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tuition in favor of another, or they could.
if so inclined, make the distribution of the
fund question of religious preference.
Instead OF acting without fear or favor
and in the interests OF the needy and dis
tressed the committee, through its re-
port is attempting to shift the RESPONSE
bility OF determining the worthiness of the
various private charitable inStitu ions
from Congress to the Commissioners This
may not be cowardly from q political
standpoint, but it lacks the sincerity of
an honest desire to fight the religious
phase of the question, to a creditable
finish, and it further conclusyely demon
strates that there is no place this side of
heaven where bigots and demogogues will
not fight each other in the name OF God
and religion.
The dispensing of ma terial charity should
be made the means OF extending the in.
fluence Of a charitable feeling toward all
mankind. 1t seems almost ridiculous that
political body should take up the quarrels
of religious sects and fail TO properly give
aid and comfort to those who are suffer-
ing. But the adoption of the committees
report would DO that very thing, and pos
sibly transfer the controversy to the Dis
trict building, and for that reason the ques
ton should be decided in Congress.
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The Rattle in a Misfit Transaction,

The electrical cat jumped out of the bag
last evening when Mr.. Crosby, president OF
the Potomac Light and Power Company,
told the Senate District subcommittee that
tie money of his company had been in-
vested in the honest belief that it had
right to operate under permit In
vested in what" Principally in Commits
sioner Truesdell's lexington electric plant,
which was purchased (unless appearances
are deceptiveb by the Potomac Company as
the kIte-tail OF a permit TO establish an
electrical lighting system both In Wash
ington and throughout the District. Up TO
that time the Potomac Light and Power
Company was probIematical myth. 1t was
not even incorporated or known byits pres
ent title. Its property consisted or a
plant not worth S4,T00 in the estimates
Of experts, and its capitalists, managers
and nlanipulators Were two spectators
unknown to local electrical or financial
circles. and whose joint holdings would not
have startled either Monte Christie or
Muncbausen.
Until an ray mind-readiug camera can
be focused on the memory box OF ComTnisr
sioner Truesden. the real reason Will
doubtless never be known why such an
intangible concern was granted permit
TO foist itself on this community. Nor will
readers understand why the Commissioners
recommended favorable action On a bill
to charter the Potoma c Company when they
had previously reported adversely on every
other similar proposition. They must have
either been influenced by consideration
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not yet made public, or their friendship
for the Potomac Company was OF that
extraordinary nature that overcomcs
common sense and makes an individual q
dangerous reflection OF an imbccile But
that part OF the story has been told he.
fore, and the question To be discussed is
the practicability of granting a charter TO
the Potomac Company.
Heretofore, the Commissioners have taken
the sensible stand that our streets should
not be torn up to lay new systems of
conduits and gas mains. They have ably
argued that Congress has power to rcgu-
late prices. and that a maximum rate should
be fixed, both for public and private
lighting. and that our present gas aud
electric companies should be compelled to
fix their prices accordingly This view
OF the question is decidedly acceptable. and
should be made to apply to the Potomac
Company. There is no good reason why il
should be given preference over the several
gas and telephone companies that have
either gone before or are now applying for
charters, and unless Congress sees fit TO
open the way for general competition. the
application for the Potomac Company
should be rejected and not be made an
exception.
The history of The Potomac Company. as
published in another column. is wen worth
careful reading, and il ii doesn't show
the precise location al the rattle in that
loose e-jointed enterprise. then the English
language is not capable Of expressing
clear statement.
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other parts, especially as youthful lover
Eugena Woodward again appeared in
the companion part TO Mrs. Taber and
their art matched weil. Edmund Lawrence
was the Master Tinsel, Frederick Murphy
the Master Eilford William F. Owen the
Fathom and Henry Doughty the Modus.
Thomas l.. Coleman mars an otherwise
crtdiIable eXpressIveness by an affectatiOn
OF enuncidtion, which makes hIm sound
his er's as the letter A III pat Thus he
pronounCes servant as iT il were 'savant,"
and terms ''tams." The harsh ''r" is
unpleasant. but Mr.. Co.emans subStitu-
ton is not a happy one. de was otherwise
interesting ami finished in his usual artistic
fashion.
Tonight Shakespeare's sylvan comedy
OF ''As You Like it, will be given, with
Mrs. Taber a s KoSalind and Robert Taber
as Orlando
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Miss RoseIIe,s Concert.

The concert given at the Western Pres
byterian Church last night by Miss Fieiding
q. Roseile, the oratOrlo ContTailO or New
York, assisted by soloists or local pom
inencc, was both an artistic and Iinan-
cial success.
Miss Roselle possesses a voice of re-
markable volume, compass and versa tility.
New York indorses her as its leading con-
traito in Oratorio and church work. yet
the ease and ligbtness with which she re-
sponded to encores with Scotch and Irish
folk songs proved her an exquisite inter-
prefer OF ballads as well.
Hiss Anita Cluss opened and closed the
concert with her magic harp, scoring in
both instances enthusiastic recalls
The Temple quartet we're down on the
program for but one number, but the power,
sweetness and pathos with which they
rendered Robin Adair'' won them GoubIe
encore, which would haze been TRIBE
one could the audience but have had its
way.
Mrs. II. Clay Browning was forced at
almost the last minute TO cancel her en-
gdgenent by reason of the illness of her
brother, her place being filled by Miss
Mary Helen Howe, who, graciOusly coming
To the rescue, sang two numbers and their
accompanying eHcores, in her exquisite
voice.
The remaining numbers were artisjicaIIy
rendered by Miss Appieby, vioIinist: Mr.
Melville ID. Hensey and Mr.. James Watson
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FOR NAVAL ENGINEERS.
House Committee Taking Evidence,

the State of the Corps.
The House Committee on Naval 4 fairs
heard Chief Engineer J R Edwards OF
the Navy yesterday IN connection with
the various bills looking 20 the relief
or the Engineer Corps
He devoted considerable time to show
ing the insuffiCiency Or the Naval Engineer
Corps IN COMPARISON with the engineer
corps of the British navy.
The ratio OF line officers n the British
navy was two 10 one engineer, While in
the United states service il was four TO
one. In the British service an engineer
had about l-S2O horse power to J, ek after.
while IN the American Navy an engineer
had 2. 2.36o horse power 70 consider.
The morning times., 1896-04-09
Piano nnd Song Recital.

The piano and song recital given last
night at Universalist Church by s. NJ
Fabian. pianist. and K. s. PigOtf bari
tore, was a musical eSent of most unusual
Interest. When talent that partakes Of the
di' nifty of genius demands reCoguit i4In from
a Washington public. there is invariably
an appreclative response Only nIediocFity
can accuse US of apathy-a charge that
neither OF these artists Will care 20 prefer.
Tor their audience was an apprecjative
one that crowded the church tn the doors
MT Fabian is pianist Of the modern
school. Whose technique combines the dra-
nlatic intensity Of Padere wski with the
aerial grace OF Pachmann. While mani
testing charming personality that is ex-
citisively his own. He gave a Supcrb inter
probation OF the various numbers allotted
llm, which included the best works OF
Mendelssohn, Chopin, Grieg Field, aud
Rubenstein.
Mr. Pigott. who is professionally One
OF The most popular singers in New York
was formerly pupil OF DIR. Kimban. nr
ihis clty- He Possesses a baritone or
magnificent volume and mobility. as was
evidenced by the versatility u his Selections
Scbumdnn. White. NarZials. TiriDdeIIi
Herbert, and Mrs III A Reach
The morning times., 1896-04-09
ADDRESSED by MIR. PECHIN.
Single Tax Club Holds It's Regular
weekly Meeting.

The regular weekly meeting OF the
Single Tax Club was held last evening at
Typographical Temple. The meeting was
presided over by MIR. F. L. Siddons, vice
president Of the organization. Mr.. Maurice
Pechin was the principal speaker.
Mr. Pechin said that the taking
into public control of What are termed
natural monopolies would not be ef-
fective so long as land is monopolized. for
the principal benefit OF such measures
would innure to the benefit of the rent
lords. and what the people gained in this
way would be eaten up largely in higher
rents on land"
Brief remarks were also made by Rev.
Dr. Kent. Mr.. Yerbage, and others.
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The Neu Discnrcrr-

Isn't il marvellous. this new light dis
covered by Prof. Roentgen?'' asked Mrs
Bloobumpcr.
Isn't it?" echoed Mrs TCnsPot. '-Jusi
thinkof fphotOEraphinEpe EperSons andactuaiIy
seeing their bones reproduced on the
photograph
I'VE shall have TO put armor plate
doors on our closets now
Why"
To keep people from taking pictures OF
the skeletons in them--Harper's Bear
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Ever
Published
In
This City,

aad when the forty thousand daily mark
shall be reached the round figures thereof
will indicate a mark unknown In District
Journalism.
This statement is surprising? Very we'll
II is zone the less true and it certainly
Caa be proved by figures which The Times
is always ready to produce. Its circula-
tiou books are always open and every pos
sihe Inquiry is courted.
Watch the growth OF the paper OF the
The morning times., 1896-04-09
TO UNyEIL HANCOCK'S STATUE.
Second Army Corps Association Pre-
pares a Program.


There was gathering OF the members
of the Second Corps Association, last even
ing at Wizards Hotel. Gen. Nelson A.
Miles presided over the meeting, and the
business ira usacted was of the highest i'm
portance TO veterans. Resolutions OF re-
gret at the death of Mai. Gen. John Gibson
u. S. A :, who died February g. last, were
una nimously adopted.
The committee OF arrangements on the
dedicatio OF the Hancock statue reported
that in all probability the ceremonies
would take place May IL, the anniversary
of his victory al Spottsylvania Court House.
There will bea parade oftheregular troops,
the militia and the Grand Army of the
Republic.
Gen Francis A. Walker will be invited
10 deliver the Grafton aud the granddaugh-
ter of Gen Ha ucock will be invited to be
present nd unyeil the statue.
Capts C. B. Tonner and staff, A. W.
Bogia, Mai. W. A. Flint and Mr.. Patrick
Hay o'Farrell were elected members OF
the association.
The morning times., 1896-04-09
AppreclntIxe of support

Editor Times ~ 4 meeting OF the Wash
ingIOn Hebrew Congregation il was unani-
mouSly resolved that thanks are due and
hereby rendered To the citizens OF Wash
ington for their kind aud generous support
at the late Fair OF the Washington Hebrew
Congregation. and especially 10 the press
OF the city. not only for their liberal
contributions but also for their support
and encouragement. II. KING jr..
President Washington Hebrew Conere-
traffpn
The morning times., 1896-04-09
sennte Flag Raiser Injured.

Columbus Lynch Of West Virginia who
raises and lowers the flag over tile Sen
ate. while returning from that duty at
noon yesterday, slipped on a step and
fen heavily, falling on his spine. The
shock caused "a temporary paralysis of
the legs. Mr. Lynch was conveyed to his
home, and late in the day recovered some
what from the effects OF the shock
The morning times., 1896-04-09
A RicyicP Meet -.

A meet" tea is a novel English adapta-
tion TO the popular bicycling interest. The
hostess sends cut invitations TO a paper
chase and meet" tea. Guests respond
on their wheels, the paper bicycle is
started, the others follow, and finally
everybody brings up at the tea" place
What new duties will this pushing steel
steed next assume?
The morning times., 1896-04-09
Mr. Queen 81 .rrpIextown

Editor Times. / notice in the evening eCii-
tiOn of you valuable paper OF April : an
article headed, Frederick Queens Muir
derOuS Intention Toward His VIE As I
have been asked about the affair num-
ber or times. / will kindly ask you TO state
that the wife is not Mrs Queen OF Ten
leytown, ID. C.. and they are not related
i e OI-EEN
The morning times., 1896-04-09
Twelve Hours Ago.

lf you miss any news In the morning
edition look in the list below. What
you re looking for was prOba bly,
printed la vest erday evenings = edition,
and ns The Times never repeats
youtl have To take both editions to
get ali the news as quick as Ii hap
pens.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

THERE is a statement abroad to the
erect that there Will be little en-
livcning variety in the matter of
Presidential buttons, which are now
being distributed broadcast and SEEM
!ngiy falling alike upon productive and
barren ground. az
II is said that a neat button for use in
the coat lapel has been designed of the
same general character as those Worn by
the friends or foes of Reed, Quay. Allison,
Morton, Mckinley and other aspirants for
the Republican nomination, but bearing The
likeness of Scpator Chandler.
Surrounding the vignette will be these
words:
Il have troubles OF my own-don't tell
me yours
The impression prevails that there will
he n general demand for this particular
brand Of button.
The morning times., 1896-04-09
An,huaeite Coal Men Meet

Operators Association, composed OF inde
pendent operators, held their quarterly
meeting at fthe, Hotel Waldorf today. 1t
is STATED that netting but routine business
was transacted.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

AUYoCATEDBY AIR. .TURPIF-
Cuban Intervention Resolution Taken
Up and Discussed.
The morning times., 1896-04-09
\ lISIT0RS TO the Capitol who purchase
\ | copy OF the Congressional Directory
N and Faithfully peruse its contents,
make frequent comment nnon the

fact that Representative Quigg has
neglected TO bring his biographical sketch
up to date. Recording to the last direc-
tory issued Mr.. Quigg lin 1885 Joined the
editorial staff of the New York Tribune
with which he has been connected ever
since as one or the leading editorial writ
ers''
This is the Identical phraseology which
appears in the directories OF the Fifty
third Congress, when Mr.. Quigg began his
Congressional service. But as a matter Of
fact the bright young New Yorker rnoret han
a year ago severed his connection with
the Tribune and became the editor in-chief
of the New York Press.
This seeming conflict OF statements puz-
Zles visitors and they often express the
wish that Mr.. Quigg would revise his
autobiography.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

The new lecture of the StOSidard course
at AetzeTott' ; this evening ma y easily prove
the most attractive feature Of a netabi
popular course. II will ena bic the lecturer
10 tell of his ideal experiences IN India, and
il will be repeated tOfaurr0w and Saturday
The morning times., 1896-04-09

ALLISON WILL GET UTAH
All The Delegates Sent TO St Louis
Against Mckinley.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

GUESSING ABOUT CUBA-
Has Gen. SChOficla Come 10 Be Sent a,
Special Agent?
The morning times., 1896-04-09
Near
The
10000
Mark.

The Times promises its advertisers that
ils daily weekday circulate tioII will, within
one month, stand al forty thousand, instead
or the thirt y-nine thousand which its state
ment for the past week shows.
When this circulation figure shall have
been reached The Times will have just
cause for congratulation. Its regular route
service and its street sale is already much
larger than that OF any other newspaper
The morning times., 1896-04-09

Nelson, the celebrated high wire walker,
fresh from her European triumphS has
been engaged and VIII appear as the
especial feature of this extra ordinary per
Torrance.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

MURDERED u FOR REVENGE
Theory of the p Olicc as TO Last Night's
Tragedy.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

STUDENTS HEL u IN CHECK
Spanish Government FOrbids Them
Making ANY ncmOnst rations.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

AFFECTS LICENSE FEES
Denial OF tie Report Concerning the
PROPOSED Increase.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

DISTRICT IN CONGRESS
Appropriation Bill A gain Reported From
Committee.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

CARRIED AWAY THE SPAN
POndernuS Steam ENcayator PlunSes
Into the River at Toledo.
The morning times., 1896-04-09
Tabers In "The Hunchback. :"

The Tabers changed their Sheridan
Knowles last night at the New National.
His 1.-The Hunchhack'' was presented, a
play that has kept the stage faithfully. in
spite Of minimum of interest which Is
found in its story. Its preservation is
the toIeratiOn of fine artistes in pretty
roles and the conservation OF the drama OF
literature.
Knowles did not lack The spirit and bril-
liancy OF his contemporaries, but il was
not the same fluent, sparkling wit and
constructive clevernesS tnat characteriZes
the contemporaries which the fniest sur
vival has given him. He wrote beautiful
sentences, but weak plays
1.-The Hunchiack'' had not been seen
here in several seasons till last night. The
drama is a staple and permanent factor in
the Taber repertoire and the production
compares fayorably with any other given
Of the same play.
Mrs. Taber read the lines of beautiful
Julia, the inconstant. with rare inteIli-
gence. Her round mellifiuous voice is
exactly suited TO her brunette beauty and
in this role. as in all in which she is called
upon to act her natural self, she is "a
delight TO the eye and the ear.
Robert Taber was not near so salts
factory as Master Walter as ht. was Tues
day evening as Charles MarIowe. Much
that he tiiu WAS consistent and finished,
hut he did mol curb tendency 10 noisy
oyer-expressiop. ue caa do better work in
The morning times., 1896-04-09

sNEEZED OFF HIS NOSE
Unhappy Experience OF Newly Made
Husband.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

MANY HORSES AT ELKTON -
Every Conceivable Shed in the Tow
Turned Into a Stable.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

WHITE RIBBONERS MEET
Second Quarterly Convention OF the
w. c. 7. L.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

MACHINE TO PITCH BALLS
Unique Invention That Will Facilitate
Batting Practice.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

HIS CHANGE OF FAITH
Frederick Shcrman's Reason for Leaving
the Episcopal Church.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

CINCINNATI STAKE EVENTS
Eligible Horses for the Oaks, Buckeye
and Oakley Derby.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

PEOPLE EASILY GuLLED-
Swindlers Across the Ocean Reap Rich
HarveSts.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

IL BACKWARD CON DITION-
Selling Piaiefs Likely 10 Get A way Witt
Stake Horses.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

SOS CHECKERED HISTORY
Eventful Life of KoTea's Repre- sentative
in America.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

NUPTIAI.S IN SPRINGTIME-
Miss Edie Becomes the Wife of MT
j. &. O'Donnell.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

SURPLUS OF VACANCIES
Fortunate State of Affairs for Nava
Cadets.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

EXPLOSIONS BELOW DECK
One Followed Another on a British Shin
Loaded with Coal.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

WHEELMEN ARE AT ODDS
Interesting Fight Between the L. A W.
and A A. c.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

BUNcOED THE STATESMEN
Female Crook Worked u Sharp Game
at the Capitol.
The morning times., 1896-04-09
DOUBLE BILL OF OPERA.
'I Pagliacci" and ''CayalIeria Rusti-
cnnnv PreSente ed III Allen'S

cana" Presented at Aliens.
Last night the Hinrichs Opera Company
gave at Aliens Grand. an admirable double
bill from the extensive resources OF their
repertoire. The evening was not only
notable for the character OF the opera pro
duced but moreover because il presented
in the cast two superb soloisis both Of
whom belong TO Washington.
The bill included two OF the best cX-
ampies or modern Italian operatic coDpo-
sition aud works which ut THE same time
are the most popular or the recent .aChiitluns
TO the repertoire or grand opera. The
first was Pietro MaSCagnrs tragic opera
in one act "Cavalicria Rusticana,'' and it
was succeeded ny LeonCavdiio> equally
d Ole offering aud proved its attract iyeneSs
by dra wing large audience; more brilla ut
than any other OF the week.
Minnie Tracey was the SantuZZ;i Sue
acts we'll as well aS sings Superbly. Last
night did herself full Justice nj gave her
magnificent voice full scope IN tue impas
stoned Mascagui music. she was rewarded
not ouly with liberal applause, but u great
armfui OF American beauty roses was Seut
across the fOOtlights TO her.
Equally creditaDle was the effective sing
ing OF Alice JudSon as Lola. This is an
interesting role and her solo Is a charming
composition TO which Miss Judsou did fui1
Justice. She delighted her friends by her
really fine work. Gertrud Synneberg as
Lucia, was very pleasing. briZio Pirola
sang the role Of Turridu His voice sounds
best when unhanperedby chOra accom- M nj
ment or orchestral obligatO, aud his not es
find cieareSt expression when pitched IN
the upper register. He found favor with
the large audience AMI waS appia utled win
much feyOr. Louis Debacker sang Alto
in his Well known crcditable manner
In Il Pagiiacci'' almost identic;ny the
same cast sang the leading roles. The
notable introduction was handsome and
magnetic Perry Averiii as Sjlyio. He
showed his yocaiism as Wen as his dra
matte art to fine effect i'll the stirring duet
with Media i'll the first act. Minnie Tracey
was the Ncdda and her beautiful voice
brought the full measure or eXpresSiycness
and beauty from the score. Louis be-
hackers best effort as Tonic the clown
was i'll the prologue before the curtain, in
when he IairIy outdid himself BrfZio
Piroia was the Canio and Aineiio sang
Beppe i'll place of Charles Story.
For the rest credit is due AIR. Hinricas.
His orchestra played with more inisili-
gence and finish than usual. The chorus
sustained their reputation for multum in
parvo. They sang with spirit, precision
and exquisite shading.
Tonight Mignon will he sung. Nine.
Natal, Katharine Fleming, Alice Ju,ison,
Micheiena, Lorrain, Storey and Saporetti
will be i'll the cast.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

COURT ATTACHES JARGoN-
Costigan and Hogg Boasted of Past
Drinking Days
The morning times., 1896-04-09
People
Of
The
District.

I soIemnly swear tlIat the above is
q correct statement of the daily cir
culatiOn of THE WASHINGTON
TIMES for the week ended April ),
1896. and That all the copies were
actually sold or mailed for a valuable
consideration and delivered TO bona
flde purchasers or subscribers; also
that none of them Were returned or
Remain i'm the office undeliyered
j. MILTON YOUNG. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn To before me
this 9Th day of April, A. ID. 1896.
EIS EST q. THOMPSON,
Notary Public.
The morning times., 1896-04-09

The first palmleaf fan of the season
yesterday made its appearance in
one of the House galleries. 1t was
welded with great yigor and ap-
parent effect by an elderly lady who
sat IN front row and manifested much
interest in the disposal of the Cuban res oil u
tlohs. The fan was a big, broad,s old
fashioned palmleaf, and evidently intended
for use and not display.
This incident recalls the fact that on q
warm day which occurred carly last week
Representative Lowe OF New York set
AN example 10 his associates by appear
ing IN a white vest. 1t looked quite cool
and appropriate on the day when he W ore
II, but within twenty-four hours the
temperature fell through an open trap
door and well equipped cold wave
dropped do own out OF the garrct. Mr.. Lowe
promptly discarded his white vest ana has
not since that time repeated the expert
ment. He has probably become convinced
that il is useless TO fly in the face of
Providence.