
All the umph like shivel shakes,
And the willig whistles madly round
the boam;
On it comes like oozine moak-
Calf, alasl the hornlink's broke
And the gee-hawk slowly snackles far
away
80. b.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
HALL-MONEY EPISODE.

IT is intimated that Congressman Money
and Hall will not pursue their quarrel auy
further. That is wise conclusion. After
so much ink has been spilled the spiIling
of any blood is highly unnecessary
Journal.
How it recalls the good old times be-
fore the war to read in the Washington
dispatches of a personal difficulty in Eouse
committee room, inkstards hurting through
The air and hot red blood fnussing the
carpet. Recent Congress es have been
pretty free from scandals of this kind.
Let us hope that Representative Moneys
scalp wound may heal speedily and that
the incident may have no graver sequel
than a doctors bill.-Hartford Courant.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
TIME FOR JOY.

There's time for JOY in Georgia, no matter
what they say;
The mockin'birds are singin' in the branch
es day by day;
The fields are green and glorious; the
daisies blossom white
There's lots o. sun by daytime, an lots O.
stars by night,
There's time for JOY in Georgia; the skies
are Hvin, blue;
The grasses in the meadows are jest twink
lin with the dew;
There's glory in the woodlands where the
birds an branches throng,
An life from dawn to darkness is a halle
lula song!
Atlanta Constitution.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
A Wise Minister

The pOtentate was plainly agltated. My
couriers," said he, In angry tones to his
minister of war, inform me that all is
in readiness to squelch the rebels who have
dared TO question our authority, and yet
find you delaying the advance. If 1
thought there were any treachery-"
Have patience, oh, brother of the sun
and boss of the moon,'' replied the min
lister, in tone Of one who was sure
OF his ground. We ara bat waiting for them
to get out set OF postage stamps. which
we VIII rush In and seize, and by the
sale of them pay the whole expenses of
the war;
VERIFY said the adrniring monarch,
"thou has q head like a tack."-Indian-
spolis Journal.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

LOCAL TELEPHONE MONOPOLY.
the Bell telephone monopoly has what is
denomiHated "a soft snap" 1t exacts
whatever price it pleases and renders such
service as it deems sufficient. though there
is, ON this point, considerable difference
of opinion between the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Compa ny and its
prices, however, that the people OF the
District are much more concerned just at
present than with the efficiency and suf-
ficiency of the service. They fail to
understand why they should have to pay
from $50 to $3.50 for instruments when
other companies offer to give them
better service for less money.
One of the most remarkable argume nts
advanced by the local monopoly is that
the larger the list OF subscribers the greater
the cost to each individual subscriber.
If this is not stretching the truth to an
almost unpardo nable degree, then the
telephone business differs from every
other in the world. In all other branches
the rule prevails that the greater the
number of customers the less the proper
tionate cost of supplying each one. This
is reasonable, too, as every person with
grain OF busi ness sense will readily
understa nd, and 1t is somewhat strange
that the managers of the local telephone
concern should try TO play the Whole
business community and everybody else
for s'suckers'' by making such ridiculous
assertion.
In Canada the telephone rates are con-
siderably less than half-in some Instances
less than one third-of those that rule
here. In Europe they are very much less,
and making all allowance for difference
in the cost of material and wages there
and here, the discrepa ncy is still too great
to be accounted for, except upon the as
sumption, fully warra nted by the facts iu
the case, that the local monopoly is bleed
ing the people and will continue to do so
until competition steps in and compels
it to "come off the perch" Congress
can do Its share to this end by granting
charter to some corporation that gives
satisfactory proof of It's ability and pur-
pose to give the people cheaper rates and
better service.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
WORK FOR ARMY OFFICERS.

The proposition embraced in the bill re-
ported from the House Commi ttee on Mill
tary Affairs, authorizing the detail of COM
misSioned and non-commissioned officers of
the army to act as instructors in military
drill and tactics iu public schools where the
authorities authorize such instruction.
seems on its face to be a
commenda ble measure. Quite a num-
Der of Officers are already detailed for
this purpose at tmore or less important pri-
vate colleges and State universities, and as
the yearly output of officers at West P oint
is very largelyin excess of the demand for
them by Uncle Sam, they cannot possibly
natural talects and the kno Wedge acquired
at the expense of the government to teach
ing the young idea in the public schools to
shoot. march and drill according to the re-
vised tactics.
tits quite proba bic that the school authori-
ties of nearly every city having several hun
dred boys in the school would accept with
pleasure the services thus rendered by the
government, for none can fail to appre ciate
the advantage derived therefrom. Apart
from the excellent physical training which
these military drills give the boys, they
lay the foundation for the continuous re-
cruiting of the Ma tional Guard. The soldier
boy Of the public schools is the miIitiaman OF
a few years hence. The more thorough his
training while he is yet at his books the
better will be his standing in the company
and the moreperfcc ct will be etheorganization
as a whole.
AS long as the government furnishes arms
and equipments to the cadets there is every
reason for its also suppl ying the instructors
TO teach the proper use of them. One is as
essential as the other. The House bill, there
fore, is a step in the right direction, and it
Is to be expected that it will not meet with
opposition in any quarter.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
At I7c yd

we will offer extra
heavy China seamless
and fine Japanese cot
ton-warp Mating in
the choicest ''here and
there" patterns, which
are so scarce and desir-
able, and which cost no
less than Soc about
town.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
Twelve Hours Ago.

- IL you miss any news In the morning
edition look in the list below What
you're looking for was probably
printed In yesterday evenings edition,
and ns The Times never repeats
you'll have to take both editions to
get nll the news as quick as 1t hap
pens.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

Sam T. Jack. the well-knowu hurlesque
manager, win present next week as
kcman's Lyceurn his great success, The
Bull Fighter" a two-act buT!esque, which
deals with the adventures OF a gallant
matador, who wins the love OF Castslian
scnorita by Staying a vicious bull, after a
spirited battle. The piece has bright
dialogue, and it's music is catchy.
The stage viii be set TO represent an
arena, and the battle royal viii be given
with the strietest attention to de-
tails. The humorous side Will be given due
prominence. Ths different participants viii
be costumed in accordance with the Gus
toms OF the country. The hero, Don Pedro.
win be fmperSoRated by Fanny Lewis. a
handsome buFlesquer, and she will be
supportedby large and capable company.
During the action OF the piece numerous
specIaIties will be introduced In the olio
will be seen Foster aud Lewis, pair OF
clever entertainers; Phillips and Robinson,
condolences; Nile .Fatiuaa, danseuSe: Glenn
entsand Barnes, negro character FGeiiEeatcrs;
and the Brothers La Moyne, horizontal bar
performers
The morning times., 1896-04-30
Goldenberg,'s, S,
G2S 7tIi-7Oo K St.

by the author, c. E. Callahan. a romantic
comedy, but it has TEelodramatic flavor
being well provided with thrilling Incl
dents aud exciting situations, and en-
bracing some very realistic mechanical
effects, which served to enthuse the spec
tators. The piece is well staged with every
attention paid to detail. The scenes
represent the burst dam, the steam
boat race and the cotton compress in
operation aud are very realistic, while
the negro dance and chorus in the third
act wake the audience Iuto enthusiasm.
Some very beautiful and novel cleo
trical effects will be introduced. "A Ro-
nance OF Coon Hollow" with the original
New York cast, including quartets. col.
oFed male and female plantation dancers,
ana the charming conedienne. Lizzie
Evans, opeas at the Academy next Monday
night.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
Misunderstood.

Gabbleton-I believe a child's ambition
should be encoura ged. Now I'm sure mr.
boy wears Just as good clothes as do
wiggins-H m; cut down to fit him. sup
pose You mean?-Texas Siftings
The morning times., 1896-04-30
At PIC yd

we will offer the fin
est grades of closely
woven heavy China
Mating, with heavy
damask figures, and the
finest grades of Japan
ese Mattings, which sell
up to as high as SOC a
yard about town.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

FATE OF A SMALL STEAMER
Great Anxiety Among Friends of the
Mascocs Crew.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

HAD MURDER IN HER HEART
Sarah Robertson Attempted TO Shoot Her
Former Lover.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

CULOGIZED THE PRIEST
Senators Villas and Mitchell Spoke of
Pere Marquette.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

KRUGER SHOWS MERCY
DcaJh Sentences of Hammond and Others
Commuted.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

MAUPIN LAW IS ALL RIGHT
Virginia Supreme Court Of Appeals 81
Decides.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
REACHES
MORE
PEOPLE

every day in the week than any
daily paper published in the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
No other paper can successfully
aSSail this statement. Circulation
books open to all.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

HANDSPRING GOING FAST
Dwyers Crack Two Year-Old Runs Six
Furlongs in 1913 3-5
The morning times., 1896-04-30

sEXTET AGAINST EXPRESS
They VIII Race About May 10 Neal
Albany, New York
The morning times., 1896-04-30

POLICY MEN SENT TO JAIL
Judge Miller Gives the Majority Of Them
Short Terms.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

MISS SKERRETT is A BRIDE
Welded to Mr.. David Milne by the Rev
Mackay-Smith.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

HOT LITTLE COLLOQUY-
Partisan Financial Debate In the
House.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

GoRAIAN FOUGHT THE BILL
Opposed TO an Increased Appropriation
for Naval Ammunition
The morning times., 1896-04-30

POSITIONS OF THE STARS
Face Of the Heavens for the Month OF
May
The morning times., 1896-04-30

DISTRICT IN CONGRESS
Favorable Reports to Be Made on Several
House Bills.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

rWO EXCISE CASES HEARD
Strong Opposition 10 Saloonkeepers Gattc
and Miller.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

gENATORS IN NEW YORK
Record Bre3 king Crowd Expected at
Eastern Park, Brooklyn.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

ARCHIE CARRIED A PISTOL
: He Accidently Shot Mamie Wright While
at Study.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

STORY OF THE WITNESSES
killing Of William Dade Described in
Court.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

TIMES JUVENILE LEAGUE
Youths OF the District Favor the Pro-
posed Scheme.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

PATTISON THEIR CHOICE
Keystone State Democrats Name Him
for President.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

ELEPHANT IN HARNESS
Pulled a Circus Wagon Out Of the
Mud
The morning times., 1896-04-30

SPEAKING FOR THE BILL
Friends of Temperance Favor Mr. Morse's
Measure.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

70 SELL NORTHERN PACIFIC
Lands West Of the Missouri Included II
the Decree.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

BOOTH TUCKER COMING HERE
Salvation Army Leader to Speak I'm
Masonic Temple Sunday.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

/" X-SENAToR KELLOGG. OF Louisiana,
a delegate TO the St Louis convep-
ton, is unlike the rank and file OF
- his party in believing that the Re-
publican ca ndidates for President
and Vice President will have waIk-over
next fall.
Senator Kellogg may be classed as
pessimst by his political friends, but he Is
firm III the conviction that his party will
have to- make an awful hard struggle to
elect President.
The Senator says that II the st. Louis
convention refuses to recognize silver
and If the Chicago convehtion follows suit
there will be third or silver ticket in the
field. and it is his belief that the Electoral
College will fail TO elect. and that would
throw the election in the House of Repre-
sentatives.
In such contingency he believes that
enough States could be secured to elect
the silver man. BE counts on the entire
South. with the possible exception Of
Maryland.
The morning times., 1896-04-30

REBEL CARGO CAPTURED
Schooner Competitor with War Supplies
Taken by Spaniards.