davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening times., 1896-04-11

In a few days elections for the Cortes are
TO be held in Cuba. Two Of the erca, par
ties, the Autonomists and the RcfuInistS.
have declared their unwillinSness TO par
ticipate in the elect ions. because. uHier the
conditions prevailing in the island, nothing
resembling an expression of the wishes of
the people can be secured. Gen. Wcyicr'
however, will compel everybody whom his
authority can reach to go to the polls, and
has threatened to regard failure 10 comply
with his behcst as evidence Of disloyaity to
Spain.
The utter absurdity OF the undertaken
can best be compreEcuded when II is re-
mrmbered that outside of Havana and a
few other cities and towns the island is
virtually under control OF the insurgents,
or, at best that the Spanish authorities
are entirely unable to enforce any writ or
exercise any Of the civil functions OF gov
ernmeut. 1t is evident, therefore, that the
view taken by shrewd observers, that Wey-
ler's orders to hold The elections were
merely intended to serve us bluff and to
The evening times., 1896-04-11
Residence for the President.

ago. the Executive Mansion should now be
maze to serve only as an office, and a resi-
rIrnce he bull; for the President comiGen-
suratc with the dignity of the nation and
of hrs exalted Office
The suhjrCi has been brOaChed in and
out of Congress more than once within
rcccut wears. and il is rather difficult TO
cx,naiu TO a foreigner why IL is that tie
INST magistrate OF the great republic is
,.owdcd with his family into quarters
that would bc thought too poor for the
cabinet Officer of Il third rate power A
residence should he built for the President
within easy distance of .hc White House,
which, on account OF the historical Gsso-
cations connected with it, the pc op!e
Will probably wish 10 retain always rs a
pari Of the governments offices. 1t should
he a Residence i'll every way worthy a
nation like ours. and an object TO be re-
gar,icd with respect and admiration by
every visitor.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
ELEVATOR BOYS DISGRACE.
Stole Money to Spend on Women In
the Division.

Clarence Rucklcs was in the pniIcc court
today charged with breaking INTO tue o.
flee OF Artist Gilbert Munger. III the tFaiis
building, No. l424 New York avenue north
west. and stealing $50 from a desk drawer.
Ruesles pleaded guilty. 1t WAS shown
that he was an elevator boy in the Evans
building: had gone into Mr. Munger's office.
broken omen a drawer. stole $50 ana pro-
ceeded to spend the stolen cash III new
clothes and resorts in the DIVISION De-
tcctiyes Boyd and Hclan. who arrested the
defendant, recovered but SIS OF the orisi-
nal $50.
young man." said Judge Miller when
sentencing Ruckles, this is seriois
affair. You, a boy of eighteen years,
stealing money, not for bread, but TOT
sbarp-pointed shoes, fine clothes, whisky.
and women. Had it not been for the fact
that YOU were spcndingrecklessly the money
YOU stole the police would never have
suspected you.
Let me warn you that If you do not
curb your thieving mania now You will
soon land where you cannot look upon
the faces of those friends who crowd about
YOU now. Better learn blacksuthing In
a country town rather than have 10 steal
to keep a fine wardrobe and vicious habits.
You can make a restitution of the
money you stole, pay fine OF SO, or, in
default ninety days in jail
The evening times., 1896-04-11
AS THE CRONES CONE OUT.

A revival of Shakespeare King Henry
w. was put upon the stage or the New
National Theatcr last night by Mr.. and
Mrs Taber. The motive that sug-
ges,ed this production was the temptation
which attracts many charming actress 10
piay the role of Prince Hal.
Just why Il womdn should play this part
is hard 10 conceive. Hal does not appear
10 have been au cffeininate wcdEiiiis, but
rather roisterous, hang care. out-for-
mischief young fellow who witha! had in
him the stuff that kings are made OF.
Julia Marlowc Taber coIld not satisfy the
imaginat ions in these respects. She is too
much o! IA woman, with all the feminine
charms OF a soft voice ana Il dainty grace
that are weaknesses in nian. But there IL
a certain strength in the lines OF her pro-
file which. with her Large eyes, and a null
figure, made ideal The bOyish prince she
appeared in repose, when the Illusion was
not broken by word or gesture.
Robert Taber was 4 fiery HOtSpur. He
took the cue to his personatio lou from his
name and played u iirm, contentious, re-
yrngcful rebel to his king. His first act
was the best. for at other times the in
tereSt in the text did not sustain tne
vigor of his action.
IL was commercially strong piece OF
Sha keSpearean acting. and unpresseS q. ore
firmly thc.talents of this man. Respect for
this artistic and matrimonial partnership
incrra scs, ami Ii becomes more evident that
Robert Taber's name Is etnblazetl II CO.
star by more reason Than that he is Julia
William owen was theNFalstaff. II was
TO be expected that so perfect a Toby
B.ich as william owen plays would insure
that he be entirely worthy even in the ex-
acting girth OF Sir jOhus physique and
humOr IL Mr.. Owen WAS not pre-eininent
as an irnprrsonatOr OF Shakespearean low
comedy Inis shIracterizat ion alone would
lift him TO position with tae elect.
There were other worthless in the long
cast, but their talents were confined in the
limitations OF small opportunities. Edmund
Laurence gave an excellent ami most
amusing Poins. Mrs. Sol Smith as Mistress
quickly, Henry Meredith as King Henry.
nodson Mitchell us Bardolph and Edwin
Howard rs Francis were ;ii admirahle.
But the hest feature of the evening was
not the individual. bet the entirety. As
a production King Henry w. execlled.
Mr.. Tnter IL ere alicd with tie r,''itRt ION.
and such ataptabiIt- as his for the sta gau z
OF the classic drama insures him the respect
and t,cvoGt admiration or every arpreClative
lover OF the ticater.
THIS afternoon the Tabcrs are pla ying
"The Lady OF Lyons" and Julia NariOwe
is More at home and 10 the anncr born as
The evening times., 1896-04-11
HEAD CUT OFF BY TROLLEY CAR
Shocking Death of u Little Boy Neat
His Futher's Office.

Jersey City, April ll.-Mclville Gra-
ham, four years old, son of +. l.. Graham,
editor OF the Jersey City Weekly Mirror.
was run over and hcheaded by one or the
Consolidated Traction CoDpany's trolley
cars at York AMI Washington streets last
evening. The boy was about 10 cross the
street, wien the trolley car hove in sight
Motorman Henry Pupher applied the
brakes, but it was too late. The child fell
with its head directly across the track. and
one of tie front wheels cut Off the head
as with a knife. Editor Graham was busy
In his office, haif Il block from the scene
of the tragedy. when the commotiOn ON the
street attracted his attention.
He was CrIZcd with grief when he learn
cd that the victim was his own child. The
notorman added to the excitement by cry
ing. Now they will hang me-
Mr. Graham. who has for years published
articles against the too rapid running of
trolley cars. was almost beside himself
with grief. He was with difficulty induced
to return to lis home after the remains
had been removed there. The mOtorInaD
was locked up.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
Uniform Rank, X. Of T.. benefit.

The Weber Dramatic Company gave a
very enjoyable performance of THE Con.
federate Spy at Odd Fellows Hall last
evening to a packed house, for-the benefit
of the First Battalion. Uniform Rank X or
P. Miss Katharine Halloran exhibited
marked dramatic ability. Mr.. II. +. DOlan
and Mr. D. F. Murphy both did admirably.
A very clever bit Of comedy work was done
by Mr.. H. w. Weber. The work of Mr.. j.
c. Bennett was also very good. Others in
the cast whose work was careful and c.
ceptable were, H. d. Anderson. William
Murphy, Guy S. jenkins, Miss Lillian
Hurdle and Mrs. A. B. Griffith. A very
handsome sum was realized by the h. of T.
The C. G. Conn Drum Corps furnished the
martial music.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
a, n PRETTY sctlefpe of men who Ike
to make money easily is ~ofren
\ nr.p, i.,..A lyi n,Ir mart. OF the Cguu

A. u PRETTY sciiene OF men who Ike
~ to make money easily is -ofren
practicet IN oar part OF the couu-
try.r saki A C. Colbert or Wellington,
Kans, al the National. A professional
runner viii come arouri to the srnalitowns
and some or his friends will happen along
At about the same tirHe. The professional
sp.inter knows that he can win against
most competitors. After loungiug about
after the nj aIIurr OF such strangers he will
finally tivuige his profession to some one
about the village store. He will tell the
Iounser TO get his friends TO bet On him
si!T, and when the race is about won the
professional will sprint ahead and win and
they will quietly divide the proceeds after-
ward
Bets are always ready for either side.
but generally the stranger is fayorhe
outside the personal friends OF the local
man. As result it Is easy for the pro
frss,ouars frietYis to find plenty OF people
To *. their bt4s on the home talent. The
race is matte, and just as they are about
to cross the line the professional falls
down. OF cours. the local mau wins, and
gets 10 keep what little he makes per
sonally. but the strangers have wiped up
most OF the money in the crowd from he
bettoTs vino We're really right 0s to who
was the best man. but who had not tuin-
bltd to the game set against them.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
~ GORGE W. BLAKE. one Of the town

~ GORGE W. BLAKE. one Of the town
" council of Eaton Ohio, is registered
at the Metropolitan. You have
lots of bicycle enthusiasts here, observe,
said he. as he watched the almost constant
chain OF cyclcrs pass back and IOrth on
the Avenue. THAT reminds me of some
thing that happened at home Just 1efore
came away. that made the air blue all
about our little village for several hours.
1t would doubtless have Culminatcd in Il
lynching II the lynchees had been found
10y the would-be lynchers. The latter were
the cycle riders. one dark night, few
days ago. some person or persons who had
In them all of the devils that ever got into
that herd of swine. strewed the streets or
the village with taCks- There We're taCSs
every where. even through the alleys where
it was possible the wheelmen might ride.
You can imagine what happened the next
morning when the cyclists started out.
III warrant there were fifty wheels in
the town with punctured tires. And the
worst OF 1T is that the same condition
of affairs will last for an indefinite period.
aud it is no telling when the old tacks
will cease to turn up
The evening times., 1896-04-11

Our stock must appeal to
everybody who considers val
ue and variety. They're rare
virtues in these days. But
they make this an ideal shop
per'S place.
The busy man doesn't have
to waste any time hunting
around for what he wants. It's
sure to be here.
The perpIexed moth can
bring her boy and fit him from
an aSSortm t h t abb
soluteiy complete and COR
rect.
It's economy of time and
money to come here. Our
guarantee of money back
makes it safe.
How do YOU like the changes
on the front? They're for the
better, amt they? Reflect the
improvements inside, too-of
store convenience and stock
perfe Ction. Improvements
always improvement-here.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
.SER'''*:5'!:zt 4 :; zS,eeovs THOUGH,
Xanted to Sec the Game.

Judge Killcmquick Tin Arizona) Where IS
the plaintiff?
Brandishing Blk this attorney)-He is
across the way at the tavern in game
Of poker He's got a sucker over there.
and when his turn comes 10 deal he'll ring
In a cold deck. He calculates the tender
.oot'l get four queens.
Judpe Killemouick-And what will the
plaintiff get?
Brandishing Bilk-FOur aces.
Judge Killemquick Una king for hed"or)-
This court is adjourned.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
[Elf0ME OF The news
----N TIE MORNING TIMES.

II you mics any news In the evening
edition look In the list below. Whit
you're looking for was probably
published In this mornings edition,
aud as The Times never repeats
youIl have to take both. editions TO
yet oil the news as quick ns 1t hap
pens.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

william Tell was scheduled for last
night for performance by tie Hinrich OPP
era Company, but at the last moment the
mana cement announced a cha Dge of bill land
Faust was substituted.
Sig Piroia was i'll, and as he was the only
m.nIUer or the Hinrichs forces who could
sing the role of Arnold. the bill had TO be
abandoned. 1t is TO be hoped that Ros
sini's work will be given next week, for II
is a rare pleasure to hear this ma aSterpieCe
and the Hinrichs forces can 90 II splendid
Justice when their best resources are avaiia :
bic.
'Fanst'' was sung with Nine. Natal as
the Marguerite. Her work was through
out coinmendl bic, AMI compared We'll with
the performance given earlier i'll the week
by Miss Tracey. But Miss Traceys voice
is Iarger and more sustained than the lighter
Caiiber OF Natah.
The performance as a whole was III that
the excellent standard heretofore set 10y
Mr. HinriCns has led US to expect. The
chorus singing was very fine, and the or
chestral work improves every night.
This afternoon Gounod's opera j. being
repeated with Miss Tracey Marguerite,
and there is a large advance sale FOR Ihe
matinee, as well as for tonight, when Il
Trovatore' Will lie given
The evening times., 1896-04-11
! owARD b. GURLEY. a student a

~ Cornell University, Is stepping at
J the Cochran on his return tn school
from Il short visit az his hone in North
Carolina. The splendid victories of the
Americans at Athens be rem arked
shows the difference between natural abili-
ties developed in the light OF rule aud sci
..nce and natural abilities unasSisted- II
j. Il case where science reigns. The Greek
OF today is probably very much like his
ancestral prototype. The secret OF Ameri-
can victory is the same iu this case That IT
is in every other enterprise IN which the
citizens of The Western world enlist them
selves they mix science, brains and grit
together.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
Farmer Painfully Injured.

Michael Tillman. farmer from Forrest
vile. Md. reported 10 Police Lieut.. Nc
Cathran that while driving n one-horse
wagon across the Anacostia Bridge he
was run into by one of b. B. Earn
shaw's large grocery wagons. Tllman was
thrown from his vehicle and painfully in
jurcd, his horse knocked down, and his
wa gon broken.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

For q long time the fayorite line OF de-
fense taken by counsel for murderers h':S
been insanity. When the prisoner is wo-
man it is called emotional insanity. IN the
case of a man no qualifying adjective is
employed. Not only their individual ante
celcnts, but those OF all blood relations are
exploited to show a mental faint; experts
are called on both sides and deliver contra
dIctory opinions on identically the same
facts. Hypothetical questions OF interinih-
able proportions and confusing phrascoioEy
serve to befuddIe witnesses and the jury
and sundry other accessories are called
into requisition for the purpose OF estah-
fishing the mental unsoundness of the ac-
cused.
All OF sudden, however, there comes
a turn in the tide. The "gentlen,anly as
sassins," as a witty Frenchman has called
them, have either wearied OF the monotony
of heinsanity dodge or are getting dubious
as to its efficacy, for they are now resting
their defense upon his Satanic majesty. IL
is the individual with horns and cioven
foot who inciies them to all their msdecdS,
and they find his influence SO powerful as
10 be unable to resist II. The most recent
examples OF devi-inspired murdcrcrs are
Holmes, who confesscs a long list OF
the most dabolical deeds, and young
The evening times., 1896-04-11
ouest for , Cripp,ed Youtb.

Inspector Holiinberger has received a
letter from Ransom Porcher. of Wake
Forest. Wake county, N. c., asking the as
sistance OF the police department in locat-
ing his son, William POrcber, who is some
where in this city. The son is, the letter
states, afflicted, helpless and paralyzed. -
The father has learned that William is anx :
ious to return to his home. and he is will
ing to pay his expenses on the journey, if
such is the case. Detective Maurice Quin
Ian has the matter in hand. and would like
to learn the whereabouts of the cripple.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
They We're Not.

Are those bells ringing for fire. asked
Uncle Joe, as the fire alarm sounded.
NO, dey's ringin' fer water" replied
Roadside jim, with a compIacent smile.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
In Some Respect.

Gaggs-Corbett deserves the champion
ship.
Baggs-Ah. come off!
Gaggs-That'S right: saw him lick the
best man this country has ever produced.
Raggs-Do you mean Sullivan!
Gaggs-NS. George Washington.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
Ever
Published
In
This City.

aud when the forty thousand daily MARI
shall be reached the round figures thereon
will indicate mark unknown In District
Journalism.
This statement Is surprising? Very well
It is none the less true and 1t certainly
ca n be proved by figures which The Times
ia always ready to produce. Its circuia-
ton books are always open and every pos
sible inquiry is courted.
watch the growth of the paper OF the
The evening times., 1896-04-11
Els Musical Turn.

There is man who has quite a turn for
music"
what does he play?"
1.-THE hand organ
The evening times., 1896-04-11
1t Was Hereditary.

Mendicant-Kind lady, won't you help
poor man with only one leg?
Lady tDteIssted)-How came you to have
but one !eg?i a
Mendicant75My father had but one .and so
did my grandfather. Guess it runs in the
family. II =.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
The Elections in Cuba.

make people believe that state OF war
does not exist in Cuba, is the correct one.
Whatever may be the result OF the cleo
tons, they Will not in any manner reflect
the wishes OF the people OF the island.
The lcttcrof Gen. Gomez to Senior Palma.
published in The Times this morning,
gives plain. unyarnishcd description OF
the condition OF affairs in Cuba, and from
lis comIcnt> it becomes apparent why Wey-
Ter is 50 anXious to have elections held
for publication and not as matter OF
GOOD faith II shows that chaos Tcigns
in the island: that there is no sign or
vcstigC or rivil i;ovcrnmen mt as that term
is understood in the United states, and
that there is nothing, nor will there he
anything. approaching it until the nsur-
gents have achieved final victory and
every Spanish soldier has gone back TO
Spaiu Then there will be elections, not
at the behest OF "a military despot, but
because Il free people are governing them
selves under free government
The evening times., 1896-04-11
Five Years for Manslaurbter.

John Lucas, coored, who was recently
convicted of mansiaughter in the killing of
Oliver Taylor, was sentenced to the peni-
tentiary for five years this morning by
Judge Cole. A motion for q new trial was
argued and overruled Immediately sefore
sentence was passed.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
What Gould He Expect.

"Gaiatea," poutel Pygmalian, after
little family ounpeasantness, "you are u
cold, hard hearted woman"
"You mustircIscmiicr. sir" retorted Mrs.
Pygmal lian, ,lofti@y, .'that I come Of q
marble hearted family"
The evening times., 1896-04-11
Mr.. Morgan Resting Well.

Senate: MOrgan's condition continues to
improve. Ii WAS announced from his resi-
de;,ce today that he had passed a very
comfortable night aud was resting well at
noon.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
Clothes Thief Sentenced.

For stealing II dress and pair OF trous-
crs from the house of Mrs. Eanie Dunn,
OH Eighth street, near f street southeast,
Julia Dent, n sixteen-year-old girl was
today sentenced to the girls reform sclo Ol.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
b. ARLINGTON. OF Galv

B. ARLINGTON, OF Galveston.
L.. Tex. is a guest at Wiilards.
There is probability OF fusion
bet wecn the Republicans and Popuiists in
our State this fall" said he. THE former
have the electoral ticket and the Populists
,hc State ticket. The electoral vote or
Texas for the Republican candidate will
he the result in case OF this fusion. At the
last election the total Democratic vote
was 2O7. 200. the Popuiist 152.7OO and
the Republican vote $4,000, approximately.
If the vote this year is the sumo the fusion
majority for electors will be about b.OOO.'
The evening times., 1896-04-11

You've found prices in our Sporting ana
Athletic Goods Department Just as we sa,d
you would-D per cent lover than ahSoouy
eIse's. Perhaps you've noticed anotner tnihs
that we carry only the recognized standard
makes in each line. Ha-nt taken thu
branch 10 oIs TO grow into popular favor.
The evening times., 1896-04-11
Good Thing That.

GagGs-Nutiy claims he has struck .
good thing in the line of head gear for deaf
old ladies'.
Baggs-what is it?
Gaggs-A percussion cap.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

STAND rP FOR TOM REED
strong Language OF lie Rhode Island
State Convention.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

GREAT CHORUS GROWING
Splendid Reports Received by the En-
deavor Committee.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

Pauline, while Robert Taber is the Claude
Melnotte. This evening this intere stin G en-
gagement closes with a production OF
Twelfth Night" prescntin z Julia Nariowe
in the familiar role of Viola. MIR. Taber AS
Malvolio and william owen as Sir Toby
Belch.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

EIGHT LOST IN THE SURF
Two WaShinr,onians SiclIms of a Cap
size at Virginia Beach.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

CUT OFF FROM THE SEWER
; Alcxandria's City Engineer Reta!iates OF
Those Who Didn't Pay.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

WILLIAMS RUMoRED DEAD
Reports Current in Madrid OF the Murder
OF the American Consul.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

Read tOmorrOw's Times for Miss
wilbur's story of her incarceration
In St. Elizabeth's Insane Asylum.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

STANDS BY THE SCHOOLS
Senate bI>pusc,I to i,eiIeNe the Indian
Institutions.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

GOMEZ TELLS OF THE WAR
He Writes faiIna i'll II Cheerful and Hope
ful Vein.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

MEETING OF DEMOCRATS
Committee in Chicago Arranging for the
National Convention.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

BACK To THE COLLEGE DAYS.
University OF virginia Alumni Take q
Night OFF I'm Attica.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

KNEW HE WAS TO BE ROBBED
New York Clerk Party to a Theft o
So 900.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

BRCISE BEHIND HIS EAR
Autopsy 10 Be Held on the A LEGGED Thoma.
Randall.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

DE SALES STREET ISSUE
1 Commissioners TO Hear Pleas for an,
Against Extension.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

HOUSE REBELS SUBDUED-
Reed Promptly Blocked Attempts to Take
Up Private Bills.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

JOHN A. COCKRILL DEAD
American Journalist Is Stricken with
ApopleXy at Cairo.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

VIADUCTS FOR THE b. & o.
Details OF McMilian's Bill for Elevation O.
the Tracks.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

POOLING LOBBY is BLUE
Temper Of Congress Is Against Thei
Measure.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

Read tomorrow's Times for Miss
Nvilbur'S story OF her Incarceration
N D.. Ellzabet his Insane Asylum.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

BERMUDA MEN ACQUITTED
DiI Not Form a Military Expedition, Says
the Law.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

IyNEMAN'S FEARFUL FALL
william Kelley Pitched from the TOP of a
L telegraph Pole.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

STILL COMING AT BENNING-
Horses, Jockeys and Trainers Continue to
Arrive Daily.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

Mr.. HALSTED AND MISS WILCOX
ARE ENGAGED
All Socieiy Is Interested in Very PRETTY
{ Match.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

ALL GREECEIS REJOICED-
Native Won the Race from Marathon to
Athens.
The evening times., 1896-04-11

CHANGESIN TIIERACE BILL
Opponents Say 1t Would Substitute Nomi.
nal for Effective Penalties.