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The morning times., 1896-01-16
BLACK FACTION UNDAUNTED
Pushing Plans for the Color Line
Mass Meeting.
They VIII Protest Against the Fa-
voritism Shown Their Broth
rem of Lighter Hue.

Preparations are making for the mass
meeting at which the relative condition of
the black and yellow people is to be
weighed and discussed.
1t was intended to hold the meeting
this week, but o. C, Black and one OF the
eolOred pastors who was in conference with
him yesterday said that 1t bad been thought
best to deIer IL untIi carry ueNt week.
This has been done in order that hhe
pastors may give notice OF the meeting
next Sunday
The debate, Judging from the program
outlined in The Times yesterday, will
doubtless be one OF great interest.
one of the committee said yesterday
that the present condition of the black
people. the pure African race is trace
able back to the. time when Northern
philanthropy, after the war, began 10
provide for the education of the coIored
people.
The yellow race has forged ahead, it
Is claimed, by favoritisn, and while
there are some Instances OF achievement
by the genuine black man, the record is
largely in favor OF his racial half brother.
IL is not yet known to what extent the
ideas OF those who are promoting this
movement are shared in by the black
masses. but this will be developed at the
meeting.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
Every Man His own sample Room

A newly elected member of Congress
from the West has a cane that Will ln-
augurate a fashion. 1t looks like an ordi..
nary gold-headed cane, rather larger than
is fashionable. But upon close acqIalnt-
ance there are some peculiarities devel-
oped that will serve to make it very popu-
lar. BY simply unscrewing the head lit
tie tube about the size of straw appears,
and by placing this in the mouth ara med
itatively resting the lips against the mead
of the cane all desire to go out between
the acts is taken away, and the worst case
of thirst that ever troubled a theater-
goer can be appeased. 1t is probable
that the cane habit will develop rad
with attendants at the theater.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
ECKINGTOS FALLS IN LINE.
Now Has II Citizens Association All
Its Own.

Its Own.
Ameeting of the citizens OF lexington and
West lexington was held last night at .
O'Clock, in the lexington Hotel, for the
purpose of forming an association Tor the
promotion of the Interests of that section
of the city.
A large number of representative citizens
were present aud an organization was per-
fCcted similar TO that OF the Northeast
Citizens Association.
With n few exceptions the constitution
and bylaws received favorable action. and
then were adopted as a whole almost as
presented by the committee.
The following standing committees OF
five members each, to be appointed ny the
president. subject to confirmation by the
q association. were also provided for: Mem
bcrShip. railways. the press, streets, stde-
walks. and lights; sewers and water, IRE
and police protection, city limits, schools and
schoolhouscs, and parks and parking
Thirty-six charter members quaiitied by
~ wing the initiation fee OF 20 cents and one
quarters dues in advance, and then pro-
cpehed to the election of Officers, Whlch
resulted as follows:
W. Il. Henderson. president; II. D. Norris,
vice president; W II. Hughes, secretary, .
NJ. I.eitgeli, treasurer, ana F. L. Bancroft,
". j. Fowler. and Edward Kern members
of the executive committee. The meeting
then adjourned subject TO the cali or the
uresiGelt.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
How Thread Is Numbered.

The question, ''Why is spool cotton num-
bered as it is, and why are the figures not
used in regular order?" is often asked
The exclamation is this: The numbers o n the
spools express the number of hanks
which are required to wind FOUND. The
very finest spinning rarely exceeds 300
hanks to the pound, while In the very
coarsest there is about half pound in each
hank. The more common qualities, how
ever, those from which sewing thread is
Usually made, run from ten TO fifty hanks
to the pound, and the spools on which it is
wound are numbered from 10 to so in
accordance.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
Plate Printers Action.

At the regular meeting OF L. a, 1887,
Plate Printers Assembly, beld last even
ing at q. a. X. Hall, large number were
in attendance While there were no new
candidates there was a oonsidcra bic increase
in reinstatemcnts of Old members. After
transacting regular and executive busi-
action of the central bodies in placing
the four hrewa-ies on the unfair list. The
action of the central bodies in taking
off the unfair list Saks Clothing Company
and Finley's Beer Bottiing Company was
also indorsed, and all friends of organized
labor were requested to take notice.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
Sold By All Retail Druggists,
ATLANTA's BIG SHOW.
Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis Lecture
on the Cniton StateS ENpoSitIon.


Rev. Howard W ilbur Ennis, pastor Of
the Western Presbyterian Church, gave
a very amusing and instructive talk last
night on 1.-The Atlanta Exposition" which
was made all the more Interesting by the
addition of illustrations and musical ef-
fects.
After the organist had rendered Dixie
anu the cnoir sung '.O4d Kentucky Home, "
Mr.. Ennis gave minute description OF the
big show from tie main entrance to the
back fence, including the Midway. He
told many anecdotes, some or which oc-
Cured during the civil war.
His happy faculty of combining wit.
humor ana pathos, evoked frequent out
bursts of applause. A novel feature was
the Illustration of "Suwance River" sew
eral scenes being shown on the screen
while the song was being sung.
ther. musical interpretations included
Sousa's marches, Liberty Bell and
King Cotton" and the popular negro
melody, Little Alabama CooD."
The morning times., 1896-01-16
LOTS OF TRILBYS AND TAFFiES.
New GeruIaT,ia Lodge. I. o. n. of L:

-hhSh E.tii II Say shtICNN-
Hearty hospitality greeted all who went
to Arion Hall, in Eighth street, last night.
Although only ten months old, Germania
Lodge, No. 8, improved Order Knights
OF Pythias, proved 4 generous host TO all
who gathered there to attend masquerade
ball given by the organization.
The dancing floor was covered with
merry Inas.ers. Almost all tie costumes
were OF comic Clara cter ana many were
of unique design. One young woman
appeared as 4 broadly buriesgUed edition
of Triihy, while two Svengails were greeted
by three variations Of Taffy. one of
the impersonatoTs OF Tafiy wore green
side-whisk kerS and Travelled around the
bail room in company with the dOg-faced
boy and a mimic marine, with Il head
on him the size and complexion of prize
pumpkin.
Joseph a. Kashka, the comma Bder of the
lodge, was on hand seeing that every
body had some part in the pleasures OF the
evening. lie was assisted by Past Com
mander Edward Brown and the several
committees took an active part iii contrinilt-
ing to the success OF the hall. one of the
most popular young women among the
guests was Miss Marie Oberneyer. Among
the other fair attendants were: Miss Kate
Maggie. Miss Henrietta Rosenbaum, and
Miss Lena Lowcnthal. feature that the
women especially appreciated was the dis
tributoD of freshly cut flowers by Mr. ana
Mrs Kasnka.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
what Beca me of the Pamphlets

La Nature advertises for copy Of a
pamphlet written in 1873 by Mr.. CASTOR
Tissandier, on the description of the captive
balloon of Henry Giffard. This pamphlet
had at the time no less than editions, and
more than 10000 copies were printed, all
told. Still it has so far not been possible to
locate single copy out OF the 80 900 print
ed but II yearsago. 1t was the inten tion to
present copy OF the pamphlet to Mr.. An
DIRE, the intrepid Norwegian aeronaut, who
intends to reach the Moth Pole in a balloon.
The morning times., 1896-01-16

The new Washington Military Band will
give its second concert at Aliens Grand
Opera House next Sunday night. The
very favorable impression made at the
initial performance at the Grand, December
1, will, no doubt, be repeated. Professor
Haley deserves a great deal of credit for
the skilfull manner in which he is con-
Quoting the organization. The members
will appear, Sunda night, for the first time,
gram will be carefully arranged.
The soloists of the evening are Mrs. Clara
V. Flint, soprano; Mrs. Nellie Dobbins
Xnicious, contralto; and j. j. Fibher,
baritone.
Popular prices will prevail and the in
dications are that the concert will be an
artistic success.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
Glnomx view of Cuba

London, Jan. 15,-Thc 8 tandard
morrow will publish dispatch from
Madrid, stating that pohtieai, mlltary
and financial circles there entertain the
gioomiest views regarding Tie situation In
Cuba. The press, the dispatch goes on to
say, continues TO attack the Operations
now being carried on and preotcts q
puliticai crisis and tie resIgnation OF the
cabinet in few days
The morning times., 1896-01-16
INDIANS WOULD ENLIST.
Oklahoma Braves Communicate Wit
Secretary Smith.

The Secretary of the Interior yesterday
received a letter from two Indians in
Oklahoma Territory, offering their services
to the Government should war be declared
with Great Britain over the Venezuelan
boundary question. The letter is unique
in expression and chirograpby. 1t reads:
'.Inasapocka and Ted, Kickapoo brave,
and NotOsagua, desire the GOOD Father to
know that If the British lion insists on u
piece of Venezuela, they stand ready to
march through TO the frozen zones of the
Esquimo and scalp the British as they CO."
The morning times., 1896-01-16
Thankful.

There was good deal of sound human
nature in the unexpected reply of the dying
old woman to her minister's leading ques-
ton: Here, at the end of long life,
which of the Lords mercies are you most
thankful for?" Her eyes frightened as she
answered. MY victuals. San Francisco
Areouaut.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
Want Aid From Congress.

At meeting of the board of directors
of the Eastern Dispensary it was resolved
to petition Congress to make a more liberal
appropriation for the needs of the institu-
tion. Messrs. Charles o. Lancaster,
Tracy L. Jefford and DR.. L. X. Beatty
were appointed committee to urge the
matter.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
Burglars Still Mt Work.

Mrs. Anna Garnett of No. $50 street
south west, reported 10 the police of the
Fourth precinct, yesterday afternoon, that
on Tuesday night her house was entered
by burglars and that S11 in cash and
clothing, valued at $50. were stolen. En-
trance was effected by unlocking the front
door.
The morning times., 1896-01-16

The silver men have taken the bit between
their teeth.
TIE notice given by Mr.. " elcott in the
Caucus Mobtiay rs considered oI grave
Importance. kepupiicau Senators are ieei'
ing very sore over the matter.
his notice si:Bpiy meaus my colleague
and myscif must have what We want ol
we VIA pIcaK everything" just what
they want is pBzZhl.g tteir coiieasues.
1ue saver iIieI nave vi fsauiZcu tue senate
to suit themselves. Invy nave the iHauce
ConiniItVe Dy d iiiaJoriCy OF one. lu every
oluer Important CSIIiiiiittee IA Jnc Senate
the silver men nave cou,roi. NOW wnal
they want ia ADDITION is tue question VI
moment.
WHAT THEY WANT.
So far Mr.. 1ener ana Mr. " olcott have
preserved Il CisCIeeI silence. ILey nav,
saIu notlIn5 aIUuI OILai,izalIoh, eAueli
InaI lHey wIi noI be lou nu 10y lue Caucus
Mr.. 1eiler has eAriesseu ms unuS ing Cp
position 10 lhe hOuse tarII ralsei, Lhl,ss
Il Irec slIver Iluer Is adLeo.
ar. " oIcOtt Las eAliesseu, personally, q
Willingness 10 let TIE revenue Talser So
inIo--H wItHouL oppUsiuUu. just as II
comes from the House. but he IIslstS OF
bU4Ing u.e caucus. AR. Jones cuiiics Oui
ana says the caucus Is AN riSDI, Tree
silver is all right, but there must be q
sugar tax IN tie bill.
~ i.du tHy Inu ocualors from Colora dc
expect To gain by Doilug the caucus nonii'
uauluns FOR further organizauon OF the
Senate can only be surnised. IL Is he'd
by some that II is merely I, threat 10 en
force the passage OF silver legislation.
Bat the silver men have a majority amy
how. They can pass any measure they
choose. so The threat idea seems useless
The other view, taken 10y large number
of Senators, is that The two gcutleiuen 1eaI
the caucus VIII not nominate for Secre
iary of the Senate the gentleman they iavor'
They want a silver man. Not content
with organizing the Senate committees
they want to place silver men on guard
al all The doors.
They may Eau up against IA very large
sized trouble in this action. For twC
years iney hold the balance OF power
but then come a lot of new Senators
The silver men have driven things So lar
but they are liable to drive too fast, and
cause themselves more trouble iu the END
than they gain advantages Row.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETS.
Finance Committee tried TO take action
on the revenue raiser yesterday afternoon
All the Democrats were present but Mr..
Vest. The Democrats, irrespective of theiI
silver views, Botified the Republicans that
they would vote against the measure uudel
any circumstances. -
AT this meeting Mr.. WolcoUt announced
himself as favorable to the bill as 1t came
from the House. No one could say, though
how Mr.. Jones of Nevada, stood. He was
not present at the meeting and could not be
found. Not kupwina whether he would
insist onh his l . per cen tadditionto the House
bill i'm the sugar schedule The Republicans
hesitated about going ahead.
All depends upon Mr. Jones. If he insists
on the sugar ameHament the bill may never
leave the committee. II not the committee
may report the measure today. II is hoped
Mr.. Jones may be willing TO abide by the
fate of an amendment offered in the Senate
If he agrees to this Mr. Teller is then the
only other obstacle.
The morning times., 1896-01-16

Pioneer Laundry Workers Assembly, No.
1904. K. of l., held a largely attended
meeting last evening at Haydens Hall,
corner Four-and-a-haIf street and Penn
sylvania avenue, Master Workman Wider
in the chair.
delegation from Gambrinus' Assem-
bly, was given an audience to relate their
grievances against the brewers. Their
petition that the laundry workers shall not
pEtronIZe the product of the local brewer
les was granted.
Eleven new members were initiated and
a number of applications for membership
received.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
Not a Great Revenue producer.

'I see," said Mrs. Hashcroft, "that they
have passed an ordinance imposing fine
on any one who yells Fire in church.
''Oh. WE'LL said the Cheerful Idiot.
''that sort of preaching has pretty much
gone out of date, any way."-IndianapoI
Journal.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
ReceInts Mt the Treasury

The receipts from internal revenue yes
terday were: 1894, 219; from customs.
S6SS, 155; and miscellaneous, S113, 115.
The national bank notes received for re-
deInptioD amounted to S699,3S9.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
6, 3. Dapison
JEWELER,
liO5 F Street N. w.
AMONG THE LABOR MEN.
Several Locals TusAsn New Office

Several Locals fusSsll New Officers
and TranAelA Business.
The installation of officers OF the Bar
bers' Assembly. h. OF l., took place at
Plasterers' Hall last evening.
The ceremony was performed by Mr.. W.
q. H. Simmons, master workman of ID. A.
66. h. of L. The Officers are:
George W. Brown, M. W., Henry Davis,
W. F.; L. C. Bailey, W. t; w. L. Robin
son, j. o. c.; James W. Hughes, j. a;
William ]. Simmons, c. c.; Lewis Lam
drick. almoner: Henry Saur, financial Sec
retary.
The meeting was addressed by members
of Gambrinus aud Painters Assemblies on
the troubles between the brewers and their
employees. The action of The central labor
bodies on the GqIestion was indorsed.
The Shoe Clerks Assembly, No. 1342,
K. of l., one of the youngest members of
organized labor in the District, met last
evening in The Times Building.
II was its first semi-anuual meeting, and
there was 4 large attendance. The of
ficers elected at the last meeting were
installed hy Charles j. Wells, or District
Assembly G6, as inst alling officer.
The Officers are. ID. W. Beatty, NJ. W.;
9. A. Kraft, W. F.; Alex Ii. HiItZ, recording
secre .rg: Juhn Il. Wagner, financial sec
retary: Frank ReG Gbsaum. treasurer: ].
Morris, jr., almoner; d. Wolf, statis-
tician.
The morning times., 1896-01-16

1.-The New York Stars are down as
Manager kernan's offering for next week,
aud a most excellent offering it is.
This organization comprises some of
the best variety talent on the stage today,
and listed on the program are several
really superior novelties. The world
renowned female gymnasts, Ami and Ino,
will be seen in their wonderful mid-air per-
formance, which has astonished two con-
tinents.
Others are the American Macs, the
popular Irish comedians; Bingham, the
premier ventriloquist of the world; Mat
thews and Harris, the refined sketch artists;
Miss Emma Francis, the peerless little
vocalist; Fred J. Huber, the renowned char
ac;er comedian; Nile. Florizell, the Euro
pean marvel of the crystal mirror; Goldie
st. Clair and Goldie, in up-to-date comedy;
the great Sparrow eccentric clown, juggIer,
aud king laugh-maker. and Swan and Bam-
bard, grotesgue comedians.
The performance will conclude with
the absurdity entitled ''Sights in New
York"
The morning times., 1896-01-16
Nator,ous Outlaw Caught.

Guthrie, Okla, Jan. 15.-United States
Marshal Nix received telegram today an :
Douucing that his posse of deputies had
captured the notorious Oklahoma outlaw,
Bill Doolin, at Eureka Springs, Ark.
DooliD's record in the line of robbery of
individuals, banks, train hold ups, murders
and outrages of the worst kind have placed
him in the class with the james brothers,
Bill Dalton aud Cherokee Bill.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
CALLED CLEVELAND KING
II Was for Parliamentary Pur-
poses, but Raised a Laugh.
HOT DEBATE IN THE HOUSE

croachment of the Executive Upon
the Prerogatives of COngress-Cited
Some Cases In POint-PensiOn Bill
Is Still UP.
The morning times., 1896-01-16

Mrs. Ida E. Slant, POI NJ street south
east Washington. says: II suffered Win
rheumatism for eight or ten years. Browns
Iron Bitters completely cured me"
The morning times., 1896-01-16
COMING TO THE THEATERS.

All who love n rafting good melodrama
will find plenty of delight in The Fatal
Card" which Will be presented at the New
National Theater next week. This is a
strong and stirring play constructed on
up-to-date lines and containing more of what
has become to be known as human in
terest' than any drama of recent produc-
ton.
IL tells a very direct and heart-holding
story There Is Il very pretty love romance
running ali through IL and the hero is
placed in SO many dangerous positions
ana has such a desperate fight to right
himself and win his sweetheart that the
ever present element OF suspense is there
in greater quantity than in any other melo-
drama that can now be called to mind.
Mr.. FrohInan first produced THE Fatal
Card at Palmer's Theater. New York, last
season. Many of the knowing ones pre-
dicted that il would not succeed. what!
Melodrama on Broadway? Never" they
said. But the play not only made a hit.
but the large and fashionable audiences
that crowded to see it. gave it vogue
that made managers of melodrama crazy.
and the result is that there are dozens of
melodramas on the boards this season.
The Fatal Card ran at Palmer's for
over three months and made an unmis-
takeable triumph.
II has also stood the test Of long runs
in Boston. Chicago, San Francisco, and
other prominent cities.
The morning times., 1896-01-16

COLD IN THE HEA d. Catarrh.
and Headache Immediately relieved BY
Capitol Catarrh Cure Is cent?.
pov7 -3r o-sxH
The morning times., 1896-01-16

"a Straight Tip John ]. McNaliy's
rollicking farce-comedy. will make its ap-
pearance at Ale MS Grand Opera House next
Monday night for one weeks visit. The
play has been entirely rewritten, is up
to-date in every particular, nd as amusing
as ever.
"a Straight Tip" ran ten consecutive
months in New York City, and has been
the leading American faroe-comedy attrac-
ton the past three seasons, playing to
banner business almost every where. The
coterie of artists presenting it is an unusu-
ally strong one. including such Washington
favorites as Willis Mack, Albert P. Kent,
Charles willard. Billy Hal, Harry Lynton,
Lon Seeley, Margaret Terry, Jennie Kline,
Flo Irwin. Ieonore Burton, Mabel Havens
and Ada Mortimer.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
Conceal THEIR DESIGN
Two Republican Senators Who
Threaten TO Baat a Caucus.
COLLEAGUES IN THE DARK

NoOne Seems to Know j ust W hat They
Wnnt-Are blocking Their Party's
Program in Two Ways-Finance
Committee Meets, But Is Una bio
to Reach u Conclusion.
The morning times., 1896-01-16
DeooinG
Uep year's
or Christmas
Gifts,

Did you get two or three of
the same kind, if so, bring what
you don't want to keep to me,
and | will exchange them for
something else.
Perhaps you don't know that l
keep a well-equipped repairing
department and am prepared to
either repair damaged jewelry or
watches or reset stones.
The morning times., 1896-01-16

"I rant 10 be the Jelreier irho
comes iato your mind Frst."
The morning times., 1896-01-16

Down in Dixie is n title that exactly
fits the play TO which it belongs. This
play will be the attraction at the Academy
next week. 1t was written by Scott Marble
to give a picture OF Southern life, to tell
4 very sensational story, and to provide
an opportunity for the Introduction of
pickaninny band and a lot or darky sing
ers IN addition TO the regular dramatic
company of white people. That it fills all
these requirements has been attested where
ever it has been presented.
The manly son of a proud, rich planter
loves girl of humble origin. His family
close their doors on her, but she wins their
love by the courage and cleycrness with
which she defeats the plots of two williams
against them. She saves two lives during
the course of the play, and both In very ex-
citing circumstances.
There is a large cotton compress used
in the play in which real cotton is conl-
pressed, and which figures also as the
villains trap for a young naval officer.
The heroine forces her way from building
in which she has been locked and rescues
him just in time.
The pla ying OF the boys and their antics
on the plantation are enjoyed in the ut
most degree by the audience.
Manager John W. Aibaugh announces for
next weeks attraction at the Lafayette
Square Opera House that great Napoleonic
comedy by Sardou, Madame Sans-Gene."
The gifted American actress, Miss Kath-
ryn Kidder. will appear as Madame Sans
Gene, the careless washerwoman, the hand
some duchess, and the friend of Napoleon,
in which she has already made such brill
liant success here. and Mr.. Augustus Cook
will be seen in his lifehke impersonatioD
OF Napoleon.
1t will te remembered that Manager Pitou
chose this city as the place for the first
American production of this famous play,
and the enpbaticsuccess whichwasa chieved
on the opening night has since been fully
sustained wherever the play has been pre-
sented.
For the Wednesday matinee Miss Kidder
will make her first appearance on any stage
as Rosalnd, in ''As You Like It.. The
play will be presented under tie personal
supervision OF Manager Pitou, who has
been reheaFsing it with this company for
a number of weeks.
All of the original music viii be sung
by an octette of trained voices specially
engaged for this performance.