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What Ii Costs to Make War.

fective, and both in light and heavy ar
tillery Krupp's and our own ordnance
factories have taken great strides forward.
With increased efficiency, of course, has
come increased cost. The Gatling ard
Maxim machine guns have come into the
field, and the enormous amount of am
munition they consume, as well as expense
involved in the ordnance ITSELF would be
items of considerable ma gnitude.
But more expensive even than the bat
Ties on land would be the battles at sea.
With vessels costing each millions of dol
lars, the destructive action of armor -pierc-
ing shells, and, still more, of torpedoes and
suDken mines, with swift cruisers making
prey upon commerce, the cost of war would
have to be figured in billions. Moreover.
the commercial relations of all countries are
so complex and interviewer that the losses
entailed by a war in this direction are
simply incalculable. Deplorable as would
be the terrible loss of human life that would
result from the clash of war NOWADAYS, it
Is the cold cash required that is the more
potent factor in determining the question
of war and how long to continueit.
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Is Our District Government in Couson With Monopoly

reported on the application OF this COM
pany for charter, but they cannot recon-
mend 1t without stultifying themselves
and completely reversing the argument
they made against the Home Company.
The chesapeake and Ohio Telephone
Company which monopolizes the service
of the District, has made itself too well
known through excessive prices and dis
agreeable annoyances to require much of
description. Its capital stock has the
sponge-llke quality OF absorbing good
many figures. but The actual amount in
vested in the plant is probably about
ST. 900 900. 1t misserves 6 ASS tele-
phones in the District. 4,147 of which
belong to Washington. The Commissioners
claim that 1t would be detrimental to public
.good to allow another company to enter
into competition and supply telephone
service at about half the rate charged by
the present monopoly, but that is ques-
-tion Congress must decide.
The recommendation of the Commits
sioners, however, suggests query,
which the public might answer. Is our
District government in coIIusion with mo-
nopoly?
The morning times., 1896-01-15
WASHINGTON, D. c., JANUARY Is. 1896.
H
RICH
HARVEST

of news is theirs who read The Times.
This is the Consensus of opinion gathered
from more than thirty-three thousand daily
subscribers TO the peoples popular paper.
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His Distinction.

He-Charmed to meet you again aftersuch
q long time.
she-How good OF you to say It's
pleasure. don't believe you even remem-
Der my name.
{ He-As weil as I do my own name.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

AIMS FREELY OFFERED
Miss Wilbur Tells of Those Persons Who
Gave Her Aid.
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Senator sherman's joy on learning of
Foraker's election to the Senate caused
him to shake his head.
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Give the District Its Day.

Now that the chairman OF the Senate
District Committee has parceled out the
various bills to subcommittees. II is Prob
able that before long reports will be brought
forward on some of the important meas
ures which are of SURPRISING interest to
our people. But no matter how expedi-
tiously the Senate and House committees
may work, their labors will be fruitless If
the same old habit of the House to set
aside District day for any other business
that may be urged by some member is to
continue.
II seems difficult for the average Con-
gresham To understand in just what rela-
tiun he stands TO the District OF Columbia
aud the interests of its people. Under the
freak" form of government prevailing
here Congress is the Districts legislature,
and, therefore, just as much in honor
bound TO attend TO the duties imposed by
that fact as if our people had had a voice
and vote in the election OF its members.
For a city of nearly 800 ,0OO Inhabitants,
aud with its diversified interests, two
The morning times., 1896-01-15

war scare may cause a fall in stocks
but it can never effect the standing of
Presidential booms rs Iong as the barrel
holds out.
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Evidently Senator Vest thinks the sugar
trust trial has reached stage where it is
necessary for him to deny ever having dealt
in sugar trust stock.
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Rejected manuscripts are usually
returned when accompanied by
stamps, but any obligation to do so
is expressly disavowed.
Manuscripts uBaccompanied 10y
postage VIII not he returned.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

CRIT1CISE THE BUREAU
Administration of Pension Office Sharpl.
Scored in the House.
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RECOGNITION for Cuba Near at Hand.

A Republican Sena tor of the Foreign Re
lations Committee is authority for the
statement that some action Will soon be
taken IN the Senate regarding the Cuban
situation, which may be in the nature of
a surprise to the country. So says the
generally well Informed correspondent of
a Baltimore paper, and he adds the surprise
is believed to consist of a resolution for
the recognition of the insurgents as be-
Iigerents. The correspondent was further
assured by the Senator that on vote
ma iority of the committee would be found
in favor of the proposition.
All this will be exceedingly cheering and
encouraging news to the Cubans ana their
friends aud sympathiZers in this country.
It will occur to most people that this prom
ised resolution can not be reported any too
soon, for it puzzles the ordinary comprehen-
sion to understand what more than the
possession of nearly the whole of the
island is to be exacted of the patriots be-
fore they may be regarded as entitled to
recognition. y recent cartoon shows Gomez
bestridiDg Cuba from Que end TO the other
The morning times., 1896-01-15

COUNT MITKIEWICZ IN COURT
bought $50 900 Worth of Furniture
Tor Which He Has Not Paid.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

NEW YORK WORKING HARD
Distinguished Influence to Capture tn
Convention.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

= If Senator Butler could think as readily
as he talks there would be fewer of bis
speeches in the Record.
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1t is said that svengali Platt is rapidly
putting the Reed boom to sleep.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

The Rev. Elijah Morse has had such n
varied experience in demolishing turkey
that he thinks the dismemberment of the
Ottoman Empire is only question of
Congressional resolution.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

DISTRICT IN CONGRESS-
Condition of Work in the Local Depart.
mentS.
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EACORlATED MR. ALLEN
Senators Resent His Attack Upon a
Pension Bill.
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do you let your wife have her own
way?"
"Oh, yes; it's only when she wants to
haye-mine that object"
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HAVEMEYER NOT FOUND
Subpoena for the Sugar Trust BaroI
Returned Unsatisfied.
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How He Got Ont.

madam. Seeing you has made me forge;
my own.
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IN CHARGE OF THE BILLS
Senator Mcmillan Names the District
Subcommittees.
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Although the relations between Great
Britain and Germany are rather strained
just at present, and the young war lord is
said to have concluded an alliance with
Russia and secured the neutrality of France
in the event of conflict, there is no
strong probability of n war breaking out.
Not that philanthropic sentiment alto
from flying at each others threats, al
though the frightful cost CT human life
might be taken into consideration, but
because a prolonged war would bring
nearly every nation engaging in it to the
verge of bankruptcy.
War is not today what it was when the
Crusaders drew into Palestine, nor yet
when Wallenstein and Gustavus Adolphus
fought In the Thirty Years War, or Fred
erick the Great and Marie Theresa had
seven years of 1t; nor yet when Grant
and Lee battied; nor even when France
and Germany were engaged in conflict a
quarter of a century ago. In that time
nearly all the conditions have changed.
There has been greater perfection in small
arms. The needle gun and the chassepot
have been superseded by others more ef-
The morning times., 1896-01-15
"A Tale of Party and a Moses.

The distinguished gentlemen now as
senibled in Washington to select n place at
which to nominate Democratic Moses to
lead their party out of its troubles should
remember that Dame Democracy is not ac-
customed to expensive fitrtations. Unlike
the Republican behemoth she is simple in
her tastes, and although possessed with "A
champagne appetite humble beer is usually
good enough to quench her thirst. Instead
of selling out the location of her national con-
vention to the highest bidder she prefers TO
to gather her clan in some convenient city
where the streets are level and wide, and
where the curfew never rings as long as
the red paint holds out.
Notwithstanding the modesty of Dame
Democracy's demands size springs into the
saddle and chases her donkey into a gailop
when it comes to the question of personal
liberty. Every one of her party from
Grover Cleveland to rampaging Buck XII
gore is inspired with the bades-given right
to go as he pleases, vote as he pleases, talk
as he pIeases, and on all important matters
concerning his party to organize a little
faction of his own. On ordinary questions
The morning times., 1896-01-15

After Brice then came Foraker-Ring the
fire alarm.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Day OF Annual Meetings for Many Cor.
porations.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

MANY IN RAGS AND TAGS
Daily Tide Of Migrants Flowing Into
the Police Court.
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NINTH PRECINCT NEEDS
Immense Territory to Be Covered BY
Few Policemen.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

TAYLoR-PRICE NUPTIALs-
Fashionable Wedding at High Noon at
st. Johns Church.
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DOWN WITH THE VESSEL
Schooner Cut in Two and Nine Sailors
Drowned.
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like modern colossus of Rhodes, aud one
foot is poised over the city of Havana, ready
to crush it. His face is turned sideways TO
Uncle Sam, whom he asks: what mole
do you want?" This describes the situation
exactly. What other feats of bravery and
generaiship and success are they to per-
form before belligerent rights are granted
them by the United States7
They cannot lay siege to Havana, much
less take it, without heavy artillery, and
plenty of that. They caunot take fortified
ports without war vessels. They can get
neither the one nor the othef until bellig
ercDt rights have been accorded them, and
they are thus enabled to buy both ships
and guns wherever they please. 1t is little
enough for the great republic of the West
ern hemisphere to do for a neighboring
people who are trying to cast off yoke
of cruelest oppression, and are striving for
independence and a republican form of
government.
Recognition of the Cuban insurgents by
the United States is the one thing above all
others that Spain breads, for she knows
that when that is granted the Jig is up.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

ewINDLED HIS OWN AUNT
Capt. John Aliens Dedication Now
Nearly 100000.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

WORK OF HEBREW RELIEF
Annual Charity BAH Takes Place This
Evenis-
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EENATORSHIP THE STAKE
Maryland Republican Handicap VIII BE
Started Today.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

CHOYNSkI THE FAVORITE-
The Big Californian Expected to Whip
Jim Hall.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

ENGLISH ACTORS PLEASE
Sir Henry Irving and Miss Terry's De
lghtful Performance.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

like finance, the tariff, or the welfare OF
their party most Democrats have become
too well informed TO agree upon any one
method of putting these policies in force.
In fact about the only subject on which
they entertain the same opinion is that
they are everlastingly In deuce OF q
muddle. A condition strictly in accord
with their doctrine of personal liberty.
Were it not for the pleasure of holding
a convention and making a nomination it
would be better for the Democratic party
to once again pia ce Grover and the donkey
at the head OF the ticket, provided, OF
course, those who guide party affairs, think
it best TO continue the policy OF subdividing
the party into innumerable ind ividual
factions. No other man, living or dead,
breathing or inanimate, thoughtful or
otherwise, could SO effectually keep his
party in such a thorough state OF disor-
ganiza ton. Under his distinguished leader
ship in another campaign ii would require
the assistance of a census bureau to ascer-
tain IL there We're enough Democrats left
to pay for the trouble of counting their
votes.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

The circulation Of The Times for the
week ending January IL, 1896, was
as follows:
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1 solemniy swear that the above is
correct statement of the daily cir
cu1atfon of THE WASHINGTON
TIMES for the week ending january
12, 1896, and that all the copies were
actually sold or mailed for valua BILE
consideration nnd delivered to bona
1ide purchasers or subscribers; also.
that none of them were returned or
remain In the office uudelivered.
j. MILTON YOUNG, Cashier.
subscribed and sworn to before me
this lSth day of January, 4. ID. 1896.
ERNEST G. THOMPSON,
Notary Public.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

meetings of its council every month are
little enough, and no other engagements,
public or private, save of exceptional i'm
portance, should be permitted to Interfere
with the regular transaction of its busi-
ness.
During the present session of Congress
an unusually large number OF highly ini-
portant measures relating to the District
will be brought forward. Many of them
have been already introduced, others will
come in due time, no doubt. 1t is essential
that these should have careful and mature
consideration, for while there is a large
proportion OF them upon which favorable
action should be taken there will be others
that should not be placed upon the statute
book. In order that their merits OF de-
merits should be fully understood, and that
members may vote upon them intelligently.
the District ought to have its day when
ever under the rules it is entitled to 1t,
and congressman should make it a point
to be present.
The morning times., 1896-01-15

you re loOhing for Was Drotl,, hi v
printed In the evening edition yester.
day, and as The Times never repeats
you'll have to take both editions IN
get all the news as quick as IT ham
pens.
Aims FREELY OFFERED
Miss Wilbur Tells of Those Persons Who
Gave Her Aid.
COUNT MITKIEwICZ IN COURT
Bought S75 900 Worth of Furniture
for Which He Has Not Paid.
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS-
Sondltlon OF Work in the Local Depart
mentS.
CRITICISE THE BUREAU
Administration of Pension Office Sharply
Scored in the House.
EACORIATED MR. ALLEN
Senators Resent His Attack Upon a
Pension Bill.
NEW YORK WORKING HARD
Distinguished Influence to Capture the
Convention.
HAvEMEYER NOT FOUND
Subpoena for the Sugar Trust Baron
Returned Unsatisfied.
IN CHARGE OF THE BILLS
Senator Mcmillan Names the District
subcommittee.
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Day OF Annual Meetings for Many Cor.
porations.
DOWN WITH THE VESSEL
Schooner Cut in Two and Nine Sailors
Drowned.
CHOYNSKI THE FAVoRITE-
The Big Californian Expected to Wbip
Jim Hall.
ENGLISH ACTORS PLEASE
Sir Henry Irving and Miss Terry's De.
lightful Performance.
EENATORSHIP THE STAKE
Maryland Republican Handicap VIII Be
Started Today.
TAYLoR-PRICE NUPTIALs-
Fashionable Wedding at High Noon at
st. Johns Church.
swINDLED HIS OWN AUNT
Capt. John Aliens Defalcation Now
Nearly 100000.
NINTH PRECINCT NEEDS
Immense Territory to Be Covered BY
Few Policemen.
MANY IN RAGS AND TAGS
Daily Tide Of Migrants Flowing Into
the Police Court.
WORK OF HEBREW RELIEF
Annual Charity Bah Takes Place This
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-02
The Barcelona Outrage.

WASHINGTON, March "A
cablegram from Minister Taylor
reached Secretary Olney last even
ing officially advising him OF the
Barcelona outbreak as follows:
"The minister of state has just
called to express his deep regret
that mob has insulted the BARGE
Iona consulate, breaking the win
dows, and he offered complete
reparation. He informed me that
the government, on its own mo-
ton, has taken every precaution
to guard the legation and my resi-
dence. 1 have asked no protec-
tion."
1t is perhaps in part owing to
these official advices, that the ex-
element in Spain over the action
of the United States senate, lead
ing up to the insult to the United
States consulate at Barcelona,
fails to find a corresponding reflex
in Washington, at least in official
circles, and almost everywhere the
feeling is generally that the affair
is not one which will necessarily
lead to hoStilities.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-02
The Bermuda Released.

NEW YORK, March 2-The
Herald this morning says: The
steamship Bermuda will be re.
leased by the United States gov
eminent at halt past ten o'clock
this morning and surrendered to
her owner or owners. The transfer
from the hands Of the government
to those in Cuba balligerents re-
personalities will be made in the
office Of the United States district
attorney, Wallace McFarlane.
A dispatch was received by DR..
Joaquid Castillo yesterday In
which he was informed Of the gov
ernment's determination to re-
lease the Bermuda.
A notification was also sent to
the ostensible owner Of the steam
ship to be at District Attorney Nc
Farlane's office this morning to
execute the necessary paper.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-02
War In Nicaragua.

NEW YORK, March "A special
to the Herald from Nicaragua,
says: News received from Leon,
states that a precarious condition
of affairs prevails there. The re-
bells and police we're attacked to-
day by a mob. The port Of Corinto
is closed to all ships. Steamers
must be discharged at San Juan
del Sur. Merchandise will remain
under government protection. The
foreign element is enthusiastic for
President Zeisys. Many have Of
fered their services and their funds.
The troops are advancing toward
Topaz and there will be battle
soon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-02
Revolution in Ecuador.

NEW YORK, March 2.-The Her.
AIDS correspondent in Gsyaquil,
Ecuador, wires that Gen. Plutarco
Bowen has arrived at Tumaco and
has issued proclamation denounc-
ing Gen. Alfaro as a man incap-
able Of governing the country and
as robber of the public treasury.
Gen. Bowen says he is backed by
a powerful party and that he will
leave soon for Pacto, Columbia, to
begin operations against Quito.
DR.. Rosendo OrdoneZ, a promin-
emit and wealthy resident of Quito,
was asssssinated by Luis Andrade
on FRIDAY,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-02
CHESS KING PILLsBURY
Is Not Discouraged by His Defeats in
Russia.

NEW YORK, March oh. n.
Pillsbury, the chess player, who
arrived from Southampton on the
New York, has given out the fol-
lowing statement for publication:
sit is certainly most pleasant
for me to return to America after
my visit to Russia, which was not
as successful as / wished 1t might
have been; and If the future gives
me further opportunity to establish
an American supremacy in chess,
l hope / shall be more fortunate.
"In such a contest as took place
at st. Petersburg any apology on
my part might seem like an at
tempt to decry my opponents,
whose standing in the chess world
should secure them against such
attempt. Any impetus given to
chess in America by international
competition has my hearty APP
proval and support.
81 may at future time have
something special to say as to st.
Petersburg matters. In the mean
time wish my friends to know
that the issue Of the late tourna-
ment has not discouraged me-"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-02
RECRUITS FOR CUBA.
Chicago and the West EvinCing Active
sYmpnthY.

sympathy.
CHICAGO, March 1T is ex-
pected that some action will be
taken by the Cubans in Chicago to
show their appreciation OF the re-
cent action OF the United States
senate in taking an official interest
in the war for liberty in Cuba.
Col. NJ. F. Dominiquez, vice.
president of the Cuban junts, will
arrive in Chicago today. He will
make his headquarters at the Pal
mer house.
Senior Dominique fought during
the ten years war in Cuba thirty
years ago. 1t is expected that he
may take some step in connection
with the establishing OF recruit
ing office in Chicago for Cuban ad-
herents.
Capt. Woodward, formerly OF the
Cuban army, arrived from st. Paul,
Mimi, last night. Over one hun
dred applications were made there
during the past week for services
with the Cuban army.
Letters received in this city yes
terday from Cuba, state that over
10000 acres OF sugar cane were
burned during the past month in
the province OF Santiago de Cuba
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-02
ICE AND FLOOD DAMAGE.
Early Breaking Up of the Hudson Causes
Great Ice Gorges.


AUBURN, N. ", March 1.-The
earliest breaking up Of the Hudson
in 125 years was attended in this
vicinity by damage, narrow es-
capes and loss Of one life. The
lower part of the city is complete
ly submerged. A family Of five
was rescued from their beds float
ing in the rooms. A nine year
old boy was swept into the river
at Lansinburg and drowned. Ice
Is piled one hundred feet high on
Baeren Island and gorge has
formed at Stuyvesant. The New
York Central, Delaware & Hudson
and Electric railway tracks on
both sides of the river between
here and Troy were blocked by ice
and travel cut off for some time.
The waterworks building at Bath
on-the- Hudson was shattered and
the superintendent had narrow
escape from death. Passengers
from here for the south have to be
transferred by way OF Gotham.
Icemen report they have three
quarters OF crop, with what was
left over fromnast year.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, March 2.
"A great ice gorge has formed on
the New York Central and Hud-
son River railway tracks between
Hudson and Albany, and no trains
are running on the Hudson silver
division between these points. The
road is covered with Ice in some
places ten feet deep and tracks and
telegraph poles for distance of
700 feet are washed out. 1t will
probably be three days before
trains can be run between Hudson
and Albany. All ice in the river
is on the move and navigation be-
tween Poughkeepsie and New
York will be opened tonight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-02
Bombastic Spain.

LONDON, March 2.-The Pail
Mall Gazette today has dispatch
from Madrid which says: AL
though Spain recognizes the abso-
lutte independence of the American
senators, without admitting the
possibility of intervention, the
premier intends to point out to
the American government the in
Justice Of some of the language OF
the senators. He also proposes to
point out the righteousness of the
pretentions of the Cuban rebels,
whose savage acts merit the con-
demnation of civilized nations.
For them to be considered on an
equal footing with the Spanish
troops, and to grant such men bel
ligerent rights is considered in
some quarters simply preteXt for
a quarrel with Spain. The gov
eminent, in any case, is preparing
for all eventualities. The patriot
ism OF Spain has been completely
aroused, and the authorities and
press counsel prudence. At the
same time there is determine
ton to vindicate the nations
honor