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The evening times., 1896-01-06
The Gold Trust VS.. tie Administration.

A call for q popular bond issue pra actically
places the gold trust and the Administers.
ton in the attitude of contestants for su-
premacy, and in the trial of financial
strength one OF the other must go under.
If the bonds are sold without soliciting
the aid of the trust the Administration
viii never again be compelled to resort To
secret contracts to obtain financial as
sistance. But should the popular loan idea
fail either greenb,cks must be Withdrawn
from circulation or there must be a re-
sumption of coin redemption, according to
the spirit OF the law under which the green
backs were issued, to stop this constant gold
piracy on our Treasury.
II, as reported, the gold trust has about
81 so .O00, 600 subscribed 10 force the ad-
minis;ration to accept its terms it will
be hard matterto sell 500 900 GOO with
out the assistance OF the trust. The four
years of depression which the country has
been undergoing has deprived small invest
orsoftheir holdings, and when tits consider
ell that altogether we have less than
billion dollars in circulation the difficulty
of securing popular bond issue will be
morcapparent,e especially since The gold trust
has curnered such an immense amount 10
defeat the attempt
The country is now ia ce to face with two
propositions. We must either go to gold
The evening times., 1896-01-06
Equality Before the Law.

The exploitation OF the mana cement Of the
worbhouse by the energetic woman re-
porterof The Times hasrcsultclin something
else besides calling attention to the abuses
prevailing in that institution, or, for that
matter, to the nonchalcnt methods 10y which
a person can be railroaded through the
police court to that de!ectable place. II
has raised this issue: If it is Ia wful for a
man to smoke q cigarette in the street, is it
not equally lawful for woman to do so;
and If not, why not: The ethical side of
the question has nothing to do with it; it
is purely a matter OF equality before the law.
So far as the public has been advised,
there is 10 statute on the subject of smok-
ing in the streets; perhaps 1t would not be
bad thing If something could be done to put
a stop to all offensc which sometimes ia so
rank that 1t smells to heaven. But a man
may go along any thoroughfa re md smoke
''two-fer'' or an old pipe, or, worse yet.
even cigarette, and no one will say him
nav. Indeed, 1t is Oh record that this or
that amlablc copper has not refused the
The evening times., 1896-01-06

basis and be dominated by gold syndicates
or withdraw greenbacks and stop gold
gambling with our redemption reserve.
The country can never prosper as long as
this financial unrest continues. Capital
lists will not invest and start up the cham
nels OF trade while there is danger of a
panic and without their money In circula-
ton there can be no revival OF business.
Both Congress and the administration
should recognize this fact and decide upon
a plan to relieve the situation. At present
we are being governed by a double-headed
policy that pulls in opposite directions, and
there would be thousand times more
patriotism in the getting together OF the
executive and Legislative branches OF
our government to give us relief, than
in dependence upon the public through a
popular loan.
Another bond issue under the circum-
stances only furnishes opportunity TO the
gold spectators to make additional raids
on our Treasury. Grcenbacks supply the
lever with which to pry open its doors and
the robbers have only to help themselves.
The more bond issues the greater will
be their gain and the longer prosperity
Will be deferred. 1t is about time to
smash this injurious power by canceiling
the greeDbacks.
The evening times., 1896-01-06
Gomez's Magnificent Campaign.

The importance of Gen. Gomez's victory
over Campos yesterday cannot be overesti-
mated. Not only did the insurgents pierce
the Spanish center, but they have come
within striking distance of the Province
of Pinar del Rio. which is the chief tobacco
growing section of the island, inclosirg the
famous vuclta Abajo district, and yielding
the largest portion of revenue to the gov
ernment. These plantations are now at
the mercy of the insurgents. who may ap-
ply the torch to them, as they have done
to the sugar plantations further eastward,
in order to touch the Spaniards' pocket
nerve.
Few campaigns are recorded in recent
history fraught with more interest than
this one of Gomez's. From the very be-
ginning it gave evidence of the leaders
courage, intelligence, perseverance and
strategic ability. Contending against SUI
perior forces, meeting ana rmy of disciplined,
thoroughly drilled and fully equipped sol
diers, supported by complete commissary
and quartertnastcr departments. with his
The evening times., 1896-01-06

OF this fact, and the result is that burgla.
ries, thefts, highway robberies and minor
violations OF law have been getting more
numerous. When thirteen policemen pa
troll fourteen beats, each of which is sew
cral squares in extent, it offers the Opportu-
nifty of his life to the enterprising burglar
to go "a-burgliDg." Nor is he slow to
take advantage OF the fact, as the reports
at police headquarters will show.
Nothing is more certain than that con-
siderable increase of the police force is
necessary If the lawless element is to be
held effectively in check. This increase has
been variously estimated at from 100 to
200 men, and it is safe to say that the
larger number Will be none toomany. There
are very few cities where the area to be
patrolied by the police is larger than in
Washington; there are few where it is as
large. In proportion to that area the force
is ridiculously small, and ii is on this ac-
count that the increase of the force is i'm
perative. 1t is a matter of vital import
ance to the people of the District, an.
should be urged without ceasing upon the
Congressional committees having District
matters in charge.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

offer of such a one. No Instance is known
of a man having been brought before the
police court ard charged with disorderly
conduct because he smoked a cigarette in
public. In the absence OF specific legisla-
ton debarrnG n woman from INDUCING in
cigarette smoking, either in private or in
public, why should police court judge take
it upon himself TO discriminate against the
weaker sex?
However much it may shock our sensible
ties to see a woman smoke at home or in the
street, yet that is 10 good reason why she
should he put under the ban in the police
court. 1t may be that cigarette smoking
is going to be one of the distinguishing char
acteristics Oft the new women. But whether
it is or not, in this respect, at least, as in
the other, of being permitted to walk in the
street without an escort at any hour of the
night she chooses. provided she does not
otherwise conduct herself Improperly, she
should be safe against being arrested and
sent to the workhouse as a vagrant.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

few thousand indiffercnuy armed men.
whose sole discipline WAS the burning de-
sire for freedom. he swept all obstacles
aside, marched through the enemy's lines
as II they had been so much tissue paper,
and today threatens the strongly fortified
capital.
1t Is altogether probable that greater sur
prises are yet in store. Gomez may be re-
lied upon to strike the iron while it is hot
and to take advantage OF the panic that
has seized the enemy to push for further
and yet more decisive successes. His
arm ought to be nerved by cheering news
from this country. Cubas friends in Con-
gress should urge the recognition of the III
surgents AS belligerents. What evidence
must the Cuban patriots present before
that much aid and comfort are given them
by the United States. They cannot conjure
up fleets from the vast deep, nor seize
trains from burned plantations, but they
can get all these If the existence of a Cubaa
republic is recognized by the American Con-
gress.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

When so distinguished an Engiishman as
Mr.. Frederick Harrison can declare in a
public speech that there is no other nation
on the earth that is so heartily hated as
Great Britain, one must conclude there
is something in the statement. Several
of the London papers, commenting upon
Mr.. Harrsons bold utterance, admit It's
truth reluctantly, but declare that it is
all due to jealousy. They fly into a rage
when they see England steadily pushing
her way and absorbing all the choice spots
Of the globe not already occupied by the
aggressive Cauca sian In his merciless
onslaught upon savages and barbarians.
II this be the only basis of the jealousy
and hatred OF Great Britain, 1t has but
a poor foundation. 1t is but an admission
that the British have accomplished what
any other nation might, il it had possessed
the same genius for conquest. That Ger
many, France, Holland, and insular Euro
pean countries in less degree, have shown
EDgland's disposition to grab the un-
civilized lands Of earth, is shown by their
possessions wherever they could get a
foothold. II they lack the great colonial
which make England the
wealthy and commercialnation,
it is not from any want of disposition to
go into the land-grabbing business. 1t is
The evening times., 1896-01-06

Jaw, why don't you brace up?' sneered
Maneating Mike at the trembling sheriff.
II never hanged q man before" said
the official.
"Wot II you didn't? I never was hung
before. neither, but I nin't maxim no ex-
hybltion OF myDeH"-Ciucinnati Enquirer.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

81 have lived a terrible life" she moa ned.
"Tell me ALL" urged the comforter
''Forty-one years, faitered the miserable
woman.
There was nothing to say, except that
1t might have been much worse e.-Detroit
Tribune. -
The evening times., 1896-01-06

"De niggah who owns up TO stealin' chick
ems ebery time feathers is 'scovered stickin'
to his coat" said Uncle Rasbury. rerninis-
Gently. will find he won't have much time
out o. de workhouse to enjoy de fruits of
his labors'
The evening times., 1896-01-06
In New York.

Elsie tagged sixi-Where were you born,
Aunt GLADYS:
Aunt Gladys-In San Francisco.
Elsie-Oh, my! What a long way you
must have been fro ON your papa and
manlma.-Truth.e :. is.-.55 =.
The evening times., 1896-01-06
He Had One.

School Mistress. severely chill
dren, unless you are good today, I'll pun
ish every one of you.
Clavo, aged 6. to urchin across the aisle
Has she ever been anybody's stcp;nother?
The evening times., 1896-01-06
hiisnlated.

Like cruel frosts from summer skies,
Or wine slipped from the chalicc,
The ht warns not from her molten eyes
IT'S the glow OF Borealis.
o careless Cupid! Thoughtless godl
How could you be so silly,
To mate the passion flower with
The stately, snow-white lily?
The evening times., 1896-01-06
But He Didn't.

Toody-Mainma do fairies use snuff?
Mamma No, child. but why do you ask?
Toody-I heard papa tell Mr.. Jones he'd
take him around tomorrow night to see
couple of fairies who were up to snuff.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

"Get away from here" cried an AK to
couple of turkey gcbblcrs, who were max
ing merry over the satisfactory close OF the
holidays.
"Who are your replied the gobblers,
The evening times., 1896-01-06

CAR KNOCKED FIFTY FEET
Terrible Collision Between a Steam and
Electric Train In Indiana,
The evening times., 1896-01-06
Now Out of Date.

First New Woman-Mss Oldstyle was pos
itiveiy vulgar enough the other night to
faint.
Second New womaa-How unpardonably
coarse!
The evening times., 1896-01-06
The Best Hated Nation,

all well enough to talk of England being
the great bully Of the world, but there is
no blacker record in the history Of any nation
than that Of France in the TonGuin, in
Madagascar, and in portions of Africa.
Not so much to Jealousy of her colonial ex-
ploitation is the hatred of England due as
to her own policy of isolation. Feeling
secure with her mighty navy, gathering in
the wealth of the world with her COM
mercial lines, confident in her powers of
diplomacy that she could play one Euro
pean country against another successfully
for her own interest and protection, she
ceased to form alliances, entered fully into
none of the recent national combines. This
self sufficiency has been growing more and
more offensive, while her land-grabbing
propensities also went on developing, and
few except the English will regret that the
iInpulsive German emperor. possibly with
more dash than discretion, hasgivcn British
pride and complaccncy the scverest shock
they have had for many a long year.
Whether this isolation and foreign hatred
is the beginning of decay of the greatest
commercial power the world has ever
known, cannot be predicted, but certainly
no nation was ever abused so generally and
numerically as Great Britain Is at this
moment.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

scciuiuHs ds tHcN StTutlcu up tO tue leip-
less ak and dealt him singing blow in the
eye.
I'll get even necks year" retorted the
AK.
your mammal"
Little Charlie-I love papa most.
Charles sMother-Why, Charlie, thought
you loved me most.
Charlie help it, mamma. We men
must hold together.-Phiia ephia Times.
'In case of war iwth England. colonel
will you enlst?"
NO" replied the colonel sadly. II
fear my day is over. Only yesterday
fired at man ard missed him. and at
ten paccs toor'-Atlanta Constitution.
"You know what enemies Wilson and
Watson were? Wei, when Watson died,
old Wilson sent beautiful floral gates
ajar.'"
I'm glad to hearit Ihate to think man
could not forgive
"WaittiH get through. Behind the gates
was a stairway-leading downward."-In-
diaDapoiis journal.
Lizzie, 1 have been ringing for you for
an hour
YES. was listening 10 it, and saying to
myself: II she keeps on she'll break the
bell "-NeT York Times.
Poetess-I got square with the editor
WHO rejects all my verses last night.
Friend-Whatdid you'd
Poetess-I rejected his soD.-Philadelphia
Record.
Miss Bea con Hnl-Dearme! Strange. butI
cannot remember. Where is Dresden:
/. Young Iakeside-Oh. that'seasy. in China.
Saw the sdd -ess In show window today
London Truth.
Arr,.iessAfaif-Ill box your ears II you run
fIito inc again.
Eiind ;Man=-I'd like to zee you do 1t.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

DISCUSSED THE LOCKOUT
Brewery Employees and the District As
sembly Hold Meetings.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

The projection of the wanamaker Sena
torial boom will have a prosperous effect
on deposits in Pennsylvania country banks.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

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crime and corruption.
The Times has started out on a series
OF Investigations which will prove vastly
Interesting TO the people of Washington,
and with their cooperation will erdeavor
to create many much-needed reforms.
The circulation OF The Times is growing
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TIE Times is delivered in two sections,
Nornng and Evening Editions, to any
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Not single item OF news matter that ap-
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ThiHE OF IL m cight-paGe morning pa
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twenty-page Sunday paper, all of them
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special articles and social gossip. delv-
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It the Free Lunch Counter

Quoth Jonas Johnson, Right is might"
THE rule won't work both ways quoth
Breeze.
'Sometimes." quoth Jonas. might Is
right;
For see. this mite. is right-in cheese"
The evening times., 1896-01-06

This International condition of things is
calculated to send the Peace and Arbitra-
tion Society into wild state of CONFUSION.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

SOME IN NIGHT CLOTHING
Fatal Early Morning Fire in an Old Al
toona Hotel.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

GOMEZ VICTORIOUS
Attacks Campos' Center, Sweeps the
spaniards Aside, and Marches Tri-
Umphantly Westward.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

ANOTHER BOND ISSUE
Secretary Carlisle Calls for Bids on
S10G 100000 OF Four Per Cent Gold
Securities.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

GERMAN Bh RHERS ARE SHY
Ihey Do Hot Bite Readily at an Amer
ican Loan.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

EZETA TURNS UP AGAIN
FilibusteriDg Vessels Appear Off the
Coast of San Salvador.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

RIVER CLOSING RAPIDLY
Eorthwcstcr Which Has Prevailed Kept
the Ice Moving.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

President Cleveland's idea of financial
situation leads us to suspect that he re-
CARDS the rest of the country as a sort of
The evening times., 1896-01-06
AUSTRlA'S EMPRESS Is Mad
Death Of the GroHl Prince and Religious
Excitement iha Cause.
But She Was Always Very Eccentric.
Fancy Horseback Riding.
Vienna Cor. New York Press.

Vienna, Dec. 21.-Sad and alarming
news is spreading over Austria concerning
the condition OF the Empress Elizabeth OF
Austria. There is great anxiety. espe-
cially in Vienna. about it, As 1T was re-
Gently and officially stated, her majesty is
afflicted with prolonged spells OF melan-
choly and religious excitation. Her physi-
clans insist upon her majesty having re-
peated change of scene. in order to divert her
mind.
Certain eccentricitics of the empress, it
is true, have become known within the last
ten years, but now IL is feared that the
terrible family evil of that royal house
from which the empress descends is about
to prevail.
1t viii be remembered that Empress Eliza
beth is 4 princess of the reigning house of
Bavaria, 'Wiiteisbach." In that ramily-a
most erievous fact-insanity is hereditary.
The eldest brother OF Empress Elizabeth.
the dead and much beloved King Ludwig III
of Bavaria, was, though in Il mild form, in
sane.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

EAISER'S STAND is FIRM
no Indication that He VIII Weaken ON
the TraDsvaaf.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

RING AND TRACK GOSSIP
Steady Stream Of Race Track Followers
Left Yesterday.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

CHATTED WITH RUNYoN-
Emperor's Kew Years Reception Bril-
Giant Affair.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

Ten years ago Empress Elizabeth showed
a first symptom of what might be called
spleen Particularly fond OF horseback
riding, Empress Elizabeth was known as one
of the finest lady riders in Europe. Sew
eral times she went 10 England and took
part at the great Parforce bareback hunt
ings, ana her superior skill as rider was
admired even by those English cavaliers
who are experts In that kind of sport. But
this noble pleasure suddenly turned out To
Il passion irreconciable with the station OF
an empress.
Upon her order a small circus was built
in Vienna, and here the enpress-priva;eiy,
of fcoarse-prac:iced that sort Of circus rid
ing which consists in balancing upon the
toe on the ck of a horse and in jumping
through the rings.
Once she Invited her imperial husband to
be present at such performance, and il
is alleged th3t the emperor's eyes were
filled with tears OF amazemeDt and sorrow.
seein. the empress, in tricotes and short
skirt, balancing upon the naked back of
horse. Upon the emperor's immediate and
strict order, the court physician forbade the
empress any further horseback riding. on
the ground that it was injurious to her
maiesty's health.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

AMERICANS WANT PEACE.
So Cables the Commissioner of the Lon
don Daily Chronicle.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

During the last years Of his reign that
monarch lived exclusively in mIrrelouSly
furnished sutterraneous cIverns. and his
mysterious death was undoubtedly due 10
his disturbed mind. His younger brother,
Otto. the legitimate would De" successor
to the throne OF Blvaria, is kept confined in
a castle, as this unfortunate prince Is also
somewhat afflicted with incurabie madness.
The Princess Elizabeth. famous for her
beauty and loyeiness. was only sixteen
years old when she. in 1855, was married
20 the Emperor Francis Joseph OF Austria.
She was hroight up simply.
AS Young empress she used on entering
4 room. to shut herself the door behind her.
or at court banquet she always stopped
20 pick up her own napkin when it had
slipped down to the floor. in fact, her
mothcr-inlaw. Archduchess Sophie, had
to teach her court etiquette. The young
empress rapidly gained the sympathy OF
the Austrian as well as of the Hungarian
people.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

TRAMP AND PRIMA DONNA
walter Jones and Lillian Russell Spend
Sunday in Town.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

WHAT CONGRESS WILL Do
Sepatc's Program Depends Upon the Fl
nance Committee.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

GORDON TO MEET RAEDY-
Next Contest Before the Young Mems
Athletic Club.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

THEY WILL WE'D THIS WEEK.
Vandcrbi't-B Belmont Marriage May Oc-
cur OIL Wednesday.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

GREAT ICE PALACE READY
Convention Halls Glittering Floor Will
Be Opened Tonight.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

GoUSA'S BAND HEARD AGAIN.
Lafayette Square Opera House Crowded
at Last Rights Concert.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

When in doubt grab.-Extract from j.
Bulls unwritten policy.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

scornfully, as they strutted up to the help
less ak and dealt him a singing blow in the
eye.
'rll get even necks year" retorted the
ak.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

As a compensation. Empress Elizabeth
turned her attention TO another sport. She
spent n great Part Of the year in the beau
tiful mountainous regions in which Aus
tria is So rich, devotiDs herself 10 long
walks, and climbing the tops of even the
highest mountains. Several ladies OF her
Attendance who in duty had TO follow her.
finally brosc down. her walks were SO ex-
haustiDg.
The tragic death OF her only son, the
Crown Prince Rudolph, whom she loved
with the whole devotion of a fond mother
heart, fell hard upon her, and her recent
religious excitation may be due TO this
accident.
Empress Elizabeth is exceedingly popular.
She frcuGeGtly visited the houses of the
poor in the cities as well as in little VIII
lages, and thousands of people blessed iicr
charitable iIa nds. The general and genuine
grief over her present condition mingie>
strongly viii. deeply sympathetic feeling
for Emperor Francis Joseph. who suffers
hard. knowing the maiady of his wife. the
faithful ana loving companion of forty
wears.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

DEATH OF THE COLD SNAP
warmer sud Pleasant Weather Is Prom.
iscd for Today.
The evening times., 1896-01-06
A NOTED soldier of the United State
IA Army is at the Shoreham. This is Col

A NOlED soldier OF the United States
IA Army is at the Shoreham. This is Col
q. A. Carlton, commander at Fort
Meade. y. ID. He came TO the city last
night, being called here by the illness of his
wife. The colonel is one OF the senior Off
GERS or the service. his military Cd reer COW
erinS period or forty-two years. He COM
manded regiment in the Army of the PO-
toInac. and toward the end of the war was
brigad dier general in the Army Of the Cum
bcrland.
and II is a wish, dear to the hearts of his
many friends that his elevation may come
soon All the prominent generals in the ser
vice have recommended his advance. The
colonel Is a native of Ohio. and he said last
night that one of the pieasantest memories
he had was that he had gone to school with
and was playmate OF the late President
Garfield.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

TALMAGE SPOKE TWICE
Preached the Morning Sermon at Gnton
Memorial Church.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

TO HANDLE LOCAL BILLS
Senate District Committee Ready to
CO 10 Work.
The evening times., 1896-01-06

FOR THE PACIFIC CABLE
Strong Efforts to Be Made to Push
the Measure.
The evening times., 1896-01-06
ROW IS THE TIME.

Ttouspnds of Renders of The Times
Daily Commend 1t for It's Good
Work and Lend Their Efforts
to Increase Its Usefulness
The evening times., 1896-01-06

GATOLLI IS a CARDINAL
Invested With the Exalted Title at BaltI.
Gnore Cathedral
The evening times., 1896-01-06

ocHS MADE MANY MASoNs-
He Did Wholesale Business In Estab-
fishing Lodges.