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The evening times., 1896-05-06
-FuEAyIcE PRESIDENCY.

Amid all the excitement and hullaba loo
now agitating the country aneDt the nonii-
nations for the Presidency, but little at
tenuon, compa atively, is paid to the
question as to who would be the best man
to select for the second place on the re-
spective tickets. OF course. somebody is
mentioned now and then, but the persons
suggested are generally men who them
selves have aspirations 10 bear the standard
of the party, and would not be likely TO
accept the nomination il 1t were rendered
them. Presumably history will repeat
itself, and at the last moment, after the
Presidential nominee has been disposed OF,
the leaders will come together, and, upon
the principle that "any old thing will do"
agree upon some one, the determining
factor in The selection being geographical
location.
With the disappearance of boss methods
and influence 1t may be expected that
the people will take greater interest in the
choice of the man who, in some contingency.
may be called upon To exercise the func-
tions of the chief magistrate. In point of
ability, if not in political prominence. tile
Vice-Presidential candidate ought to be
the full equal Of the man named for first
place. His duties as presiding officer Of
the Senate do not involve grave RESPONSE
bility, nor demand surprising qualities.
but the possibility is ever present or bis
being called Ito go up higher
A business man would be thought exceed
ingiy shortsghted as to his own interests
if he were 10 employ as assistant manager
of his establishment man not fully compe-
tent TO fill the place of the manager. II the
latter were to die or from any cause be-
come disabled for the discharge OF his duties.
Yet IL is just that sort of shortsightedness
of which the people of the United States
are guilty every four years. 1t is rather
fortunate that hitherto when the Vice Pres
ident was called to the executive chair he
has been equal to the duties thus devolved
upon him. but that fact does not excuse
any carelessncss in making the selection ev-
cry four years. Qualification, not geogra-
ply, ought TO determine the choice.
The evening times., 1896-05-06
ANAcosTIANs UP IN ARMS.

The residents OF Auacostia are justly
cemetery at old Fort Stanton. just out
side the limits OF the town. 1t is only with
in four squares of the terminus of the
car line, aud being located ON higher
ground thau-the town, the drain
from 1t would come in direct contact
with the water veins OF the place and con-
taminate the wells OF mauy of the citizens.
The prospect is not only disgusting but
decidedly alarming from a sanitary stand
point. An appeal to Congress is contein-
plated with a view to such prohibitive
action on the part of that body as was taken
in the case OF Graceland cemetery. There
can hardly be doubt that Congress will
intervene to protectthe Anacostjans gainst
the proposed undertaking.
Already three or four cemeteries arelocated
in that ueighborhood and the people around
there are anything but pleased at their
proximity. They regard thislast one as the
particular hair that is breaking the camel's
back, and their efforts to prevent the plans
of the company projecting it from being
carried out are not unreasonable and
will no doubt be sympathetically appre-
ciated and encouraged by residents in other
sections OF the District who have suffered
in. o similar manner. At any rate, Con-
gress ought to give the Auacostiaus such
relief as they are clearly entitled to aud as
Congress alQne. II appears, can afford.
The evening times., 1896-05-06
ORG CANNING THE MILITIA.

A ssistant Secretary of War Doe has
prepared a bill which contemplates the
creation of uniform national militia or
ganization- The very excellent organiza-
tons already ia existence in different
States and Territories are to be made yet
more effective and serviccabie by bring
ing them under systematic control. The
bill proposes TO divide the male popula-
ton OF the United States between the ages
of eighteen and forty-five years into two
classes, to be designated, respectively.
organized and reserved militia. The former
is to be composed of enlisted men and
officers, the enlistment to be for three
years and a enlistment of not less than
a year, and it may be called out by the
President, in such number as he may
deem necessary, whenever the United States
is invaded or in danger of invasion by a
foreign foe. When thus called out, for a
period not exceeding nine months, it shall
be regarded as in the service of the United
States. The bill makes provision for drills
of every kind.
This bill proposes to do what should have
been done long ago-place the militia Or
ganiZations of the country upon q proper
footing and give them that recognition on
the part of the government which as an
important arm of the national defense they
ought to have. 1t cannot fail, if enacted
into law, to give an impulse to the growth
of military companies and impart new
zeal and spirit to those already in exist
ence. There can hardly be a doubt that
Congress will take a favorable view of it.
The evening times., 1896-05-06
Va HEN Congressman Jim HuIing
wv made his first appearance In Wash

IA HEN Congressman Jim, Huling
w made his first appearance In Wash
ington subsequent to his election
he ambled into the National Hotel, where
he was we'll known and made his way to
ihe register. Boniface Crosby greeted him
with his customary cordiality. but he was
evidently in state OF mind.
Il say. Huling." he exclaimed, pres
emily. you've had an election out in the
mountains?"
Yes Huling replied. IT heard some
thing about an election out there
And my friend Anderson was badly
beaten for Congress. Too bad, isn't it,"
Yes; 'tistoo bad. John is good fellow"
But. say. HuliDg, I'd Just like to know
what profane jayhawker it was who beat
him. Some lantern ia wed, knock kneed
profane rascal, no doubt. I'd like to
get my bands on him."
Look here, Crosby, the man who beat
John reads the papers, and you don't.
l happen to be the profane rascal who
got the best OF John in that wrestle.''
THE - thunder you say Say, old man,
come along with me, and let me introduce
you to the freedom of the house. There's
the bar - 20 right In and help yourself:
and. look here. Huling, for heavens sake
don't mention this little episode"
Thus the incident closed
The evening times., 1896-05-06
STOLL'S
1910" 9TH Street N. w.
DREW PENSION BY FRAUD.

Paralytic Represents Himself as His
Brother, Who Was u Soldier.
LiAco!n, Neb.. May 6.-William Lee,
paraiytic, who. according to his own con-
fession, frauduentiy drew a pension for
years, in Iowa. by impersona ting lisbrother,
Morgan Lee, war veteran. came to Lin
coin Monday and applied to Commissioner
of Public Lands and Buildings Russell for
admission to the Nebraska Soldiers Home.
He was still masquerading a S Morgan Lee,
hut Col Russell, who served in the Iowa
company and kne W the genuine Morgan Lee.
denounced the bogus brother, finally forcing
a confession from him to the effect that be
had, with two other men whose names he
would not give. put in claim for a pension
and dra wn the money. William Lee never
served in the war, and of course, will not
be admitted to the home.
The evening times., 1896-05-06
PROHIBITIoNIsTsINC CONVENTION
Pennsylvania and New JERSEYS Tenn.
perance RefOrmers' Annual Meet


Philadelphia, Pa, May 6.-The Prohibi-
uonist State convention, to elect delegates
to the national convention at Pittsbure,
was called to order by State Chairman
ration, or Lancaster, at 9:15 O'Clock this
morning, In Young Mems Christian A Associa-
ton Hall. About 4G0 delegates were pres
ent, OF whom about onesixth were women,
james Mansel, the mayor OF williams
port, aud the first Prohibitionist ma yor
IN Pennsylvania was chosen temporary
chairman, and Frank ii. Taylor. of Phila-
delphil. permanent chairman
Trenton, N. j., May 6.-The New. Jersey
ProhibitioOists held their State conven-
ton In this city today, for. the elect ION
OF delegates 10 the national convention at
Pittsburg. About 200 representatives,
of the party were present Robert J. T.
White, OF Moutclair. chairman OF the State
committee, called the convention TO order.
and temporary organization was effected.
The evening times., 1896-05-06
ELorED WITH A BARBER.

Pretty and Wealthy Young Female
student RIMS way From School.
Springfield. Ohio. May s-wittcnberg
University was startled yesterday by the
discovery OF an clopment OF one of the
Young women studcnts-Siiss Louise W.
Coriey-apd j barber na med Clarence Duffy.
Miss Corey is the daughter OF promi-
nent family Of Sutton. W. Va. and viii
herself fail beir TO u fortune Of $25.000
on her eighteenth birthday. She 10 now
seventeen. pretty AMI popular. The couple
left here Monday night.
The evening times., 1896-05-06
SERl''s@: Z 5;;9'asn1. :; THOUGHT e.:
~ ~H HUnOROUS
AT THE TURE-STILE,

He met her where the meadows meet,
And gallant all the while,
He slyly stole kiss SO sweet,
Then said it was the stiIe.
And when he turned away his head,
She with a winsome smile
Returned the Kiss, aud laughing said,
You see, its turn-stire.''
The evening times., 1896-05-06
Greenbrier White sulphur Open
June l5

washngtonians have always been partial
to 1.-The White ''ani the aunouncementth that
il will open for the season June 15. under
the management of Mr. l.. W. SeovilIe,
will give general satisfaction. Descriptive
pamphlets at Chesapeake and Ohio offices.
5l3 and 1421 Pennsylvania avenue and 10
F street northwest. my6-s-10
The evening times., 1896-05-06
ROBBED OF ITS PIEAsURE.

Miggs-Did you enjoy the piano recital
last night?
Biggs-No; an awful bore.
Aiggs-How was that?
Biggs-Well. you know, Prof Bapgem-
hard is such a crank that if you speak aboye
a whisper while the playing is going on
he becomes mortally offended and is liable
to grow personal in his comments.
The evening times., 1896-05-06
NExPLIcABLE WOMAN.

My wife is an ecce nitric dame,
And often sorely tries me;
Her humor's never twice the same
She praises. then she guys me.
II home from business return,
And chance to catch her crying.
Strai aightway my presence she will spuru
And say 'thatH am spying.
rz u
And forth with, will the gloom depart;
note It With amazeme Mt
In truth, my unpoetic heart
Was not for wen. MS ways meant.
3il uI
And wheuoI ask her why she cried,
., She frankly enswers, .'No man
Could understand, bowe'er he tried,
Such mysteries Of woman"
The evening times., 1896-05-06
Murderous Minnie Swanger.

Hollidaysburg. Pa, May 6.-The Blair
county court has placed Minnie Swanger,
kltooua's twelve year old murderer, in the
care and custody OF the Children's Aid So
pisty OF Western Pennsylvania. The child
poisoned her uncle, william McGregor, for
ths purpose OF securing life insurance money.
ehs will be taken to Norganza, below Pitts
bug. -
The evening times., 1896-05-06
CLIMBED THE GOLDEN STAIR.

How did It happen?'
well, you know, he would climb the
apple tree
Yes
well poor Willie, he fell, and now he's
gone to a better clime."
The evening times., 1896-05-06

<efT doesn't seem that the men in these
! parts do the fisbin' they do out with
u.s. remarked far Westerner, IS
he lighted long cigar at the stand in the
lobby OF the St. James last evening.
but, then, i 'spose you haven't the IA
cilities here. I'm told the best fish you
have is the shad, and I'll admit i have
eaten few that tasted better, but you
can't have any mere fun catchiD' them
than is TO be derived by hauln' up seines
into rowboat.
"The Rocky Mountain trout is the most
remarkable fish / ever was introduced TO-
Peach Run is a little stream that empties
into the White River, down in Great
Gulch county, Montana. l never seen
so pretty a vein of water In my life. 1t
isn't much more than a brook. only few
yards wide The water Is like thin skeins
Of diamond-studded silver, trickling over
golden pebbles 1t isn't very deep.
reck on, in Its whole length, 1t would be hard
to find over five feet OF water. But
through them five feet. the bottom shows
up az plainly as Ii 'twere q magnify YIN
glass.
We'll, that isn't my story. / went out
70 hook trout one day right behind Skull
Crib. The stream was full of 'em. Right
close to whereI pulled up ledge OF granite
jutted up several feet from the waters
edge. / heard quite q splashin' in the
water. and Immediately set to work to
find what caused il. Every now and then
I'd see fine trout jump up from the sur
face of the brook directly at the edge OF an
overhanging rock that was only about two
feet above. 1t didn't take me long to lean
over and see that there was Il hornets nest
right on the tip of the rock. / watched a
little while and every time a hornet came
out n fish would jump up out of the water
and take him in. Now and then the hornet
would succeed in getting away, but oftener
ne was caught.
1T must have been the first day the fish
were onto the scheme. for at the rate they
were eating the hornets It would not take
them long to annihilatc the whole colony.
II seemed that the hornets had no other
effect on the fish than to furnish dainty
mOrsels of food"
The evening times., 1896-05-06
.HEA!Raser s' i
Nn IILLIAM B. HARVEY of Cleveland
wv is guest at the Raleigh. MI

Y lllxl "A M IL. ha IL Il Va ~A~' ~-~---~
wv is guest at the Raleigh. Mr
Harvey is quite warm personal
friend OF Major Mckinley.
THE statement has been MADE Dy COZ
respondents and Others who think they
know that no one can tell just where Nc
Kinley stands on the currency question.
Any man who has studied politics in Ohio
in the least should be severely dealt with IL
he does not know that the ex-governor is
a sound money man. He is as sound as any
man yet named as q possible candidate
"The intelligent. thinking people of the
country know that the Republican party
will not be submissive to the free silver men,
and 1t would be the height OF folly to place
any man, forward whose views do not con-
form to the principles of his party, The
authors OF these misleading statements are
Republicans who are always disgruntied be-
cause the, party machinery is not managed
by large, and discordant committees OF
from fifty to hundred. They are the per-
Sonal opponents of Mr.. Mckinley or they are
Democrats who hope to change the issues
before the country and by rounding up the
people into gold and silver parties carry by
the silver eud.'
The evening times., 1896-05-06

Tanzer-403- 405 Seventh, IL selling q
81 so straw hat-most fashionable-at
IS cents
The evening times., 1896-05-06

RAGS GIVE WAY TO STEEL
Brand New Ball Now Cshcrs in the Mic
day Hours.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

INDIANA WARNS UP To IT .r-
Hot Fight Between the Mckinley and Har-
riSOn Republicans.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

DISTRICT IN CONGRESS-
Bill Introduced to Prevent the Adulter
ton of Candy.
The evening times., 1896-05-06
EFIiOKE OF TIE news
--.M The hORhIHd times.

Ifyou miss any news In the evening
edition look In the list below. What
you're looking for was proba bly, pub
lished In this mornings edition, and
as Tho Times never repeats you'll
have to take both editions to get all
the news as quick AS 1t happens.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

CONVENTION AT AN END
Swedcnborrian Meeting Closed with
Jubilee Service.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

PLANNING FOR THE POOR
Report of the General Agent of the Asso
Ciated Charities.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

BOND TALKIN THE SENATE
Mr.. Hill Defends Secretary Carlisle
Action in the Matter.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

TWO MORE BODIES FOUND
Large Force OF Men Searching the Ruins
at Cincinnati.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

LIVE NEWS OF ALEXANDRIA,
Funeral of Miss Minnie Watkins Largel,
Attended by Friends.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

TWO MAY BE DEAD
Elsie krcglo's Father Is Not Expected to
Live.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

HOUSE WANTS THE SHIPS
Rejects Senate Amendment for Reducing
Number of Fighters.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

MONEY FOR MRS. PITEZEL-
Holmes Wants Five Weeks to Properly
Provide for Her.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

BROKE THE SPIDERS WEB
Win Mercer Won His Sixth Consecutiv,
GAM
The evening times., 1896-05-06

DIR. KERR PROPOSES TO STICK
Breach at the Emergency Hospital Ia
Not Been Healed.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

IT WAS ALMOST MURDER
John Hartnett Desperately Attacked L
His own House.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

THEY ASK FOR DAY LABOR
District Federation Writes to Methods
Ministers on the Subject.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

Webbing
Miss Andrade viii Wed Mr.. Schlottmann
at Noon.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

STOLEN RINGS Recovered
Detective BoardfEan Succeeds in Locating
Mr.. Drivers Jewelry.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

DOCTORS BILL REJECTED
Disputation Between DIR. Waiz and Healtl
Officer Woodwa
The evening times., 1896-05-06

RAIN STOPPED THE GAME
Eastern Athletics Too Much for the Mile
Limits.
The evening times., 1896-05-06
IN n ORE liquor was sold In New
~ York last Sunday than was eve
sold there before nn the firs

/ TUX Iast SUnUay than was ever
sold there before on the first
day OF the week. the police say remar ked
c. E. Cowan. travelling man from the
metropolis. at Wizards.
1t must have given Police Commis-
sioner Roosevelt lots Of amusement to make
4 tour of the alleged hotels last Sunday
and find them serving a rEock sandwich
for n dinner and selling liquor with it,
1t Seems that New Yorkers must have some
thing wet on Sunday. and the more you
Try TO prevent them from getting it the
more they want it,
The evening times., 1896-05-06

LOWER COURT REVERSED
Attachment Suit Decided by the Court q
Appeals.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

I've pay a little more for our shoes
and sell them for a little less than any
one else. That's how we thrive"
The evening times., 1896-05-06

MUST PROVE HER CHARGES
Robert White Answers Allegations Mad'
by Mrs. Mary E. Curtis
The evening times., 1896-05-06

Tanner 1854 Seventh. Is selling .
81 so straw bat-most faslionaole-at
rs cents.
The evening times., 1896-05-06
DOUBTFUL.

II the convention at st. Lcuis don't go to
suit Harrison, will Ben Bolt?
The evening times., 1896-05-06
MEMS SHOES.

RUSSIA TAN SHOES, in
three most fashionable shades,
very light, medium and dark.
All toes and lasts are represented,
from the extreme to the broad
toe
The evening times., 1896-05-06
S2.98.

MEMS PATENT LEATHER
SHOES-Patent Leather is much
in vogue this season, and we are
offering undoubted values in
them. The newest styles in toes
pointed and razor, and full
round shapes. These shoes are
really beauties, and worth S4-for
The evening times., 1896-05-06

Mr.. F. " Test, clerk In the record and
pension division Of the War Department,
Is confined to his home because of a severe
attack of bilious fever. His condition is
said to be some what improved.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

FINE CALF SHOES in Rus
set and Black-just-to-date in
Fasnion-all styles toe-rounded,
razor and needle point-elegant
both in sightliness and dura-
bility. Stolrs price,
S2,98.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

A parrot escaped from is cage yesterday
afternoon in the neighborhood of N and
Tenth streets northwest. About an hour
later 1t was discovered perchcd In tree
near by. but all efforts to capture it were
in vain.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

AT Fletcher Memorial NJ. E Church
Fourth street and Ne W York avenue north
west. Rev. Charles o. Cook. pastor, fair
and bazaar is in progress, which will
continue through this week.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

evening In Typographical Temple will be
addressed by Mr.. Smoot on social Inner
itance." Mr. smoot is well known for his
peculiar views on social questions, and will
be given an opportunity tonight TO elucidate
them.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

d. hufIin, oegan proceedings IN equity
this morning to restrain Rufus A Morri-
son and Albert Mcintosh, the former q
trustee, from selling lot 23, square $50,
under a deed of trust, as advertised An
accounting Is also asked.
By the will OF the late Sarah G. Quint,
submitted for probate today, Daniel Hall,
OF Dover. n. H, is nominated executor
outside OF a bequest OF books. pictures and
wearing apparel to Katherine NJ. Quint. the
eutire estate is left to the executor in trust
for the benefit OF the mother OF the de-
ceased. Rebecca P. Quint, during her life.
Upon her death the property will go to the
sister already mentioned.
The case of Robert Beuter and Julius Gold
ing charged by Detective Boardman with
receiving stolen property, as detailed in The
Morning Times, was continued IN the EOlice
court today until Saturday. The property
they are alleged to have received are four
rings, valued at $3.50 the property OF George
W Driver.
Webster Reese. a colored youth. arrested
in this city about one week ago for trivial
offense. has been found to be an escaped
inmate OF st. Mary,s INDUSTRIAL school.
Maryland. Detective Boa rdman turned the
prisoner over To Marshal Jacob Frey of
baltimore. He escaped from st. Mary's
about two years ago.
an ash cart, owned by Frank Cartwright,
O., No 1905 Connecticut avenue, was
whirled along NJ street by a runaway y horse
IA, evening AT Twenty-fifth and NJ
81 rr.ts the cart collided with police
palroI box, demolishing it.
Lucas Stokes, the negro burglar. who
assaulted Mr. John Hartnett in his bed
room, ut No. SIT Seventh street north west.
as detailed in The Morning Times, was
measured at police headquarters today and
had his photo taken for the rogues' gallery
He will have a preliminary hearing in the
police court tomorrow.
Eugene Cabel, white, forty-two years
of age. fell In a fit about 1:45 O'Clock
this morning near Seventh and N streets
painfully inJuring himself. He was re-
moved to Ills home. on L street between
Ninth and Tenth northwest.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

The Woman's Relief Corps, of Potomac
department OF the Grand Army, will shortly
hold an important meeting for the purpose
OF perfecting arrangements for participat-
ing in Memorial Day exercises. and decorat-
ing the graves OF the nations dead at Ar
lington.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

The Unity Literary Club viii meet this
evening at No. 514 Fifth street northwest.
The meeting Is the last one OF the season,
and an excellent literary and musical pro-
gram has been ARA nsed
The evening times., 1896-05-06

Mrs Lucy Underwood Mccain gave the
second OF series OF lectures on California
in All Souls Church last night The first
talk was on historic California and last
night she told OF California as the tourists
paradise. Tonight the last of the series
win be upon California and its resources
In general.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

Patrol Driver II. j. Gobeen Of the Sec
ond preCiuct. after an absence OF several
weeks. due TO Illness. is again at his post.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

Betty Jackson. a colored woman, who
lives in Shepherds alley, l. street, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets northwest,
abused Mrs. James j. Fair of No. 943 L
street yesterday in a most shameful man.
ncr because she had reproved the Jackson
woman's child for beating her little daugh-
ter. Anna Fair. So far the Jackson wo-
man has evaded arrest.
The evening times., 1896-05-06

Among other things which the warm wave
has brought IS a return of the artificial
snow ball craze among school children
The snow ball vendcr is doing freezing
business while the thermometer is lurking
around 80 degrees. and the druggists are
Ia ying in an extra supply of collie cure.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-17
TOO MUCH POLITICS,
John Scott, a Kansas University Law Str
dent Probably n Suicide.

John Scott, a Kansas University Law Stu
dent Probably Suicide.
LAWRENCE, Kan. Dec. Is. - John
Scott, law student of Kansas uni
versity, wandered from his rooms Sat
urGay at midnight, leaving a note say
ing that he was on the verge of insanity
1t is believed that he committed suicide
During the last campaign Scott
spoke ard wrote great deal
for the Lawrence Bryan club,
and this seemed to be more than
his mind could stand. Search is being
made in every direction, but SO far
without success. Scott had always
been of melancholy disposition and
lately had refused to talk to his mother.
repeatedly telling her he did not want
to talk. He was a member of the
senior law class