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The evening times., 1897-02-08
Reduction of salaries.

To the Editor OF The Times:
I have observed with deep interest and
considerable quiet satisfaction Senator
Chambers expressed determination to in
troduce into the Senate bill reducing the
salarie sof government employees 1Opcrcent-
| agree with the Senator that on general
principles. considering the circumstances Of
the people composing this nation and the
bankrupt condition OF the Treasury, such
a reduction ought to be made.
Here am I. a messenger in the Weather
Bureau, an infant under twenty-une years
OF age living at home; all have to do is
TO run about the warm and softIy-carpeted
rooms, carrying papers from one "chief
to another. and executing very small com
missions. which neither tax my mind OF
body. / do this from a. IN to 4 p
m. and receive six hundred dollars per
annum.
1t has been stated that the ciergynen Of
this country do not average salaries Of over
six hundred dollars year. Why should
an infant meSSeu ger. who rides two or
three hours per day on bicycle and hangs
around the office Of the captain OF the
watch the rest of the time, receive such a
large salary?
/ notice that a poultry farmer, OF praC-
ticaI experience. is wanted at st. Eliza
beth's. He must pass a civil service ex-
animation, and yet the salary he Will get
is but five hundred and forty dollarsa year.
No meSSe enger should be paid over three hun
dred dollars a year. By all means, let
Senator Chandler introduce his bill, and let
the public sec how many representatives of
the people will vote for sensible reduc-
ton of salaries Morton
The evening times., 1897-02-08

To the Editor OF The Times
d. Loughran, in The Morning Times Or
February 8, makes a statement regarding
the theft of a macintosh. He states that
he loaned me the macintosh, which is not
the truth. I bought it from him and paid
for it, Regarding his statement that L
had no case, 1 wish TO say that | had the
case enO1-prussed at the requeS tOf his friends
and upon the promise to return the coat.
A friend called to see his father regarding
going on his bond for his appearance as
the police court, but he refused 20 do il.
James p. Clarke.
The evening times., 1897-02-08

To the Editor OF The Times.
In The Times OF yesterday afternoon
appeared an interesting chapter based
mainly upon very small interest chance
10 have in a proposition to provide the
city OF Louisville, Ky, with an under
ground electric street railroad system.
Ny connection with that movement would
be OF no interest whatever 70 the general
public were il not for the fact that l have
been, without warrant, placed in the atti-
tude OF fayOring Scent fares. Street
railroading is business and Scent fares
are sentiment, and until the cost Of opera
ton is reduced nearly One-half the mere
notion OF 3-cent fares is nothing less than
an absurdity. To provide the people Ot
Louisville or Washington OF anywhere
else in this land OF ours with even fairly
decent service, is not possible from a
commercial standpoint il the fare is less
than it is here; namely, 4 1-6 cents.
George II Harries.
The evening times., 1897-02-08
NO HARSH LANGUAGE USED
Judge McComas Denies Quarreling
With SenatOr-Elect Wellington.
They Had Pleasant Chat at the
Capitol. But Both Are Reticent
As to Its Purport.

That Judge Louis E. McComas of the
District supreme coRrt. and senator-elect
George L. Wellington met at the Capitol
the other day there is no doubt The
report that they exchanged words is not
questioned. hut that their greeting was
unfrIendly is denied by each. Both gentle
men admit having hada, conversation, and
both dispute the report that they quar-
relied. -i.5.f.s
1t is stated that Congressman Wellington
accused Judge Mc6ofnas Of bad faithin not
supporting Mr. Gary for the Cabinet. This
is denied ny the Congressman, whose only
regret seems to be that Jtdge McComas has
not. t. his satisfaction, sufficiently denied
that President -elest Mckinley wanted
him to accept the office declined by Judge
Nathan Goff.
1t all came about by the premature an
nouncement that Judge McCOmas was
being considered as a Cabinet possibility.
Now the Senator has been vigorously
advocating the cause uf James 4. Gary be-
fore the Canton throne. For some reason
Mr.. Mckinley had his eye centered on the
other Mar ylander. and it was understood
that Mr.. Gary could not be considered.
As exclusively announced in The Times
Col George Gather and Attorney General
Harry Clabaugh went to Canton and gave
information satisfactory to both Judge
MCCOmas and the President elect. They
strove to keep their visit silent, but it
lea ked out and then Senator-elect yelling
tonbecame wrathy at what he believed was
an interference with his plans. 1t is said
that Judge McComas went TO the Capitol
to see Mr.. Wellington to set himself right
as to the alleged attempt on his part of
booming himself. He had made no effort
To become a Cabinet appointee and was
not bothering with politics. 1t is said the
interview was partially in the presence or
Congressman-elect Boose.
When seen by a newspaper man today
Judge McCOmas was in the best OF hulnor,
and gave an assurance that there had been
| no fiarshness in the conversation with Mr..
Wellington. 1t was purely n friendly chat.
United States Senator Wellington has also
given statement regarding the matter
When seen last night at his home in Cum
berland he admitted having had conver
sation with Judge McComas last week at
the Capitol, but as the conversation was
OF a private nature, he did not feel JUS
titled in giving the same to the press.
The evening times., 1897-02-08
THE PEOPLES FORUM
Observations of a Veteran.
To the Editor of The Times.

To the Editor of The Times:
L have been a constant reader Of your valu-
able paper for about two years. 1 have con-
Guided that to be up with the times, If you
live in Washington, ID. c., you must read
The Times. The Times is so admi irebly y
adapted to man Of modest income that
have become quite attached to il. And I
always keep a supply Of pennies on hand, to
be ready for the newsboys. On my way to
work in the norningmy penny is already be-
tween thumb and finger for the first ews-
boy And why do 1 have pennies always ON
hand? Because the newsbOys frequently
delay Inc and can't Change o cents or %
cents without running to some nearby store
or to some other newsboy to get the change,
and then I must wait the next five min-
utes for the next street car. And time is
money; and so The Times is ready money
morning and evening 1 cent each and Sun
day 3 cents, making Is cents per week. /
feel frank to confess that am entertained
as wei as instructed by reading The Times.
This is just a voluntary communication.
If you feel inclined to give it a place IN
your paper l may at some future time give
you communication No. >, and so on. Your
Sunday edition Of The Times S quite unique
and instructive biography. general news,
romance, advertising, etc.
As l stated, l am an 'Old veteran
lived down South before the war" down
in ''Old VirCiny''-oId Virginia. never tire.
Why? Because she never did anything to
make her tired. But, like "OId Massachu-
setts,' there she is, And the other members
Of tie old original thirteen colonies of Amer
lea Revolution OF 1875. Those who run
mag read Yes, am an old veteran, bat
can't get pension can't get govern
ment Iosition-because dunnE the late war
/ fit, and lit, and fiti-But alas, iii on
the Confederate side. So I can't get a pen
sion But have kindness Of feelings for the
fellows who INT on the side OF the North
and for tile national flag But | take
comfort in the thought that we have now
no North no South, no East, no West, but
one country-undivided!
And. as | have no pension and no govern
ment position. because 1 am not eligible,
etc. so am a hustler from away back >
/ take comfort from what an old farmer
once said 10 his three sons. To two OF them
he said: IL will educate each of you. Tom
and jim; but as to Joe, he is smart enough
to take care OF himself without any educa-
ton lie Gun 70 anu nuSt4c anu tdhe Cdte
of himself without any education Like
my worthy Hamesake, Joe. can make my
ownIiving withsataid or sympathy.
In conclusion, insist that you voice the
sentiment OF an old Confederate veteran in
The Times and let the cadets come to the
Inauguration. and accept the generous offer
OF the proprietor of the Ebbitt House TO en-
tertain the boys free. 1 am an old school
teacher from Old yirginy. Do let the bows
come, and give honor and beauty TO the in
augural parade.
Joseph Bell AnliSs.
The evening times., 1897-02-08
THEY RIDICULE IT.
Many People Ridicule the idea Of
an Absolute Cure for Dyspepsia
and Stomach Troubles.
RidicuIe, However, Is Not Argu-
ment, and Facts Are Stub
hnrn Things

DOrn Il Hiugs.
stomach troubles are SO Common and in
many cases 10 obstinate to cure that people
are apt to look with suspicion on any
remedy claiming 10 be a radical. perma-
nent cure for dyspepsia and indigestion.
Many such pride themselves on their acute
ness in never icing humbugged, especially
on medicines.
This fear of being humbugged may be
carried TOO far; so lar, in fact, that many
pers ons suffer for years. with weak digestion
rather than risk little time and money
in faithfully testing the claims of a
preparat Oh 70 reliable ard universally used
as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Now, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are
vastly different in ono important respect
from ordinary proprietary medicines for
the reason that they are rot secret
patent medicine, secret is made of their
ingredients, but analysis slows them to
contain the natural digestive ferments,
pure ascptic pepsin, the digestive acids,
{ o!den Seal, bisintth, hydrastis and nux
They are OF cathart3c, neither do they
act powerfully ON any organ, but they
cure indigestion on the common sense plG n
OF digesting the food eaten thoroughly
Lefore it has time to feTment, sour and
cause the mischief. This is the only
secret of their success
Cathartic pills never have and neverr
can cure indigestion and stomach troubles
because they act entirely vi on the bowels
whereas the whole trouble is really in
the stomach
StGart's Dyspepsia Tablets, taken after
meals, digest the food. That is all there
is 20 it, FoCd not dieested or half digested
is olson, as IL creates gas, acidity, head
aches, palpitati0n Of the heart, loss Of
flesh md appetite and many o56er troubles
which are often called by some other
name.
They are ioid by druggists everywhere
at 90 cents per package. Address Stuart
Co, Marshall, Mich o., for little book
on stomach diseases, sent free
The evening times., 1897-02-08

Don't sprinkle salt for celery on the cloth
or on your plate. Dip your celery in the salt
cellar n front of you. If shakers are used
put some on the individual bread plate.
Don't tuck your napkin anywhere; lay it
unfolded once on your lap.
Don't wipe your mouth; if necessary
Just press the lips with one corner of the
napkin.
Don't have individual butter plates; they
are passe Bread and butter plates are al
most exclusively used now.
Don't butter bread and then break or
bite it, Butter each small portion as you
want it.
Don't spoon soup toward you; push the
spoon away from you, and always take it
from the side of the spoon.
Don't ask for a second helping of soup or
anything at a formal dinner; 1t is in exc
cradle taste.
Don't, above all things, make noise In
eating. Nothing is SO ill-bred
Don't unfold your napkin without feeling
if your soup bread is inside; you may be
very much mortified by having catastr0-
pie.
Don't fold your napkin if staying only for
one meal anywhere; lay it carelessly at one
side of your plate.
The evening times., 1897-02-08

VIII allow you to pay for medicines ana
treatment, whether you have one, Two OF q
halr dozen ailments
His he scientific methods or treating al
Chronic Nervous Blood and skin Diseases
are undoubtedly tEe greatest AMI most siL-
caciOus known to tie medical world Inc
absolute certainty with which lingering ana
iOng-StandIng chronic diseases Weld "a Br
Young streatment is simply astounding and
marvellous. The glDrDus triumphs ana Won
specialist in the treatment OF all manner or
disease OF ma n, woman and CHI III must prove
q absorbing interest - All ffenBg irDfa
the cdiamitieS OF disease and pain
Dr. YOung's system OF telling me
patient in advance that the Zee VIII
be but SIS month for his pro
fessiOnal services, and that no ad,
ditiOnaI expense viii be added for all
inetncinrs retlmre1 20 effect a cure, - but
iusi and egiitabln. For this small Tee -
Oung treats all diseases. and no disease -
too difficult for him To releve-OrdiEary ar
feCttOns like CataTTu. Asthma, bTOnclh.is,
dyspepsia. Diseases OF TIE Liver. Spleer.
Kidneys. Bladder. Rectum. Bowels. Night
Emissions. Sexual Weakness, Lost AIi t'it
and all affections OF the Eye, Ear, Nose,
Throat and Lungs yield like mage to Dr.
Oung wonderful treatment Structure,
NaTCOcele. and II ydrOCeie cured safely AMI
permanently without cutting or Operatlnn-
legal guarantee IN every case accepted
letter free and confidential. Office hours,
daily, 10 TO .. Every Thursday evening,
10 Z. Sunday, 1 20 L.
The evening times., 1897-02-08
THE ANGEL OF THE SLUMS.
wealthy Mrs. Bird Devotes Her
Time to New York's Poor.

Mrs. Sarah j. Bird, woman of wealth,
who devotes her time and money TO the
lettering OF humanity, lives in one OF the
very worst houses in one of the very worst
streets CT New York s slums. From So
ciety belle, the wife OF a man Of wealth,
and with a luxurious home at Montcialr-
N. J.-now in the care of servants, who
look after house, grounds and horses-she
has become ''ministering angel TO the
lowest element in the metropolis
Mrs. Bird has been active in works OF
charity for thirty years, but when left
widow, six years ago, and without childreh
to need her care, she; determined TO devote
her energies and fortune to the poor or
New York, and that she mis- ght better know
the people she was to work among, ana be
better known by them9 she hunted for
home in the slums AT No. 200 Eldridge
street she found the place she wanted, and
rented the back roam Den the first floor
The evening times., 1897-02-08
better See the Police Again.

To the Editor Of The Times:
Would you kindly inform me where I
would find the proper authority 60 have
the nuisance of the boys and baBgers-On
about nv door stopped, which is at the
corner Of New Jersey avenue and street
northwest. as it annOys my business very
much. I have informed the police about
the nuisance several times, but they don e
seerl to pay any attention 70 it, so
thought could find the proper authority
through your valuable paper.
c. Graefe.
The evening times., 1897-02-08
Kind to Corporations,

To tie Editor of The Times:
Tie House and Senate committees have
presented a most valuable franchise TO
the local gas monopoly, and every con-
sumner knows the result-little light and
big gas bills.
Interested citizens will find on refer
ence to the Congressional Record that q
Democratic Senator from West Virginia
managed to defeat the dollar gas bill,
and on tie plea that our streets would
be continually torn up refused franchise
to any new company. ssh
Today another powerful local monopoly,
The evening times., 1897-02-08
An Army "Reminiscences.

To the Editor OF The Times
ApropOS OF the presence in the city or
Gen. Horace Porter, as marshal in-chicf OF
the Mckinley inaugural parade. we are re-
minded of some war recOllectiOns of him,
as recited by Capt. Thomas j. Spencer
editor of the American Counterfeit De
tectoT and Magazine, who was Gen. POT-
ter's assistant from the battle OF Stone
River through the battle Of ChiCkamauga-
Among other things, Spencer says, that
had it not been for the mastery activity
OF Gen. Porter in keeping the troops album
dantly supplied with ammunition, and hav-
ing In reserve immense trains Of ordnance
supplies, our troops would have run
out of ammunition 10th ut Stone River and
ChickamaUga.
In fact, during these two battles and the
period intermediate, he furnished re-
markable fOrtaste of the great executive
ability he has since developed.
On one occasion he sent Spencer with
important dispatches, referring to prepara-
tions in the campaign gainst Chattanooga,
but Spencer was captured by Gen. Joe
WheeICrs cavalry, SO he destroyed his dis
patches, refused to be paroled, and was
sent to Libby prison.
Spencer was exchanged in time to join
Gen. Porter before the battle of Chicka-
maUga took place. NJ
The evening times., 1897-02-08
RAGBAG OF USEFUL HINTS

Do you know that a piece of tissue pa
per twisted and pushed into bottle after
it has been washed will absorb every par
ticle of the moisture and leave it as clear
as crystal This is good way 10 wash ca
raffes In trying this allow one end or
the paper TO protrude above the neck so
it can be pulled out easily.
The evening times., 1897-02-08

Do YOU know that boiling lemonade
changes the properties of the acids il COR
tains and makes it very injurious to the
stomach. often causing Inflammation? In
taking lemonade just pour the hot water
over the sugar and lemon Juice and be par
ticular to have it free from rind and seeds.
The evening times., 1897-02-08
They Please the Ladies'.

Low cut-glass butter dishes are quite
popular at the present time.
Numbered with costly novelties are jew
eled cigarette cases for women.
The giitterfng ftzard, armored in oia-
monds and Jacinths, with emerald eyes,
continues to please.
The evening times., 1897-02-08
AN ACCOMPLICE ARRESTED.
Joseph Carrington, Colored Por.
ter, Helped Epstein to Steal.


Max Epstein, a Polish pencil peddlcr,
aud Joseph Darlington, colored porter, ire
loo ked up at the New Jersey avenue station
house this morning upon the charge of steal
ing from Messrs. Andrews Il Co, stationeTs,
at No 627 Louisiana avenue. Epstein was
arrested by Detective Galaher Saturday
night, while Darlington was placed under
arrest this morning by Detective Carter
The stealing from the firm has been
going on for weeks Pencils, pens, enye-
lopes, and playing cards were among the
articles missing. In all about $50 worth
OF goods have been stolen Epstein ad-
mitted stealing the goods when he went TO
The store To na Ike purchases. H said Car
ringtun assisted him. The latter denied
it
Detectives Carter and GalIaher have re-
covered all OF the stolen articles.
The evening times., 1897-02-08
The Burroughs Case.

To the Editor of The Times:
1 would like to state that Mrs. Jam es
L. Burroughs did not depend on the char
ity OF the city for her husbands burial His
brother, william Burroughs. took the mat
ter in hand and paid for everyhting.
Thomas Mansfield
The evening times., 1897-02-08
DIED.

ROBERTS ON-In loving remembering of
our dear mother, MARTHA j. ROBERT
SON, who laDar6ed this life two years ago
today, February s, 1898.
No more her footsteps come 10 greet
My tagging moments night or day.
We never more on earth shall meet:
NV Jols with her have passed away.
But through the gloom / always see
A raw 0f that dear vanished light,
And memory fondly brings to me
Her ina ge ever pure and bright.
The evening times., 1897-02-08

Dc YOU know that if you move you need
not go to the expense of having new card
plate engraved? The address upon the
old plate can be erased with acid and
new one substituted.
The evening times., 1897-02-08
The van Riswick win Case.

The Van Riswick will case was resumed
this morning before Judge Louis 4. Nc
Comas, in circuit court, No. /. Mr.. Perry
resumed his examination of Mrs. Martina
Carr.
The evening times., 1897-02-08
Tri-weekly Special Vestibufed to
Old Point Comfort via Pennsyl-
yauia Railroad.

For the better accommodation OF passen-
gers to Old Point Comfort and Richmond
tri-weekly yestibuled service will be In
augnrated February 8, trains leaving Wash
ington on Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Sat
urdays at 4:21 D. m., arriving at Old Point
at 900 d. III. Smoker, Parlor, Dining,
and Observation Cars attached. Very truly,
C. STUDDS.
T. A. s. E. Dist.
fee, 8, ,1O-ev-7 ILL m
The evening times., 1897-02-08

Do you know that equal parts OF milk and
water applied with small sponge VIII
make the leaves Of your palm or rubber
plant look like wax and prevent them
turning brown?
The evening times., 1897-02-08

Do you know that wet newspaper torn
into small scraps and put inside bottle
is quite as good to clean as shot? This
is also very effiCaCiOus when dropped
around upon the carpet for allaying dust
when sweeping.
The evening times., 1897-02-08

Do you know that little kerosene put
on the dust cloth will brighten your fur
uiture wonderfully and prevent the dust
from flying from one piece to another
The evening times., 1897-02-08

Do sou know that little ammonia added
to the paste used for cleaning silver viii
halve tile labor, double the luster and treble
the time it will keep clean?
The evening times., 1897-02-08
IN MENORIAM

BIRMINGHAM loving remembrance
nf our little daughter, ETHEL z. BIRM-
iNGHAM, who passed into spirit life one
year ago today.
Gone from our embraces,
.'Gcne within the Gates aJar.'
The evening times., 1897-02-08
Furnace Coal,

So: egg, S525; stove, $3.50; chestnut, No.
1 So; chestnut, No. 2, 81; sawed and split
kindling. Sc per cor ID; all delivered and for
sale at these prices only by S. 8. Daish &
Son, 703 18th st. NV; telephone 329 and
1888. fe6-3t-em
The evening times., 1897-02-08

Do vou know that little vaselne rubbed
upon patent leather shoes makes them as
bright and glossy as new?
The evening times., 1897-02-08

Do you know that chlOroform is the very
best thing to take grease spots out OF
clothes? 1t will not inJure the color of
even the most delicate shades of silk
The evening times., 1897-02-08

Do you know that to paint the gum
with iodine is one of the very best RENE
dies for toothaChe? II your iodine Is too
strong from age dilute with little az
cohOl.
The evening times., 1897-02-08
Gone but not fnrgotten

BY her daughter, MRS. J. HARDY.
Item
SCRoGGIN-on Sunday, February z,
S97, at 4:30 o'clock a. M, NANCY N,
b,.lOvPd wife of George W. ScruCgln, in
tie eighty-rirSt wear OF her age.
Funeral Monday, February =, at p. m,
from the residence OF her Son-in law,
Frank R Johnson, No. 493 PENNSYLVANIA
avenue northwest. Interment private. 1t
NORRIS Departed this life on Sunday,
February Z, 1897, at ii a. m, at his
late residence, 401 Massachusetts avenue
north west, THOMAS w. NORRIS, for
Inerly OF Culpeper, Va.
Remains will be sent to CUlpeper for inter
rnent, Tuesday morning, at 10 O'Clock. 1t
The evening times., 1897-02-08
Smoke Nuisances Of Various Kinds
To the Editor of The Times:

Smoke Nuisances uf Various Kinds.
To the Editor of The Times:
Congressional Intervention for the pre-
vention Of the emission OF heavy volumes
of gray or black smoke, and that such shall
be considered a public nuisance, punish
able by a fine of $40 to S1OO, is good legis-
Iation. so far as il relates estOmanufaCtOries
locomotives and large public buildings. 1t
should be extended so as TO prevent the
burning of refuse matter and leaves and
branches from trees, which emit suffO-
eating smoke and obnoxious smells, es-
peciaHy in thickly populated sections f
the city, and are a source of annoyance and
distress to those having weak lungs and
sensitive oIfactories. NicOtine-lOad ed
spittoons should be cleaned. People should
be careful also not to burn cabbage while
preparing it for the table. The law should
include the correction OF stenches pro
duced by the pipes and cigars used by some
people while OH the street cars and in other
public places. 1t should also include Gig
arettes. M u
washington, Feb. 4.
The evening times., 1897-02-08

The FeetPad-Yer money or yer lifel
The Count-B-but. sair, | shall not mar
ried be until re next month Puck.
The evening times., 1897-02-08
UNDERTAKERs.

J.. WILLIAM 1zEE1
$50 Pa Ave. n. w.
Hfret-clasE serytee1 'Rhonss l366
The evening times., 1897-02-08
business and sentiment.

Feb s.