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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-03

1t is absolutely astounding, in this day
of enlightened citizenship, that municipal
authorities should be permitted TO give the
right to corporations to use the earth and
air for the establishment of lighting, heat
ing, telephone, telegraph, street car and
other plants, and then exact from the
citizen enormous profits, every cent of
which might be saved if the people would
but build and operate these things them
selves.
There is but one explanation that this
should be The fact, and it is that municipal
authorities are more interested in the
welfare of the corporations than of the
citizens. Primarily, 1t must be admitted.
the mass OF citizens are to blame, as they
are responsible for the kind of representa-.
tives they place in office, and really, as
a mass, seem to be somewhat Indifferent TO
the usurious exactions of the monopoIists
who enslave them. II citizens would thor
oughly organize for the purpose of COM
pelliDg municipal ownership OF lighting,
transportation and communication machine
cry they would drive the corporations out
of business, and would gain better ser.
vice at vastly reduced cost.
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WORK OF THE WOMEN.
wrapuers and Shirts for Ihe Use o.
the wOrkhouSe.

w
the wOrkhOuSe.
The work they were doing was making
wraupers for the hospitals and shirts Tor
the men of the various institutions. l
thought I couldn't sew, bat as I watched
the way these women whipped tue worS
through I decided that l could.
really wanted to get to work, too. The
morotony Of the pace was not allowed to
nail on me as every time any of the col
ored women came near the room would
he treated with a volley of ridicule. The
minute the matron's back would be turned
some one would run IN To- me and say:
sSay. lady, did you come down TINS morn
in? well, fob Gawd's sake, you did. did
youh. What happen yuh took the kink cut
YOU hath. You Use peach" Then the back
ground OF girls would strike up the air.
"she may have seen better days,
when she was in her PRIME
.J.et her alone. you devils" Emma yelled,
"can't Won see she's lady? Come over here
and sit by me, Florie. Hayea pinch OF sniff.
You won't? Why, it'll brace you up. I'll
teach YOU to chew il. Everybody learns
down here. You put it down inside youT lip
and leave it there, and it's the grea test COM
| ain t got any but I'll beg you one" Then
she burst out singing. Il amt got money,
but l will have sonesing, baby.
The afternoon Of work only lasts until 1
anu IL was SIti o.ei Will .'Si.iS
of the colorcd girls came in to scrub the
floor, the wcrk was put into big baskets
and listed, the dhread, shears, and thin
bles were gathered up aCd counted and
the machines showed back.
..Nebber mind bein' so partic'ler to count
cherry ting" said the girl waiting To scrub.
executing II shuttle wniie she talked. w hat
do / care about desc things; dere's more
whar' dey com frun.'
Then, throwing herself on the flO0r, she
proceeded to swash the water and soap
around, aud stopped minute TO say over
her shoulder use certainly got rich
uncle: certainly has. Nuthin' like Crcie
SAM"
Wnen the work was in order. md some of
us had swept the balls and cleaned the tubs
In the bathrooms and helped to put away
an old wOnan's clothes who had come IN
later, Warden Talbot appeared on the scene
and said: IAN out of here" and as we
troopesI out the doors wereiocked. Tie COL
ored girls went Oil UP to the third fioOr,
and heard them locking their cell doors.
LOCKED THEM UP.
..what are they locking them in for?'
asked my friend Margaret Wilson. who was
strolling around with me. She explained
that the colored girls invariably got into
riots when they were left out in the ward
with nothing 10 do. That once not long
ago they broke up their benches and chairs.
ant, fought the keepers, and threw pa lis 4 MI
buckets and everything they could get hold
Of. Now they are kept sefa ate,l, and the
minute a bit Of waywardness is exhibited
they are thrown into the duiigeop
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England and the Commission.

1t is evident from the utterances of the
great English newspapers that the character
of the commission appointed by the Presi-
dent todecide for the " hole world the bound
airy between British Guiana and Venezuela
is very unsatisfactory. Probably this would
have been the case no matter who were ap-
pointed. but it must be admitted that most
of the points made are forciblc.
1t is argued against Mr.. Coudert that at
the time when the Presidents Venezuelan
message was presented Congress he gave
vent in a public interview to expressions
of bitter antagonism against England.
This is entirely true, and, therefore, under
the ordinary rules Of courts, he would be
incapacitated tosit upon jury in hat cause.
OF the commission as a whole it is argued
that with the exception of Mr.. White they
are wholly unknown to trans Atlantic
people. and that therefore their Judgment
must fail to have the respect which would
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the movement entirely independent of the
corporation, but this looks decidedly fishy
That being the fact, the only method by
which the British government can purge
Itself of all responsibility will be by re-
vcking the charter of a company which, in
the rcmotcst way, could connive at trouble
which might call for the Intervention OF
troops from several European countries.
The revoking OF the charter would doubt
less have some effect on South African
stocks in general, which have been ex-
plotted far into the region of fictitious val
ues, but the danger of any serious panic at
this time is apparently past. The bulls and
bears of the London Exchange who were
rampant yesterday have become compara-
lively calm, and ''Kaffirs," which are some
what depressed, may still be expected to go
booming.
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knows that a bond issue was seriously
contemplated when Foster was yet secre-
tary OF the Treasury, and that it was de-
ferred merely because IL was thought
to be good politics to leave the dis
tasteful performance as legacy to the
Cleveland administration.
That the revenues should be largely
increased, or Il miserable system OF cheese
pairing in expenditure instituted, is ap-
parent. A condition of the Treasury which
would take that institution out OF the
field of constant discussion would tend to
restore confidence.
But Mr.. Sherman is not able to give
positive assurance that his plan would.
under present conditions, result In any ade-
uuate increase in revenue. 1t would at
best be experiments al. and there is strong
impression abroad that this constant mon
keying with the tariff and money systems,
largely for partisan advantage, Is to q
great extent responsible for the disturbance
of business and consequent dullness and
timidity In the world of Investment.
Some surer method of increasing reve-
nues should be found than that of merely
introducing the old formula of u tariff for
protection; and as the retirement of the
grecnbacks has many advocates among the
most notable financiers of the country.
steps should be taken in that direction at
once. Profoundly as Mr.. Sherman dis
cusses this great matter. his analysis must
seem to lack assurance that his proposed
remedy would be thorough.
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be accorded a commission composed of
men of international fame.
This cannot be disputed, and 1T is there
fore to be regretted that the President did
not appoint persons well and favorably
known in Europe as well as in America,
that jury of his own devising might be
accepted without criticism, and their judg-
ment admitted TO be broadand judicial, given
solely in tie interest of right and without
possible faint of party political influence
or of jingOism.
Great Britain has treated this whole
affair as dispassionately as could have been
expected. Her most influential utter
ances have been adverse 10 the possibility
of war. That the commission, excellent as
it is in its pers sonnet, should be looked upon
as weak in the fact of 4 majority of its
members being wholly unknown abroad.
must undoubtedly decrease the proba-
bility CT an easy and harmonious ndiust-
ment of differences.
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Wash. B. Williams.
Furniture. Carpets, Drapery.
9TH and D SITS. N. w.

"Arc the white people ever put in the
dungeon?" I asked.
Yes. indeed. They are If they don't
your work here. they'll treat you decently;
but otherwise you get into trouble"
well. that il the way ii Is everywhere.
People always get into trouble when they
don't behave themselves
She looked at me Suspiciously. Ny scnti-
ment was Il trifie too good for prisoner.
The colorcd girls Immediately began 10 sing
on being locked up, and their voices iiOated
down through the grat!ngS that were placed
at intervals for ventilation in the floors.
Some one called. wilson" and we walked
back the main corridor. A coiored girl,
also n prisoner, who was acting rs servant
in the keepers kitchen, had n cup of coffee
for Margaret, which the inatron had sent
her. She very kindly poured half of II into
the saucer and gave 1t TO me, saying, This
Is our first drink together. Here's hoping
we may have many more"
l took il and said. Thank you: here's
hoping Wen 10th REFORM"
alright" she said. that's better"
When she went into the cell asked Emma
why the mattOn sent her coffee. Emma
took her PIPE out OF her mouth and yelled
pet" / Was afraid that the other would
hear her, and walked away into the CELL
.'she said / was a Pet. didn't sbe?"
said Margaret. We'll Il ats The way they
all do. Trey are jealous OF veryihiDS- 1
ME her own food. She has right 10 if
she wants to. Any one can give an inmate
food IL they want 10 from The outside. l
don't let my friends know I'm EeTe. so
never get anything from them They're
always jealous ara sGuabbling, and want
ing TO get into low. But they can't row
with me-"
house a that moment, and was told that
was ION chuck" which being Interpreted
meant 1 was 10 go down TO the door and
meet the wagon with two or three offers.
and help carry up the big oaIs Of coffee,
tea or soup.
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The colossal equestrian statue OF Carr
haId;. which is to be erected on the jam
culu III has been castby new method lae u
sion only taking four nicnths instead OF
twenty months, which was the time re-
Quirci at the CALI foundry at Florence
Twenty-Five tons of bronze were fascu IN
two furnaces, and the statue, when c.s;l"cu
an,! il ed. weighs not less than 1850" Siio-
.ranIacs The sculptor. Galieri, Is exceed
ingly well satisfied with the resait. inc
pedestal, which stands ON three steps, h;isa'
the base n crown OF iaureis ana cuiisu i
..Yasci." Above are baS-rciiris with tne
Roman ARMS Then rize four bronze groups.
the figures being twice the size OF NE.
The first group, which looks toward the
city. represents the Gefcnse OF holi'c, ioui
,.irnt Gers Fighting On the lett is the female
fig re ar A,urric,, vito n 'Sc ofindusiry ana
Commerce beside Ter. On tiIe opposite SD"
there arc five figures, synIhoiizinG the Baltic
Mt Calatar inli: on the left the last group rep
rcscnts Europe. History and the ArnIy.-LoI-
don Dail- News.
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Well Water and Other Water.

successful. Pure, cool water has been OBJ
tanned from them. If this is the case, why
cannot this supply be anplified? Artesian
wells have been bored in different parts of
the city with excellent results. The cost
of the work is comparatively small and the
benefits arising from 1t would be meal
culablc. 1t would be the greatest boon to
the poor people. for they must now either
drink impure well water-so the bacillus
hunters say-or go without, unless the Com
missloncrs supply the requisite quantity OF
hydrants from which to draw Potomac
mud ad libitum.
The question OF free water supply for the
poor is one of grave importance. 1t in
wolves not only their comfort and their ne
cessities. but their health and that of the
city in general, and in dealing with it moth
ing should be done hastily.
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Again there is great ado about the
wells OF the city, and, as many time
before, the authorities are for closing them
all, while those TO whom they have been
the purveyors of clear water are for letting
them alone. Whether the wells are impure
or not. one thing is certain. and that is, that
while Potomac water is in its present mud
pie condition and is anything save fit for
drinking or even washing purposes, some
sort of provision should be made to give
good, pure water to those people that are
unable to pay water rents. As long as the
Potomac water cannot be kept fit for use
all the time something should be done to
give the people a substitute. Moreover,
there ought to be great many more
public hydrants than there are.
1t is said that Major Powell's expert
ments with deep-dug wells have been quite
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Deserved the Rest.

st. Peter-Well, madam, what claims
have You to enter here?
Washington Vag. (weeping)-Oh, sir, I'm
afraid l have none. Yet (wringing her
hands, l thought might prevail upon you
to save me from the other place. once
served a sentence in the Washington work.
house, and, therefore, know the horrors of
Hades.
st. Peter tsententiouslyE What was the
charge?
Washington Vag.-I was compelled sir, to
go for doctor once, late at night, and On
my way thither i was arrested. Next day
the judge sent me down for vag.
st. Peter Ito bell-boy| -Give this woman
the new guest-chamber-tbe one finished in
rubies with the heavy plate diamond win
dows. And, say, there hoy, send her up a
fresh bowl of violets and a five-jollar bunch
OF lilies -of-the-valley.
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NEARLY DOUBLE ITS EDITION.
6he Times Leads Every Other News
paper-Its Growth Surprises
Its PublIsiiers-It Is the
Peoples Paper.


Yesterday the demand for The Times
On account Of the workhouse expose
nearly doubled its circulation, and the
numerous complimentary things said Of the
fearless manner in which the story was
handled demonstrates that the public ap-
preciates that kind OF journalism.
1t may not always pay to be honest, but
there is a satisfaction in knowing that
efforts in that direction are recognized
and approved. Washington readers are
not yet accustomed to a newspaper that
prints the truth regardless OF ring threats
or official disfavor, but they are rapidly
becoming converts to that kind OF a news
paper policy, and the proof of the state
ment can he found in the rapid growth and
popularity OF The Times.
Among other things, it should not be
forgotten that The Times want columns
seldom fail TO furnish employment to those
seeking situations, or to supply roomers or
renters to these owning or leasing prop
erty. This department Of our advertising
Is certain 20 become very popular, because
OF tn. large number of people who read
waninotices, and itmay he sd feiy Gcsi gnated
as public intelligence bureau.
Bat PERHAPS The best feature of The Times
is its two editions day, which give TO
readers ali the news without duplicating
or repni.Iisi.:ng line from any preceding
edition. News OF the night previous can al
ways be found i'll The Morning Times, and
all tie happenings of the day are published
in the evening edition. This latest type
of modern journalism furnishes the public
with news before it is twelve hours Old, and
1t is considered a great improvement over
the daily that publishes an edition only
once in twenty-four hours.
The Morning, Evening and Sunday Times
are delivered to any address for FIFTY
CENTS a MONTH, and no other newspaper
I'm the city can offer readers such an in
ducement for their subscriptions. Try The
Times for month and you will neTer read
any other Washington daily.
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FOR BACKwoODSMEN.

Three hunters returned to Bangor the
other DAY from long hunt in thc region
about Big Fish Lake, Me, having killed
between thirty and forty sable, four caribou
and three deer.
florida is ON the verge of big boom IN
tobacco growing according to all indici-
lions. There are fully 500 applications for
seed tobacco on fife in the Florida state
Department of Agriculture, ana tobacco
growers associations are being formed IN
almost every county in tile state Both
cigar and plug tobacco are to be grown.
A snow white hedgehog was Shot on the
Sunapee Mountain, i'll New Hampshire, n
few days ago.
Maine newspapers are telling that Carl
bou cler. yEian last Sunday, noticing that
tie choir seats were unoccupied when tue
time for beginning the service arrived,
rose und remarked: II see al the singers are
absent this morning. Let the congregation
rise and sing Praise God from Whom all
blessings flow"
Georgia is getting the gold fever again.
One or two old gold mines are being re-
worked, and three boats are dredging the
sands of the Cbestatee River for the gold
they are supposed 10 contain.
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Daily Bargains
A
Few
Bargains.

We're getting ready for
new consignments for the Spring
trade now.
All those lines we intend to
drop we are forcing out-you
know what that means-prices
away below zero.
We haven't great many-we
keep too clean a stock, we don't
accumulate lot of odds aud
ends-but there are few mig hty
good bargains to be picked up
just now in all three of DIR de-
partments especially Carpets.
We've some short pieces Of Car
pet that are going for about half
what they cost us.
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Too Much "Mi.s BERGEN"

Police Sergeant-Why don't you arrest
that young woman over there? Can't you
see she's drunk?
Patrolman tterrified) -Arrest that wom-
an? Why, just overheard her say she
followed the races, and before could get
away she asked me for i match.
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Music Hath Cha rms, Etc,

Algernon twho has Just finished reading
an original poem)-Isn't that an artistic
creation?
Ramsey (evasiyely)-I was just thinking
it would be more appreciated set to music.
AIgcrnon (flattered)-What kind would
you suggest?
Ramsey-Instruineutal
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At the Zoo.

squibbs-I see the police raided the kan.
CARGO cage last night.
Quibls-What for?
Running an unlicensed brewery.
Quibbs-How did the coppers get on to the
game?
Squibbs-Weii, FOR several weeks kan
CARGO had been seen going into the cage with
hope
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Mrs. Hashlie-Thcn poor Mr.. starsum
died, did he?
Mrs. Slimboard Qugubriously)-Yes dear
man, he was cruelty taken from me.
Mrs. Hashlie-He had boarded with you
for a long time, hadn't he?
Mrs. Sllmboard-Yes;d dear soul. and (wip-
ing away a tear) be was the only boartler
who would eat prunes
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NEW CHILEAN MINISTER
Senior Cana to Be Replaced by DR.. Vim
cente Santa Cruz.
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ST nebber takes any chances on turkey"
said Uncle Rasbury philosophically, ''uules'
de workhouse fare is better N wat gets
at home"
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DIVORCE SUIT OF HIS OWN
Barry iiulkley's Wife Institutes Proceed
ings for Separation.
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FLORENCE BERGEN'S CASE
Development of Her Story May Lead to
an Investigation.
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BENEFITS AND DAMAGES-
Point Raised by the Jury in the Stree,
Extension Cases.
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FIRST DINNER OF STATE
Cabinet and Other Guests Dined at the
White House.
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ANOTHER STRIKE DECLARED
PhiiaGeiphia Traction Men Refuse to Ac
cept Managers Terms.
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SAMPSON HIT THE COLONEL
Treasury Bureau Chiefs Engaged il
FistiCuffS in the Corridor.
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TALENT HAD BETTER LUCK
Turned the Tables on the PenCilers at the
Island.
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LITTLE TOT AMIDST VICE
Pathetic Case OF Abbie Ryder Of "R yGers
Castle"
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DROPPED THE INQUIRY
Navy Yard Investigation Proves to b.
a EiaSCo.
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CLOSING DAY AT ST. ASAPH-
Virginia Jockey Club VIII Shut Down for
the Winter.
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SILVER MEN TO DICTATE
Finance Committee Has the Law Laid
Down to 1t.
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Co.PAsToR ALLEN OBJECTS
DIR. Talmage Causes Slight Cloud In
the First Church.
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EP!f0HE OF The news
-----E TIE MORNING Times.

SALISBURY MUST RECEDE-
Important Correspondence Obtained Re.
hating to Venezuela.
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MANY LIVES LOST
Terrible Effect of an Explosion In St
Louis.
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CUT TO PIECES BY Beers
Dr.. Jameson's Command Defeated at Jo-
hanncSburg.
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ALLEGED PRIEST IN A CELL
Arrested for Drunkenness and Released
Cd Soldering Up.
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Mr.. SIMMONS REFLECTED
Made Master Workman or tue District
Assembly, K. of l..
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CUBAN ARMIES STRENGTH
Twelty-thrce Thousand Men Under Gomez
and Meceo.
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CARDINAL SATOLLI'S DAY
Arrangements Perfected for Investing
Him with the Beretta.
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See 1.-THE Russian Honeymoon at Net
zeru.r> Hall Saturday evening, January
4, by Vassar Students
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NAMES OF NEW STREETS
Commissioners Stili Have the Question
Before Them.
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COLDENBERG'S
92S Seventh Street.
lC-quarter
WamSutta
Sheeting. 24c yd.

Price everywhere else In town, 40c
I'D We buy sheetings direct from the
mills in half pieces
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f'uat =. <'c'0-o
soI,muly swear that the above Is
A correct statement of the daily cir
cuntIon of THE WASHINGTON
TIMES for the week ending December
20, S85, and thnt all he copies were
actually >uid or mailed for n valua bic
consideration and delivered to bona
fidt, purchasers or subscribers; also.
that mons. az them were returned or
remain In the office undelivered.
j. MILTON YOUNG, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this .30t n day of Decem Der, \. ID. 1895.
ERNEST G. THOMPSON,
NOtnry PUBLIC.
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SIBYL WILBUR,

The fourth chapter OF Miss Will
brr'S experiences, and possibly the
one, VIII appear in Tie
Evening Times of tomorrow.
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The Times Branch Offices.

The. Times Little sM ercha nts"
can SECURE their supply of Morning
and Evrninp Times at the following
branch Officers:
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