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The morning times., 1896-04-04
Habitations of the Poor.

Such frightful tenements as hat in South
Brooklyn in which ten persons lost their
lives by fire the other night are fortunately
not TO be found in Washington, but yet
the poorer classes are here also frequently
housed in places utterly unfit for human
habitation. As was shown by The Times
only a few days ago there are places where
numerous families are huddled together
in some ramshackle structure which is To-
Gated in some damp and dismal court or
alley and devoid OF everything conducive
TO health, to say nothing OF ordinary com
fort They are badly ventilated, unpro-
yided with the means to promote clcanii-
ness, and constitute a serious menace TO
the health of the community. They are,
in fact, regular disease breeders.
In New York, where, OF course, these
conditions are greatly intensified, num-
Der OF wealthy men have combined for the
purpose of erecting whole blocks Of tene-
ments for people who can pay ouiy the
smallest possible amount OF rent. These
buildings are to be constructed
upon hyglenic principles. They will
be built in quadrangles so as TO have
large inside court, by which arrange
ment every room will get plenty OF light
The morning times., 1896-04-04
Woman's Rights in Maryland.

1t is rather late III the day 10 contest the
right OF woman to hold office or any
sort TO which she may be appointed or
elected, but they are going to Try it in
Maryland. Mrs. Anna Burton Jeffers en-
Joys the honor aud distinction "a be the
first woman to be appointed TO State
office there, and a Democratic colOuel,
present incumbent, will so far lay aside
his gailantry as to contest her right 10 the
place He claims that Mrs. Jcffcrs is con-
stitutionally disqualified because Of her
sex. The reason given for this supposed
disquali fication is the queerest part of the
whole proceeding: In England, under he
common law, no woman except the queen
is eligible TO hold office; the common law
prevails in Maryland; ergo, no woman Is
eligible to office in Maryland.
The case win be taken to the supreme
court of the State for final judgment,
which is well, for the women of the old
commonwealth ought to understand il in
this year OF grace they are nothing more
than "hewers of wood and drawers of
water" and have no right and title To any
of the emoluments OF public office. 1t was
stated but q few weeks ago that IL was
The morning times., 1896-04-04
IN "THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL"
Rehnn's Matchless Lady TeazIe Seen

Augustin Daily tunes his repertoire for
cr,.,, %. IL EtUWs letter anu stronger as
II approaches the end. Indeed. the four
nights of the week presented nothing. saw
ing always The Last Word y which ap-
proaches Sheridan's S old but ever welcome
comedy. The School for Scandal which
the nightly Change at the Lafayette Square
Opera House brought to the boards last
1t really seems as if this coterie OF
artists, acceptable and finished in all they
embellsb. with their niatChless resources,
were recruited especially for this comedy,
or, were not familiarity of history at our
elbow TO drive the thought away, that the
comedy were framed especially to fit these
players.
Sheridan. well played. is justification
OF the artificial drama. The very unreality
is so fashioned and adapted as to suggest
some verify OF world only seen on canvas
or across f0otlightS.
Illuminated by the discerning artists and
refined by the skill of so accomplished a
stage director as Mr.. Daily the life of
Sheridan's scenes is very possible and
real.
Each scene as it was acted out seemed
equalled only by the one preceding or
I.l1 succeeding. The frailty of the gossip
at Lady Sneerwell's, Sir Peter and Lady
Itasies quarrel, Charles rotStering hunor
among his companions, and the screen
scene, were all given only Ada Rehan nd
her companion players can.
The star was radiant in the powdered
pompadour and puffed brocades of The
youthful wife of a suspicious Old husband
She is the criterion for all Lady TeaZles OF
her time, and when other tyros come to
challenge the memory of this splendid crea-
tion, they will need be great In their day:
Charles Richmans fine physique and hand-
some face, pictured an ideal Charles and his
vivacity and graceful spirits lent ma gnetism
and life to his portrait of the maligned rake
whose honor was impeached.
Herbert Gresham was a capital Sir Henry
Backbite. The gossipy Mrs. Candor Of
Mrs. Gilbert and the Sir Oliver of James
Lewis are as staple to the Daily produc-
ton as Rehan.s Teazle. and their merits
have been aAoften eulogiZed.
Frederic Truesdale, as Charles servant
Flip, made more of the part than less
ingenius and capable actors have before
him. He played it with a superficial air
becoming the fellow and won great favor
with the audience in his short scene IL
goes without saying that the balance or
tne cast were not only competent, but
The audience was larger than might have
been expected but its manner of stringing
in throughout the first act did not become
its fine feathers. Many were not in their
seats before the curtain.
This afternoon 1.-The Countess Gucki''
is to be repeated and tonight Ada Rehan will
present her famous Katharine in The
Tanning of the Shrew." In view of last
nights and tonight's bill it Will be seen
that Mr.. DAILY believes In saving the best
for the last.
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missionary, Will speak upon -'OUr League
in China" A new feature TO be introduced
will be the Question ORA wer'' pre-
sided over by Rev. W. r. Stricken.
Mr.. F. L Tdskcr, the newly elected
president. presided over the board OF
control meeting Wedns sday evening. at
which eHCOura sing reports We're made by
the officers and members OF the board
HyG ttsyille Chapter was admitted In
accordance with request for the District
League to visit them a committee was ap-
pointed, consisting of MesSrs. F. E. Wood
ward, I. j. Clark and j Finney EngeI to
make arrangements.
Resolutions of sympathy with the family
of Mrs. j K. Miekle. late fourth viee-presi-
dent or the lee que. were adopted. An
odd Folks Concert and a general .'SoclaP'
viii be given in the near future under the
supervision OF W. J. Palmer, fourth vice
president
ThsSeYeilthanniverSa rSary of The organization
of the general league Will hc celebrated In
May. Ar. +. f.. Tasker will have charge OF
program and arrangemeDts
The morning times., 1896-04-04
EPwORTH LEAGUE NOTES.
Special Services to he Held Sundn v
at Mex endree.

The Washington District Epworth League
willeommemorate Easter Sunday byservIces
at 6 O'Clock a. m. at McKendTee Nj. F..
Church, Massachusetts avenue. Mr.. George
s Gibson, corresponding secretary or The
District League, Will have charge of tue
service.
On Friday evening, the 10th inst, the
literary department viii hold a meeting al
North Capitol NJ. Z. Church. Mrs. H. b
Mouiton viii preside. Mr.. w j. Palmer
Will conduct the singing. Devotional exer-
clses by Rev. c. l. Pate.
Addresses will be delivered on Young
People and Their. .BG1ss." On What 10
Read" Prof; c: NJ &C. s<s; When to
Read, MI T. W. W&Ens, How to Read,''
Mr.. Harry o. Hlne A song titled '.Our
Motto for 49, composed 10y Mrs. H. B.
Moulton, viii be rendered for the first time.
Miss Ruth Marie Sites. who has been
stationed for some years In China as a
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THINK HIM BIG G. Me.
Police Captured u Man who May Be
Wanted in Other Cities.

The Metropolitan police department be-
lieyes that rich find was made last night
when Detectives Carter and Gailaher locked
I'D George Dendy at station N 8. The only
charge placed against this prisoner is suS-
piCion but ii is thought TO be Il significant
arrest.
The prisoner gave his name as Henry
Walton 10 the desk sergeant, but his real
name is DENLY though his aliases are many.
The man was taken INTO custody as he was
strollng on the Avenue.
Deudy has a criminal record several
columns long. He is not known 10 have done
any unia wful work in Washington and The
reason for his arrest is that he may lie
deported. Dendy is Il rawboned man six
feet tall aud with luXuriant flow of
hair which used to be altogether red and
which now is red and gray. He has
steady gray eye and penetrating gaze.
He was recognized last night and matted.
He explained that he was Just passing
through Washingto Oh and meant To do no
harm here. The detective office will see
that he leaves the city this morning.
The morning times., 1896-04-04
Frauds Upon the Public.

The indictment by the grand jury OF
firm of dealers in oleomargarine who
palmed their product off on the public as
butter will be generally applauded bythose
who have been imposed upon, and the hope
Will be entertained that the prosecution
may be vigorously pushed, not only against
those already indicted, but also against
the others, who, it is said. have been guilty
OF the same practices.- All these people
have offended i'll a double sense; they have
violated statute enacted for the protec-
tion of the public, and deliberately, will
fully, and maliciously cheated their Gus
toners.
There is a suspicion-how well founded
investigation only can disclose-that there
is a considerable quantity of aduiterated
food articles sold in the District. Just what
they are and where Offered for sale, may
not be so easy To ascertain, but that is
all the more reason why a rigid scrutiny
should be instigated. II Is of the first
importance that the public should have the
largest possible protection in this regard.
The morning times., 1896-04-04
NEW TEMPLE OF THE PYTHIANS.
Commit ee ON New Building Meets and
DiscuSSes Plans of prOCedure.


The committee in charge OF the building
fund for the proposed temple Of the hnlghts
or Pythias met last night i'll the Water
building Chairman Frank presided with
Nj. GaSSOn as secretary.
The Pythians have already purchased
q lot on Ninth street, above Massachusetts
avenue whereOn to erect their building,
and are now deviSiug ways and means 10
secure the sum necessary to build.
1t is eStimat ted that there are at least
1900 Pythians In Washington who can
be counted on to take stock to raise the
und. There are, of course, many Others
who viii assist in so laudable an under
taking. The final plans have, however, not
yet been settled upon.
The committee is actively at work and
will have matters In practical shape at
the earliest possible day.
Permanent officers We're elected last
night as follows; j. A Frank, Charma u,
IL W Hesicy vice chairman; II. j -GaSson.
secretary; j X. Mangum, treasurer; j W.
Lynch, Sergpa mt alarms.
The committee was authorized to procure
subscribers to stock for building ON the
lot already owned by the ASSOCIATION,
A committee was appointed for the pur
pose OF giving Il social to bc held III tue
near future.
The morning times., 1896-04-04
Against the Clerks Fund.

Editor Times: With regard TO the re-
.icf fund, or the proposed bill 10 retire
supc rannuatcd clerks which appeared in
yesterdays editorial i'll which you say
the clerks themselves are the very ones
who are most pronounced in favor of the
plan. alO " me To say as a government clerk
that l am not in favor or the bill and |
believe | am safe in saving that three
fourths of the clerks in the uepartme MT in
which work are against it,
There are huuureas of men with large
families working in the departments here
ii washington at a salary of 81 ,0QD aud
less per annum, and every cent OF their
wagesis consumed in keeping their ia miles
above want, and they could badly afford
to spare even the small sum of 2 per cent
OF their salaries. The bill, as / under
stand IT, requires Il man to be in govern
mcnt employ thirty or thirty-five years be-
fore he cat, he retired. How many do you
suppose would benefit by it2
Again, the bill proposes to retire clerks
on thrce-quarterS salary, SO that person
receiving 81 800 per annum would he re
tired at 81 800, while one recei wing 5000
per annum would get only 1915 q year.
Is there justice in that? Nor is there any
argument to say that the 81 500 man paid
more 10 the fund for getting twice the
salary OF the other man. He could well af-
ford 10 do so.
Again. the bill proposes to pay those
who are discharged all the money they pay
in, with interest. Now supposing there are
5000 clerks in the classified service here
and at per cent we will say they pay an
average OF $50 per year into the fund
which would Ike 100000 per year. The
number which would be retired should the
bill 90 into effect would be at least 500
clerks, which If distributed equally. would
civ aah
average the bill proposes TO give, and those
discharged or resigning during the year,
dra wing out the amount they paid in with
interest. which may have run several years,
would dwindle the fund considerable.
No. Mr.. Editor permit me to say that the
clerks are not all in favor of the proposed
bill by any means, and if a canva ss->H.ere
made IL would be found that the large ma
Jority arc bitterly opposed to it.
The morning times., 1896-04-04
An Outrage Upon the District.

The Importation into the District of
foreign labor to be employed on a public
work for which the people of the District
are taxed is a double outrage First, upon
tue hundreds OF unemployed Iaboring men
resident here, who have been anxiously
looking forward to some such work; sec
ond, upon the people who all through the
bard winter have been taking care of a
large number of these men, and Will have
to do so again next winter unless the
men have an opportunity to earn some
money during the spring and summer
seasons. II matters not whether one or
ten or a hundred foreigners have been i'm
ported, nor whether the contractors are
willing TO employ Il certain number OF resi-
dent laborng men, the fact remains that
for every Imported Iahorer one Washing
ton laborer has to remain idle.
If there is any law which compels or
countcnanCeS such injustice not day ought
to be lost in changing it. If any public
work is dCnc in New York. Philadelphia
baltimore, or in any other city in The
ported from Washington to be employed
on 1t, there would he not only remun-
STRANGE, but in all probability such
demonstration on the part OF the resident
workingmcn as to make it advisable for
the imported Washingtonans not To stand
upon the order OF their going, but to go
at once.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

seriously contemplated in Baltimore to
appoint women 70 positions on the school
board. 1t would seem that the same obiec-
ton would lie in this case that is raised in
the other, vctit was not even mooted. Ger
tainly there is no difference in principle,
and but that the State librarian is paid and
school trustees are not, the office OF the
latter is far more Important than that of
the former.
Perhaps il is not doing an injustice to
the present incumbent of the office OF
Statelibrarian to assume that he would not
think il worth his while to ma Ike the issue
if it were not for the salary attached to
the place.
For the sake of Ny Mar Wand it is to be
hoped that the supreme tribunal of the
State will decide in favor of Mrs. Jeffers,
who has already engaged counsel. 1t
would be too bad If the fiat were to go
forth that woman is debarred from the
equal chance with man in all the things
in public life for which she is qualified.
Women have given too much proof OF their
ability and usefulness as public servants to
be now confronted with an objection ON
account of their sex.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

and air. They are TO be arranged in flats
OF two or three rooms aud provided with
the most approved appliances for keeping
the premises and their tenants clean, and
the ianitor of each block VIII be charged
with thc duty OF superint ending the whole
place and enforce the sanitary rules TO be
established for the government of the ten
ants.
While the capitalists referred TO may be
regarded as true philanthropists yet they
do not profess to be governed altogether
by humanitarian purposes. They are eu-
gdging in this matter as n business enter
prise and are convinced that their invest
ment viii De a paying one. II would be a
great thing for the poor OF Washington
if some OF our rich men were TO do some
thing like that There is no doubt that
their buildings would not long remain
empty IL is well known fact that cheap
tcncments are the most profita BILE real
estate investment here. aud dwellings like
those now TO be erected in New York
would bc occupied in Washington all the
year around. The experiment is certainly
worth trying and it is to be hoped that
some OF our capitalists may see their way
clear TO do SO.
The morning times., 1896-04-04
REAL CASE OF HAYsEED.
Two Imposters Got the Pay for a
Load of Forage.

Mr. Augustus Burgtiorf sold n quantity
Of hay to Mr.. Frank Hume II few da VS. ago,
and yesterday ii was brought i'll from the
country aud delivered to two men whom
the driver supposed were Mr.. Hume's
agents.
fney turned out To he a couple Of clever
SwinCilarS however. aud bunCoed Driver
Collins out of S2s. 40. After helping him
unload the hay they took his receipt, OBJ
tanned the money from Mr.. Hume and told
The driver to accompany them TO the bank.
where they would get Il cheek cashed. They
went in one door and out the other, and
now Mr. Burgdorf's driver is looking for
both men and money.
The morning times., 1896-04-04
Some Did Not Sign.

Editor Times: In your paper OF Friday
morning, April 3. you state that the paper
calling for an investigation Of Howard
University which was sent to the United
States Congress was signed by every col
ored minister in the District. l think
the statement too broad, and in Justice
TO some OF us 1t ought to be modified. l
know there are several OF us In this city,
graduates of the sch4Ol spoken OF, who
did not sign the d0&0ment in question.
The morning times., 1896-04-04
Twelve Hours Ago.

II you miss any news in the morning
edition look in the list below. What
you're looking for was proba bly
printed In yesterday evenings edition,
and as The Times never repeats
you'll have to take both editions TO
get all the news as quick as il hap
pens.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

It's. human nature to cling to
the parents of your satisfac-
tlon. The number of old Gus
toners we've got is the highest
tribute that can be paid to US
and our facilities. We've been
growing for thirty years-but
never faster than this season
because the variety is larger
the qualities better-the prices
lower.
Some of you have left all your
Easter buying It'll today. Some
nave only the finishing touches
TO put on the wardrobe. But
you all know where you'll get
Just what you wan 1T Top
Coats-Men's and Boys Suits
Hats - Shoes - furnishings
Ladies' Silk and Shirt Waists.
that's an advantage. Saves
running around-and money
and you're sure of .satisfac-
tion--or back the money goes.
We shall keep open right late
tonight.
The morning times., 1896-04-04
BishaI,sSnfterIee ia

BishopsSntterlee Confirms a Class.
New York, April 3.-The Right Rev.
Henry Y-r Satterlee, the first bishop of
Washington, administered the right of con-
firma tionito d class Of thirty-fiye, of which
eleven We're young women, at All Saints
Church, Hcn6y and Scammei streets, to-
The morning times., 1896-04-04

not only for the sake of honest dealing, but
because IL great many of the adulterated
articles are injurious to health. To sell
an impure article as pure and charge the
price which the pure properly commands, Is
as much theft as If the dealer had taken
the money SurrcptitlousIy from his Gus
toner's pocket, and the penalty for such
an offense should be little il any, less
severe that that imposed for larceny
The system OF food inspection cannot
be made too thorough, and should he one
OF the most important functions of the
health office. There is no telling how
frequently the seeds OF chronic ailments
are implanted in the body by impure food
articles. Sometimes the vendors are them
selves imposed upon by those from whom
they obtain their supplies, but often they
are cogniZant of the mpurity, and become
willing parties 10 the fraud. In that case
they deserve the fullest punishment the
law can nrlict, and adequate provision
ought TO be made TO inflict it upon them.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

As for the writer, he did not, because
lIc could not see any good That could come
by such course.
d. E. WISEMAN
The morning times., 1896-04-04

As long as the contract system is In
vogue in the District by Congressional de-
cree it is the duty OF the Commissioners to
make ward to the lowest bidder buttbe Ia W
might be SO changed as to empower them
to give local contractor the preference If
the difference between his bid and the
lowest If the latter is an outsider is only
a few hundred dollars. a provision should
also be inserted compelling any contractor
TO employ none but District labor. There Is
nothing unreasonable in either OF these con-
di,ions. They simply recognize the princi-
pie of home rule, and the equitable expendi-
ture of the local taxpayers money to local
workmen.
The worst of it is that the Commission
ers themselves have set bad example in
this matter "f home rule. The offices under
the District government ought to be filled
by bona fide residents of the District and
not by importations from almost every
State in the Union. Does any Washington
ian stand any chance OF being employed as
clerk in the city hall in Baltimore or
Philadelphia. or New York, or Sioux City?
Not much. Then why should his place under
bis own local government be filled by an
triCt have a right to claim is that in all local
offices and on all local worksth shall have
the preference.
The morning times., 1896-04-04
For the Sitting Member.

House Elections Committee No. / agreed
yesterday tn report in favor OF Mr. Har-
rison, the sitting member, in the case OF
Robinson against Harrison from the Third
Alabama district
The morning times., 1896-04-04

Adoipb Weinhold, a tailor. was arrested
last night and locked up a { theNinth precinct
station on complaint OF his wife Frederick,
who alleges that he assaulted her.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

FRIENDLY INN GUESTS
Weary Wayrarcrs Who Have Accepted
Cutters Hospitality.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

SOCIETY WAS AT CHURCH
The Close OF Holy Week Brings Thoughts
OF Sacred Thugs.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

READY TO KNIFE MCKINLEY
Delegates Waiting Opportunity to FIol
TO Other Candidates.
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wife Says He AsAuIted Her,

GOD FRIDAY OBSERyANCEs-
Services Were Held in Nearly All Churches
In the City
The morning times., 1896-04-04

CUBA COMES UP AGAIN
Resolutions Brought Up in the House by
Mr.. HIT.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

WORLDS FASTEST CYCLIST-
Melvin a. Dennis, OF Denver, Has Earnet
That Distinction.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

CAUGHT IN CALIFORNIA
Long Journey OF Il Lunatlc Escaped From
st. EliZabeth's.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

ARE AGAINST ITALIANS
commissioners Asked to AbrOgate the
LeShCr Contract.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

She WAS IN DIRE DISTRESS
Perilous Voyage OF the Steamer Glautivy
From CarEiff.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

CHIEF PARIS ON FIRES
He Tells the People What They Should
Do
The morning times., 1896-04-04

LANGDON MEANT TO KILL
Sensational Evidence al McGratil Inquest
iu Philadelphia.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

TRTNITY'S PASTOR GONE
Sudden and Unexpected Death of Rev
Thomas q. Addison.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

DOUBLE LOOP AT PARK
How -Four Car Lines VIII Run Around
the Zoo.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

RUNNING BEGINS APRIL IL
Outlaws VIII Have n Go at the Elktou
Track.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

WAS BAD FRIDAY TO SOME
Only Few Offenders Were Before Judge
kImball
The morning times., 1896-04-04

ORIOLES ARE IN BAD SHAPE
Several OF the Team III aud Hanlon Is
Decidedly Gloomy.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

KEPT THE RELIEF FUNDS
Warrant for EmbeZZlcment Issued a gains
Walter Costello.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

on A FREIGHT TO A FIGHT
Referee Campbell Arrived Late, But the
PugiliStS Waited.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

OPPOSED To CONTRACTS
Labor Wants Day Work on All Distric
Jobs.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

TIMOTHY WROTE A LETTER
Matchmaker Hurst May Get the Post OF
ficialS After Him.
The morning times., 1896-04-04

RACING IN THE DISTRICT
Arguments Against Commission Bill Be
fore House Committee.