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statesmanship That Runs in Strange Channels.

= Human nature az developed in many of
our distinguished Statesmen presents pc
culiar traits OF character. 1t sometimes
breaks out in startling manner, and
leads to the impression that ability oc-
casionallyS runs in strange channels, This
fact was demonstrated when Senator Nor
Beers for their gallant defense against
armed invasion, while the struggling Gu
neigfbors on the scaboard. are lansuist-
ing for recognition by Congress. The Boer
republic In repeiiing the invaders showed
that it was amply able to take care OF
itself, and needed 10 laudatory resolu-
tions TO lend il encouragement. On the
contrary the Cubans are brayeiy fighting
for liberty, and II given the moral support
OF this country would soon be in pcsi-
tioa 10 establish. AN independent form of
governme
The Committee on Foreign Affairs OF the
House is accommodating evidence to make
reIort ON tie RESOLUTION to recognize
Cuban bcliigerency. 1t is believed, how
ever, tina, The report will lie adverse. owing
to the complications with Spain that
might arise were the committee to re-
port otherwise. But it does not neces-
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Fighting for Dollars.

The opposition to All legislation adverse TO
gambling ON race tracks in Virginia is de-
velupins strongly in the general assembly,
as has been predic! ed by The Times. The
gamblers do not Intend TO lei go their hold
without a determined fight, and they have
already three of Alexandria's best lawyer
on hand to help them defeat the Maupin
bill, which, if passed, will wipe out both
the ST. Asaph and Alexander Island race
tracks. Nor need it be expected that they
will Content themselves with mere law
yers' talk" More powerful Influences aud
more sedu Give bla Ddishnents VIII be
brought to bear upon wcak-kaeed and weak
headed Legislators 10 make them see the
matter in the right light" They are not
going To take any chances.
Governor O'Ferrall is credited with being
firm in his determination tn consent to no
compromise. No;hiBc but the complete
wiping out of all race track gambling. it
is said, VIII satisfy him. This would be
an important point gained for the cause of
good order, for the governor can put the
screws On those members of the legislature
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Henry Wilson Post Installation.

The installation exercises at Henry Wilson
Post took place at Soldiers Home Thurs
day evening. Thehall was beautifully deco
rated with banners and palms. and hunirc,ls
OF small flags. Col. Stratton presided,
and among the distinguished guests and
speakers of the evening were Repre-
scnta,iyes Hit. OF Illinois: Il. W.
Blue of KaGsas. Tracey of Missouri. and
Sergeant-at- Arms Mcdowell. Lafa yette
Corps. under the generalship OF Mrs. Chamb-
ers, dispensed lunch TO the guests who
crowded the hall to the sidewalk. One OF
the pleasant incidents of the evening was
the presentation to Commander Moore.
who was reelected, OF a handsome gold
watch, chain and G. A. r. charm, from
Henry Wilson Post. which Col. S;ratton
did in his most fetching manner.
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who in this matter oppose his wishes,
and thuse of all the order-ioviug people OF
theStatc. There are. .unfurtu unately .alwa VS.
some men in most legislative bodies who
are accessible 10 the ''arguments' of the
lobbyist, and it would lie expecting too
much To believe that this Kind are entirely
absent fr,m the Virginia assembly. On
these, however. a sharp watch will be kept.
and any dicker they may feel disposed
10 make with the race track people viii
be promptly and mercilessly exposed.
The proprietors and promoters of the
Alexand county race tracks are making
the fight Of their lives. They are not
fighting for principles. but for dollars, and
lots OF them. They know that if they lose
this time their occupation in Virginia
is gone. If not forever, yet for 4 long time.
and they will leave nothing undnne to de-
feat legislation adverse to them. But as
their contest is desperate. so also should
the representatives of the law aud order
and deeency loving people of Virginia be
nerved for the battle, nor sheathe their
weapons until the fight is over.
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HiG HER LICENSE LAW
Another Side of the Question as Pre-
scented 10y IL Dealer.

scented 10y Dealer
Editor Times: In your morning issue OF
Saturday il is stated that the Senate Dis
trict Committee will increase the license
of liauor dealers to 81 coo. and that TINS
step is recommended at the request OF
the liquor dealers.
I do not know on what authority this
statement is made by The Times, bat
will assure The Times that IL has been
misinforIned.
There is an organization or the hqnor
dealers in Washington. and three-iocrths
OF the licensed dealers OF the city are
members of the same, and as an officer or
that body I want to state most einPhar-
cally that they feel that the present license
is more than i burden on them
The daily court record If referred 10
would show that many of them had to
mortgage their places to raise money for
the current license year.
From myown personal experience and OBJ
servation think l can safely say that not
half a dozen OF the leading places in the city
have made more than expenses during the
past year and the great majority have
fallen behind. r.- H-r-..-.r..- -rt
The liquor dealer contributes more than
his share for the curtailed privileges he is
allowed to enjoy. and it is the sense of the
organization which I have the honor to
represent that the presence license is
excessive and more than the authorities
are justified in exac'ing. and IL is the
purpose of our org an.=ation 10 have the
fee reduced. or have equal taxation placed
m ofhr- merchants or, in other words,
to insist on all cailings contributing their
share to the support of the municipality
II this business is legal we protest aGainst
discrimination. If the business is wrcrg
and vicious. abolish it. High ncence viii
not purify or elevate it.
E. L. JORDAN.
President of Federation of Liquor Deal
erS.
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sarily follow that the resolution viii not
pass the House, inasmuch as sentiment in
thatbody yravOrsrecognizingthe Cubans. The
Senate, with its overcareful and extremely
tender methods, will probably Gefe;:t The
resolution. Tie cuckoo element, supported
by Senator Sherman, and the Republican
anti-,nythi but ring politics meas
ures Will cIIose it on tie ground that the
Cabaus must capture Havana, drive the
sUapiards into the sea, and build Il fence
OF machetas around the island, before
Congress can afford to extend them a
friendly greeting.
Pubic sentiment throughout the country
will strongly object TO such cowardly
proceeaing. If Congress can with i'm
punity twist the British lions tail by
interfering In Venezuelan affairs, and by
commenting the Beers for repeliing English
invasion, 1t can also afford TO run the
risk of a war with Spain by recognizing
the Cuban patriots. But there would lie no
war with Spain, that country has enough
to do to attend to her own affairs without
even entering into controversy with the
United States. to say nothing Of war.
Therefore, we should recognize Cuba with
out consulting the opinion or interests of
Spain.
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influenced. The bond bill has been opposed
from its inception by The Times on the
ground that it was a gigantic steal, aud
the action OF the Board OF Trade Friday
night demonstrates that The Times was
right.
Ii is difficult to understand how a news
paper, supposed TO look after the interests
of the public, could remain silent while a
ring of Spectators, by Misrepresentation,
force Il measure through Congress to thrust
a debt of $500 on every man, woman and
child in the District. The bond bill would
do this, and no other newspaper Ill Wash
ingtnu except The Times has opposed its
passage. The Star and the Post may be
able To Jingle Il few more dollars as q re-
ward for their neglect TO protect taxpayers
interests. bat The Clink of their gold win
have dismal sound compared to The
thanks of The people who have been saved
from the cup.dity of the ring by the efforts
of The Times.
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The reported refusal of the excise board
TO license only two saloons in the Division,
not only. places these excellent gentlemen
in a position to be charged with favoritism.
but also hcightens the air of mystery
that surrounds tIiefr dealings with that
notorious and disreputabie section. The
alleged ground for refusing to license the
remaining sal looms is tina they a re isor,!eriy,
which implies that a saloon in the Division
must stand in the same relation with its
surroundngsthata an angel would in hadcs.
There are eighty-th rec houses OF ILL
fame in the Division that are kno WI in law
as disorderly. Their inmates are cassed
in the courts as lawless, vicious persons.
and their -cslllinG-is an offcnse punishable
under the Edmnnds act by imprisonment
in the penitentiary. Compared to these re-
sorts OF vice, saloons more nearly approach
palaces of innocence when it comes to a
question OF evil results, and the idea of
refusing 10 license saloons located in such
a section because they are disorderiy, is
like shutting out ray Of sunlight from
a deep, dark cavern.
excise board and the patcrnal care OF the
Commissioners, each OF the eighty-three
disordcrly houses in the Division is allowed
to sell liquor without license at all times
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siieet Railway Companies Merry War;

The old adage OF when rogues fall out
honest men get their dues" may he para
phrascd to fit wv 'squabble between the
Capital Tinc.ionl company and the Metro
polltan Street Railway Company 50 as TO
read s''when .caiitporations -fan- out the
publis gets its DIS One Of ,ns benefits,
that may result fffpn the war these com
panies are waYsH against each other is
a system of my transfers. In their con-
,roversy befoleIlpie Commissioners beth
Presidents Dunlop and Phillips indicated
their readiDess'to take such u step, aid
it is not to be supposed that their talk
was mere bluff"
There is believed to be q growing dispo-
sitioD among Ccpgresstncn TO enact ccID-
pulsory legislation with reference to free
transfers. 1t has found expression in a
bill, introduced some time ago by Senator
Mcmillan, aud whose position as chairman
of the Senate District Committee would
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Both Duty and the Law Demands Action.

OF day and night, including Sundays. They
are even granted greater privileges than
are saloons which pay a license fee of $3.50.
inasmuch as they are permitted, under
police protection, to drug victims with
out fear OF prosecution and to sell liquor
at unla wful hours. 1t is even reported
that certain persons, not named, a re
deriving a special benefit from this law.
lessness. although no direct evidence OF
such an offensc has yet been made public.
Every sane person will say that the
existence OF the Division is great injury
to Washington. Situated In the center
OF the city, with Its slough of sin touching
north, Smithsonian Park at the south.
Market Space on the east, and White House
lot on the west it has driven many Of our
best stores from the Avenue, deprecated
the value of property in that part OF the
city, and become such a thing Of horror
as to cut off communication with Smith
sonian Park from all points except the
south. Now that the new postoffice is
approa ching completion, 1t is 10 be hoped
sentiment sufficiently to either abolish
the Division or Danish IL 10 some locality
where it cannot do SO much harm, Both
their duty and the law demand such action.
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Twelve Hours Ago.

Ifyou miss any ne ws In the morning
edition look In the list below. What
you're looking for was proba bly,
printed In the evening edition yester-
day, ana As The Times never repeats
you'll have to tuke both editions to
get All the news AS quick as 1t hap
pens.
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Legion of Loyal Women.

A benefit will be tendcred 10 the Legion
of Loyal women Ecxt Friday rr,ning, at
the Church of our Father, Thirteenth and
l. streets northwest, by the Rev. DR.. A.
G. Rogers, who will deliver an illustrated
lecture entitled, The Romance of Northern
England" Tickets are ON sale at Mctzcr-
otis Hall.
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Meets Every
Demand Of a

Rejected manuscripts are usually
returred when accompanied by
stamps, but any obligation to do so
tS expressly ai>eyowed.
Manuscripts unaccompanied by
postage. VIII lot he ret urned.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

Since the defeat of the bond bill in the
Board of Trade the champagne-terrapin
banquet to be given by the ring to the
Congressional District Committees will
hardly cause stomach ache among District
taxpayers.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

The announcement of the approaching
marriage of ex-President Harrison ex-
plains the reason why te did not want to
enter into another controversy by accept
ing an appointment on the Venezuelan
commission.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

The flash of humor that inspired Speaker
Reed To remind Congress that ii was not
debating school was doubtless the result OF
reading some OF his own speeches in that
body.
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The rapidity with which the middle be-
tween Germany and England is subsiding
indicates that we will either have to resur-
rect Coxey or go back TO the Venezuelan
dispute to keep up the war scare.
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The first installment of the new lau-
reate,s muse indicates that IL this country
We're England half its population would
be clamoriDg for a Iaureate's crown.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
Columns Bra ndy of Grnne.

This superior vintaEe OF 1876 brandy.
introduced by the Speer n. J. Wine Co.,
is highly spoken OF by physicians. Tie
following testimony from the baltimore
Medical College is one among many:
II am prepared to bear testimony TO the
vaiuc OF your Climax brandy predicatesl
upon the asccrtained value OF your pro
merely.
ri QYRn pr.s;x3opt
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The divine light that some OF our states
men fondly believe iliurnines their brain
pans has the appearance of punk phos-
phorescnce to the outside world.
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1t would save the Commissioners many
weary steps if Congress would abolish its
District Committees ard refer local bills
directly 10 the District building.
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There is no ground for unnecessary alarm
because Indiana has had fall of scarlet
snow. 1t was an inevitable result Of SO
many red-hot denmciations Of the recent
The evening times., 1896-01-12

The fact that Representative Beatncr
memorial services. Illustrates the beauty
of permitting seconds to settle duelistic
unpleasantness.
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When Emperor William be-Walcs the
fact that he cannot rule England it may
be safely asserted that he is sorry because
he is not a ron of his grandma.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

The death of Milwaukee policeman
who drank carbolic acid thinking it was
whisky will have no discouraging effect on
the finest of our National Capital.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

After years of trifling with the hut
tons of singlo-oreasted pair of panta-
looms, DR.. Mary Walker las decided that
b,ouniers are immodest and unwomasly.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

The announcement that Mr.. Harrison
travels without trunk, need cause no
concern. A man with a boom has no
time to waste on a trunk.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

Emperor williams desire to fight some
body. indicates that ne is about the only
man in the world nowadays who has money
to burn.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

The claim of Emperor William to the
throne of Great Britain will probably be
sat upon by Queen Victoria.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

While civilization is getting ready to
fire the sultan it should remember that
Turkey also needs roasting.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

That cheerful and gracious liar, the
Spanish cable, is having much needed
rcst
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Once again The Times appeals TO Con-
grcss To adopt measures to withdraw the
grecuhacks from circulation aud to in
crease our revenues so as TO insure re-
vival Of business. The greatest patriotism
is that which puts aside personal couvic-
ton to benefit a country. and there has
never been a time since the war when
pa rintism on the part of Congress was 50
badly needed. Senator Sherman proposes
an effective way to dispose of the green
ba cks without materially iniuring our
monetary system. and the House revenue
bill would do much 10 revive our perishiDg
business interests.
The present attemp, ufthe gold syndicate
To force loan on .ihe government and the
frequent raids OF gold SPECTATORS on our
gold reserve shows the necessity Of a with
ORA wal OF the grcenbaoks, and the cnor-
nous deficit in our revenues is argument
enough that they should he increased. Both
these measures ara absolutely necessary 10
a return of public confidence, and we can
never again have good times until ii has
been restored.
The repeated sale Of bonds under exist
ing conditions cannot bring about pros
reri,y. They may temporarily inspire con-
T!dcnce iu our public credit, but because
the very men who loan us the gold eau
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NEEDS OF THE FIFTH PRECINCT
seven immense Beats, Covering Valuable
Private and Government ProDerty
The evening times., 1896-01-12

PLEADS FOR HER PEOPLE
Pathctic Story of Miss Krikorian, an
Armenian, Now Here
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GAMBLERS EMPLOY THUGS
Threaten to injure the Men Who Mad
the Expose.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

PROTEST DID NOT AVAIL
sherman statue Committee VIII Admi
al! MOlcls.
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There is something about Russia that will
bear watching.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

The longer this cold speil continues th,
more skaters we will have cutting ice.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

VIBRATIONS HIS HOBBY
Il. Z: Getsinger OF Detroit, PROFOUND,
a New Cosmology.
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Myrtle Lodge, h. of P.

Myrtle Lodge. No. 20, K. of p, has in
stalled the folio ing officers: F. NJ.
Haley. P C.; Charles E Miller, C. c.; s.
w Edrnunds. V. c.: b. L. Smith, prelate;
II. E. smith. N A; W. l.. Beers, NJ. W.;
J. j. Murray, h. of K. and s.; George E.
Cornell. II. E: +. NJ. strosnberger. Nj. F.:
J. 4. Cox. l. e.; d. j. Wood, o. G:; repre-
sentatives TO grand lodge: MeSSrs- j. ].
Mnrray. George E. Cornell. ]. C. Elier, W
L. Beers and Howard Z. Chilsls.~
Loeb & Hirsh's first half-price sacrifice
siiic of clothing commences Monday at $50
q. IN.
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The circulation of The Times for
the week ending january 5, 1896,
was AS follows:
Monday, December 30, 1895. "a 4,954
Tuesday, ,Decem ber3I. 1895. 81 ,939
"Wednesday january 1, 1896. 81 DIS
Thursday, January =, 1896. 37,2O9
Friday January 3, S98... IS s,423
Saturday ,Jan;inry 4. S96.... 50, i52
Sunday ,Junuary 5, 1896. 2i,3S3
Total "a ,5.S
/ solefnniy swenr that the a above is
Q correct statement of the daily cir
culation of THE WASHINGTON
TIMES for the week ending January
s, 1896, and that all the copies were
actually sold or mailed for a vaIua BILE
consideration ana delivered TO bons
fide purchasers or Subscribers; also.
that none of them were returned or
rem AIN In The office uudelivered.
j. MILTON YOUNG, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9Th day of January, 4. ID. 1896
ERNEST q. THOMPSON,
Notary Public.
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EXCUSE Is GETTING THIN
Judge kimball Shows Migrants Tha
He Is "Onto" Them.
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SOCIETY WELCOMES HER
Mrs. traigie, -'John Oliver Hobbies, y
Is the Guest of the Fashiona bles.
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RING AND TRACK GOSSIP
Turf Followers All Have Their EYES
on Richmond.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

AMONG THE UNIVERSITIES
DR.. Shutc's Lecture to the Students oj
the Columbian.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

MISSIONARIES IN COURT
Help aud Hope Organization Inaugurates
Plan.
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Loeb & Hirsh's half-price sale of entire
stock offers $40 suits and overcoats ut So.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

REBELS CAPTURE GUERRA
Enthusiastic Reception Given Them
There and in Alguizar by People.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

JURY MAKES THE AWARDS
Verdict i'll the Case OF Denison Sub
division,
The evening times., 1896-01-12

CUBA'S CAUSE DISCUSSED
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Talked About 1t,
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DEFEATED BY ONE DEATH
Blackburn's Chances for the Senator
ship Have Vanished.
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DIsTRUSTS THE EMPEROR
ealisbury's View Of Williams Message
to Kruger.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

MRS. VANDERBILT MARRIED
Welded This Morning to Oliver HaZ
ard Perry Belmont.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

GOLD SYNDICATE BREAKS
New York Life Insurance Company Fol
lows the Chemical Bank.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

CHANGES IN THE RULES
House Continues the Consideration of
the Question.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

DISTRICT IN CONGRESS-
Bill to Authorize Appeals From the
Police Court.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

NO STRIKE YET DECLARED
philadelphia Street Car Men in Confer
encc Ali Night.
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The Times Branch Offices.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. JANUARY 12 1886
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give his views in the matter more than
ordinary weight. 1t would he a happy
event IL Congress were relieved OF the
necessity Of leeis!ating upon this subject
by the voluntary action of the parties in
interest. II the two big companies above
named will come to an agreement, the
other and lesser lgnis will soon follow
suit, and one fare of cents will carry
the passenger TO any part OF the city.
AS u stroke of business the street rail-
way companies could probably do nothing
more advantageous There is little doubt
that 1t would increase travel aud, OF
course, their revenues, and so they would
be benefited, and The public no less. While
II is hardly TO he expected that the action
of the companies win he based upon purely
philanthropic motives, the people viii not
be disposed 10 look a gift horse in tue
mouth.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

READY FOR THE ENGINEERS
Captain Gailiard Makes Preliminar r y
Inspection of Lydecker Tunnel.
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The Country Needs Patriotic Congress.

withdraw il from the Treasury as soon
grecnhack redemption, 1t is ample proof
that the power to destroy public credit is
always in their hands. Since the second
Inauguration OF President Cleveland d
ma tional debt has been incurred that will
cost, with principal aud interest, S4ST.
OO0,CC0 io discharge, and unless Congress
takes steps To STOP the greeDback leak and
increase our revenues IL viii continue to
pile up al tie rate of nearly $500 900 900
a year. How long can a country stand
such an expensive financial policy7
II is clniaed by Democrats that as soon
as business improves the present tariff
will be sufficient Ia supply necessary funds
for government expenditures, andsgreen-
hackers argue that the fiat of the govern
ment should make that currency as good
as gold. Bat there is no discounting the
fact that business will not improve until
capital can BE- Induced Ia invest so that
money viii circulate; nor can there I've any
denying the truth that rrccnbacks are AT
the bottom of cur fl ma cial troubles.
Then To insure a return OF prosperity ard
establish il on n substantial basis we
must restore public confidence, and that
and stopping the Treasury deficit.