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The evening times., 1896-08-04

Miss Ella Partridge has returned to the
city, after years study at Yale Col
iege. where she has taken up branches
OF literature, both foreign and American.
The evening times., 1896-08-04

Miss Boarman, OF West Washington. len
last week for two weeks stay at Coionial
Beach
The evening times., 1896-08-04

Mr. and Mrs. .yictorL. .Masonhaveremoved
to lexington. where they have purchased a
home.
The evening times., 1896-08-04
noRE BARGAINS
FOR TOMORROW.

FOR TOMORROW.
Take the elevator, 60 to cur
third floor and save your mar
ket money. Just what you
need can BE- found there, and
at prices that you will will
ingly pay. Among the many
are these:
1000 yds 3-4 Un-
bleached Cotton,
For 2Ac yd
A lot of Lawn Batiste
and Percaie Remnants.
Worth lOc and l2kc yd.
For Sc yd
l,5OO yds Black Lace
Striped and Plaid Or
candle. Worth lOc and
12xc yd.
For sc yd
A lot of Cream-col-
ored Madras Drapery
Remnants.
For SIC yd
500 yds Cream-coI-
ored Lace Scrim for Cur
tains,
For sac yd
A lot of 25c and SOC
Light Neck ScarfS,
slightly soiled,
For sc each
A lot of l2Hc Cream
colored Batiste.
For Sc yd
1900 yds Light-fig-
ured Wool Challie REM
nants. l6c quality.
For SC yd
500 yds White Absor-
bent Crash. Worth lOc
yd.
For sAc yd
Our best 2Izc and I5c
Figured Lawn REM
nantS,
For 5Ac yd
A lot of l2Kc Japanese
Cretonne,
For 7c yd
200 dozen Gents Fine
Linen Collars. lastyear's /!
styles. 1910 quality.
6 for 25c I
$50 dozen Gents COL
ored Mixed Half Hose.
run regular MADE,
4 for 25c l
SSeekANhlsBmj| SS
<2o. 422, 424. 42e 9TH St. 1
sssssss $500 essssassssssss
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Yellow Coin From Chicago Bankers.
Chicago. ACng. 4.-The bankers Of Chi
cago finished their gold deposits yester-
day, having turned over to the government
$2.425, 900 Of the yellow money.
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DR.. Whit Hammett and family are in St.
Mary's county, Nd, for brief visit.
The evening times., 1896-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Lacey OF fSedalia, No.
are stopping at the Ebbitt
The evening times., 1896-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Samuel, of Pittsburg
Pa, are located at Willard's.
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Far Northern Summer Resorts.
The Royal Blue Line is q desirable
route. Quick time. Frequent trains. Coke
burning engines. Rock baIlasted track
No smoke. No dnst.
5y24 20 .2s. .soaa2. 4 q SO
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Mr.. harry Howes returned Saturday
from lengthy stay in Pennsylyania and
New jersey.
Dr.. and airf Arthur Carter Of East
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Mr.. and Mrs. B. ] Schultz OF L street ar,
spending a month with relatives in Acco
mack county, Va.
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SHE had PROPERTY.

Miss Field was possessed of consider
abe property, though no one seems to
Know how much 1t is probable that her
bank account was not at any time cry
large, most OF Ii er property being in real
estate. She had holdings in this city and
a considerable amount in Newport, R. /.
besice these she owned property scattered
about In other places
1t has been generally believed that Miss
Fields sole surviving relative was George
Riddle, the elocutionist OF the Boston
Conservatory OF Music, though 1t has re-
Gently developed that Mr. Riddle has two
sisters, who are also cousins OF the de-
ceased journalist. To her most intimate
friends, however she never mentioned these
LADIES and always spok e of Mr. Riddle as
her only blood relative
The friendship existing between Miss
Field and Mfr. Riddle, however, was any
thing but cordial, and for some time before
her death their relations were very much
strained, owing to the controversy over the
will OF the late Mrs. Sanford a
He ia the last person TO whom his cot,sin
would bequeath a dollar. yet he is making
every effort to get possession Of her prop
erty, and has employed counsel to look
after his interests. and il will is found
may attempt to contest it.
Recently he called upon Miss Cowsiu to
gain some knowledge OF the case, but
was advised to AWAIT the arrival of Miss
Fields effects from Honolulu. 1t is barely
possible that either Miss Whiting or Miss
CowsiIl may be named as executrix in the
document. Speculation is that probably
the bulk of her property may be donated
to some charitable or benevolent institu-
ton in which the deceased writer was in
terested, and her private possessions,
such as diamonds. jewelry and mementoes.
given to her many friends.
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DEATHBED REQUEST.

1t is said that on her deathbed she re-
quested That letters be written to her asso-
ciates in the States, notifying them of her
demise. In her last letter to Miss Cowsill
she told OF having received many presents
from her new-made acquaintances On the
Islands, and expressed her most ardent de-
sire 10 hear the click OF the cable from San
Franciseot theP Paradise ofthe Pacific before
her return.
She was deeply interested in the project.
and determined TO remain there il her pres
ence would lend any influence toward the es-
tahisilment OF the marine telegraph.
Miss Cowsill scouts the statement that
Kate Field died leaving unpaid debts in
Honolulu. She held a remuncratiye con-
tract with the Times Herald, and even il
that did not supply her wants, she could
easIlyilaye realized upon some ofher holdings
In the States. 1t was her intention at the
expiration OF the two years. agreement with
Mr.. Kohlsaat, il her health had permitted.
to return TO Washington, revive her Jour.
nal. and continue its publication.
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Mrs X. Donaldson left this morning to
Manhattan Beach.
The morning times., 1896-11-25
NET AT The BANQUET BOARD
Clerks Protective Association Gives
Its Annual Dinner.
Bright Speeches and Good Things
to Eat Made 1t Notable
Affair.

The fourth annual banquet Of the Clerks
Mutual Beneficial Protective Association
was held last evening at OSborneS Huban's
dinins-roons, corner OF Seventh and G
streets northwest.
After discussing the bill of fare prepared
the members and guests Were entertained
with short and witty speeches and recita-
tions, which kept the audience in a state Of
laughter all evening.
Tie feast " as presided over by President
James Juriiuston, with Mr.. Z. X. Plant
as master OF ceremonies. In brief ad,
dress President Jurdinston reviewed the
history OF the organization, the causes
which led to its formation, and the benefits
derived from it
Short addr eSses Were also made by
MessrS. l. Cans, manager for Lansburgh x
Brother; Maurice Rosenberg, Tracy l.. Jef-
fries, assistant District attorney; 1. II.
Goodman, W. A. Hungerford, Mr.. Brooke,
Nat. Goodman, ]. W. Brooke, Alex. Wolf,
Il C. Fisher, DR.. Bryan, l. j. Silverman, i,
and others.
The committee in charge of the banquet
We're: Z. h. Plant, chairman; Max Feika,
Louis Silverman, j. Brooke, and Mr.
Hummer.
Among those present were: ]. W. Brooke,
past president; j. H. Homage, warden;
l.. j. Silvernan, secretary; II. c. Fisher
financial secretary; W. A Hmgrrford,
treasurer: Mr.. Hobbs, Tracy l. .Icffries
assistant District attorney: Mr.. Stevens,
Capt. q. II. Grapp, l. Cans, Alex Wolf,
S. Seigel, Mr.. Hummer r. Horner, u. A
Clewell, J. W. Jobnstonc, T. H. MarIett,
A Selinger, Thomas Collins, Maurice Rosen-
berg, n. Goodman, /. II. Goodman, NJ.
Rubenstein, /. RUbenstcin, l.. Ruhcnstein,
DIR. Bryan, \. Levy, f. Levy, ]. Burns,
Dr. Hughlett, T Batson, s. Adler, ". Den
nisoD C. Boynton
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Needs a Merit system

Notwithstanding the universal shiver that
plays the forked lightning act on the backs
OF Bryanlte government employees. there
Is really no danger of their dismissal by
the incoming administration Every de-
partinental office Of any consequence ex-
cept the heads of departments is under the
eivil service law, and, as that measure can
not be violated for political purposes, there
is no need for undue nervousness over the
change OF adm inistration
lnasmuch as a merit system of grading
department clerks is not in force, there
Is opportunity To show political preference
by advancing partisans to places held by
anti-administration employees. This was
done by the present administration. much
u" the discomfort of Republicans. who We're
reduced both in rank and pay to give
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Give the Country a Rest.

Unless there is a radical change of Scnti-,
ment among influential members Of Con
EreSS, there vii! b. no rev, nue. legislation
al The coming short session. 1t seems to be-
The general opinion that nothing can be done
except to pass the appropriation bills, but
nearly all the Republican, Solous agree that
the wilson law must be replaced with a
double Soled, thrccp ply, yard-wiie tariff
measure that will protect everything M ri
can. from freshly-pipped gosling to the
Rocky Mountains.
Four years ago Congress was afflicted
with "A tariff reform eruption which lasted
nearly year. Eight years ago the prohi
bitive measure filled the country with
trusts and mistrusts and ROW there seems
10 he AN itching on the part of our reform
statesmen % bring on another attack Of
tariff agitatiuII wi irh " i'll doubtless continue
during -%1. The tariff has become Il peri
odcal economic disease Will breaks cut
every foar years. 1t distractS trade and
obStructS Il return of prosperity, and there
can be no permanent cure for il except
through the appointment of u non-partis;in
tariff commission.
\ tariff strictly for revenue, or for the
protection OF domestic industries, is no
longer either practicable or advisable. Com
merce between nations is rapidly being CON
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TO HEAD THE GUARD.
Scheme to Make One Commissioner
Military Officer,

There is the probability that one or all
or the District Commissioners will short
y be made members OF the National
Guards; The subject has been discussed
quietly but extensively for some weeks pa It
End the guardSmen are in favor of the
project almost To man, Steps will like
ly be taSenlGth the near future toconsummate
the plan.
tits the intent of the originators of the
scheme to make member of the board
or possibly all three of the members. re-
viewing officers of the guards He is to
occupy the same relative position regard
ing the organtzatIon that tue Gosern0.s s OF
militia. The Governor is not an active
member. He has power. however, to order
the militia NJ any time to any place within
the confines of his own State
On other coca s.ons he reviews the troops
He is never attirtd in uniform, though he
is prov ided with a staff that is a gayly
dressed as the highest staff in the national
military organization. When the militia
goes into annual camp a governors day
is provided and the chief ma gistrate cf the
State and his staff inspect the soldiers.
tary in his State.
Almost all of this it is intended one or
more of the Commissioners shall b.. The
President is the ecommander-in-Chief Of the
military Of the District and il is not cutie
certain exactly what title should be ap-
piled TO the &C Ctmmissioncr-officcr. He viii.
however, have the right to review the
troops. He will lead them when they
turn out On all big occasions and will ap-
pearasi The head OF the organization in every
respect.
time is fast approaching when Just
such an officer is needed, il is m maintaired.
The award of prizes won in the rece mt
Merchants Prize Drilr' at Ordway Will
shortly take place and u distinguished per-
soma age is desired to make the presentations
in a befitting manner. one Of the Commits
sioners will probably be asked to make the
awards.
1t is further argued that the presence of
one or more of the triumvirate among the
troops would give the guard as body IA
standing they have had not had up to the
present time. Congressional legislation i'm
favor Of the guardsmcn would come easier
it is said. The Commissioners themselves
would take a greater interest in the order
and do all in their power for its welfare
In addition interest in the militia would
take an upward turn and recruits world
flock to the ranks, it is believed
The scheme is indorsed by many of the
most influential members among the Dis
trict soldiers.
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COL. PARKER FEELS PROUD
Said to Have Boosted That He Acted
ALI Alone.
Another Feature of the Woodward
Case That Rankles in Re.
publican Breasts.

The hitch in the appointment of Mr.. S. W.
" oodward as chairman OF the inaugural
committee continues To re the particular
subject OF political gossip and conjecture.
one OF the most interesting points was
that made by DR.. A. Z. Pardon, who was
on the inaugural committee in sos, and
has had varied experiences in high posi-
tions on all the Republican ina ugural COM
ui.tees since that day.
He said last night that it was unfortunate.
inasmuch as it was intended to have
strictly non-partisan committee, that In
the naming of the chairman the act should
have been coupled with the politics 6f the
appOintee. When Mr.. Woodward, therefore,
was named because he is a gold Demo-
crat that fact touk the appointment directly
into politics, the very thing which it was
stated was the object OF the appointment
to avoid.
Another Republican said that the naming
of a Republican as a Republican for chair
man would not be open TO this criticism be-
cause it was the naturaithing TO do To name
the chairman from the party elevated to
power.
pr. Pardon said that the whole trouble
ElSht have been avoided II the old custom
Of having fifty or sixty of the representa-
tives of the party elected to meet and con-
slider the selection of chairman and the
committees had prevailed.
This plan has, however, not been fol-
lowed and appears TO be the sorcst point
with the Republicans. In fact, Col. Parker
is reported now To be boasting that he had
the whole control OF tn t matter that he was
10 name the man, and the general impress
sion Is that he at least consulted Mr.. Wood
ward before he went on to New York; that
Mr.. Woodward was not unwilling 70 take
the place, and that the prominence IL woIld
give him would assist in the promotion
of himself in local politics down about the
office of the District Commissioners.
Mr.. Parker is also reported to have said
with degree of natural pride that one of
the Republican club presidents had applied
for the place-in truth had got down on
Ms knees" for the place; but it is quite
evident that this crawler stood no show.
Col. Parker did not mention any names.
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as II the United States would, 81 on be called
into the game. The tremendous activity in
L.' sos! t..t-'s ana IT, tusiEss W.rK On
our coast defeuses are rot entirely for the
amusement of the marines. No one eX-
pects President Cleveland to threaten war,
but he Knows that Iclligercnt Congress
VIII soon he in sess. on and that something
besides fcol inquiries viii De made in. o
the Spanish persecution Of Cuban-Amer-
leans. also that our Lull-headed national
Legislators may demand an investigation of
the Spanish massacres. In that event Mr.
Cleveland wants to Ec ready to resent
spanish insults, and If necessary TO pro-
tect- American interests in Cuba Mean
time Maceo and Gomez VIII take care of
Wcyler.
The morning times., 1896-11-25
General Gomez Is All Right.

Tie Cuban junta seems TO have found
Gen. Gomez, who fog several months has
been lost to the outside world. Whether
this find is genuine. or has been made to
satisfy public demand, Will not he known
until Weyler has been Gagged and Havana
invested by the Cubans. But it may be
safely asserted that the bravest fighting
general of the Cuban army has not been
stuck in the mud for the last six weeks
as is indicated by press dispatches.
Another peculiar development of the
war is Weyler's sudden return to Havana
He recently announced in a grandilo-
quent interview that he would deliver
mortal blow to Maceoin about three W eeks.
At that time he was pushing to the front
and making deliberate preparations to
The morning times., 1896-11-25
Let Him Tender His Declination

The best thing Mr.. Woodward can do
under the circumstances is to decline the
pruifered nomination as chairman OF the
inaugural committee. He is a Democrat
ANA mis- acceptance o. tnaJ position is ot-
Jectionable to District Republicans. A Wig
orous protest has been entered against
his appointment, and instead of becomifQR
a Eoiilcal Banquo al the approaching he
publican festivities he should have the
gocd sense TO stand aside and let the Re
puDiicans Celebrate without his assistance.
The plea is made by mcmteIs Cf The Dis
ret ring that there is Eothirg political
i'll an Inauguration ceremony, and that Mr..
Woodward WAS Selec ed because of his
fitness as Il llsrcss man 10 IL anaGe the
affairs of that occasion. Sincere Demo-
Gratis VIII dispute that argument 1t Will
require something 1eside ring sCphistry to
convince them that Mckinley is not IA
partisan and that his induction into office
does not mean an overthrow of Democratic
principles. Outside Of st EliZaEcth's no
one can he made Ia Eclicvc that Mr. " 1Od
ward is any letter qualified to conduct the
business end Of the Inauguration than
hundreds cf we!l-known Republicans. The
talk of the ring for his selection is as un-
reasonable as the logic of CoXey.
Fortunately for our city the wealthy
clement which has so long controlled Dis
The morning times., 1896-11-25
COMPLETING MORTAR PITS.
Defenses at Fort Monroe VIII Soon
Be Ready for Business.

Fort Monroe, Va, Nov. 24.-The NOR
tar pits now being constructed by the engi
neer corps on the beach a mile north of
the fort will be completed about December
l and ready to receive the carria ges and
mortars. which weigh nine or ten tons
each.
To get them to their destination from the
main line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road a branch is now being constructed,
which will extend along the west side of
the fort across to the bay shore, where
it will connect with the line built by the
government for hauling material to the
works from the wharf
The battery will be ready for business be-
fore the year closes.
The morning times., 1896-11-25
LEWIS GOT THIRTY DAYS.
Flim-Flam Worker Sentenced as a
Nagrant,

Charles Lewis, who attempted to film
fam Miss Doris Grupe, as already told in
the Morning Times, was yesterday sent to
the workhOuse for thirty days by Judge
Miller.
The man was charged under the vagrancy
act by Policeman Mulvey, who captured
him. Lewis was released from the East
erh pellientiaIS on 1ne S0n Oh NoVelnper
said he has been operating extensively in
the southeast portion of the city, and had
succeeded in victimizing number of pee
pie before he was arrested.
The morning times., 1896-11-25

verted from ordinary trade relations to n
trade treaty, or commercial war. For
eign trade intercourse Will soon be
largely contrnlled either by reciprocal or
retalatory measures, and the action of
certain European nations in prohibiting
American meat products, and in imposing
Il retaliatory tariff on our broaIstuffs i'm
mediaiely after the enactment of the
Wilson law. indicates the futility of at
tempting TO follow fixed tariff policy,
To prevent complications and invite an
international exchange of products, we
should adopt the favored nation policy, and
act through the advice of a non-partisan
commission on all questions pertaining to
the tariff.
What is most needed at present is more
revenue and absolute rest from financial
and tariff agitation. Constant discussion of
these questions, accompanied by alleged
quadrennial election settlements, are de-
structve to businessinterests. Give the coun-
try a chance to grow without the advice of
tariff politicians and we will enjoy abun-
dant prosperity. But if we follow the
effervescing counsel of those who are now
filling newspapers with tariff opinions
We shall always linger between the eX-
treiues OF bankruptcy and plenty.
The morning times., 1896-11-25

place to Democrats. This method ofreward-
ing party supporters viii doubtless be beadopt-
ed by the incoming administration. but
there will be no dismiSsals unless to reduce
the force.
In strict Justice to all connected with
the service there should he more rigid
system of examination adopted, SO that
employees may be reduced or promoted ac-
cnrdIng to their fitness. Such a means of
recognizing wOrthiness would insure better
service and do away with the advancement
of partisan favorites now in vogue. But
no such change in the law may be ex-
pected until after the Mckinley Y heads of De-
partInents have reorganiZed their forces
The morning times., 1896-11-25

triCt affairs j. rapidly losing its in
lluencc. The first noticeable decline in
It's power waN lis failur. to pass the street
extension bond hill in the last Congress.
MI Woodward was put forward omanipu-
late this scheme. hut even with the active
assistance OF the Commissioners lie made
a miserable failure OF the undertakin.
lie is row slated by The "lIqne as the sue
ces>or of Commissioner Ross. but the road
10 such perfcrmenl i hecaming exceedingly
rocky. will he seen 10y the opposition 10
Ills selection as thc head of the inaugural
committee. ana lie may not even receive
tlat much desired apEnintment.
The morning times., 1896-11-25
ELOPED WITH CHILDREN.
Men Thirty Years Old Marry Young
Girls.

Brattleboro, w. Nov 24.-The people
OF Wilmington, VT, are greatly incensed
over a double eiopement which occurred
last night. Judson stafford, driver OF the
been paying attention To the fourteen year
old daughter Of Leander Russell, and
Walter Wilder has been equally attentive
to the siNteen-year-old daughter of Will
Canady.
AT 1:30 O'Clock last night the four Young
people started toward the village for a
and investigation. revealed the elopcment
To-Day the quartet We're discovered in
Hinsdale, n. H., by Deputy Sheriff Nc
Clure of BrattlebGro. They said they had
after a short honeymoon. The men are
about thirty years old.
The morning times., 1896-11-25

chair of its Thanksgiving dinner, which
Mr. Bayard accepted. Later on he was
commanded" To bone turkey at Windsor
with Queen Victoria, and in consequence
notified his countrymen that they must
FEAST without his presence. In short, he
snubbed them to tip the wine glass in
court circles.
The above incident illustrates Mr.. Bay
ard's intense manner OF demo cnstrating his
love of country. He believes in cultivatipg
friendly relations by crawling on his dia-
phram. He wants to cement the brotherly
ties formed at Bunker Hill with sputative
words and servile mannerisms. Instead of
maintaining dignified reserve as be-
comes an American in his exalted position.
he is always on hand for either banquet
or speech, and, if necessary, he does not
stop at criticising his country to gain favor
In English estimation. But what would all
this much ado about our cordial relations
amount to IL John Bull should happen to
step on Uncle Sans coattail?
The morning times., 1896-11-25
FIRE in THREE FLOORS.ss
Singular Blaze in Dwelling Early
This Morning.

Fire started simultaneously last night
at the first, third. and fourth floors of No
Alb Sixth street northwest occupied by
the family of Thorn as Fitzgerald
On the first or baSement floor the con-
tents of cupboard, consisting Of clothing
and miscellaneous articles We're DESTROYED
While on each Of the other floors the win
dow curtain were burned.
Az alarm was telephoned to headquar-
ters and No. l chemical company promptly
responded. The flames were eXtinguished
after doing damage of $50, which is
covered by insurance.
No cause for the flames could be dis
covered,
The morning times., 1896-11-25
Killed While Hunting.

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 24-Lee Stephens, son
of Congressman-elect John II. Stephens Of
the Thirteenth district, was killed yes
terday in Wilharger county while hunting
While driving in wagon over a rough
piece of ground Il Jolt of the vehicle caused
his gun TO lie discharged, the charge aim 0st
tearing off his left arm above the eltow
Exposure to the cold weather and loss of
blood caused Stephens to die soon after
arriving at Vernon. He was eighteen years
rId