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The morning times., 1896-02-25
We Are Not Well Governed.

There several reasons why change should be
made in the creation of Board of Commissioners.
Under the present law is appointed because he is
good Republican, another for the that he has
Democratic influence, and the third the ground that
he belongs the engineer corps. Under circum-
stances Board appointed in this way would be entirely
acceptable but the District cannot we'll afford to support
other but government organized strictly for bus1
purposes and whose efforts exerted entirely
the interests of the general public
1t has also been repeatedly demonstrated that the
Board large enough properly attend its various
duties In connection with the different functions that
pertain to the executive branch of public affairs Con-
depends almost exclusively the Commissioners to
recommend changes and amendments to District laws.
AT present they also kept busy looking after the
interests of corporations and those familiar
with the inside working of the District building know
that the Commissioners have entirely too much to do
Another why change should be made in the
personnel and appointment of the Board is the apathy OF
the public toward District affairs. With voice in the
appointment of their lords and and of
obtaining redress when their interests either neglected
perverted citizens have allowed ring influences to
control of the District and they have
become firmly fixed in the different official departments
that their handiwor be recognized in nearly every
that is created enforced.
For that reason, if for other, the Board of Com
missioners should be increased to five three OF whom
should be elected by popular vote every two years. and
the others might be appointed by the President to repre-
sent Government interests 1t is claimed that the coored
vote of the city large that would control elections
should suffrage be granted to that limited extent
but the whites fearful of such result that they
still willing to live under Triocracy let the depart
ment voters the permanent civil service roll be
PEELED to become residents they properly should be- and
their vote would overcome the coored supremacy. In
justice to themselves and to the city which they reside
that class known transen, who have permanent posi-
tons in Government employ should give up residence
throughout the States and assist Washington securing
local form of government. Until that is DONE ring in
luences will continue to predominate
The morning times., 1896-02-25

Kernan's Lyceum TheIter is q very
popular place OF an evening when HyGe'S
comedians come TO town. This splendidly-
equipped organization made a hit ON their
debut in Washington several seasons ago
and they have the very happy faculty Of
repeating it every season. This is why the
house was packed again last night but the
reason for the rafting reception OF the
players was that they have brought their
songs and remarks. and other exhibition
Of the fads, fashions, and foibles exactly
up to date.
OF the favorites Helene Mora was the
bright particular star on the lyric side OF
the bill. She sang with her accustomed
vivacity a number OF new songs, with
catchy music and sentiments fresh from
the printing plate.
The Rays-not exactly the ROentgcn
Rays-but equally penetrating, did some
fine photograPhing and ''Sketching" in
their inimitable style.
The Misses yinie and Lizzie Daly, late
of "A Trip to Chinatown" danced their
clever eccentric dances, and the MI:dgeleyS
put on an admirable character act, which
was enthusiastically received.
E. Austin gavea good wire act. and Harris
and Walters in descriptive character songs,
met with hearty approval. The WilmOt duo
trick bicycle riders, did an interest ing
tweive-minute turn, while the Newsb0yS'
Quintet sang some very witty songs.
Johnnie Rays laughable comedy, entitled
"A Striking Resemblance" concludes the
performance.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

representation OF the ''oId time minstreIsy
by genuine coIored artists, presided over
by Mai johnson. This company Is strong in
choruses and is well trainedy 1T also has
a number OF excellent soloists.
Following a magnificent transformation
scene. in which the edoublecompany appears,
the 'second session opened 10 view. with
w. II. West as interlocutOr, George II.
Primrose and Jimmy Wall bones; and
George Wilson and Any Mcleod. tambOs.
Their appearance was the signal for pro-
IOnged applause and then the fun began in
earnest.
After difficult baton eyolutions by Johnny
Whalen. the drum major, Davis and HuImc
rendered in excellent manner a duet from
the Lilly of Killarney"
Jimmy Wall, one of the funniest men on
the stage, sang and danced medley Ut
Ill the audience was tired OF laughing
Alex Cameron gave new song entitled
plain Little Everday Girl" and made
hit.
Then came the only ana the great George
Wilson in his songs and funny sayings, ard
received t.To recalls for his trouble. His
singing Of Il Want You, Ny Honey" was
one of tie evenings gems Window sang
a sweet tenor solo.
The cake-waik was one OF the strongest
features introduced and VIII be made
strong attraction for each performance.
The participants were local beiles and their
dusky partners were members OF the com
pany. and several local couples also walked
for the prize. Last night couple No. l 1
won tie first prize-a gold watch for the
man and cluster diamond ring for his
inamorata. No. couple took second prize
and the cake.
The management wishes tOannouncc that
the cake-waik is open To any ana all of the
local couples who desire To compete. and
these VIII report Ia the manager and b.
assigned TO places and dates.
THE Vanishing Grenadiers" is a novelty
| introduced under tine direction of the
handsome W H. West and consists of a well
drilled company OF brilliantly costumeI
grcnadiers, who. after number OF difficult
evoIutions. disappear. much to the surprise
and wonder Of the audience. II is some
thing entirely new in minstrelsy.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

of handsome competency, JCdge Clark.
after mature deiiheratiOn- ordered the fuu
amount turned into the county treasury,
thereby closing the account
There have been numerous cases where
large estates have dwiEdled into inSignifi-
cance after they cad passed into the hands OF
administrators, public AID private, bat
this is believed to be the first on record
where the entire property has been con-
sumed in the mere matter Of routine legal
expenses where there has been no particular
contest and no charge OF croukedness on the
part Of those who have had the matter 10
charge.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

Although there is no special attraction
at the Ice Palace at Convention Hall this
week, the large attendance yesterday ', both
at the afternoon and night sessions, proved
that there is no abatement of interest in
the healthful and invigoratng sport OF
skating. Ladies are in the ma jority in
the afternoon, for they find that they can
go at these times more conveniently. al
though there is always a good attendance
of fair ones at night. The fact that
there is every comfort within doors, gOOI
ice surface, and q splendid orchestra makes
the Ice Palace a most attractive resort.
On Thursday night there will be a race
for the championship of the District. the
prize for which will be a handsome cup,
which if won three times, becomes the
property of the successful skater. Ingle-
fritz, Sanders. and Sites have entered,
and it is expected that there will be quite
Il good field. and that some excellent time
will be made
The morning times., 1896-02-25
Oddities In souvenirs.

New York sculptors are dcvoting them
selves TO a new branch of art. They are
busiiy engaged in modelling the hands OF
women The work is done in plaster or
paris, bronze, marble or papicr mache, and
the price, OF course, depends upon the mate
rial used. The caprice originated with the
stage 0phelias. JulietS and lesser lights Of
the theatrical world some seasons past. 1t
waS their custom to have their hands mod
elcd ard present the casts 20 their friendS
as slight tokens OF esteem.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
There Was a Fire.

Editor Times:-In your morning edition
of January2S the following item appeared:
The automatic fire alarm box located at
the Boston Variety Store accidentally went
off about . O'clock last evening, and
brought Thy, fire .dennrtnent 10 the spot.
Nos 2, 3. &, Truck {, and the chemical
engine resp3bded, but searched in vain for
the supposds blaze.
Your report was hardly correct, as the
testimony from Mr.. f. s. Smith OF the
Boston Variety Store. shows that there had
been a blaze. I enclose copy of his letler
per your rfquest.
WI. MALL0Y.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
Remarkable Natural Bridge.

One of The many natural wonders of Ari-
S0na scenery Just made accessible 10y the
opening up of a new rail and Stage roads is
remarkable natural bridge, IN The Tonto
Basin, not far from Flagstaff. The bridge
is $50 feet long. and spans a canyon some
200 feet deep, at The bottom of which
flows 1he river. The bridge is of rock
and is perfectly proportioned. The under
side is gracefully archcd and the upper per-
fcctly lcvei.-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
TO REAPPoRTIoN INDIANA.

Republican State Com mittec Asks for
Special Legislative Session.
Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 24.-A subcom-
mittce of the Republican State committee
called on Gov. Matthews today and urged
him to call Il special session Of the legis-
lature for the purpose Of passing a new APP
portionment act, as the acts Of 1891 and
1898 have just been overthrown by the
Supreme Court, leaving the act of 1883 in
force.
The governor. heard the promise OF the
committee that nothing hut an absolutely
fair apportionment would be made, and
then replied that he would make formal
reply to the request as soon as possible.
1t is almost certain that the governor VIII
deny the request.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
LAWYERS GOT IT ALL.
Forty Cents Were Left for Heirs.
san francisco Examiner

Shh II EanciSCO EAAnllDef.
The manner in which IN estate has been
literally eaten up in the process OF probate
was strkingiy Illustrated today in the
probate department of the supreme court
of Los Angeles. In December, 1870. En-
carnacion Bucina died in this city, leaving
an estate valued at $1,000 The estate
has since been in the courts on litigation
growing out of the settlement, for Years
dragging along almost forgotten.
Today the public administrators, Frank
NJ. Kelsey, came into court to file his final
accounts and wind up the estate before
Judge Clark, in department .. The admins
traitors accounts We're all in good shape
and properly kept: but after all claims
and costs of administration had been al
lowed the astounding discovery was made
that there was but forty cents left to divide
among the heirs.
Owing TO the great length of time that
has elapsed since the death OF Bucina all OF
the heirs have either died or leftth country,
and there being no claimant for the remnant
The morning times., 1896-02-25
Forgot the Absence of skirts

Passenger Who's that odd-lookng man
IN the corner of The car2
Conducior-That amt no man, she's a
woman
Passenger she dressed rs man? How
do YOU know she's n woman2
Conductor - While collecting fares
dropped 4 nickel and she tried 0cafch il sn
her vest.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
An Omen Letter

have tried the game OF politics,
And thereby won some fame;
To the list of T.. 5. Presidents
I've proudly fixed my name.
/ have dabbicd some in literature
And mnnkeyed 'roSGd the courts,
But the game Of hearts and cupid taisa
The bun from all the sports.
Upon the CORY battlefield
I've asked, Where am / at?"
And worn With silent dignity,
My grandpapa's old hat;
And, too, I've been a family man,
But these bear no comparison
To flirting with the love esgd, Dan.
Yours, faithfully, Ben Harrison.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
Twelve Hours Ago.

edition look in the list below. What
you're looking for wus proba bly,
printed in lust evenings edition,
and as The Times never repeats
you'n have to take both editions To
get all the news as quick us il hap
pens.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
l6aeg>AKRooM
sklEERf

HE possibilities of stranger being lost
in the corridors and passaSeways OF
the Capitol was somewhat Illustrated
by couple of ladies who attempted to
reach the Senate by going through the
House library. They were told TO take
the elevator go down to the next floor
and then across. Instead, they descended
two floors and evidently explored all The
subterrancan walks, for an hour later they
came up to the gallery still looking FOR a
pedestrian route to the Senate.
just think" said one OF them, 1--WE have
been putting in two mortal hours trying TO
find our way to the other end of the build
ing. l have certainly become convinced
that il there is a wrong way to go any
where | am sure to find it,
The morning times., 1896-02-25

Anything having a tendency to abridge
country would cause serious regret to all
people, irrespective of denomination, for
the excellent work of the Army has been
too evident not to be appreciated by all un-
prejudiced persons. For this reason the
dissensions that threaten to spring up in
consequence of the removal of Commander
Ballington Booth and his wife from the
command of the organization in the United
States are viewed with apprehension and
4l,e hope is generally expressed that some
way will yet be found to bring order out of
chaos There is no doubt that the loyalty
of tic American branch to the parent
organization is being put to a serious test,
and it would not be surprising, to judge
from present indications, if a revolt were
TO be the outcome of the present state of
affairs.
in some way or another the impression
has gone abroad that Gen. Booth. the COM
nlander-in-chief of the Salvation Army.
does not lool, upon the people of the United
States with kindly eye, but rather with
considerable ingrained British prejudice.
The naturalization as American citizens
ofComnanderBalllngto Bootlandhis wife,
the unusually strong hohl they have upon
Some OF our Democratic Presidential
candidates are having considerable trouble
TO get asrau fr1na u, ssx hoolna
The morning times., 1896-02-25
TIE times AT The HEAD
1t Has the Largest Circu-
lation, the Best News
Service, and Is the
Best Newspaper in
Washington.

Tie rapid growth OF The Times demon
sira,es mat the Washington public ap-
preciaics lhr value OF a sixteen page news
paper pabli>hcd in morning aud evening
editions. Of cight pages each. 10 say moth
Ing Of "a big sunday edition, which contains
iweni y-four pages Of interesting family
reading The advantage OF subscribing for
newspaper thai is delivered before break
fasi ana agsn before supper is difficult To
estimate. ! is easy TO say that Tie Times
never allow, ais news 10 get stale, and ;hat
il always supplies it 10 the public twelve
hours IN advance of either the Star or the
Posg but 10 clearly understand how val
uabic ihiS prompt newspaper service is to
reader, ihev SHOULD subscribe and give
IL a months trial.
The Times XIII deliver lis Morning, Even
ing. and S,.fday editions TO any address
for FiEy cent, month. In addition TO
its own corps OF local ard foreign writers,
The Times is furnished with news by tle
Ecanr;t CaBr-,, the United Press. the New
York Assocfal,I Press, tie Southern As
sociau-d Pr,-S~ ard the New England As
Sociaicd Prcss. ard is. therefore. in better
position TO publish local, domestic ard
foreign news than any other Washington
daily
The sworn circulation statement OF The
Times for last week, as published below,
shows an Increase Of 1878 over the
statement OF the previous week, and an
0clual excess OF circulation over the Star
Of 1916. Notwithstanding This fact.
which is apparent to every person who
compares tie two statements, the STAR has
the childish impotence TO claim q larger
circulation han any other Washington daily.
In doing so, however, that reliable" paper
is losing many friends, and a few months
more of such silly boasting win give it d
Corbeltcsque reputation.
The circulation of The Times for
the week ended February 23, 1896,
WIS a. follows
The morning times., 1896-02-25

The popularity OF Primrose and Vests
Minstrels was fully attested last night at
the Academy OF Music by one of the largest
audiences which has packed itself into that
cosy play house this season.
These wcli-known MINISTRIES have pro-
yided an entertainment which is bigger,
better, stronger and more amusing than
ever.
The opening scene or .'first session. is q
The morning times., 1896-02-25
An An1hirnn,rs Simi,

Husband / took out SI0.CeO life in
Eurance policy today.
tMire SigiiSl
Husband Why do you sighe
Nile-l was just thinking how nice il
would be 10 have il.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
Olney Would Not Be Popular.

II is natural that Cleveland Democrats
should urge the candidacy OF Secretary
Olney for the Chicago nomination. He
would prove a worthy successor to his
inustrious master and a fit representative
OF trusts and gold syndicates. As private
citizen he distinguished himself as counsel
for the Bell Telephone Company and other
monopolistic corporations; as Attorney
General he gained the approval of trusts
10y refusing to enforce the antitrust la w,
and as Secretary of State he has infused
lingo blood into the paralyzed system OF
the administration, and thereby aroused
a spasm of popularity that was before
unknown. But it would require something
even more powerful than Mr.. olney's high
pressure species OF patriotism to reach
the White House through the votes OF the
American people.
In point of popularity, however, secre-
tary Olney would prove more acceptable
than President Cleveland. His record as
u Democrat might not stand comparison
with the self-asserted claim of Senator
Hin, or the corrugated Democratic boiler
plate OF Mr.. Whitney, but it would outshine
that OF the President in the light of public
favor, ana il accompanied by a mggwuInp
The morning times., 1896-02-25
Total -. 26S, ,59s

solemnly swear that the above is
q correct stafemcnt of the daily cir
culation OF THE WASHINGTON
TIMES for the week ended February
-, 1896, and HAT ali the copies were
actually sold or mailed for valuable
consideration and delivered to bona
fide purchasers OF subscribers; also
that none of them were returned or
remain I'm the office undellvered
j. MILTON YOUNG. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me
this 24th day of February, A ID. S96.
ERNEST G. THOMPSON,
Notary Public.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
The American Way, You Know.

Thus far about $50, 10000 of the SILL
0O0. GOO, for which the bonds were sod
have been paid into the treasury and the
national bank repositories and at the close
Of business yesterday the god reserve stood
at $1OG, 1876. Had there been uo losses
or redemption OF sreenbacss to purchase
bonds the balance would now be $137,
155148. fnasmuch as there were SAT, ,155,-
l4s when the bids were opened. But in
stead of that amount the reserve has in
some way lost $31, ,O05,39e, doubtless
through our "endless chain system of
redeetning greenbacks.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

The Case He Couldn't Lose.
"Chumpleigh has a case"
Hell lose it
IN %, ne WON'T
"Why?'' "a
Because IT'S case of the bighead."
The morning times., 1896-02-25

CARD PARTIES FOR SOCIETY
New Diversion TO Pass Away the Hou rs
in High Circles.
The morning times., 1896-02-25
A couPLE Of congressmen were strc

A COUPLE OF Congressman were stroll
"a ing along by the new Corcoran Art
Gallery Sunday morning, when
pack OF hounds uncovered a rabbit and
an exciting pursuit followed. They chased
the frightened animal across vacant lots
and down roadWays until the whole OUT,
fit finally drifted into the White House
grounds. Then the almost exhausted rab-
bit made 4 break for the Executive Mansion
and seemed TO find protecting nook some
where, as the hounds announced their fail
ure and disgust.
What a glorious opportunity for the
President to have little variety" said
one OF the members. "He might come down
into his own basement with gun or a club
and have a nice, quiet rabbit hunt"
The morning times., 1896-02-25

SALVATION ARMY STIR
TwO-thirds OF The Soldiers Favor Balling-
ton Booth.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

SPIDERS AND THE GIANTS
Players Selected by the Two Manager
TO Go South.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

To most nations this method OF maintain
in" "public credit would be thought expensive
bnt here it is looked upon with such in-
difference that the President goes duck
hunting. Congress rrtters away its time
in deadlock on the financial question, and
the public, after having exhausted its
vocabulary of invection over such idiotic
neglect on the part of the head and heart
of the national government, is patiently
waiting for an opportunity To politically
slaughter the party and politicians re-
sponsible for this condition of affairs.
And it's the American way, you know.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

RUSH TO NEW Ell DORADO
ProSpectorN waiting tor the Opening Col
vile Reservation.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

GENERAL SPORTING NEWS
Baseball Magnatcs Are III Session To
day.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

LITHoGRAPHERS 60 OUT
Twenty four. New York establishments
Tied I'm,
The morning times., 1896-02-25

THREE FINANCIAL BILLS
Banking and Currency Committee TO
Consider Legislation.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

MARY BLUES TALE OF WOE
She Got Money Tor burial but Dranl
IL Up.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

h A ANY members seem to think that the
" amalcaInated bill put together by
Chairman Walker of the House Com
mittee on Banking and Currency,
for the purpose of remodeling the laws
regulating the national banking system,
is such a complicated measure that it can
be comprehentled neither by men nor angels.
1T is said that Senator Sherman, Comp
troller Eckels and other financial experts
have thrown up their hands iii despair and
declared their inability to figure out the
problem as solved by Mr.. Walker. One
member declares that the only instance in
history which parallels the intrlcacy Of this
monetary scheme is found in the student OF
Hegels philosophy who took a certain
portion OF it to his master for explanation.
The philosopher read the proposition,
looked at it carefully considered it long
and earnestly and said:
when | wrote that problem there was
only two who understood il, God and myself,
and now l have forgotten
The morning times., 1896-02-25

CRUEL EXECUTIONS IN CUBA
Insurgents Taken Prisoners by SpaniarLls
Disappear MysteriOuSly.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

ACTION NOT WANTED NOW
Business Men Seek Postponcment oi
Decision.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

LEE WAS KNOCKED OUT
Lively Prize + ight in the District Yester
day Afternoon.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

JoTTINGs ABOUT BIKERs-
Meet a Louisville 10 be Held August o
TO 15 Next.
The morning times., 1896-02-25

II !S Just because the people or w ASH
ingtou know''A Trip to Chinatown SO well
that here is no riskiu eivingit an occasional
benefit hy way of u revival. The revival
OF the old acquaintance last evening at the
New National Theater was rather love
feast 10 which the whole cCngre cation did
honor.
II would have been safe TO pTophesy
!; fine opening night for the play which was
noted to have lost none of It's attractions,
but on the contrary to increase in interesting
and novel detail as it grows in age. The
audience was thoroughly pleased and so
VIII be ali the other crowds that attend
during the week.
Mr.. Harry Connor, the man with one foot
in the. grave and Il thermometerin in the other
hand" is quite up 10 hat enormously funny
part. His singing of the Bowery waltz
VIII doubtless set the street piano people
10 work putting that new tune again on top.
The shapely widow from Chicago, Mrs.
Gnyer, is quite gaily handled by Miss
Geraldine McCann. Ben Gay is well filled
by Mr.. George Richards as is Slavin Payne
by Harry GiIfoil. The enumeration of the
persons OF the cast would, however. be
only repetition OF good things which they
all highly deserve.
The musical portion contains sixteen ex-
eellent announcements, all of which were
sung with spirit aud effect.
The performances are uuder the manage
inent Of Mr. Frank Mckee. His Judgment,
as usual, was good, when it occurred to him
that the many friends and acquaintances
of "A Trip TO Chinatown wanted to see it
again. Whenever the trip is to be made via
Washington it can count on big local
excursion party.