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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
TAXES On EVERYTHING.
some of the Methods by Which Spain
Expresses Cuba.

Editor Times: 1t is good to see your
paper take the side OF the people in all
questions, aud above all can the spirit of
The Times be commended for its stand as
regards Cuba. BY all means let Us grant
| belligerent rights.
1t is doubtful if the people, and Indeed
Congress itself, is cognzant OF the great
wrongs endured by the Cubans. Following
is one OF many examples illustrating it,
which wish could be brought into geu-
eral notice:
A few years ago Patti sang a song in
Havana containing very liberal sentiments
which were loudly applauded. Nearly all
government Officials, editors, etc, sre
Spaniards. III commenting on this out
break a Spanish editor named Casteron tried
tomake out that the audience was composed
of ruffians, aud lie stated that there wasn't
single lady present. This incensed the
CubaDs, whose wives were in attendance,
and a young man named Orosco, whose
sister was present, challenged and killed
CIstenon.
This greatly enraged the Spaniardls, and
shortly after one OF them reported that
CaSteDon's grave had been Gesecrated by
Cuban students. One hundred and fifty of
the soma of the best families were arrested
and thrown into prison. After pretended
military trial they were speedily condemned
to death. Through intercessioutwelve were
afterward drawn by lot from the whole
number. and these twelve We're executed
with great cruelty.
\ year or so after Castenon's remains
Were discovered to have never been touched.
When this fact was kno wn a monument cost
ing $50 900 was erected over these students
by public subscription, and 1t now stands
as a double monument to Spanish cruelty
and injustice, and to commemorate the
heroic students, who fought among them
selves for the honor of dying.
The colossal military prison at Havana
is built to contain 5000 prisoners, and
it is well filled with poor Cuban Offenders
most OF the time. spaniards are given fair
trials, rarely granted to Cubans. More
over, the Spaniards exercise the right OF
taxation, aud carry it to extremes against
the Cubans. Hotel proprietors must pay
tax of five cents on each guest, and stamp
must be pasted on the register after each
name Postage stamps are not sold a the
postoffice, but Spanish cigar dealers carry
on the business at profit, which is only
one of many petty methods for taxing
the Cubans to pay, the Spaniards. Many
Cuban estates forfeit to Spauiards on easy
pretexts.
Let us aid them! Justice Is always right.
Let the consequences be what they may.
We have too long delayed extending help
ing hand to brothers in time of need. who
are fighting against the very injustices we
had to contend with.
MARK YOUNG.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
GARCIA TO TAKE THE FIELD.
Old Cuban General Is In Conference
In This City.

Old Cuban General Is In Conference
In This City.
A genuine sensation WIS created this
morning when 1t leaked out that Gen.
CaIisto Garcia, cOInuiu IidcT -ln-chicf Of the
Cuban army IN the Ten Years War, arriy cd
i'll TINS city last evening. and that as re-
suit OF d long conference at The Cuban
heaquarters, he may again take the iield
against Spain.
Gen. Garcia has just returned from
years III exile. He said that ii was Impos-
siblc for him 10 S tate positively al this time
when he would take the field III Cuba, but
he admitted that tie should probably do 50
within short time. Since his return from
Spain two months ago he has been en-
pioyed in the secret service Of the rcyo-
lutiunists, he said.
Il have fought twiceagainst Spain for the
independence OF Cuba" said Gen. Garcia,
''and tins time | think our cause viii win.
l have been in Spain for the last fifteen
years, and now my return finds me once
more ready to fight for the Independence
OF our island
Gen. Garcia, speaking OF Gen. Campos'
resignation, said:
II consider 1t equivalent to a great VIC
tory for Cuba. 1t is as good as the win
ming of twenty battles by our army. The
reason for this is that not only is Gen.
Campos the best leader Spain has. but his
policy was the most cuncliatpry.
In the case of Polavieja's succession
a cruel, relentless policy viii surely be
pursued, and this will cause those who have
been only lukewarm in revolution Ia rise
up as one man." CO
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
BEARS WERE ACTIVE.
Nevertheless Stock Market Developed
Weakness Soon After Opening.

Nevertheless stock Market developed
Weakness Soon After Opening.
New York, Jan. 1S.-Stocks after an
irregular opening developed weakness. The
market also became more active on the
way down, and there was more disposition
to sell than on any previous morning of
the week. The traders, who are bearish
almost to man. endeavored to make capt.
tai out of the resolution defining the Mon
roe doctrine reported to the Senate Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs. The agitation
at this time, 1t was agreed, will have an
adverse influence on speculation.
Sugar was strong at the opening and rose
from 101 1-2 to 102 II, but the improve
ment otherwise was slight. Later on there
was considerable selling OF the active list,
under which prices yielded anywhere from
IA to 1 S-s per cent Leather, preferred.
fell / 3-s to GO So, Sugar, 1 Ia to 1O1:
Rock Island, 1 IA to Ga IA: st. Paul,
1 IA to CT: Tobacco, IL TO II 1-2; Bur-
Iington and Quincy, l Is to 13 1-2; Man
haitian is to 80 rs: Southern Railway,
preferred, to 20 "a; Big Four, IA to
80 1-2, and the other leading issues,
IA to T-S per cent. At IL O'Clock the
market was weak in tone.
Stocks continued weak to the close
and there were further loases recorded in
Sugar, the Changers. Louisville Nash
vile, Manhattan, Western Union, the
Sonthwesterns and Pacific Mail. The
market closed heavy, with prices at or
near the lowest OF the week.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
MIDDLE ABOUT AWARDS
Jury in the Ing|eside Case Has
Made Its Report.
THE FORM Is CONFUSING
differences of Opinion Rega riding the
Accommodations of the Jurors Ex-
plains to the Court That 1t Means
One Thing, While Mr.. Brown Con-
tends Thnt 1t Is Something Else.

The Jury in the condemnation proceed
ines i'm the case of tho Ing,e,;,,. e,h,,,,.,s,.,,
remarked IN J,doe CIV ,bis r,,,.n,,ar W.
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"o'u NC ieau' vi noiuay 10 hOk
a1 inc University farK SUBDIVISION
Judge Cox said they might make ar
engagements for that purpose IL they chose
There was. however argument I'm no mad.
nm M,paa,, nc n, ,ha e., 49,, -, a,
miy,,t he 6.,,.- q, -, .,,iNi.'. nu ~
inc further o''0'- upon
results nirpadv ob,,,,.d bo,,,ro ,,...,,,..,,
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to the awards already made md n'',,e.d,
seems To he entirety ,Jear az a., WIZ, =,
intended.
When Foreman T ouis.n wina bad mazda
his report tI,ts mnrninv Mr. se,,Ie %, ,ha
Jury. explained to the cnurt ,h,t he f.st
sure the form In which the verdict was
rehuereo "ouid he confusing 10 the public.
THE TOTAL Assessment.
He insisted that the Intention of tho
inry wus that the general ass.ssn,.n, ~
henefi,s .nnuntip,, m 50 nor con, ,,iven
in The third scbedu,e was ,be total ossess.
ment la he made apajns, anv uorIicnIar
nice, ar nrone,,v and I'M. diTs,.r.pc.. ba.
tuaen ,bis ,,,nunt .nd The to,,I o,d,,n,aas
aud v,Ine ,,f nrnnerty i,l.r Vas The ne,
omnnnt Inc nronertv.hoIder worId ge,
an ,ip.I s.,,Ia,o.n,
rnis ,,.o,,,I 80 ,ho o,,.,,,o, r.,s.5 tho.
,b., 80, 49, :, d,nh;n .,ssass,nen,
NJ Chanin p,n,-, ~ rs ,n,,ors,nnd holds
s,iII . LtSraran, o,irt',, , nd iii ,n.ta ,hI
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
SHERMAN STATUE AWARD
Commission Announce Their Deois-
ion to the War Department.
els Truly Represent Gen. Siier-
mans Character.

The Secretary OF War, the commanding
general OF the army, the president and sec
rotary of the Society of the Army OF the
Tennessee and the Sherman statue com
mittee OF the Society of the Army OF the
Tennessee met ASIA committee at the Wal
department this morning for the con-
sidcration of thea designs submitted fol-
an equestrian statue.
The committee was unanimous in its
action. They selected four of the sketch
models for further elaboration upon a scale
OF two inches to the foot for the future judg-
nlent OF the committee
Those selected are p. ". Bartlett, Paris;
Carl Rohl-Smith, Chicago; c. ii. Niehaus,
New York, No. ls2, and j. Aiussey Rhind,
New York. a4-st
As the fifth competitor who is to re-
ceive one of the, 81 900 premiums for
merit, they selected IL. X. Bush-Brown of
New York.
While they considered the exhibit "A very
interesting one ana the models as works
OF art of great credit 10 American design,
still they were not satisfied that any one
of the exhibits designated the character
of Gen. Sherman or really grasped the in
diyiduality OF the man.
They therefore selected four OF the best
models. with a view of further elaboration
under the direction of the committee for
future competition. the three finally Nnsuc-
ccssful To receive 81 900 each for merit and
$3.50 each for the additional labor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
Those Brave Spa niards.

Editor Times; Iquote the following from
the New York Sunday World: Accord
ing to official advices. Rafael, the insurgent
leader. at the head of 500 men. recently at
tackled an attachment of Civil Guards num-
bering twenty. at Seiba Mocha, in the
CarsenaS district. and called them to sur
render. Upon their refusal, fighting COM
menced and lasted for two hours, at the
end of which time the insurgents retreated
with numerous loss. including their color
bearer"
Now. Mr.. Editor, If the above is correct
which no sane man will believe, would it
not be we'll for Spain. if General Campos
would organizehis army in squads of seventy
and within one week annihilate the whole
insurgcnt army? Such feats read well from
a Spanish standpoint. CUBAN.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
DISCUSSED THE CHARITIES
Hearing Before the House Sub
committee on Appropriations.
Local Institutions Represented by
Prominent workers-Col. Tracey
Explains Estimates.

The conference held last night between
the District Commissioners and the subcom-
mitlee on appropriations closed the hear
ing, except as to several items, the consid-
Grafton OF which was necessarily deferred,
and these win be taken up at such time in
the future as may be mutually agreeable.
There was session OF the committee at
1 O'Clock today, held for the purpose of
hearing persons interested in the local
charities.
The time OF the session last night was
taken up with discussion OF the health
department estimates, the municipal build
ing, the water department and charities
DR.. Woodward was heard upon his items.
There is an increase in his gross amount
or S11 400 over the appropriation of last
year. largely for the employment of addi-
uonal inspectors, as shown by the annual
report OF the health officer. The aggre-
gate of the estimates for next year is
SAT. 800. The garbage question was
feature of the hearing.
Police court needs were presented also
and the necessity for the provision for
the municipal building was ably presented.
The entire charities schedule was care
fully gone over, the estimates being ex-
planned by Col. John Tracey, the super
intendent of charities.
The necessity Tor the small increase In
tic water department estimates, amount
ing to less than 81 900, was demonstrated.
At the hearing this afternoon institu-
tons will be represented as follows:
Eastern Dispensary, b. President Lam
caster and Assistant District Attorney
Jeffords; the Children's Hospital, by Pres
ident NJ. W. Gait and Treasurer w S.
Thompson; the Industrial Home School, by
j. Orrnond Wilson, a special committee
appointed for the purpose; the Emergency
tnt nd ira I,-D r..s
ident B. H. Warner and Treasurer John
3. Wight, and the Home for Incurables,
by Mrs. Charlotte Hopkins, the presi-
dent, and Mrs. Mcclure. treasurer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
OFFICER BECAME INSANE
Tragedy of Policeman Dyer's Life
Ends in an Asylum.
Which He Was Obliged to Carry
Killed His DauRhtee,-

Wrecked in mind and body, as the result
of a terrible shock he received nearly fiji
teen years ago, ex-Policeman William
b. Dyer was yesterday Committed to the
government insane asylum, where per-
haps he may end his days.
The examinatIon OF ms mental condition
was made by Drs. hewitt aud Kicking OF
the board OF police surgeons.
The SHOCK wuicn resulted i'll Dyer's col
lapse occurred during the term OF Maj.
BROCK as chief or police. An urdcr had
been issued requiring the policemen to each
carry u large-sized army revolver, worn
i'll belt on the outside OF the ovcrcoat.
Dyer went home one night in 1850 with
the big army pistol on his mp.
While taking off his belt the revolver
fell to the floor. In its descent the trigger
struck the side of lounge aud one cham
Der exploded.
The leaden missile tore its way through
the body of Dyer's stcpdaughter, beauti-
full girl about seventeen years OF age. She
fell to the floor dead. go
Since that unfortunate happening Dyer
has been failing in both body and mind.
Finally IL became necessary to relieve
him from duty on the force, and he lived
an aimless sort OF existence. The tragedy
pfeyed ON his mind ana his brain wea kencd
under the strain.
Within the past five weeks dccp-rooted
melancholia took possession OF The ex-
policeman, and, his friends, fearful that
something might happen TO him, had him
examined as To his sanity. The result was
his Incarceration yesterday in the gov,
eminent asylum.
He presented a pitiful appearance as he
stepped into the ambulance 10 he conveyed
TO that retreat of the unfortunate. His
former stalwart form was bent and cma-
ciated, his eyes hollow and lislcss, while
his once active brain had ceased to per
form its functions.
You would hardly have known il was
Bill Dyer" said IA veteran policeman who
did DUTY with him in the Eighth precinct
at the time OF the grim tragedy.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
Heir to Throne. in Had He,,tb

Possible heirs to thrones are in precari-
Gus health The Archduke Ferdinand of
Austria, who stands in the same position
TO the Austrian throne as the Duke of York
does to that OF Great Britain, is, like the
Czarowitz and the Prince OF Naples, in i'll
health. He has already Travelled round the
woridin search of health, andhe has recently
started another prolonged tour in the
East with the same view. At intervals a
rumor is frequently set going I'm the Con-
tinental press to the effect that the EN-
peror OF Austria desires to set aside the
EraSmatic sanction and settle the Gro wn
on his youngest daughter, the Grand Duchess
Marie Valerie, married TO Ter cousin, the
Grand Duke Franz Salvador, of the Tuscan
house. The consent both of the Austrian
and Hung arian Legislatures as well as of
all in the male line of succession, would have
to be obtaired before SO serious modi-
fication of the constitution could be eff
feCted.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
Andres Balloon Trip to the Pole.

The balloon trip to the North Pole
planned by the adventurous Swedish aeron-
aut, NJ. Andre, is within measurable dis
lance. so far as the starting is concerned.
The balloon is to be constructed in Paris.
and will be read early I'm May for transport
to little island in the Spitzbergen group,
which has been chosen for the starting
point NJ. Andre will be accompanied by
DR.. Ekholm and by young Swedish physi-
clan to act as photographer. The explor-
crs reckon that they will be able to remain q
fortnight in the air without landing on
earth, 81"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
ARRAIGNED IN COURT.
Many Accused Persons Pleaded Not
Guilty to Indictments.

The following were arraiSDed and pleaded
not guilty in Judge Cole court this morning:
Eliot c. Smith, ENLIGHTENMENT; John A.
CUP, mauslaughter; Dennis Mcdonnell,
HOUSEKEEPING; John Early, alias Jimmy
John, Richard Hurley, alias George Nc
Carthy, and Maurice Davis, assaulting an
officer; Charles Mobley and John O'Don-
nell, larceny from the person; Frederick
Huston, false pretenses.
Other cases called were Samuel Moten
and Samuel W Nelson, alias John Wheeler,
for arragnment for larceny. Both men
forfeited bond aud writs We're issued for
them.
In the case of James Phillips and Percy
Percy Blagley for false pretenses a bill of
exceptions was filed and approved.
In the case of William v. Flood, charged
with highway robbery, motion for a new
trial was overruled.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
Ba bies in Public.

1T seems to me-" id an observer, that
one sees in the elevated and other cars and
In the streets fewer infants in arms than
formerly. A friend of mine says that this
is due To the general growth OF civilization;
that more and more mothers hesitate to
take into public places infants OF such an
age that they might be disturbing tn other
people or TO the mothers themselves. How
near right this is for a reason l wouldn't
undertake To say, but l think there can
be no doubt about the general fact that
fewer babies are now seen in public"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
MAY GET HER CHILDREN.
Mrs. Slack Makes an Effort That May
Be Successful.

THE habeas corpus proceedings Instituted
by Mrs. Slack Tor the recovery OF her
children from their aunt, Mrs Addie Per
rine, came up before Judge McComis this
morning, upon motion OF Mr.. A. 5. worth
ington, Mrs. Slack's counsel.
He stated that as the will case had been
settled by the admission or the will to pro-
bate yesterday the injunction granted by
Judge Hagner some time ago forbidding any
other litigation in the matter till the Will
contest was settled, had been dissolved.
He asked that Mrs. Perrine be directed
to show cause why she should not deliver
the two little children to their mother.
Judge McComas directed rule to that
effect against Mrs. Perrine. and made 1t re-
turuable next Thursday. Mr.. Calderon Car
Isle will on that day make formal answer,
and hearing will be set probably for Sat
urday next.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
c. H. DAWSON,
MINOR DISTRICT MATTERS.
Daily Orders, Building Permits and
Other Items.

|
Daily Orders, Building Permits and
Other Items.
The Commissioners today ordered that
an allotment be made of 81 400 from the
appropriation for current repairs to county
roads. to be disbursed during the present
quarter.
1t was also ordered that 100 feet
OF six inch water main be laid on Thir-
teenth street southeast from the main or
dercd to be laid under date OF January g,
1896, to Il street, and then connected with
the present system.
Also that the sewer in square 1872 be
extended to serve lot 200, under the pro
visions of the permit system.
The architects plan for a handsome resi-
dence To be constructed for Mr.. Thomas
Nelson Page is now in the hands of the
building inspector for a report as to
whether the projections conform TO law.
The design shows the first story of the
structure only. 1t was drawn by Nick i'm,
Meade and White, the architects of the
Boston Library building and the Madison
Square Garden.
IL is Understood to be the present inten-
ton TO construct the building OF granite
ard buff brick, and the style of archi-
lecture will be strictly colonial. 1t will
be located at the corner of New Hampshire
avenue and streets northwest, fronting
sixty eight feet on the avenue and thirty
six feet on X street. The building will
Cost about 500 900.
Building permits have been issued as fol-
lows: S. Carr, brick dwelling, No. 9I4 F
street northeast, $4,000; E. s. Morgan,
frame dwelling, lot l 5, block 8, Brookland
81 200; ST. Anthony's Church Society,
house of worship. corner of Twelfth and
Lansing streets. $4,000; Annie E. Alder
man, two frame dwellings, lots 3, 4, and
6. Frankfort street, Langdon, $4,000; NJ.
?. Caldwell, nine dwellings, Nos. l 46 to
162 Hickman street southeast, SIS, 5000;
Leonard reyton, dwelling, Barry farm,
$1T5; F. II. Finley & Son. repairs to bottling
works. No. 1905 ID street northwest,
$1,000.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
Fortune La st ed, Fifteen Days.

Samuel Evans, son OF the late John K.
Evans, arrived at his majority three weeks
ago, and came into the possession of S25 :
900. He threw money away right and left,
and in fifteen da Us managed to squander his
entire Inheritance. q He is now under ar
rest on the charge of forging The name. of
the president of the Adams County Bank
for 5000. Sans t&f older brothers spent
their patrimony oftS19,oO0 in six months.
Cincinnati EnquiTprss -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
Gomez an IDEAL General.

Capt. Stuart, formerly of the British
army, now fighting with the Cuban in
surgents, says that Gomez is an ideal gen.
eral. Here is his description OF him.
Slender in build, not over lao pounds in
weight, about five feet seven inches in
height, straight as an arrow, although he
is sixty years of age. His face is tanned,
his hair and mustache are iron gray; his
cheek bones are prom...1.. and his chin
firm. His cool, calculi,..ng eyes seem at
first to absolutely measure you, and then
the face breaks into a reassuring smile.
His knee is stiff from wound received
in the last war, but in the saddle he is simply
a part of the horse, or, rather, the horse is a
part OF him, for he never seems to guide 1t.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
Cond irion of the Water.

High and low tides are officially recorded
at the Navy Yard today as follows:
High. Low.
4:26 a. M 1917 a. IN.
4:45 p. m. 1881 %. m.
Temperature and condition of the water
at 8 a. H. Great FaIls-Temparature, 80:
condition, 81. Receiving rescrvoir-Tem-
perature, "a; condition at north connection,
81; condition at south connection, 25.. Dis
tributing reservoir-Temperature 50: con-
dition at influent gatchOuse, IL; effluent
gatehouse, 3.
= Schedule for Street Lighting.
Gas lamps lighted at G17 p. M; extiB-
guished at 6:07 q. m.
Naphtha lamps lighted ut GIT d. IN. :ex-
tinguished at 6.2f an
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18

North Dakota and Montana. Heavy rains
have occurred on the North Carolina and
Virginia coasts.
The storm, central off Hatteras yester-
day, seems to have disappeared.
Rain or snow, with colder weather, is
indicated for the lower lake region and
the Ohio Valley tonight or Sunday Gen.
orally fair or partly cloudy weather with
slight changes in temperature, is indicated
for the Atlantic and Gulf States.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
TALKED ABOUT CHARITY.
District Societies Before the House
SubcOm mittee on Appropriations.

Subcom mittee on Appropriations.
The subcommittee of the House Committee
on Appropriations today continued their
hearings on the District bill, the items under
consideration being local charities, the ses-
sion, as usual, being behind closed doors.
Supt. Tracey last night concluded his sta te
ment, but requested the committee to hear
representatives of the various institutions
interested, she believed it best they should
speak for themselves.
This request was granted. and today
was devoted to hearing those in charge
of the different charitable institutions of
Washington.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18
Disappointed In Love.

Erie, Pa, Jan. 1S.-David d. Stehr. a
wealthy young farmer of Mill Creek,
shot and killed himself last evening. Dis
appointment i'll love affair is said TO have
been the cause.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-18

Funds for Armenian Relief.
Boston, Jan. 1S.-Brown, Bros & Co.
acknowledge to date the receipt OF $1O,-
424 for the Armenian relief fund.