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The evening times., 1896-04-28
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROTEST..
Strong Object ion TO the Laying Of
Tracks on Kenesa w Avenue.

A very enthusiastic meeting in protest
10 the proposed Ia wing Of tracks on Kene saw
avenue was held in the parish hall of
Columbia Heights last night. u number
of ladies being prese ut. A bill in the interest
of the Belt Line corporation having passed
the Senate in spite of the opposition of the
residents now rests in the hands of the
House committee.
Judge Bundy opened the meeting with a
vigorous speech on the subject. and in
speaking of the proposed innovation said
that the constitution provides that private
property shall not be taken without ccm-
pensatiou, but that it would be impossible
to compensate the property holders of
Kenesaw v avenue for the injury done them
in such a case. He pledged himself to fight
the movement to the bitter end, both in
Congress and in the courts, If necessary.
Mr.. T Walter Fowler said that when he
purchased his home he had hardly sup
posed that ii would be made so uncomfort-
able and so injured that he would be COM
pclled to dispose of it. but that II the pro-
posed railway went through the street
his property would be for sale. He dweIt
upon the unfitness OF the street for the
purpose desi ignated. and upon the danger to
little children and the anxiety OF their
mothers.
Hestated that the railroad monopoly cared
nothing for Columbia Heights, but only for
itself; the residents were the persons who
really had the welfare of that portion or the
city at heart. 1t was immaterial to tho
corporation whether they injured individ-
ual property or not: the corporation and its
allies simply stepped in to reap the advan-
tage of the efforts Of Others He was sorry
to see the national legislature, PORTION
of it. at least. lending itself to such a
measure. and favoring the railways al the
expense of the people
Mr. william B. Matthews indorsed Mr..
Fowler's remarks. and added that this WAS
the second or third time that the hydra
headed monster had shown itself in tLeir
midst. He paid a high tribute to the men
who had settled Columbia Heights. and
severely condemned the methods Used on
the outside He added that if lie had not
q dollars interest in the matter he would
still think it iniquitous.
Mr.. Frazier moved that the committee al
ready elected be enlarged. and the following
were elected to represent the interest OF
Columbia Heights with the House: Gen.
Tyner. Judge Bundy. Judge ]. c. Calmoat,
original committee; Mr.. Shaw. Mr.. W. b.
Matthews. Capt. c. B. Turner, Gen. d. G.
Swain and Mrs Marian n LongfeIlow o'Don-
oghue.
Mrs. O'Donoghue represents the interests
of the ladies' on Kenesaw avenue and was
unanimously elected. the gentlemen paying
her a high tribute and thanking her for the
work she had already done in the matter.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
Rev. W. H. BROOKE Denial:

Editor Times: Under the headline. New
Color Line" The Morning Times of April
2T. stated that Rev. W. H. Brooks would ne
one of fifteen speakers to address q pub
lie meeting at vermont Avenue Church We'd
nesday night next on THE Mismana cement
OF the Public Schools" and you add: at
is understood that there VIII be something
said about tire discrimination against TIE
black people in favor Of the yellow people
in the public schools
Tbs is certainly news to me. as no one
has asked me to speak at such Il meeting or
consulted me in placing my name before the
public in such connection. I was not ware
that there is n school fight on hand. This
is not the first time of late that my name
has been nsed to advance other Ceople's
ends without consulting me. I trust. tcw-
ever. it. will be the last. think that
have both the courage and the ability to
speak when the horr :Irsl IT." '-,ura -','r-'- =
my services. hut l protest against being
announced to address public meetings Cf
which have not rv"~ h"ori
WALTER II. BROOKS.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
(ERI0Os41s9s. i s.!I THOUGHT
" HUHOROUS
Gretchen.

Grelch3n
Meine Gretchen is a Deutcher Miss,
just across from the vine-clad Rhine:
And when 1 asked her for a kiss.
She timidly answered me .'Nein,''
So claimed 'em, and really got nine.
Have you a sweetheart, Gretchen, dear,
Fair maiden. most divine.''
She, smiling, blushed and seemed sincere,
As she coyly answered me, "Nein;''
By Joye. She answered me nine.
Then. perhaps, you've a husband, too"
saidI
"since to sweethearts you so greatly in.
cline?''
With her eyes cast down she heaved sigh,
And ruefully answered me, "Nein:''
Great Caesar. She answered me nine
eighteen,
To the truth, please, your answers con.
fine;
Now, how many children" With a low
ering mein
She answered me haughtiIy, "Nein;''
Yes, angrily ans wered me nine
Dear Gretchen, love you, and don't care
straw
Ifnine is your mascot whS, then,
I'll offer 10 go you one better, and draw
To full house of hearts-make it ten;
I'll raise it, meine Gretchen, to ten
AS close a $ the oak the ivy entwines,
In her deep blue eyes loves message I
saw,
And drew to my heart this coy trump of
mines,
AS she artlessly answered me, YAH"
Yes, distinctly she answered me yah.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
FEEL VERY MUCH ENCOURAGED
Special Meeting of the Members of the

Special Meeting of lie Members of the
EckingtOn Citizens Association.
The members OF the North Capitol and
lexington Citizens Association feel very
much encouraged over the passage OF the
bill by the Senate providing for rapidtransit
on the lexington and Soldiers Home Rail-
way. A special meet ing OF the association
was held last night for the purpose OF TAX
ing suitable action with reference thereto.
President Henderson presided, and said
that when a special meeting was called it
was with view to expressing the asso-
ciation's approval OF the bill reported by
Senator Mcmillan and OF urging its pas
sage at an early day, but that since the
call was issued the bill had passed the
Senate and was now before the House
District Committee for the action of that
body, so that it was only necessary now
for the association to confine their efforts
10 endeavoring TO have the House commit
tee report the bill promptly and secure
its passage through the House.
He spoke ofthe passage of the billthrough
the Senate as one OF the very gratifying re-
suits OF the united aud hard work of the
association during the past three months.
suitable resolutions were submitted by
the railway committee of the association
and Unanimously approved, expressing sat
isfact ion with the bill in all its details, as
being very just and equitable measure.
imposing no undue hardship upon the COM
panies, aud giving to the public all they
could reasonably expect or demand.
The resolutions also Included a vote Of
thanks to Hon. James Mcmillan. chairman
of the Senate District Committee, to
whom the association acknowledged its
Indebtedness for so proper and satisfactory
a hill and for the consideration shown the
suggestions and Recommendations of its
representatives in come ction with the
various provisions Incorporated therein.
A resolution was also adopted. urging
Chairman Babcock of the House District
Committee to report the bilIto the Eouse as
it passed the Senate. without amendment,
and to secure its passage on next District
day.
An informal discussion of a number of
other matters OF interest to the association
was had and progress reported.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
LUCKY QUAKER CITY,

While Washington Ia laboring heavily to
have the price OF gas reduced nOm 81 20 a
thousand feet. Philadelphia is contemplating
reduction to 75 and ultimately to 80
cents. The papers of that city are already
rejoicing over the near advent of the time
when 5O-cent gas will do the heating and
cooking of the house and the coal cart and
ash cart be known no more forever. In
fact, all this is quite possible with gas at
10 cents. but absolutely assured when the
price reaches the lower figure. This meta
morphosis can be achieved because the city
of Philadelphia owns her own gas plant.
and the authorities In charge declare that
by eDlarging and improving it they can
manufacture gas and sell 1t for 75 cents at
Il profit.
The experience of Philadelphia is simply
of its lighting system. 1t matters not
whether it is gas or electricity, the fact re-
mains that the people get cheaper a nd better
service when the municipality suppliesitt than
when this is done by private corporation.
1t is the most natural thing In the world,
ity can equip its plant as cheap, buy its coal
and other supplies as cheap as a private
concern. 1t can even pay itR workmen
better wages, and yet furnish product
of better quality and at lower price,
because 1t has to pay no large dividends on
watcred stock. The profit exacted by the
stockholders on their investment Is what
compels consumers TO pay exorbitant prices
for their light.
There is no reason 10 believe but that
Washington would fare as well as ether
cities If the municipalit: owned the light
ing plant. No doubt both gas and electric
lights could be furnished at a minimum
price, and yet leave a surplus applicable
10 enlargement and improvement as time
might demand. Ii is u matter which our
people ought to look into carefully, with u
view TO adopting that policy which will
result in the greatest good to the greatest
number.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
RAPID TRANSIT FOR ANAcosr1A.

RAPID TRANSIT FOR ANACOSTIA.
. 1t affords The Times a great deal of
pleasure to be able to congratulate the
good people of Anacostia upon the definite
prospect OF rapid transit within two years.
or perhaps even less. This pleasure is all
the more genuine because mixed with il
is a modest appreciation of the acknowi-
edgements which have come to The Times
for the share t has in having brought about
the lons-desired legislation. At the same
time it feels thdtit has done no more than
its duty in standing for the best interests of
every section aud of all the people of the
District. What is good for them is good Tor
The Times.
The whole southeastern portion of the
District has been treated in a stepmotherly
fashion in the matter of transportation
facilities. While other sections have been
brought into easy communication with each
other by means of electric aud cable lines,
the southeast, especially that part lying
on the other side OF the Eastern Branch.
has had to get along with an antiquatcd
apology for secund-rate horse car line.
The material development that under more
proptious conditions would have been its
lot was held in check through the un willing
ness or inability of one man to furnish the
people with proper facilities and make the
region they inhapit easily accessible. so
as to encourage and stimuate the invest
ment of capital and the building up of waste
places.
The bin passed yesterday by the House
will no doubt be cOucurred in by the Senate
because the amendments are not of a
character TO evoke prolonged debate or
determined antagonism, and two years
hence viii see the consummation of what
Anacostians have hoped and labored for
so long.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
Death of u Former Washingt OMAN.

Laurel, Md. April 2s.-Mrs. Mary E.
Travers, widow of the late Elias Travers.
who amasSed considerable wealth in WASH
ington real estate, died here suddenly Sum-
day night of heart disease Mrs. Travers was
apparently in perfect health Sunday after
noon, and took drive to the residence OF
Mr.. George Warner, in Howard county. a
son by her former husband. Shortly after
her return to her home in Laurel she was
taken i'll with heart failure, and expired
shortly after 10 o'clock. Mrs. Travers
was born March 25, 1892.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

shamokn, Pa, April 2s.-Jercmiah Diehl,
bachelor farmer died in Mabantonga Val
Icy, on Thursday last, and his nephew Sun
day found So 1000 in gold and biilsconcealed
I'm the cracks and crannies of his old cabin.
A year ago the deceased mans brother,
John Dichl, who was also a bachelor
reciuse, died, and the same nephew found
$500 hidden under the floor of his sleep
ing room. Both men were supposed to
be almost pcnniless-
The evening times., 1896-04-28
Would Take No sueh Ri,k,

"Jimson tried to have his life insured,
but failed.''
Heart disease?"
mo; UMPIRE
The evening times., 1896-04-28
Greenbr,er white su,phur.

This wellknown mountain resort, on
the main line OF the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railway, will open June Is, 1896, under
new management. Pamphlets may be OBJ
tanned at Chesapeake & Ohio offices, 513
and 142l Pennsylvania avenue. and 111O
F street northwest. Further particulars by
addressing L. W. Scoville, manager, White
Sulpber, Greenbrier county, w. "a.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

Slf OSSES to cattleInen from cold and
IL drouth the past winter have been
smaller than ever known before"
said F. 8. Herbert, who lives near Lincoln.
Neb., at Wizards last evening. '.As a re-
suit cattle are in particularly good shape
this spring, and the cattlemen of the West
are quite sanguiDe. The Stock Growers
Association recently held a convention that
tended to brighten their hopes. The prices
will remain as good as last year. 1t was
shown. but the cattlemen have no hopes yet
OF securing the reduction in transportation
rates they anticipated. The pest of wolves
in the far West is now tine worst enemy the
cattle raiser has. and it is probable some
concerted action will be taken to get rid OF
the evil.''
The evening times., 1896-04-28
MARKETsrRoNG ,BUsINEssLIGHT
Sugar Was the Main Feature in Ac-
tivity.

uNuy.
New York. April 2S.-The stock market
this morning ruled strong and higher
throughout but business was light. Lon
don bought a moderate amount of ST.
Paul and Louisville aud Nashville and the
traders also took a line of the Changers.
The professional element as a class were
disposed to take bullish view OF the SIT
uation because of the steady increase in
railway earnings and the hopeful outlook
for an amicablc settlement of the Vene-
zuelan question.
Sugar first rose 1-2, to 125 3-S, re-
coded to 124 1-2 and rallied to 1875 This
stock was the feature in points OF activity.
Tobacco rose 5-S, to 73 Ia; Colorado Fuel.
So, to SO 1-2; Consol, Gas, 1, to 162 3-4;
Lake Erie and Western, 1 IA, to 21;
Pacific Mail, "a, to 2S. and Southern Rail-
way preferred, 1-2. to 80 3-s. Speculation
at IL O'Clock was dull and firm.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

II u RAISE in the price of lead may De
4 looked for in the near future,
said James C. Frank, miner, OF
Helena, Mont, who is stopping at the Ma
tional. 1.-The producers of Montana and
Idaho have already come to an agreement
looking to that end. and unless the current
price of the metal goes up materially in
a very few days war will be declared be-
tween the Eastern and Western producers.
An effort will be made to have the Missouri
miners join with those OF our own State. and
in that event they can control the lead
market so that it will be very interesting
for the Eastern men. The Fasteners are
short but the westerners have big sup
ply on hand. 1t is the purpose OF the lat
ter to curtail tue lead production to such
an extent as to squeeze the price up on the
Eastern men. There is little lead in the
East today"
The evening times., 1896-04-28
EEIiOME 0? The news
---M 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, pub
Iished in this mornings edition, and
as The Times never repeats you'll
have to take both editions to get all
the news as quick as II happens.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
- frederick ]. BLAKE of Raleigh. N.

q frederick j. BLAKE of Raleigh. N.
C.. Is a guest al the Metropolitan.
''Ihave just returned from the lumber
districts of upper Michigan, said he. THE
cut of the winter will hardly fall short OF
1.00O,0o0, 900 feet. and the mills have
very busy seasonahead ofthem. While that
seems to the uninitiated great figure 1t
is hardly as large as it has been
in previous seasons. The destructive forest
fires are responsible for the decrease. II is
wonderful to see how rapidly a region re-
covers from one OF those disasters. Where
the awful fires ragged a year ago the local
tiles are all built up now with bealthful set
Elements, agriculture being the chief in
dustry. a great future is in store for the
Northwest. think"
The evening times., 1896-04-28
A p1ilosonhar.

A man he was of great wisdom;
To prove which we need but repeat
The fact that both ends of the candle
He burned 10 make both ends meet,
The evening times., 1896-04-28
Tha Raaenn Tharan&

Jack-Miss Poutley ought to ride bi-
cycle.
Maude-Why?
Jack-Because her carriage is a little
sulkey.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
His Policy.

"Are you going to bull the market toda 50"
yes"
"But what will you do If stocks decline?"
.'Grin and bear it,
The evening times., 1896-04-28

SERVING TWO MASTERS
Senate Will Prohibit Retired Officers from
Corporation Hire.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

BIG CYCLONE IN DAKOTA
Farm Buildings Swept Away and Tele
graph Traffic Suspended.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

SENATE HAS PILED 1T on
River and Harbor Bill Increased Over Twt
Millions.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

MUST PROCURE A PERMIT
Medical and Dental Colleges Regulated b
New Law.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

NEW JERUSALEM MEETING
Sessions open Today In National New
Church Edifice.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

SILVER WAS ON THE MENU
Newlanus Dinner May TT III Evidence a
Chicago.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

ENDEAyOR FUND GROWING
Financial Progress Reported to the 81
Committee.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

CLAIMED SHE HAD ELOPED-
Alexandria's Mayor Could Not Sustain
the Charge Against Mrs. Layton.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

BERMUDA HAS PUT TO SEA
Daring Filibuster Slips Out on Anothe
Expedition.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

MADE A THREE YEARS TERM
Theosophists Think that Long Enough fo
Their President.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

MLNE-SKERRETT WEDDING NEAR
Plans for 4 Brilliant Occasion Are Nov
Complete
The evening times., 1896-04-28
Money Found in the Cabin.

To SURVEY THE CLOUDS
Weather Bureau to Undertake a UniQu'
oil
The evening times., 1896-04-28

CANNON'S BIG MAP POPULAR
Scheme to Reproduce the United State:
Meets with Favor.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

MILITIA GUARDS THE POLLS
Louisiana State Troops Ordered Out {,
Natchtoches.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

JACKSON GAINS A POINT
Certain Testimony Excluded III the Brya
Murder Trial.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

GAMBLER WAS OUT OF JAIL
Jackson City Gambler and His Guar
Were Drunk.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

is GOOD BRITISH COMEDY
THE Artists Modcr' Pleasing Exam
pie of "a New Type.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

THEIR JUBILEE OF SONG
Thirteenth Anniversary Of st. Marks
Episcopal League.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

NACEO SAYS SEND ARMS
Ii United States Would Not Interfere
Cuba Could Win.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

NATION DOES HIM HONOR
Gen. Grants Birthday Celebrated in Man,
Cities.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

RIOTS CAUSED BY TAXES
Serious UprisinGs Reported in an Italia
City.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

JoNAHS TO WASHINGTON
Visitors Played Good Ball and Wer
Lucky.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

ANACOSTIA is JUBILANT-
Citizens Thank The Times for Promised
Rapid Transit.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

NAVARRO WAS GALLOPED-
Great Horse on Exhibition at Bennini
Yesterday.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
The Times
REACHES
# MORE
PEOPLE

every day in the week than any
daily paper published in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
No other paper can successfully
assail this statement. Circulation
books open to all.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

Lieut.. T. B. Amiss of the First precinct,
who has been confined to his home with
muscular rheumatism for several da Us
past, is convalescent.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

for the excursion that the r. W B. Club,
an association of the court employees. is
going to give on June 80 to Marshall Hail.
Joseph B. Bryan today filed bill in
equity to recover Judgment of 5000
against Harvey Spalding aud others. The
petitioner also requested that a deed from
the defendant to James II. and Edwin W
Spalding. of lot %, square 5O4; lots s3
TO so, square 511; part or lot 1, square 529,
and lot and parts or lots 50 to 73, square
44S, be set aside.
Minnie Wells began secret proceedings for
divorce against Bernard Wells today. tits
understood that desertion since the date
of the marriage is the ground for the action.
Judge Hagner announced today that pro-
bate court would be held ON Thursday this
week.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

Let us give you a practical
demonstration of what we
mean by saving prices in
our Athl e tic and Sporting
Goods Department..
All bicycliStS know these are
IInHorotttc-
The evening times., 1896-04-28

Mr.. B. H. Warner has donated to the
Emergency Hosrital large bay horse
for use in the ambulance wagon. The ami
NAL Is a fine specimen of Western animas
and made his first run yesterday.
The evening times., 1896-04-28

The circulation of The Times for
the week ended April 26. 1896, was
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-09-16
Senator Edmunds Speaks.

At Berwyn, Pa, last Saturday even
ing, ex-senator George F. Edmunds
made mastery exposition of the sill
yer heresy before an audience of 1000
people. In opening, he said:
l esteem it high honor to have
been invited to address this representa-
tive assemblage of citizens of different
political parties of the county of Ches-
ter. And | am especially glad that we
meet tonight in our character as citi-
zens, and not especially as members of
a party. There are times in the affairs
of nations when none must be for party,
but all are for the state.
This, feel, as apparently the great
body of our intelligent countrymen feel,
is one of the most important crises in
the history of our republic. The Ca
pacity of our people for that kind of
self-government which our fathers es-
tablished is put on trial by the declara-
ton and avowed purposes of the con-
vention recently held at Chicago, and
which, under the name of democracy,
strike at the very foundation of nearly
everything that the republican party
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-09-16

prompt suppression of the interference
with the United States mail by the
railroad rioters at Chicago-the most
creditable thing in his administration
and with Mr.. Bryan's pledge not to do
likewise should he become president
and similar state of affairs be brought
about again. The following words of
Attorney. General Harmon are worthy
of the careful study of every good citi-
zen, regardless of party: "This, in my
judgment, is far more serious matter
than the money question, or any other
question now before the people, grave
as they all are. Our form of govern
ment may survive wrong decision of
those questions, and the people may
endure for time the evils which result
from false systems of finance and taxa
ton; but if the president has deliber-
ately disregarded the instrument upon
which the Union is founded, by sup
planting the authority of a sovereign
state by armed force, precedent has
been made which threatens our form
of government, while, if a candidate
for president may properly pledge him
self in advance, as Mr.. Bryan has done,
to do nothing to protect the property,
maintain the authority and enforce the
laws of the United States, unless and
until the officers of another government
request or consent, then we really have
no federal government, for govern
ment which is not entirely free to use
force to protect and maintain itself in
the discharge of its own proper func
tions is no government at ALL"