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Educated Prisoners,

The question what ID do with our con-
sicts is, every now and then, an absorb
ing one TO the public mind. 1t is quite
evident that to put a man inside four stone
walls and let him stay there year, or ten
years. or half a lifetime, in absolute idle
ness, would be very bad thing. IL he
were shut up by himself it would be a
cruelty like unto that OF the political per-
seoutions in Russia, and il he were allow ed
60 circulate among his fellows, all sorts Of
mischief might be the result Notonly would
the criminal deteriorate with alarming
rapidity, but the public would suffer from
his deterioration when he got out. And
as it is hardly fair to shut a man up all
his life for stealing a horse or setting fire
30 somebody's barn, he is bound 70 come
out sonie day. and this plan win not do.
Then was proposed the scheme OF con-
rict labor; and that made trouble for honest
men outside the prisons. The convict
labor competed with union labor and caused
@ serious disturbance. And now comes the
news from Sing Sing that many of the
prisoners there are. employing their
leisure time in study, and that some Of
them will he sufficiently fluent in foreign
languages when they are discharged to
take positions in South America.
This is truly good news. South America
is some distance away, and it does a man
NO harm 20 know a foreign language, evenif
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y, 4
BALTIMORE ELOPERS CAUGHT.
An Unknown Young woman's Dream
of Love Rudely Interrupted.

An Unknown Young woman's Dream
of Love RudeIy Interrupted.
New York, April 7.-When the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad train due at 3:13 In Jersey
City yesterday afternoon arrived at the
station in that city, there came walking
arn-in-arm down the hong platform, "A
youth OF about twent y-five years aud girl
of not more than seventeen. The girl was
well dressed and carried an ordinary trav-
cling bag. She seemed the least tit ex-
cited.
When the couple reached the waiting
room on the ersey side, a tall man stepped
up and spoke to the couple, first in whis-
pers, and then in a tone of voice that
could be heard by those sitting near.
You can give this girl over to me, or be
arrested on the serious charge of abduction.
Unless you give her up sou VIII be sent TO
jail and the whole thing will get out. The
easiest way is the best. I'm ready to take
her back to her parents in Baltimore, but
you must CO. The girl cried. The man
consented TO go. The detective was asked
the names of the parties. Never mind"
said he, Its just a girls foolish infatua-
ton for loafer. I'll take her back on
the next train for Baltimore j had been
waiting a whole day for them, and now
I've got EN-
The man was evidently resident of this
city, as was also the detective who took
the girl back TO her parents in Baltimore
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07
RARE OLD VIOLIN SOLD.
The Famous Instrument Once Be-
longed to ThouIas jefferson.

lOnged to ThouIas jefferson.
Baltimore, April An old violin, ma lie
by the famous August Wilhelm Glier, of
Germany, and which is supposed 10 have
been the property of Thomas Jefferson,
was sold recently by North Liberty street
dealer TO q well-known Baltimore CON
noisseur.
The instrument possesses all the prop
critics especially valued 10y admirers OF
rare old violins, such as the original and
inimitable varnish, and is OF "A rich
blending of gold and yellow. The top is
of spruce pine, and the sides and bottom
are of maple
Last summer the violin was purchased
by the dealer, together with an in
strument made by the illustrious Nico!aus
Amati one OF the first of Crenonese
makers, under which the great master
Stradivarius studied. II was secured from
a colored man ninety-two years old, Who
lived near Charlottesville, Va, at the base
of the Monticello mountain
The other Instrument is also supposed
TO have been the property OF Thomas JEFF
ferson The old negro, who was born III
slavery ana who sold both violins, offered
proof that they had been bequeathed 10
his father, who was owned by the great
statesman, and thatlthey had been among
his most priced holdings.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

Australia has a special class of GRIM
inal The world could have dispensed with
this contribution, but perhaps it is no
more than fair. Australia was the dump
ing ground for all Europe for quarter of
a century, and, all things considered, she
has come out remarkably well The spe-
clal pest of the New South Wales is the lar
rikin, who differs from the New York
tough and the San Francisco hoodlum as
a kangaroo differs from a possum, or a
hyena from yellow dog. Heis the crystal
lization OF the worst element of the convict
settlers. He is proud OF his title, and wears
a distinctive uniform. He does not hesitate
to attack and rob a peaceful citizen, and
is sure Of the backing OF associates in any
such enterprise He has his special haunts
and his womankind, and absolutely no re-
spect for the moral law. Be it said to
the credit of the Bowery tough thathe does
have some remnants of respect for women.
The larrikin hasn't any. He does not even
fear the lash, and when whipping was in
troduced as a punishment in the jails, he
came out &c exhibit with pride the tracks
of the whip on his back. The Iarrikin is a
troublesome problem TO Australia.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07
nrvIAAL Ipr CASTE"
Hare as Eccics Oh Thirt.eth Annis ger
sary Of Hiss Al unearance as Sam.

Hare as Ecclcs on Thirt.eth Ami ser-
sary of HssAppearance as Sam.
John Hare last evening presented Tom
Robertson S 5.Caste'' at the Lafayette.
There was acoincidencein the performance
OF this comedy last evening recalled ny one
OF Mr.. Hare's COMPANY. 1t was just thirty
years ago to sIig htthat the piece was pro-
duced in London. In that cast OF Caste
John Hare playedthe part of Sam GerTidge,
and thirty yeisrs after, last night, he finds
himself promoted.to the more important
role of Eccles and his own son playing his
original part
The revival Of this play is chiefly inter-
eSting in that it furnishes Mr.. Hare with
a congenial vehicle for his talents as a
character actor and it emphasizes the vast
improvement in playmaking since thirty
years ago last night, for which we have to
he truly thankful, for Caste is really
q tedious play
The role Of Eccles is fruitful soil for Mr.
Hare's labors He makes of the bibulous
old demagogue a humorous and patheti-
cally old humlug, whom we love while we
resent him. 1t is quite as good as his work
in "A Pair OF Spestacles," and that SO far
had been the best he mad shown us. Inthe
makeup and personality which he gave
Eccles, the character received q refreshing
and finished treatment
Gilbert Hare does Sam fairly well, Fred
erick Kerr is excellent as lEawtree and
Frank Gilmore does what he can with the
theatrical George. The men, however,
quite outshone the women Miss Harvey
was Polly md Miss Dram was Esther.
Caste" will be repeated on Saturday
evening Tonight "A Pair OF Spectacles''
will be given. This is a piece in Which
Mr.. Hare is, of cur own experience, ex-
cellent. Moreover, the comedy is quite up
to date in its theme and treatment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07
LAMONT RUMOR REVIVED.

Insisted That the ex-Secretary Is to
BECOME "a Railroad President.
New York, April THE Herald says: 1t
wasstated on high authority that Col. Daniel
S Lamont had been decided upon as presi-
dent of the Northern Pacific Railroad,
andthat theappointment would be an nounc-
ed within a week.
The appointment of Col. Lamont al head
of this system is understood TO have been
brought about largely by President James
j. Hill, of the Great Northern, and 1t is
but additional evidence of the close COM
pact that is forming between the two
great railroads. The alliance is now being
perfected in London by j p Morgan james
j. Hill and DR.. Siemens, of the Deutsche
Bank the last named being the largest
individual holder Of the bonds Of the North
ern Pacific railroad.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

Opponents of the charter for Greater
New York, who have believed that Mayor
Strong would veto it, have given up hope
tits vast measure of far-reaching import
questionable utility; but on the whole il
seems acceptable to the mass of people
affected by it, and there is hardly a doubt
that it viii become operative. One OF the
principal objections urged against it, is
thatit is likely to make the greatmetropols
permanently Democratic. That is a con-
sequence which we could endure without q
sigh or tear.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07
RAILROAD ELECTS OFFICERS.
Stockholders of the Washington and
Potomac Hold "a Meeting.

baltimore, April 7.-Stockholders of
the Washington andP otomac Railroad. held
their annual meeting yesterday at the office
OF John p. Poe. j. Otis Wetherbee was
elected president and Mr. Lawrence Bond
secretary. Both are residents of Boston
The road extends from Brandywine to
MechaniesviiIe, distance OF twenty one
miles, and was formally known as the
Southern Maryland Railroad. Ii is pro-
jected from Brandywine to Washington, a
distance OF sixteen miles, and from Me
chanicsville to Point Lookout, forty-Cne
miles. The last legislature extended the
time for the completion Of the road until
May 1, 1900. tits said that steps may he
taken towards carrying out such plans
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

When Senator Morgan charged Senator
Hale with being lin constant cominunica-
ton with the Spanish government, for the
purpose OF ascertaining the best means OF
defending it, we do not understand that
the latter denied the charge. He only re-
piled that mot one single item OF infor-
nation that he had received in the mat
ter under discussion came from the Span
ish authorities, or any representative of
Them
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

President Mckinley shows extreme court
esy to his friend the Sultan. If reports are
to be believed ex-Secretary Foster is to go
to Constantinople for a short mission as
ambassador extraordinary and pa ramount
TO Minister Terrell. Then the latter is 10
be replaced by an Angel; which shows the
Presidential sense of hunor, and OF an
tifhpsiS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

The presence in Washington of commits
ferers, and to urge upon the Congress some
comprehensive measure for their relief,
occurs at an unfortunate time We Sc
riously doubt il Mr.. Reed can be induced
to open the doors of the House, even to
that sort OF legislation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

King oscar, of Sweden, has Just COLI
pleted novel in which his grandmother,
the wife of Marshal Bernadotte, is the
heroine. Her maiden name was Desirce
Clary In her youth she was associated
with Napoleon and his brother, Joseph
BoDaparte Her sister, Julie Clary, mar
ried Joseph, and she herself was affianced
to Napoleon for time, but dismissed him
because of his attentions to women of
greater note in Paris. Finally Desiree
married Bernadotte, a young officer who
rose from the ranks of the French army
to become a marshal, Prince of Ponte-
corvo and King Of Sweden
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

comes up in the North American Review,
and, as usual, there is a woman writer
who cannot understand why girls are SO
foolish as not to become servants 1t
might be suggested in this connection that
business men don't have much trouble
finding office boys, or salesladies, or
saleswomen, or typewriters. or scrub
women for their offices Atany rate, they
the cause of this difference?
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07
BIG MINING SUIT ENTERED.
Millions Claimed for Alleged lille
gal Mining in Montana.


Butte, Mon, April THE Montana Ore
Purchasing Company has brought suit
against the Boston and Montana Company
to recover S2,322,0o0 for the value of
ore alleged to have been extracted by the
defendant company from the vein of the
Rarus mine in, the latter part of 1894.
Three hundred feet of surface ground of
the west end Of the Rarus is owned by the
Boston and Montana
Ore was taken from beneath this por-
ton through the workings OF the Mountain
View mine. The plaintiff claims it's title
to the Rarus Includes the full limits for
mining purposes, and that the ore beneath
this portion of the surface ground be-
Ionged to it, though the ground was owned
by the defendant. This is the biggest
suit ever brought In the State
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

Scientists say that more people are an
nUally killed by improper cooking than by
battle, murder or sudden death by pesti-
what improper cooking is 1t may be
caused by some sort of mierobe, or the
tariff bill, or improper Legislation OF
some kind, or the wrong sort of creed or
any old thing. And there are all sorts Of
remedies proposed for indigestion, from
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

salvation by grace to Curems Little Liver
rills and the Dngley bill Wouldn't it be
just as well for the scientists to turn their
attention from prehistoric man In the
Pyrenees TO present man in the Great Pie
Belt, and stop this wholesale slaughte
1t is worse than Cuba.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

the board of regents, has accepted the gift
Of Levi Strauss, of San Francisco, turning
over $4,000 annually for scholarships TO
the University Of California, to be equally
distributed to deserving youths in the seven
Congressional districts of California
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

Miss Laura B. Parsons, of Denver, a
former art student in Munich, says that
on going into.a Munich gallery one day she
saw a beautiful new Cecilia. 1T was the
ideal face of a saint, calm, serene and
rapt with the heavenly melody, and Miss
Parsons recognized in it the face of a
model who had few days before stolen
her purse.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

A Hard Boy TO pleas

Boys is mighty hard to please these
days." said old Farmer GrowleT Now
here is my Sam wantin OF day off to go
to q picnic when jes las month gin him
a hull afternoon to go to town an have his
teeth pulled. Atlanta Constitution.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

menia will cause a cold chill among the
sugar and stock philanthropists Ameri-
can sympathy must have something to
feed upon, and it might begin to look
viciously toward Cuba.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

Sir r, Menzies, of Menzies, the hereditary
chief of the Clan Menzies, is the eldest
highland chief of any clan now living
He is in his eightieth year and wears a kilt
winter and summer continuously. He il
six feet three inches tail.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07
COMING TO THE THEATERS.

The Castle Square Company will leave
Philadelphia tomorrow morning at $50
and arrive here shortly after IL, They
will take a hasty lunch and drive TO the
Lafayette, makeup, costume, and he ready
for first curtain on the opera, "Falka, =
at 80. Immediately after the perform
ance, they Will with costume and makeup
on, drive To the depot and take special
train to arrive I'm Philadelphia for the
night performance. Dinner will he served
on the train. 1t will he an interesting and
unusual occasion.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

The Sultan of Turkey possesses one Of
the rarest collections of jewels in ex-
istence, among the treasures being the
most valued parasol in the world. 1t is
of white silk, embroidered withgoldthreads,
wrought at intervals with precious stones.
Its chief value, however, lies in the staff,
which is one long, superb piece of coral.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

1.-The Prisoner of Zenda, with Howard
Gould as Rudolf. and Isabel Irving as the
Princess FIovia, will be the week attrac-
ton at the Columbia, beginning next Mon
day. This beautiful and fascinating pro-
ductIon has been placed in competent hands
by Mr.. Daniel FrohlDaD, under whose aus
pices the play will be presented here. And
the claim is made that THE Prisoner Of
Zenda' has never been 30 well performed
as at the present time. An interesting
feature of the remarkable play is that,
though the principal roles have been
played by several different artists, the
fact stil remains that there has been at
no time, since it's initial production at
the Lyceum Theater in New York To the
present time, any Derceptible diminution
in the attendance or enthusiasm OF the
audiences. OF but few romantic dramas
Cd n this be said: THE Prisoner of Zenda''
does not seem to depend upon the per-
sonality of any actor for its success.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

AT a ball in the Elysee in Paris the other
night, to the surprise of all present, the
Turkish ambassador, Munir Bey, appeared
without the traditional feZ, but carried
under his arm an opera hat of approved
construction.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

1t is said among London political clubs
that while Lord Salisbury will probably
be raised to dukedom when the Queen
celebrates her diamond jubilee this year,
he does not desire this elevation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07
Her Fastidious Taste.

rs Marcus Aurelius in?''
mo. -
''or Epictetus?''
'.No. y
well, give me something of Marie
Corelli's Chicago Record.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

At the Lyceum next week, will be the
famous RentZ-Santley Company. Charles
Lovenberg has written a new first part,
entitled, Paris and Pleasure" also an
original burlesque, entitled "Gay Life in
New York." presenting all the characters
made famous by the New York Casino
Company.
The olio, which follows includes j. J.
Sullivan, Americas greatest Irish char
acter imitator. Lottie Elliott, the charm
ing burlesquer; Dawley and Waldron, Fish r
and Croweli, Sisters EngstrOm, Gilmore
Sisters, and Curtis and Gordon. The per-
Torrance concludes with Gay Life in New
York" which is In three scenes
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

What surprised Londonersa as much asany-
thing else in hansen was his correct
English. The canny Norwegian has be-
come very popular in England, not least
because of his personality; for he is tall,
straight and blonde, and his face is good
to look upon, while there is winning
geniality OF manner about him. 1t will
not be long before he appears on this side
OF the water to gather his second, and
main, harvest of dollars.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07
The Reason.

Mr. Newhub--W What does it mean when
a bride promises 10 obey2
Mrs. Newhab--Sinlply that she prefers
hot I make scene.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

An ordinary man can say everything
that any occasion calls for with vO-
cabulary of LOCO words That's quite
enough on some occas iOns.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

The Princess Of Wales prefers Tine TIL
cycle to the bicy Gle, and fashionable women
throughout England are following suit.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

William Waldorf AstOT owns 4 COO houses
inNew York city, and hasanincome of more
than Sc ,O00,0 900 year.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

The talented young actress, Miss Flora
Stamford, will commence a weeks en-
gagement at the Bijou Theater next Mon
day in her success, "A Soldiers Sweet
heart play bubbling over with good,
clean comedy. During the action of the
play a number of songs, dances and other
pleasing spccialties are introduced. The
supporting company is said to be above
the average. Each member of the com
pany has been engaged for his or her es-
pecial fitness for the character portrayed.
Although this will be Miss Stdniford's
first appearance in Washington as a star,
she comes heralded by such favorable
criticisms that she will doubtless install
herself as a favorite here at once. There
viii be four matinees, as usual
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

Joseph II. Choate's wealth is estimated
at $4,000, 0O0-all made in the pr actice of
law. That last statement is worthy a
lawyer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

"Chimmie Fadden,' that bright aud dis
tinctively American comedy production,
will return 10 this city at the National
next week, with the original company,
headed by the popular comedian, Charles
Hopper, in the title role. Earlier in the
season "Chimmie Fadden' was presented
for week in Washington, and was most
cordially received by our critics and the
atergoers. The piece shows the dramatic
touch and skill of Augustus Thomas, who
has evolved from Edward w. Townsend
amusing sketches of the BOwery boy, n play
OF the highest comedy merit. The char
acters are realistically and aptly. inter-
preted by a company, which includes
Charles Hopper In the title role, with his
charming Evolutionary methods; Marie
Bates, George Nash, Beth Franklyn and
other equally capable performers. The
seat sal e begins tomorrow.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

New pictures and plenty of them is
policy pursued by the management of the
BioCraph, which is attracting not only
new Corners to the unique entertainment,
hut many who see it once go repeatedly
to see the new pictures The various
churches in town are taking an interest in
sensing their young people, and the
schools take various days.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

Sir Charles Young's famous English
drama, Jim, the Penman,'' viii he seen
at the Grand Opera House next week. 1t
is essentially an English production in
every particular. In the first place, every
scene is laid in England, every character
in English, consisting of representations
of both branches of the house OF Parliament
financiers professional and business men
and lastly, because it was thought out
and rounded into a tangible form by the
bright English dramatist and political
leader, Sir Charles Young. Bart. The
play has been sent upon the road this year
with a remarkably strong cast, stamped
with Mr.. Palmer's approval, and has been
received everywhere like an old friend.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-07

Olga Nethersole, who will be seen at
the Lafayette in repertoire next week, is
not only a great artist, but very beau
tiful woman The following is what
New York critic wrote about her when
she was electrifying Gotham with her
marvellous performances OF Carmen early
this year: Here you have young wo-
man who is just the rig hit height, who is
neither too stout nor too lean, who has
the head of an artists model, posed on
shoulders that are d DIRE am, w hose face is a
perfect oval, with a compile xion that makes
brick-red nair the perfect answer 10 a
century OF prayers, whose eyes are full
and liquid, whose carmine lips refused to
hide the gIories of teeth, whose pearly
luster must shame the gates Of paradise.
AS though these were not enough to make
mad and destroy, there is, just half an
inch above and TO the left Of her mouth
when she smiles W hiCh is always, more
trouble a dimple, a deadly, devasta ting
dimple.'