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The evening times., 1896-03-26

II is reported that communications re-
gaTdins the Free Public Library are pouring
in upon Senators, urging them to so change
the pending bill Us TO relieve the District Of
the burden OF its entire maintenance. 1t
appears to be generally admitted that under
the existing fiscal relations Of the general
government TO the District of Columbia there
is no more reason for making the loca treas
ury defray the whole expense OF running
the library, than for putting upon it the ex
elusive payment OF the street-swecpnG ser
vice, or any other municipal function. The
running expenses of the library aret o be pa i'd
from the currtnt revenues of the District,
and as the general government has as
sumed the payment OF so per cent of those
expenses, in lieu of the taxes to which its
property would otherwise be equitaby sub
ject, it is considered only just and right that
il should also pay its share of the funds
needed for the support of this institution.
On the other hand, the narrow view that
governed the action of the House, meets
with general disapproval. The argument
that the bona fide resident of the District
will he the only ones benefited 10y the Ii
brary is Oh ali sides conceded to be falla-
The evening times., 1896-03-26
1t Would Protect Visitors.

lection to the public. The precaution of
pcrinits and distinctive badges is taken in
the Capitol and also in the Treasury and
other Departments where guides are al
lowed. Guides are a convenience to WIS.,
itors especially those that wish to remain
in the city only a day or two, and their bust.
ness ought 10 be subject TO police regula-
ton, Just like any Otherj
In every large city of Europe guides are
at the service of the stranger. They are
duly registered, and their remuneration is
regulated by Il tariff, pay for their serv-
ices being based upon the time for which
they are employed. While the Commis-
siouers pass upon the request to be sub
mitted to them, they might also take this
feature OF the case under consideration.
Regular permits, distinctive badges and
u tariff of prices would benefit not only
the public, but the guides themselves.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
NEW BATTLESHIPS.
Secretary Herbert Appoints II Board
TO Deal With Them.

Secretary Herbert has taken steps al
ready to determine the features of the new
battleships authorized by the bill pending
in the House. To this end he has ap
pointed Il special board to deal with the
question OF the best character of main bat
terry Tor each ship, undoubtedly the most i'm
portant feature OF a battleship. The board
will consist or Rear Admiral John &.
Walker. Commodore X. L. Phytbian. Capt.
Z w. Cooper. Chief Engineer Edward Far
mer and Constructor j J. Woodward, with
Lieut.. S. A. Stanton as recorder. This
board will meet al the Navy Dcpartmsn nj on
March 81 and proceed at once 10 consider
the installation OF the main batteries, not
only on the new ships 10 he authorized by
Congress, but on tie Kearsarge and Ken
tucky as well.
The naval board on construction has de-
cided to recommend 10 the Secretary of the
Navy the allowance TO the Cramps OF ex-
tensions of time of eighteen mon-1s in the
case OF the batucship Iowa, and Twelve
months III the case OF the protected cruiser
Brooklyn. The request for extension was
based on allegations that delays beyond
the control of the builders have followed
changes in the plans for the gun supports
and the roller paths of the turrets ordered
BY the Navy department
The evening times., 1896-03-26
THIS THIEF HAD HONOR.
Especially AS the .'Silver" He Stole
Was Only Pewter.
Nor yIOrE T,-;;,,,,o


Honor among thieves is a preccpt
that is seldom carried out in practice. hut
that gentleInanly burglars exist is some-
times proven. Some people. especially
old knickcrhoCker families. regard their
ancestral silver with superstitious reyer.
eEce. and the possession of an autiquated
tea set which has been in the family for
successive generations is considered almost
III the same light as a patent OF robility.
one, morning. however. Miss Van Amster.
dam awoke with n queer. sickly sensation,
and dizziness in her head the like of
which she had never felt before. and as
she tried to rise, her eyes fell upon the
basket. Horror OF horrors. it was empty.
and the silver was gone! Miss Virginia
gave one wild shrek. and then, for the
first and only time in her life fainted
"A CASE OF chIoroform" said the doctor.
after he had brought Miss Van Amsterdam
to her senses and heard the particulars.
The thief was evidently an expert, and
gave you only sufficient TO intensity YOUR
natural slumber, while he helped him self
to his booty"
But the tea set. our ancestral tea SET"
walled the sisters. How can We live with
out it?''
Imagine their Indignation the next morn.
ing when they received, carefully packed
IN n large box. their own precious tea
service, with the following note addressed
to Miss Schuyler Van Amsi erda,u:
Dear Madam: Knowing how you value
the inclosed legacy from your ancestors,
and. finding that IL is only pewter aud
yalueless to me, l beg leave TO return it,
hoping that you experienced no iIl-effect
from the little sedative administered to
you last night by your sincere admirer a nd
we'll wisher.
LIGHT-FINGERED TOM.
+. S-The plating is excellent, and is
one or the Jest specimens OF the veneer of
the seventeenth century, much more solid
process than the electropating of the pres.
ent day.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
About wItpeiS.

Whether the title, Columbia, was the
distinctive attraction, or the appeals to our
patriotism by the name. surely the Columbia
Bicycle has hitsquota. and over, ofadnlirers.
STANDARD OF the World" ii claims to be
its showing-shows up well. In coloring
It's nodest-piain hlack-ard looks. along
side its companions. dcDiurc and passive, but
when the read. the rough and ready road as
it comes. the Columbia is on hand-both
wheels, feet, too, ahead also-always, al
ways. Singular. you say? Not bit-the
Columbia opened the bah as BEST, and
wheclnen say it's best yet and likely to con-
tinue So. Mr.. j. Hart Britain. the local
manager of the Pope Manufacturing Com
pany. Is to be compiiniented upon his ability
to bring to the notice of local cyclists the
merits OF the wheel that has gained world
renown. There were certainly two SUCCESS
full events at the Bicycle ehow-the show
and the Columbia Bicycle.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

An appeal is to be made to the Com
mssioners toissue permits and a distinctive
badge to the guides who consrcgate about
the Peace Monument and offer their
services to strangers. AT present anyone
may get himself "a badge Of whatever
shape and With any inscription he chooses
and the consequence is that visitors to the
City are frequently imposed upon by un-
scrupulous fellows who employ this means
to make moncy- II has happened already
that persons who have engaged the
services OF thesc guides, have been robbed
and otherwise roughly used by them, and
there are instances OF these Fellows hav-
ing badges similar to those of policemen
and making use or them TO impose upon
the unwary.-
The request TO. be preferred by the well
intentiOned guides ought To be granted,
not only in Justice to them, but as pro.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
COURTESY AMONG ROYALTY.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Taught Their Children Sense.
Nee York .TOltyn0L

T. MU Iofh journal
I e children Of Queen Victoria were
carefully taught by their father and mother
that prIie uf birth should not cause them
To forget the courtesy due to others.
.- IT is not perhaps generally known that
the queen Taught u BIbie class FOR the
chsldren- Of afosc-in Attendance at Buck
ingham palace. The princess royal when
child, anu the Prince of Wales were
somewhat unruly, and needed the curb
occasionally.
once the princess, at q military review
was coquetting with some Officers of the
escort and took no notice OF the warming
looks of the queen. Finally she danglcd
her handkerchief over the side OF the car
riage and dropped it Intentionally. There
was rush OF young officers TO pick il up,
but the queen badc Them desist and turn
ing 10 the princess. said in 4 stern VOICE
Now pick up your handkerchief yourself"
There was no help for it. and the princess
did as she was tuld, though with a very
bad grace.
Another time it was the Prince of Wales
who received wholesome lesson. He
was riding in company with his father, and
for once forgot his usual pOlitcness, and
neglected TO ackno wledge the salute OF a
passerby. Prince Albert, observing il,
said: NOW, my son, go back and return
That mans bow" And he had TO do it.
Her majesty kept the religious inStruc
ton or her children largely in her own
hands. When Mr.. Birch had been appointed
tutor 10 the Prince OF Wales the queen
wrote 1T is an important step. and G DDS
blessing be upon it., for upon the good
education OF princes, and especially those
who are destined to govern, the welfare
OF the world in these days very greatly
depends -
A story is told that when the Arch
deacon OF London WIS catechising the
young princes, he said, "Your governess
deserves great credit for instructing you
SO thoroughly At which the boys ex-
claimed: "Oh. but IL ismamrna who teaches
us our catechism.''
The evening times., 1896-03-26
LAWYER MOSS THREATENED
Judge Miller Told Him He Must
Stop Talking.
Attorney Tried to Reflect on Hlr
Honor in Case He Had
just Decided.

Edward Seton. a young white man. was
brought before Judge Miller this morning,
charged with assaulting Marion H. Keys.
Seton went into the car building at the
Navy Yard terminus of the Washington
Traction Company last evening and used
profane language. Keys, who Is an assist
ant sup-rin, endent OF the building, re-
monstratcd with Seton and ordered him
from the place. The defendant told Keys
he would not go, whcreupon the superin-
tendent attempted to eject him. In the
scuffle that followed SeiLon was thrown to
/ the ground
=. Ibid not want to hurt him." testified
Keys, and was about to let him up, when
he kicked me on the chin with all the
force he could MUSTER
ULn-r witnesses testified that the pris-
once had used his foot ON Keys face
The railway company thinks ii OWES
the city remarked Lawyer Mess. counsel
for Seton.
1T looks as If this defendant imagines
he owns it instcad." replied his honor.
Seton dened the allegations mace asainst
him, and said he had not refused 10 leave
the carhouse.
..You may pay a fine OF Slo-'' said Judge
Miller.
Lawyer Moss sprang- ~ his feet and an
exciting episode followed
Your honor, tins man committed no as
sault." he said.
The case has been disposed Of an
swered the judge.
You have the advantage of me- ex-
ctedly yelled the attorney.
What DO you mean inquired the court.
Il mean your honor has The advantage
OF me. He is Judge, while ana but law
yer pleading for my client. You lave a
greater rowcr-thc advantage
shut YOUR month"; storined the court.
III do 1t when / get ready" muttered
the lawyer, viva yoce.
If you open your mouth again, Moss,
] will send YOU to jail,'
The attorney made his way toward the
door. speaking in an undertenc, and again
Judge Miller stormed:
Open your mouth again and to Jail
you go.''
Tire COloreri LAWYER passed out.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
BEAT HIS WIFE.
He Was Mad Because She Received
Other Company.

An irate colorcd husband named Andrew
Baker was in Judge Miller's police court
dock today charged with assaulting his
wife, Mary Baker. The husband said he
came home last night and found a man
known as Sport in The parIor with his
Wife.
Il went out ter git copper" testified
Baker. ''an' wen 1 got back dat feller
had slid outen de back do. 1 passed him
In de alley an toll me he wuz guin' ter
slam my bra ins OUT
Then you went into the house and took
il out on your wife, commented his
honor. You will have to pay fine of
S2''
The evening times., 1896-03-26
WAR MEMORIES REVIVED.
Veterans of Kit Carson Post CeIe

brate Twent ninth Anniversary.
The members and friends OF Kit Carson
Post. No. 2, Department of the Potomac,
6. A. R., crowded Grand Army Hall on
nRsysvania avenue, near Fourteenth
street, last night, the occasion being the
celebration Of the wenty-ninth anniversary
of the post. Representative Curtis Of Kan
sas delivered an address on Patriot ism. ="
and an elaborate musical and literary pro-
gram was rendered.
a number of distinguished members of
the Grand Army were present, and il is
needless to say that the entertainment was
greatly enjoyed.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
WILL WELCOME HIM.
Dupont Circle MethOdists VIII Greet
Their New Pastor.

Receptions to new pastors are the order
of the day. The new organization among
the MethodiSts known as st. Paufs will
welcome its first regular pastor, Rev.
StoweII l.. Bryant, at their church home.
Eighteenth street and Massachusetts ave
nue. northwest. Friday evening at O'Clock.
bishop John F. Hurst, Presiding Elder
L. b. Wilson, many of the visiting pastors.
and representatives of the various church
societies will respond TO three-minute
addresses of welcome. The young ladies
of Mount Vernon Seminary will furnish
music.
The many friends of the new enterprise
will take This occasion to become ac-
quainted with the new pastor and wish
him success in his important undertaking.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
CANT REACH DOCKS.
Plight of the Big Indiana Down at
Port Royal.

The prcdicament of the battleship In
diana, which now lies in Il pocket near
Port Royal, unable to either reach tie new
dry dock or get across the bar to sea,
should there be sudden need of Ter serv
ices by the government. is a matter OF
serious consequence, and points strongly
to a rowing suspicion that grave msta kc
was nude three years ago in the location
of the dock and in approving the design
submitted by the contractor.
The usefulness OF the dock, i I is claimed.
has been greatly impaired in the first place
by the fact that even at mean high water
there Is only twenty-five feet over the
sill, thus placing ships OF the Indiana class,
which can be docked at TO otEerEort Cn the
Atlantic coast, in serious plight if they
arc compelled to wait for full moons
and eastcrly winds to drive the water
in from the sea before il is possible to
attempt docking.
WAR NEMORIES REVIVED
The evening times., 1896-03-26
NOT ENOUGH PROOF.
Court Could Not Recognize the Hens
Cackie.

a cacklinc harnyard Ten in the arms OF
diminutive negro boy WIS Offered in
evidence before Judge Miller today.
Henry Schools, n ColOrcd boy, was
charged with the larceny OF tive hickens
from Katherine Roby, IN aged negress.
The fowl in evidence was claimed by the
old woman.
Oats my bnrrd. yer honah," she said
II kno's il by its cacklc.'
With that she pulled the hens tail
feathers. The bird did the rest, and set
UP loud cackling, which sent the echoes
flying through the Old court room, and
convulscd the court habitues with sup
pressed laughter.
pats dc IDENTICAL hen," exclaimed the
venerable aunty. ''She is q nshtin' bird:
game to dc CORE
The hen wore a puzzled EXPIRE .S.'n dur
ing the trial, and clucked occasionally.
As his honor was not clear as to the
identification of the fowl, and the testi-
mony was conflicting, the case was dis
dismissed. -.- -..r -.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
tFIT0ME OF TIE news
----K TIE MORNING Times.

If you miss any news In the evening
edition look in the list below. What
you're looking for was proba bly,
published In this mornings edition,
and as The Times never repeats
youII have to take both editions to
get all the news AS quick as 1t hap
pens.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
"A Hint.

Husband (after reading an account Of
recent burslaryl-Weil, it's plain to me the
burglar was a bachelor.
Wife-Why?
Husband tfumbling his buttonless coat
Don't it say theAbullet struck a button on
his coat and glanced aside?
The evening times., 1896-03-26
|7'11
G0BNCER9

q X.GOy. SHELDON of California Is
L. at Wilard's. He is here for the
purpose Of attending the sessions
or The advisory boa ri OF the A. +. A.
''CaliforBta is'a great wheat.zrowing
state lie said Iast night, especially the
northern seetiony Last year we pro.
duced ono sixteenth OF all the wheat gro wn
IN the United States and will do even
better this year. Our orange crop is go.
ing 10 be immense this season. the buds,
fortunately, not having been Injured by
the recent frosts. As far as politics is con-
cerned the American Protective ssOoiation
Is going TO have large share in the workof
naming the next President
The evening times., 1896-03-26
A Corn Pon,,er

She is a young lady Of much dignit Y. and
that is why she SO earnestly impressed
the clerk i'll grocery store when she ask
ed him In matter -Of-fact way: Have you
popper?''
Yes. ma'arn," said the clerk. promptly,
''and 4 mamma, TOO"
The evening times., 1896-03-26
ISERIOUSLYS~Is 8
THOUGHT TO BD
6HunROuS
A Difference.

Bilkns-You say you asked Hardrocks
for his daughter?
Wilkius-Ycs.
Bilkins-I suppose he gave you the glad
hand?
Wilkis-No, but he gave me the glad foot.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Neck Broken nv a Chain.

Harrisburg. Pa, March 26.-Joseph Far
yer, OF New Benton. aged thirty-five years,
was killed about O'Clock yesterday morn
ing at the billet mill of the Pennsylvania
Steel Company. at Steeiton. The chain
broke and the bloom struck Farver and
broke his neck. He was dead when picked
up. He leaves wife and two children.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
900 OFFERED.
P,uv:d.d "A Star Employe VIII Verify
Its Circulation Statement.

The methods Of the disciples OF Ananias
are as varied and entertaining as the antics
of a comedian. There is the healthy, robust
falsirier who fibs for the fun OF II, ana
also the kind who soberly tells whopper
as a matter of duty. Then there Is the
cheerful idiot, who cracks sounder be-
cause he can't help IL. and others OF which
We all know. But of them all, none can
equal the champion circulation liar. our
beloved contemporary, the Evening star
Saturday evening, this duly quaiified
trulh-stre;cher, published the following
announcement, which. although the result
OF ii constitutional defect, should not pass
unnoticed:
The family circulation Of the Star Is
,r,uy thousands in excess Of any other
Washington paper. and is believed To he
fully five times that of our afternoon
contemporary
The Times is OF the opinion that this lie
tS fully as .xtrava CANT as the one Gul'iver
told about the Llliputians; but as the Star
won't say Il word when offered Il large
sun OF m1p"y to prove ITS circulation state
ment nor dare TO show up its books, in
couparisnu with those OF ofitscontemporaries, 5
there seems to be nn way to substantiate
This statement OF faisity except 10 bribe
one nr more persons connected with our
contemporary.
To ,hat end The Times will pay ONE
persons connected with the star furnish
ing S.Ii isf;icrory evidence OF the truthful
ness of the above sta tetein- The amount
will BE- deposited in any Bank the said
person ur persons connected with the star
may designate at the tine notice is given
that the information is ready. and should 1t
BE- dechicI by a CONN ittcr appointed for
that purpose that the claim OF the Star is
correcI The thousand dollars is 20 become
The properly of the said person or persons
connected with the star furnishing the de-
sired evidence. In any event. it is under
stood that rhv result OF the comiEittce's
Investigation shall hc published. so that the
public may know The extent of the false
hood.
By consulting the two circulation state
ments READERS VIII that The Times
gained more than three Tires the number
of readcr> !iat The Star did last week.
The aggregate circulation of The Times
was 27l.2li, while that Of The Star was
only Isl .asi. which shows concusiyely
that the ciTaulat ion OF The Times foLSthc
week was $3.50 greater than that OF the
s.--r
,l,,.i .iny
The evening times., 1896-03-26
ASSAULTED THE CONSTABLE.
saloon Keeper Allen Gets Into Trou-
BILE Over Il Cnsh ReCInter.
Loeb 4 hiBha
Mems Store.

Saloon Keeper Allen Gets Into Trou.
BILE Over II Cnsh Register.
James Allen, a saloon keeper at 731
Third street southwest, was arraigned
before Judge Miller this morning and
fined so for assault upon Constable II.
II. Rheam. The officer entered Aliens
saloon last night with writ of replevin
ami papers to take possession Of cash
register which the latter had purchased
and refused 10 pay for.
The constable attempted to go behind
the bar and get the machine, when the
saloon keeper assaulted him. Allen was
arrested and left $50 at the Fourth pre-
cinct for appearance in court this morn
ing. He refused to settle the case and
WAS fined for assault
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Spring Angling.

Now Satan goes about the land
To tempt the fair upon it,
BY holding in each skinny hand
Just the sweetest Easter bonnet"
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Department. Penance.

Elisc-Have you been asked TO give up
an nything during Lent?
Gcrtrude-Yes, my chief has asked me
TO give up my position.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
To See tht. InMn Launch ed.

The committees on naval affairs Of the
two houses of Congress Will go 10 Phiia-
delphia on Saturday as the guests of Sec
reiary Herbert, to witness the launching
of the warship Iowa. Many of the mem
bers will bc accompanied by their wives
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Of Course.

II saw you at the church fair last night.
1 hope you spent pleasant evening"
"Oh, yes; 1 spent a very pleasant evening
and very nearly everything else
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Force of Habit

Teachcr-Youra additions are wrong every
time; Is there NO one to help You at home?
Yes, father does"
but he always mikes the ans Yer too
big. what is he, them"
IA walter"
.s.:.AhiI ses.v-s Scheme Blaue Donau.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

State Senator JoiInson's Right Arm.
Columbus. O.. March Ex-senator j. d.
johnson of Celina was attacked by wohigh-
waynien in the State capitol yesterday. He
was coming from the State Treasurcr's
office. where he had Just drawn his salary.
The senator knocked both of the men down
and escaped. The robbers got way.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

HAYTIS PRESIDENT DEAD
Unconfirmcd Spanish Dispatch Announc
ing HippOlytes Death.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
His Lentsu Sacrifice.

"How have you kept Lent?''
by allowing Lent to keep me-"
"Where?''
.'At home at night
The evening times., 1896-03-26

TEXASIS OUT FOR REED
McnirIey Airn Worsleu in the Preiimi-
nary skirInlshing.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

SWINDLED HER RLANDLADT-
Pretty Mrs. Phillips Gives a Bogus Checl
and Departs.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

This yer com'ny never will do no bust
ness" said dark-skinned passenger on
one Of our horse car lines, It'll it put on
rapid transaction.'
The evening times., 1896-03-26

DEATH OF GEN. CASEY
Late Chicf of Engineers, U. :. a, Sue
cuinbs To Heart Paralysis.
The evening times., 1896-03-26
Good for Something.

"Can get anything on this watchH'
asked the society burglar, as he presented a
stolen chronpmeter at the sign of the Three
Balls.
About four years, should think" re-
piled the detective, who had been waiting
for the missing goods to turn up.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

USED KNOCKOUT DROPS
Two Alleged Crooks Arrested by De
teCtivcS.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

SUICIDE OF K. b. Cuttings
Dcspontcncy Causes Il Business Nan {,
Cat His Throat.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

MUST CRUSH THE REBELS
Nicaragua Peace Commission Has Ar
rived at Managua.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

ARRESTED BY HUNDREDS
Hayana PoiLical Suspects Are Seized by
Military Police.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

He HAD PLANNED THE DEED
Disclosure Made 10y the Inquest on Wal
ter parcgory.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

WARRING OVER TRACKS
Capiial Traction Company Enjoins Met
ropoiitan Road.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

We met-but only met to part.
We each were on a wheel;
She left her image o'er my heart
The image OF her heel.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

GRIM WANT is HER GUEST
Sad Case Of Dcstitution Reported to Ths
Times Bureau.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

GOOD TO THE MARSHALS-
Senate Gives The Highest Fees in Each
Case.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

REVIVED THE OLD FIGHT
Transfer of the Naval Observatory Agair
Suggested.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

IN HONOR OF A FOREIGN MINISTER
Senor and Mrs. covarrubias Entertain 60
Meet Scnor Iturbide.
The evening times., 1896-03-26

BOYS TOOK THEIR SPIN
Gay Crowds Watch the Juveniles at the
Cycle Show.