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The evening times., 1896-03-03

The women of the United States are
about to do gracious act. They will
erect statue in honor of the late Gen
Francis E. Spinner, for many years Treas
urer of the United States, at such place
rs the Secretary of the Treasury shall des-
ignate. Their object in doing thisis to pay
tribute to the memory o + a man " ho opened
to their sex the doors OF government Of
fices for employment and gave them almost
an even chance with the men. He was the
first TO employ them, and he 10 re testimony
more than once to their diligence, their
faithfulness and their honesty. Gen. Spin
ncr always boasted that during ali the
yeats or his administration of the national
cash box he never lost n ceut through the
dishonesty OF woman.
Anyone walking through the various gov
ernment departments and seeing the thou
sands of women 1t work there would hardly
believe that little more than thirty years
ago the proposition to put woman in
office was looked upon with a feeling akin
The evening times., 1896-03-03
Virginia Victrix.

must himself be watchful against every
attempt. however iDsidious, to circum-
vent the law.
That such attempts will be made is
already apparent. Fears are expressed
that the Maupin act is intrnsically
defective, and that the gamblers will
test il in the courts. 1t will be remem-
bcrcd that while the bill was in the Iegis-
laturc The Tires warned its friends ga inst
allowing any flaw to creep into or re-
main in its provisions. 1t Is possible,
of course. that there may be technical
errors. of which those whom 1t will most
affect may take advantage to have it
made imperative by the courts, but there
is not much danger that they will succeed,
unless some provision OF the act is I'm CON-
travcntion or the Constitution, and il is not
believed that il is thus radically defective.
1t is TO be expected that the courts OF
the state will seek to uphold the law, and
not demolish ii by strained construction of
any OF lis clauses. For iir that law a re crys-
taliized the wishes of the order loving peopIe
of the State. and it is their interests. and
not those OF the crooks and gamblers, whom
the Judiciary of the State will surely try
to conserve.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Galinger suggested they should dO-tax
themselves for the support of a free public
library.
One remark was made in the course OF
debate in the Senate which should be taken
10 heart by our people, especially by those
that have ample means. Somebody said
it was astonishing that some of Washing
tons many wealthy men had not long since
esta ablished a free public library. Here is
u suggestion for some OF our millionaires.
II would be- u gracious act on the part OF
some of them TO create a building FUND
which might be available for the erection
OF n public library building worthy OF
Washington. If any of them contemplate
them take warning of the fate OF the late
Samuel ]. Tildcn, whose legacy for free
public library was almost lost through a
defect in his will Let them give while they
are yet in the flesh and can themselves
dircc, the application of the funds.
II "A building were thus provided the an
nual appropra ton out OF the revenues of
the District would suffice for current main
tcnlncc and what with the books that
would he donated and bought Washington
would soon have "A free library worthy
the Capital of the Nation.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

1t was pleasant last Sunday for the good
people of Virginia yesterday. No doubt
they attended at their usual places of
worship with feelings of profound graft
tude, for their legislature had needed
the popular behest and abolished outlaw
race tracks, winter racing, pool selling.
and gambling as semi-legalized occupations
and practices in the old State. If the
general assembly had done nothing else
at this session, it would be glory enough
for it to have rid the State of the stigma
of such lawlcssness as was carried on in
Alexandria county under the color of
law, and to have closed that and other
counties against the element that has in
tested it for years.
The sequel rests with the people them
selves. In the first place, they must see
to it that every county and city official,
from the highest to the lowest, who is
charged with the preservation of the
public order, the upholdng OF The law
and the administration of justice, is not
dcrelict in the performance of his duty.
They must put none but good men on
guard, and II they find that these have
violated their trusts. they must oust them
from their positions and put better men
there. Above all things, every citizen
The evening times., 1896-03-03

II we are not prepared 10 protect our own
interests
In the face OF these warlike prospects 1t
is the duty of Congress- to make an ade-
quate appropriation to construct suitable
coast defenses and place our army and navy
on better footing. There would be no
question as TO our ability to raise an
army sufficiently large to successfully de-
fend the United States against any alliance
of foreign powers that might affect to at
tack us, but there is grave doubt as to our
means to properly equip such force In
these days of improved weapons.
The question then for Congress to con-
slider is whether or not we are prepared for
war. There is danger of that alternative.
Our relations with at least two European
powers are seriously strained, and while
every possible effort should be made toaycrt
such calamity, 1t may yet be made neces-
sary as a means of avoiding public humilia-
tions. The country would support any
reasonable expenditure TO protect our ma
tional honor, and Congress should be patri-
sic enough 10 act on this important ques-
ton without So much discussion and delay.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
Statue to General Spinner.

10 horror. When, in 1862, Gen. Spinner
appointed seven women 10 office under
him he was quite severely censured for
vehturing upon so radical a departure; but
he did not allow himself to be shaken
in his purpose and a few years later the
wisdom Of his policy was generally con-
ceded.
1t is right and proper for the women OF
the land to honor the memory of the man
who did SO much for their sex, for the ad-
mission of women to government office
was the first step to open up to them
other branches of profitable employment.
Their presence today in counting rooms, as
stenographcrs. rs clerks to lawyers and in
other lines of business is due in large
measure to their introduction by General
Spinner into the government Departments.
To washingt onians especially the erection
OF this monument will he very gratifying,
for here General Spinner was personally
esteemed aud liked for his many admirable
qualities OF head and heart
The evening times., 1896-03-03
South Washington's Complaint.

The people of South Washington propose
making determined effort to induce Con-
gress to give them relief. They regard as
an outrage upon them the location in their
section of the city OF any establishment for
the cremation or reduction Of garbage. All
their remonstrances with the Commission
ers have been OF no avail, and hence they
are about to appeal to a higher court.
1t is claimed by them in support of their
contention that such plants ought to lie
put outside of the city limits. The justice
of this assertion cannot be disputed. They
declare that their property values will Sc
riously deteriorate if the garbage factory
is located there, and everybody knows
that is true.
South Washington is sufficiently plagued
with nuisances of the most agerayating
character. 1t has railroad tracks on its two
principal avenues, that interfere seriously
with tue appreciation of property values
The evening times., 1896-03-03
Are We Prepared for War?

No true American wants war. II is a
! scourgc all unite in ienouncing, but every
patriot foresees its possibility, and joins
in a demand that Congress prepare for
that extremity. What every great power
in the world is anticipating this country
cannot afford to ignore, and If the immense
outlay of England, France, Germany, Rus
sia, Italy, Austria. Spain and other eoup-
tries for Offensive and defensive armament
means nothing, then Congress is right in
delaying TO arrange for more adequate
national petection against warlike inva-
sion.
Unless the Presidents declaration on the
Venezuelan question is repuliated, Il re-
port from the commission rejecting Great
Britain's claim to the disputed territory
would involve US in war IL she insists on
enforcing her demands. Should Spain sue
ceed in forming an alliance with France
10 support her wariikc demonst ra lions
against this country, she might also bring
on war. And, while these probabilities
are remote, they are possible and would
result in serious consequences, especially
The evening times., 1896-03-03
HOw 1t Cnaleth

with Acknowledgements TO the American
Poet Laureate.)
How TO the Singer conIeth the Song,
How to the Wringer cometh the Wrong,
How to the Tinker cOmeth the Tink.
How to the Drinker cometh the Drink,
How to the Stringer cometh the Strong,
How TO the Lingcr cometh the Long,
How to the Brewer cometh the Brew,
How TO the Ever cOmeth the Eve,
How TO the Lyre cOmeth the Lie,
How to the Sire cometh the Sigh.
How to the Grammar cOmeth the Gram,
How to the Hammer cOmcth the Ham.
How to the Builder cOmeth the Build,
How To the Glider confeth the Gud,
Thus the mule editor writes with smile;
Verses like these he can do by the mile
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

and are Il meancc to life and limb; it has the
James Greek Canal, which is a menace to
life and health: it has Il large area of treets
that stand sadly in need of Improvement.
These are just a few of their grievances,
and they ought to insure them patient
and respectful hearing,
1t is fortunate that the South Washing
tonians have found a spokesman in Repre-
sentative Coffin of Maryland, who has also
promised thcmthc support OF the remainder
or our ncichbor States Congressional
delegation. They viii no doubt be able TO
induce him 10 make a vigorous representa-
ton TO Tie House District Committee re-
spectiDg the relief TO which they are en-
tilted, and his words reinforced by their
own cxcrtions may cause such action as
will compel the Commissioners to seek a
les Objectionable location for the garbage
destroying plant.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
THE TIMES WILL SUSPEND-ON
THESE CONDITIONS.

Our beloved contemporary, the Evening
Star. continues TO publish its stereotyped
claim of having the largest circulation, In
spite of sworn contradictory statements.
1; also sometimes seems as if even the fig
uics in its own much worn claim were never
changed, inasmuch as they are made to
show as large Il circulation on stormy, In
element days as in fair and pleasant
weather: withstandins the fact that
everybody knows there is then not SO great
u demand for newspapers.
There are other things besides the news
columns and circulation statements of the
Star that are peculiar, and one of them is
itscxcessivc unodesly. Fory years that paper
has in its own opinion held the medal for in
tegrity. THE Star was right. as II always
Is was a standing line in its news features
until the New York Yacht race. but since
that time its boasts OF honesty have been
principally confined to circulation state
nents. other newspapers publish sworn
statements. which should be entitled to
credit, hut all OF them are perjurers ac-
curtine tn the Star. and this refnarka bic as
scrtion is published every Saturday, as
follows:
1T scasiIy possible for newspaper with
an elastic conscience to swell it's legiti-
mate circulation enormously, in order to
deceive advertisers, by sending out thou
sands of Papers TO Hewstands, which are
rfiurnabir, and which are i'll fact returned,
but nevertheless are included in what
purroris 10 lc an honest statement OF cir
culatiOn.
''InIciiigcnt advertisers, however, judge
by results, and bogus circulations don't
give them.
THE circulat tion of the Star is many
thousands in excess OF any other Washing
ton pa per. and is believed To be fully five
times that Of any afternoon contemporary"
The Times has been and is now a thorn in
the side of the Star, SO much that its EIan-
age,nrnt has been trying to purchase this
paper through outside sources III order 10
get il out of the way. In the above state
ment the star claims 10 have n circulation
"mauy thousands in excess of any other
Washington paper, and fully five times
that OF any afternoon contemporary"
IL the star will prove its assertion to
the satisfaction of any reputable COM
uittec The Times will suspend publication
and leave the newspaper field open 10 the
Star and the Post. without demanding a
penny as compensation.
Readers wiiidoubtlcss remember that The
Times has previously Offered thousands OF
dollars as gifts 10 charity If the Star
would suhStartiltc the above claim, but
none OF these offers have been accepted
because our discreet contemporary does
not attempt to make good it's statement.
Once again The Times challenges the Star,
and this time the proof involves the exist
ence Of a successful contemporary. VIII
the Star dare accept?
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Things the Star has not yet laid claim to:
Ii Hung Chang's yellow jacket.
The discovery of the cathode rays.
The Perrine comet.
The authorship Of spain's apology.
The Division.
The ea artb -
The evening times., 1896-03-03
The Question p.

The Question Paramount.
We may have the tariff question:,
And the Spanish question. too,
And the question relative to Bering Sea;
But the question paramount,
And the question ever new
'Will you he a wife OF sister to me?''
The evening times., 1896-03-03
tPIlOME OF The news
---~-N The MORNING Times.

III you miss any news In the evening
edition look In the list below. What
you're looking for was probably
printed In this mornings edition,
and as The Times never repeats
youH hhre to take both editions to
get all the news as quick AS It hap
pens.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

While IL is true hat Spain got warm un-
concerning Cuba. the principal cause OF her
perspiration was undue haste in making he
apology. s
The evening times., 1896-03-03

solemnly swear that the above liz
. correct statement of the daily cir
culation OF THE WASHINGTON
TIMES for the week ended March 1 ,
1896, and that all the copies were
actually sold or mailed for Al vaIua BILE
consideration and delivered TO bona
fide purchasers or Subscribers; also
that none OF them were returned or
remain in the office undelivered
j. MILTON YOUNG. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn To before me
this I'd dnv of March, A. ID. 1896
ERNEST G. THOMPSON,
Notary Public.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
When She Comes Home.

When She comes home again. A thousand
ways
/ fashion to myself the tenderness
or my welcome. l shall trerEhle-yes;
And touch her, as when first in the old days
| touched her giriish hand, nor dared up
raise
Mine eyes, such was my faint hearts
sweet distress;
Then silence, and the perfume OF hePdress:
The room viii sway a little, and a haze
Cloy eycsight -soulsight, eyen-for a space;
And tears yes, and the ache here in the
throat:
To know that | so i'll deserve the place
Her arms make for ne. and the sobbing
note
stay with kisses. ere the fearful face
Again is hidden in the Old embrace.
JAMES wHITCOMB RILEY
The evening times., 1896-03-03
@SERlOUSLYY
THOUGHT TO BE-
\HurDRoUs
His Nomenclature.

Jimmie was always called a "little tad"
One day he went TO buy fishing pole.
do you want one this siZe?'' inquired
the dealer. handing down one of the longest
in the store.
Jimmie thought it was too big. mo,
SIR" said he, blandly, II would like a
tad-pole."
The evening times., 1896-03-03
The Times Branch Offices.

TheTimes''IittleN nts"
can secure their supply of Aornin4
and Evening Times at the folio wing
branch offices:
Frank Smith. 4th and G SITS NV.
II. Men u.ty, 1896 I4th st. NV.
A. b. McClcskcy, 1912 eth st. NV.
II. Hsge, 2I53 Pa. ave- NV.
Joseph Linden. 4O6 sth st Sc.
W. f. Mackay, 600 ii st. ne.
Joseph Petignat. GOO eth st sw-
The evening times., 1896-03-03
ApOrOpriate.

81 see one OF the new warships is to be
called the kentucky
AIS II compieted-'
No it's still building"
The evening times., 1896-03-03
He Kneaded It.

/ asked of the baker,
How much do l owe?"
He made out my hill,
And l gave him tie dough"
The evening times., 1896-03-03
Four Stages OF Life.

There are seven stages of life, according
to Sha kespearc, but according TO n fixed
head OF a New York newspaper there arc
only four, viz: Engaged, Married, Di-
yorccd Died -
The evening times., 1896-03-03

The Duke of York's collection OF postage
stamps was insured for $500, ,OOO. 1t
would seem the duke had stamps to burn.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Whatever may he said of Senator Black
hurn's ability at draw, he proposes to stay
in the Senatorial game.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

W. H. Hoeke, Carpets and Furniture corner
PENNSYLVANIA avenue and Eighth street:
~ have advertised In The Times since Au-
gust. 1895. and feel that the results have
been satisfactory"
The evening times., 1896-03-03

IN THE STRIKERS PLACES
Baltimore Employers Will Secure Men
from New York
The evening times., 1896-03-03

The literary bureau established by Bloody
Brecches Wcyler. has. a least, acquired the
trick OF painting everything 1t handles a
bright, blood red.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

It is to be hoped that the trip OF the
PcrFine comet will be made SO hot that
its desire to. drop into the world win he
consumed.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

CLASSED AS LOTTERIES
supreme Court Decision III the Bond In
vestment Scheme.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

HOUSE DECLARES FOR CUBA
Action or the American Congress Call:
Forth Hostile Foreign Comments.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

nearly tine for the several candi-
dates to weigh in preparatory to the Prest.
dental race. -
The evening times., 1896-03-03

The Family Shoe Store. Shoes. 3l0-31 .
Seventh street northwest:
I'VE consider The Times a first-class ad-
yertising medium. II is with admiration we
speak of your remarkable achievement of
gaining a circulation of such magnitude"
The evening times., 1896-03-03
1[;lll1: |7'|a
.GdQGNCER9.
MAN can seldom be found who, 1,

n NAN,ca seldom be found who. In
In travelling all over the country.
has never before visited Washing.
ton, but such Is the experience OF T. r. Muir
ray OF Oregon, who is now registered at the
Riggs. e.
- have been In every State and Terri
tory and most OF the important cities OF the
country" he said. but this is my first visit
to Washington. You have u beautiful city
here and lamdelighted at having an oppor-
tunity to visit it,
The evening times., 1896-03-03

This time spain's lightning apology was
quicker to rcach results than Uncle Sans
boot toe
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Wash. B. Williams. Household Furnishcr
and Furnishings. corner Seventh and
ID streets northwest:
Il use The Times almost exclusively,
and am satisfied it is TIE Lest advertising
metiiu IN in the city"
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Eisemau Brothers, Manufacturers. Cloth
iers and TaiIcrs corner Seventh and +
streets north west.
We consider our advertising an invest
meut. and spend our Dioney with The Time 5
becaus il brings good results
The evening times., 1896-03-03
Hard Mt work.

At the door of the United States Senate:
whats going on insidc?"
"Thcy are engaged in roasting the Pres
tdelt."
'.Ah. In chief executive session, chr
Exchange.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

E. L. johnson. Hotel Johnson corner Thir-
teenth and f streets northwest
"Iapprcciate your paper as an advertising
medium. and think its circulation Il wonder
ful triumph, in the face OF strong conlpeti-
ton"
The evening times., 1896-03-03
He Anticipated.

Il tell you, sir, there was never more
unhoiy alli--''
what? Allison? Why, Allison is the
only man in the party vino can carry the
West"
Il was Just going to say there was never
a more unholy alliance than Morton and
Platt."
The evening times., 1896-03-03
NSt TO n. Re Thought OF.

J. 'pTommE. do you ever play hockey"
'.No'm;sl can't
t'Why can't your"
Tea cher boards. at our. house. - Chi
caro- Recordi
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Inquirer see it stated some philoso-
phef says that the way to cure yourself
OF love affair Is to run away. Do you
believe 1T
Cynica as-ccrtainly--it, you run away
with the girl
The evening times., 1896-03-03

MILLIONS FOR THE NAVY
Double Appropriation.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Mayer K Petit Household Outfittcrs and
Clothiers. Al Seventh street northwest:
We could not use our money in Il better
way than to advertise in The Times.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

The New York Clothing House. Ciothiers,
311 Seventh street northwest:
THE Times is great advertising me-
dunn. IL is the newspaper of Washington.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Isit possible that the Stevenson boom has
beer lost on the silver shoals!
The evening times., 1896-03-03

PLAN TO DROP BLACKBURN
Gold Democrats VIII Desert the Senator
After Tomorrow
The evening times., 1896-03-03

PASSED THE LIBRARY BILL
Went Through the Senate with Slight
Debate.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Stoll's Shoe Store, $50" Seventh street:
II use The heTiinesexciusivelya a nIoug Wash
ington newspa perS. Results from NV ad-
vertising are most satisfying. and indeed,
almost surprising. l need say no More. -
The evening times., 1896-03-03

c. II. Dawson. l105 F street north west
Diamonds, Watches and Fine Jewclry.
THE Times is the pa per for the people.
l use it every da Y for advertising purposes.
with marked success"
The evening times., 1896-03-03
He Painted In Oil.

shc-wby do you never paint marine
views?
Artist-we,l, you know, oil and water
won't mix.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

r. Harris & Co., Jewellers and Importers
of Diamonds. corner Seventh and ID
streets northwest:
I'VE believe The Times reaches people
with whom we are anxious 10 do business.
and have used it's wide circulation and
advertising columns successfully"
The evening times., 1896-03-03

McGill & Wallace, Printers and Publish
crs, 11OI + street northwest:
ssWcuse The Times every day as an adver-
tising medium, with great profit to our
selves. We consider its circulation IL
little short of phenomenal"
The evening times., 1896-03-03

n D. PROyACD of LoDden, England. i
/ I. at.thf shoreham.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Cline Bros, Victor Bicycle Agency. 900
Penns ylvana avenue northwest:
"Our advertising in The Times has been
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company.
Teas and Cofrces. sol and SOB Seventh
street northwest.
we know The Times goes everywhere.
Because we see il every where. and that IS
proof enough that il is THE advertising
medium. Washington needs such an enter-
prising paper.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

TO PASS UPON THE JUDGES
Democratic Committee Meeting Tonight
Promises to Be Lively.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Parker, Bridget & Co. Modern Clo,hiers,
3I5 Seventh street:
I'VE use The Times columns daily as eX-
perienced advertisers, and know that il
paws US to do So
The evening times., 1896-03-03

OWNERSHIP OF CONDCITS-
commissioners Respond 10 Senate Res
Oiution OF Inquiry
The evening times., 1896-03-03

northwest:
''ReSults obtained from The Times adj
vertising COlumns convince US that IT is
the best advert ising medium IN Washing
ton"
The evening times., 1896-03-03

ITS FAILURE A HELP
B. O. Reccivership Will Aid Grade
Crossings Measures.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Loeb & Hirsh. Ci"thiers $. Hatters and
Furnishers. 910-912 street north
west:
We use The Times very ia of the year.
and consider il the advertising medium par
amount for Mems Wear. IL is TO hc con-
graduated on its wonderful growth and
succe s5."
The evening times., 1896-03-03

AR. ROBERT G. BURKE, the pop
NI ulaf chief clerk OF the Riggs House,
will this coming summer be in
charge OF the office at the Hotel champlain,
Lake Champlain, N. Y.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

MARYLAND TO HELP THEM
Congressman Coffin So Promises South
WashingtonIan
The evening times., 1896-03-03

OPENED 4 WONDERLAND
Fenciblcs Fair Begun with Brilliant
Crush.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Henry Franc & Sons, Hsrerdashers, cor
ncr Seventh and ID streets northwest:
1.-The best evidence that we believe in
The Times is our order doubling our advcr-
tiSing space. 1t Iecches the people with
whom we want to talk.