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The morning times., 1896-02-19

last evening TO amend the old bond bill to
agree with the report of the board or
sanitary engineers will be acceptable. IL
would have. been better had the board
drawn a new bill, providing that the funds
to carry on the work be raised by taxation
But the fact that it defeated the attempt
of the ring to eventually impose an indebted
ness of over $50, ,000,00 on the District, is
a subject for rejoicing, and taxpayers viii
gladly leave the question of raising funds
TO the good sense OF Congress.
There is, however, some anxiety as TO
what is TO become of the Hon SLIPPERY
jim" Richardson's bill, to begin the work
of piling up public debt to extend and
improve streets In our suburban districts.
1t is said the Commissioners are at the
bottom of this bill, and that they are con-
tinuing the work of preparing plats ia the
hope that it win pass Congress. But unless
there is a radical change of Congressional
sentiuFent, both the Commissioners and the
ring, who are supposed TO constitute the
backbone of the bill, are doomed TO bitter
disappointment. Unless appearances are
deceptive, this is not slippery jim"
Congress. ~
The morning times., 1896-02-19
lle(sksfs s5tss |,
sALEER

A PHYSICIANS sensation was created
~ by Senator PETER the other day. 1t
was that-d when the mercury was
flirting with zero and there was no
loafing on the street corners.
The senior Senator OF Kansas was seen
coming along the street. When first seen
itwasnot kno wn that it wasthebewhiskered
Senator OF the Populist faith. He had on
the cap OF his boyhood days. One of those
blue ohinchiila affairs with a side-board
arrangement that turned down over ones
ears. That cap attracted more attention
than brass band
IL was when he reached the Capitol,
though, that the sensation reached the
maximum and nothing else was talked
about.
Grandpa's S hat isn't III it.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
DOWN AN EMBANKMENT.
Serious Wreck of Passenger Train
on the Vermont Central

Bellows Falls, Vt, Feb. 1S.-A bad
wreck occurred on the Central Vermont
road mile north of Ludlow, Vt, this
morning. A passenger train leaving Rut-
land, at eco, due in Boston at 12:40, went
down a forty-foOt embankment at 7:30.
A number OF trainmen and passengers
Were seriously injured. WIecking trains
are at work.
The engine was left on the ties. There
were only six or eight passengers besides the
trainmeD, and all were hurt. The injured
are being cared for at a farmhouse which
stands but short distance from where the
accident happened.
Z. j. Baker of Rutland, employed by the
Central Vermont as carpenter, is the most
seriously injured. Surgeons say it is
doubtful il he lives.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
PANTS
Almost for the picking of 'em out.
SAKS AND OMPANY,
Pa. Ave and 9Th St.-"SAkS' CORNER" "
BENEFIT OF READY CIRCLE.

Pleasing Entertainment Given by the
Kings Daughters and Sons
A musical entertainment for the benefit
of Ready Circle, King Daughters and Sons.
by the Epiphany quartet. was given last
night in the guild room OF Epiphany Church.
The entertainment was under the super
vision of Mr.. II. c. J7eighter. and to him
belongs the credit for the success Of the
evening concert Locaitalent was ORA wn
upon for the occasion. number of enter
tainers OF note contributing their sharetothe
evenings pleasure. A large audience was
in attendance and thoroughly enjoyed the
pers ormance.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
z IsKoP LAWRENCE, of Massachusetts,

Y IsHCP LAWRENCE, of Massachusetts,
[ was up at the Capitol the other
day and his presence recalled TO The
mind Of good EpiscGpallan Senator
story which the bishop told on himself.
Atthe time Of the story the bishop wasdean
OF the seminary at Cambridge.
Phillips Brooks had Just been elected
bishop ana had accepted when one fine
morning President Elliot OF Harvard met
Dean Lawrence on the street.
''Tiic church has made the greatest mis-
take OF life time" said the president to the
dean. Brooks was the pivot around
which VIC reyolved i'll Boston. Now you
have spread MIN out all over Massachusetts,.
/ tell you it Is mistake, great mistake;
any one would do for bishop"
Time rolled on ana death claimed bishop
Brooks and later Dean Lawrence was
chosen his successor. a few days after he
again met President Elliot and the latter
was most warm in his congratulations.
My dear bishop" he said, Il must con-
gratulatc you. The church couldn't have
made better selection. | thought you
should have been the choice when Brooks
was chosen"
The bishop laughs as heartily as any one
over the incident.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
GENERAL STRIKE EXPECTED.
Fifteen Thousand workmen May Join
the Chicago Trimmers

Chicago, Feb. 1S. HirSch, Elseu & Co.,
clothing manufacturers, reported today
that nearly 100 more men had joined the
striking cutters and trimmers since yester-
day. The situation is so serious that within
forty-eight hours a general strike of the
Clothiers and Trimmers' Union, involving
IL 200 aud $4,000 workmcn, is expected
by the union men as wen as by the en-
ployers.
The cutters and trimmers want the man
ufacturers to keep the agreement made to
the union as TO hours, wages, and shop
regulations, while the employers say they
are simply resisting the arbitrary edicts of
the union, and intend to say hereafter
what wages they shall pay and the hours
their men shall work.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

Denver matter-well, we shall see what
we shall see.
The Tabor Opera House, in Denver, is
in the hands of receiver, who, OF course,
is subject to the directions OF the court
that appointed him. This receiver has just
been ordered TO permit no woman to en-
ter the auditorium of the tbeater with hat
OF bonnet. If woman does so In disregard
OF the receivers injunction to the con.
trary, she VIII be in contempt OF court and
may land in prison.. The question is, there
fore, whether the Denver women will stay
away from the Tabor Opera House, obey
the order of the court or wear their hats
lust for spite" and risk court Jail and
everything else that is disagreeable. The
chances are nine to one that they win do
the latter. Wait and see.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Twelve Hours Ago.

IL you miss any news In the morning
edition look fla the list below. What
you're looking for WAS proba bly,
printed I'm hast evenings edition,
ana AS The Times never repeats
yOu'H have to take both editions to
get all the news as quick as II hap-
pens.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

. EyERAL members OF the House were
having good deal of quiet fun yes
tcrday afternoon at the expense of
MT. Mqrsc.- They had in some way
Obtained possession OF circular adyer-
tlsing letter sent out by the stove polish
firm of which he is the founder and head.
The communication is on sheet sur
mounted by The letter head of the company,
with a picture OF the establishment where
the polish is manufactured. The contents
of the letter paper arc of the most legitimate
advertising character and set forth in detail
the superiority and paramount merits OF
the polish At the bottom is a four-line
postscript stating that "our Mfr. Elijah 4.
Morse Is q member of Congress and should
the recipient of the letter desire any docu-
nnents or information from the National
Capital he would be glad 10 serve him.
Some of the boys borrowed the letter and
passed it around asa good thing aud many
a laugh was charged against The account OF
''Our Mr.. Elijah A. Morse
The exhibition OF this letter reminded
a few OF the older members of good
story which was in circulation dozen
years ago. At that time Or. Mclean Of
st. Louis, came TO Congress and is alleged
to have printed his cards as a physician,
giving the names of certain proprietary
medicines which he had for sale. on every
public document that he sent out, in con-
nection with his frank as member.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Educational Test for immigrants.

The bin reported from the Senate Com
mittee on Immigration yesterday is a move
in the right direction TO restrict foreign
additions to our population to the de-
sirahle classes. Under existing laws Grim
inals and paupcrs are excluded, but there
is still a large influx annually of people
whose iIliteracy renders them au OBJ
jectionable clement under our scheme of
government. 1t is of the utmost import
ance that the highest possible degree OF
intellig geuce should rule among a people
that governs itself. for by no other means
can it determine what's best for its welfare.
The test proposed by the bin in question
is not 4 very severe one. Some extremists
have contended that no immigrant ought
TO be admitted that can not read and write
the English language but unless we are
willing TO apply a prohibitive test, such
a condition wond be manifestly unfair.
II the immigrant shows that he has en-
ioycd fairly coed education in his native
language nothing more should be required
of him On the other hand, however, The
reading OF five lines OF the Constitution of
the United States is not as thorough
test as the immi grant Should he subjected
to, for in the majority of cases it would
The morning times., 1896-02-19
WELL LIKED IN PRETORIA.
Approval of Chamberlain's Speech

Approval of Chamberlain's Speech
and Sanction of Kruger's Visit.
johannesburg, Feb. 1S.-Tbe Standard OF
this city publishes dispatch from Preto-
ria saying that the speech delivered on
Thursday last in the House of Commons by
the Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, the
British colonial secretary, had a good
effect.
1t is now most probable that the yolks-
raad, in special session. Will give its sane
ton to the proposed visit of President Kru-
ger to England in response to Mr.. Chamber
laius invitation that he visit that country
to discuss the matters at issue between
Great Britain and the Transvaal.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Theater Hats in Court.

To what extent judicial decision can
or does influence woman's disposition of
her millinery is the highly important issue
that has been raised in Denver, and it's
ultimate conclusion will be watched with
breathless interest by every wretch OF a man
In these United States. 1t promises to be a
new variation OF the old tune. When a
woman will, she will etc, and there will
be no doubt considerable music before it is
all over.
We all know that women are meek and
obedient and gentle. Every man will swear
to that-before marriage. Likewise are we
all aware OF the dear creatures readiness
to disregard the dictates OF fashion and
their utter indifference to displaying new
three-story and mansard hat when thereby
they can make if more pleasant and agree
able for their fellow-men. But as 10 the
The morning times., 1896-02-19
ABoston Definition.

Mamma, why do people say failing in
lover {"
Because, my child, no sane individual
desires TO be held responsible for volun-
tary participation in such reprehensibIe pre-
cipitation. Chicago Record.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

AS matter Of fact, this last report of
the discovery of the North Pole has the
same far-away look that has character
lied the appearance of those which have
preceded it.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

The cheering information that Miss Barton
has been given permit to enter Armenia
viii probably warm up the controversy
over the pro-Armeniau alliance.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
STATE OF THE GOLD RESERVE.

The Treasury gold reserve yester-
day stood at $9O,439,7S4 at the close
OF business. Gold wfthdra walls for
the day aggregated $685.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

After all it is consoling to know that
custom does not require Secretary Morton
to wear mourning weeds because Congress
sat down on his attempt 10 abolish the
seed bureau of his department
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Newark Ex-Mayor Dead.

Newark, N. j., Feb. 1S.-Henry Lang,
sixty-nine years old, ex-mayor of this city,
died of complication OF diseases at his
home in this city this morning.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

- HE statue OF Pere Marquette, the ad-
vance courier of exploration and
civilization in The Northwest, which
VIII lie presented TO the general gov
ernment by the State OF Wisconsin, yes
terday arrived at the Capitol and viii
soon be placed in position. Gaotano
Crentanoye of Florence, the artist who
designed and executed the statue, examined
the various spots remaining unoccupied in
Statuary Han and finally selected the
column which stands between the statues
of Abraham Lincoln and Gen. Phil. Kearney,
on the west side of the hail, and there
the gift of Wisconsin Will be placed. Ar
rangements are being made for suitable
ceremonies attending the formal presenta-
ton and acceptance of the statue on date
TO be hereafter selected.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

When Gen. weyler gets through robbIng
the country stores of Cuba perhaps be will
show us what he knows about fighting.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
NO REPLY FROM CARLISLE
Federation Calls His Attention
to POsloffiCe ScaffOIding,
BEER BOYCOTT DISCUSSED
Position of the Organization Regard
ing the Trouble Was Reaffirmed
and Other Topics Dfscnssed-New
Body Admitted to Membership
Plasterers Leave Trades Council.

The Federation of Labor met in regular
session last nig.lt at Plasterers' Hall, with
President McHugh in the chair.
There were present representatives from
forty-four organizations. The principal
topic of discussion was the beer boycott,
aud the Federation indorsed its previous
action on this matter
Credentials were presented from a new
rganization to be known in the world OF
labor as the Tailors' Beneficial and Pro-
tcctive Association. This organization is
formed out OF the old Tailors' Assembly
ard the International Tailors' Association.
Chairman Blake of the legislative COM
mittee stated that he had seen published
certain statements affecting the Fedora
ton of Labor which were not true. One
was that the Federation was being con-
Quoted by government employees.
TEST VOTE TABLED.
The statement had also been made that
this was the cause of much alleged diSsat-
isfactiou. The effort to put the matter to
test was unanimously laid on the table.
A special committee was appointed TO
prepare resolutions of respect for the
memory of the late E. j. Rca. After the
committee had rendered its report, the
resolutions were adopted and referred back
to the committee with instructions to con-
slider the propriety OF presenting the reso-
lutions In the shape of testimonial TO the
little daughter of Mr.. Rea.
A communication was received from the
Butchers, Assembly inclostng bill re-
quiring the inspection of all meats
slaughtered in the District of Columbia
This was referred TO the legislative COIN
Initfae
The morning times., 1896-02-19

The Times congratulates its brilliant
evening contemporary on the able manner
in which it influenced the board of trade
TO indorse the street extension bond bill
The morning times., 1896-02-19

BOARDTNG-HOUSE ROBBED
Mysterious Tneft OF Mrs. Bischoff's jew
elry aud Other Articles.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

FAIR DAUGHTERS OF WAR
Continental Congress opens at Church
of our Father.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

NOTHING SAID ABOUT DUCKS
Nr. Cleveland Met the EXhibitorsof Fine
Poultry and Birds.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
THE TIMES h a s the
largest circulation of any
daily paper in the District
of Columbia.

IL il a fearless advocate OF trnS re-
form, has Il constituency not reacHec
by any other paper, and enters tie
homes OF The best purchasing class of
citizens in all parts OF the District.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

TRAINING FOUR THOUSAND
Big Chorus OF c. f. Singers Formed for
Convention of SO.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

| v HILE Mr.. GroSycnor was speaking
Ah| yesterday against the point OF order
made onthe amendment directing the
Secretary Of Agriculture to print for
distribution the report of the dairy tests
adc at the Worlds Fair Mr.. Richardson
said that under the rules it should be first
referred to the Committee on Printing. Mr..
Grcsvenor said that was rule especially
observed by the last Congress. and any
action OF that body did not furnish prece-
deut for this Congress Mr.. Richardson re-
piled that it might be wen TO follow the
example of the last Congress, at least in
some things. Mr.. Grosyenor promptly re-
torted:
.'Yes, in the matter of adjournment"
The morning times., 1896-02-19

The declaration of the silver Senators
that there viii be no further increase of
tariff revenues without compcnsating silver.
legislation, destroys all hope of Congress
sional relief, and the repeated raids of
gold gamblers on our treasury reserve
leads TO the impression that we are either
doomed To slide TO sheol on a silver basis
or become so heavily burdened with debt
as TO reach there by the slower orthodox
process OF lingering financial death
The lcng lack Of adequate revenues and
the endless chain system of forcing frequent
bond issues is rapidly pushing us into
national bankruptcy. In the last three
years the administration policy of main
tanning our credit" has increased the public
debt more than. five hundred millions of
dollars and il viii continue to pile il up
ad Iibitum as long as President Cleveland
and the gold gamblers control public
finances. Read the history of the recent
bond issue:
February 6, the date fixed for the open
ing OF the bids. there was $47. 1865, las
in the gold reserve. This amount should
have been increased February . to $102,-
eos, LOB by the payment of so per cent of
the proceeds OF lie bond issue. But in
stead OF that amount only SIT 132. .S63
appeared TO the credit OF the reserve, show
ing a practical loss to the government Of
$25.522, ,292, less S5,ooo,ooO Iapses of
The morning times., 1896-02-19

The change of Mrs. Lease from Populism
TO preaching should remind a certain ex
Senator that he is now released from his
sew 10 retire from politics.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

AHUMADA SEES LANKY BOB
Chihuahua's Governor Visits the Training
Quarters OF FitZ.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

MAUD STRAwNS MURDER
Her Body Found in Her Sisters House in
Iowa.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

NO SELECTION MADE YET
Course for the Intercollegiate Race Still
Undecided.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

RISKED LIVES FOR WINE
Foolhardy Undertaking or Fifty Long
Island Fishermen.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

Mr.. HUNTINGToNS FUTURE
senator Morgan Does Not Think the
Magnate VIII Reach Heaven.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

BRINGING IN THE BILLS
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Re
ported.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

MR.. CRoSBY'S SIDE GIVEN
Argument About Electric Lights Before
the Commissioners.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

SENATE PATIENTLY WAITS
Attention directed 10 Unusual Action OF
the House.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

PUSHES MEASURES ALONG
House Disposes OF a Number OF Minor
Matters
The morning times., 1896-02-19

TRIUMPH OF MADAME DUSE-
Italian Actress Gave a Magnificent Por'
trayal OF Camille.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

AMELIE RIvES WEEDS AGAIN
Married To Prince Pierre Troubetzkoy
at Castle Hill.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

FAST IN wEDLOcK'S BONDS
Mr. Van Toorhis aud Miss Sherman Tn tied
at Noon.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

SNOW TO FOLLOW FREEZE
Storm Coming Up from the South WIN
Bring It.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

CHURCHMEN IN SESSION
Congregational Conference OF Pastors
from Several Cities
The morning times., 1896-02-19

TYLER ASKS A ROYALTY
Postmaster Generals Second Report Upon
Mailbag Shop.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

ASSIGNS MANY REASONS
Favora bic Report Accompanying the
Phillips Labor Bill.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

THE TIMES Will continue to cha M
pIon right and condemn wrong WIN
out fear 6r favor, and relentieSsiy puF-
sue and expose crime and corruption
wherever found
The morning times., 1896-02-19

THEATER TOY IN DEMAND
The Juvenile World in Washington Is In
Love with 1t.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
oLoNEL BRIGHT has a most exalted

%OLONEL BRIGHT has most exalted
opinion OF Professor Woodbridge, the
- expert who examined the Senate side
of the chamber for the purpose of
proposing a plan Of ventilation. Col
onel Bright told the professor what was
wanted. but warned him that he must
look to Congress for his pay.
Professor Woodbridge was satisfied with
this arrangement and went ahead. He
crawled through ali the air conduits and
spent several weeks in the hardest kind
OF work. agns
When Co, Bright saw the bin the pro-
fessor made, out he nearly tainted. 1t was
Just about five times less than anyone eX-
pected and was most modest charge.
s.Fhat's a terrible bill you sent in to
the Committee on Rlles," said the colonel
10 the professor.
why, they didn't say anything to me
about t.",,repliesl Prof. Woodbridge,
'"They seened to think it was reasonable
enough"
..well, + tfought you were up to snuff"
was the reply, and then the professor
caught on! tA
Prof woodbridge, by the way, is
cousin of the new sergeant-at-arms OF the
House:
The morning times., 1896-02-19

BRUSH TALKS BASEBALL
National Leauge Affairs Discussed by q
Magnate.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

SON PROSECUTED PARENT
George n. Coburth's Disgrace Made
Public in Court.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

probably be the only chance he Will have
to be on speaking terms with mat instru-
ment.
1t is Of the last importance that the
foreigner coming 10 our shores should be
intellectually so equipped as to enable
him to comprehend the fundamental prin-
ciples OF our form OF government and the
elementary duties of American citizen
ship. For this reason it would be well not
70 confine the proposed educational test to
five lines OF the Constitution, but to ex-
tend it so as to embrace those sections of
1t which relate to the qualifications of
the voter, or Congressman and President,
and the manner and method OF eIecting
the executive and the legisla ture. In
reading these in his native tongue he would
not only give satisfactory proof OF what
we used to call a common school educa-
ton, but would obtain a highly desirable
insight into the scheme of government
under which he has chosen to abide.
In other words, the educational test
for Immigrants should not be merely a
matter of form, but of actual merit; other
wise it might as wen be omitted alto
gether.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Grandpa's hat isn't in 1t.
-HE Committee on postoffices and Post

HE Committee on Postoffices and Post
roads has just reported peculiar
bill for the relief of Moses Pender-
grass of. Missouri.
Pendergrqss was one Of the bidders 10
carry mail over y fifteen-mile route six
times week. He got the contract be-
cause his bid was $4.
Now he claims tlat the s4 was meant
for 500 and that it must be evident
that he made an error. SO lie asked for the
entire sum. The committee, however. after
examining the case thoroughly, think he
should only have $317, the amount of the
next lowest bid. One or two people,
though, imagine that 1t was sharp practice.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

/ solemnIy swear that the above Is
a correct statement OF the daily cir
cuiation OF TIE WASHISGToN
TIMES for the week ended February
o, 1896, and that all the copies were
actually sold ar mailed for a valuable
consideration and delivered TO bona
f!dc purchase sers or subscribers; also
that none of them were returned or
remain in the office UndelIvered-
j. MILTON YOUNG, Cashier.
Subscribed ard sworn 10 before me
this 18th day of February, A. ID. Il S96.
ERNEST C. THOMPSON,
Notary Public.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
\ A OST people have noticed tina the name
vi of the Secretary of the Interior is
rarely seen in print without his given

lVI of the Secretary of the Interior is
| rarely seen in print without his given
| ] name prefixed. 1t is Attorney Gen
eral Harmon, Postmaster General Wilson,
Secretary Carlisle, but it is always Seore-
tary Hoke Smith. Whether this is due to
the fact that there is always some fascina-
ton about the Georeian's Christian name,
OF TO the notoriety which was given it
through the newspapers when this admins
tration came into power. is not known. 1t
is possible that the Secretary himself may
have something TO do with this frequent
use of the prefix Hokc. He is undoubtedly
proud of this family name, and invariably
speaks of himself as Secretary Heke Smith
when he gives an interview to a reporter.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

WOMAN RAZOR WIELDERs-
Novelty Intro41ced in Barber Shop In
This City.