Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1888, Page 3

CITY AND DISTRICT. UNDER THE SIX PER CENT ACT. Over Three Hundrea Thousand Dol- lars of Arrears Hecetved by the Cole Ivetor. Giector John F. Cook has prepared a statement wing the arrears of taxes collected under the 6 percent benefit act. This act, approved March 3, 1887, allowed all general taxes due the District of Columbia, In arrears July 1, 1886, to be paid on oF fore November 30, 1887, with 6 per cent per an- Aum interest in leu Of the rate and penalties otherwise provided for. He reports having col- lected for Uke years 1845 to 1870, $4,261.53; for 1872, $006.50; for 1873, $1,495.42; for 1874, $12,~ (OF 1875, $21,967.07; for 1876, $11,547.48; for 1877, $15,102.77; for 1878, $16,304.14; for 1879, 79.73; for 1880, $26,500.40; for 1881, $21,- (OF 1882, $25,091.85; for 1883, $28,866.98; for 1884, $23,550.08: for 1885, $57,428.38; for 1880, $50,594.02, Total, $316,351.57. jollowing are the balances due December 1, ‘Gn IST, $1,252.43; Ou 1874, $1 $23,574.20: "on 1876, $0,551.08 on 1878, $16,541.26; on 187% $24 si ‘$102,071.46, | 1s $485,005.60." | ndations to the Commissioners Collector Cook says: “Quite a percentage of the above bance siiogid be eltminated by careful Audit thereof, as it will be found based oa prope longing vo asyluins, churches, cemeteries, oa.s, Live Distrtet of Columbia, aod In some 1 stances tue United States, aud other corporatt from taxation. "This office Will, as time cothite and list, subject. to publication, id arrears. It preseats this exhibit of | n the above detall im order to suggest | a further opportunity being aiforued by | collection of balances | vesting power and settie such arrear accouatson ‘of G per cent per an- hum inceresi, ta i nalties frum the rg should have Deen paid, aud are paid prior to July 2, 1888." = THE BOTANISTS, Facts about Fresh-Water Algr, Tree Moots in Sewers, and Dangerous ru ‘The first monthly meeting of the botanical sec- tion of the Biological Society was held Wednes- day evening in the reception room of Columbia University. Prot. Edward Burgess, of the High Sehool, read an exhaustive paper on the progress of the Stray of the fresh-water algw. These are a group of green fowerless planta found in salt and fresh water, a fewof which are useful, a few potsonous, and nearly all very beautiful, The study of chess plants, he sald, ts comparatively re- cent. Kay, in 1724, published descriptions of about twenty species, and was the first to give ‘them careful attention. Linneeus added nothing ‘wour knowledge of them, and united all fla- mentous fresh-water forms in the one enus conferva. Among later foreign stu- nts of alge was the modest French Worker Drapernald, whose labors are commemo- rated in the genus Drapernaldia. Among the algologists of this country are Prot. Wood, whose Prodromus was publisbed by the Stnitbsonian In- ution, and Dr. Billings, of this city, who col- lected and described algw of this locality. ‘The fu st inmportant addition to our knowledge of these plants, Professor Burgess thought, and one which | now places their study within the reach of all | students, consists of two volumes published in | this country the past summer by Francts Wolle, | and containing 2,300 figures, with descriptions of hundreds of species new to America, and fifty spe- cles and elghteen Varieties new to science, TREE ROOTS AS SEWER OBSTRUCTIONS. ‘The second paper was by Prof. F. H. Knowlton on acase of sewer obstruction by tree roots. A | map of fibrous roots was exhibited which was taken from an obstructed sewer in this city by Mr. | Burns, of the Geological Survey. The distance to | Which roots sometimes penetrate, Prof. Knowlton saic, is remarkable. The roots of clover have been | found 9 feet below the surface and those of pars hips 14 feet. Roots of the elm have been known Wo obstruct an aqueduct 370 feet distant, and in one instance a tile drain was filled which was 45 Some roots absorb motsture only frou 1d Water, while others will die if placed im such Water and tan obtain their supply only from hydroscopte water, or that which adheres to the particles of ordinary soil. This fact explains Why the roots of certain trees are troublesome 1a drains and of others not. PARASITIC FUNGI IN THE SOUTAWEST. Prof. S. M. Tracy, of Mississippt, followed with an account of the parasitic fung! collected ina recent trip tm the interest of the Department gf Agriculture, through the arid regions of Arizona, exicé, ad California. The most important g the disease Known as the holiyhock crust, and which until recently was known only in Europe. It was first discovered in this country by Prof. Farlow, in southern Califor- bla, and is now found by Prof. Tracy in Arizona, Suduld it make its appearance farther eastward ft is feared that it will do serious injury to the cot- ton crop. Miss E. A. Southworth gave an account of the fungus which causes the disease known as the Deab-rust, which sbe has been investigating under the direction of the Commissioner of Agriculture, The published desertptions of the fungus were shown to be erronecus, but there ts still some uncer- tainty in regard to its life, history, and position in the classification. ie Children’s Aid Society. NERDS OF TRE INSTITUTION FOR THE NEFIT OF THE NEWSBOYS. “How are you getting on with the Newsboy's and Children’s Aid Society?” asked a Stax reporter ‘the other day of Mrs, Dean. “Ina quiet way, I think we are doing much goed,” was the reply. “We have an industrial class of twenty-eight boysthat goto Howard University four days tm the month, and work from 9a. m. to | nm, om Saturdays. Twenty-two other boys are Waiting fora vacancy. What do these boys do? | wy make Un baskets, tin cups and tin pans; © stools, brackets, siéds and other articles in «od. We really ought to have a nousetn thecity,” | ~. continued, “where all could be accommodated. | Ne Bave Ueen much disappointed in this matter. | several times We thought we had secured a bulld- «g, Dut at the last moment'tailed. If the wealtny | len ofour elty coud but reailze the good that | ‘would be done for tae boys who are soon’ to. come | 2 the stage of action they would, I ain sure, wil- ¥ furnish ws with at least ibe use of a build and Jet us pay the taxes, ‘De you do anything for girlst” asked Tax Stax “Yes, Indeed: Mra. Barlow, the agent, has placed many girls, as Well as boys, in good homes tn bots ty and country. We should have a comfortable place to which We could take homeless children, Where they could be cleaned and cared for until homes cam be found. I know that the people of Washington are very generous, but frequently charity is misdirected. To a person able to work i would not give anything until it was earned by Jabor. I thibk that there should be in every city a | place where able-bodied beggars coud be sent and \ work, receiving pay for thetr labor, and this nsatjon would secure food and clothes.” ‘What do you think the cause of so much idie- Ress and poverty?” asked the reporter. 2am, Sa‘isfied,” was the reply; “that they are caused by the lack of industrial education in early Glildaeod. To make a man or woman of nerve ‘And abluty, patient application to some industry must be learned in early life,” ————— Says he Made no Charge of Jobbery. To the Editor of Tax EVENING Stan: Jn the account given in Wednesday's Star of the proceedings of the meeting uf the “Citizens’ Representative Committee of One Hundred” I am sepresented as hating hinted that the special ex- ecutive committee on ratiroads were interested In “raliroad Joboe Permit me to correct statement. J said the special executive com- tuittee seemed to favor some scheme opposed to the wishes of # majority of the “committee of Hundred,” as expressed by almost unanimous actiou aba previous mecting. I did not use the Word “Jobbery.” nor did I hint that there was any ‘Jobbery,” and I respectiully disclaun any inten- king any such cha Very Respectfully Yours, T. Stoso Farrow, Delegate from Citizens’ Ass. No.2, January 5, 188K, PROGRESS lan ‘Tue Crry Manxera—The official Price Current of the Washingtoa Produce Excuange says: our taarket is nore active, with slight advance on higher grates of pa Wheat scuive, corn and Oats steady, and market firm. Recipies ot have been large, and much coimmon and mediuta | Stock has been placed OB the market, Whick has | aused prices to detiine. Prine and © tay in good demand at good prices. Strict! quality butter ts very scarce, and commands such | extreme prices that a little goes a long way. The | Bext grade below fancy meets a steady healthy | aemand, and prices are well maintained on ail Bice fresh clean flavored stock. Off grades slow aud hard to sell. The egg market at a standing rf ions represent asking prices only. Tive pout been in good, demand Live poultry have been in ‘ Uhls Week.“ Quall, pheasants, grouse and rabbits 4 Food demand. The apple market ts steadier roving. OF ‘When ri sweet, in demand” Dried frult quotations are revised meet current market values Irish and sweet potatoes in good demand. Onions frm, es A SackED Sunsact Cuntocsty IntvsTeaTep.—In Whe bali Of the Academy of Notre Dame, corner of Morty Capriol, and Myrtle streets is 'b tableau representlag Christ. It was arranged by the sisters of the school, and has been on ex- bition since Christmas, during which tme it ben visited by thousinds of wo whom Clare of the academy explains its meaning. the tableau is in the. PEPER ti Fatg fe EEE € 2 3g Hd URDERER TO HANG.—The Mary- ye =e the Judgment of the court new trlal after con- second Fiction, and Was convicted ence the goveruor will pulien at Leouardiown, se OUR LAWMAKERS, Menu Who Compose the New District Commitice in the House, ‘BISTORY OF THE COMMITTER—HOW BUSINESS 18 TRANS- ACTED—SKRTCHES OF THE MEMBEES—PERSOKAL CHARACTERISTICS—WHAT THEY HAVE DONE AND WHAT MAY BE EXPECTED OP THEM. ‘The members of the new District Committee of the House made each other's acquaintance yester- day. Some of them have yet to become acquainted with people of the District, but the majority of them are well known here. Six of them have served on the committee before with credit. ‘Throughout It 18a good committee, and the peo- ple of Washington may expect good work from tt Without danger of aisappototment. It ts through this committee only that the District can reach Congress, aud from it must come all legislation of jocal interest, Accordingly, as they are active and practical, or slow and indifferent, will the District rnatters Ib C Nourish or drag. Generally the Dills relating to District matters are introduced into the House by members of Uhis committee, and all such bills have to be passed on by the whole | committee before they can get on the House cal- endar. These thirteen men are the law-makers of the District. Citizens who wish certain legisla- Uon for the good of this community are given “hearings” by the committee from time to me durihg the session. Sometimes these the: are | before some of the various subcommittees, Dut all Uhe more important matters citizens are given a chance at some time to discuss with the whole committee. THE COMMITTEE IN SESSION, At these hearings the committee room 1s gener- ally crowded with people interested in the matter under discussion, and sometimes the debates are quite spirited, ‘Then ft 1s like a small legislature, the citizens acting the part of delegates who can talk all they want to, but have no vote, Those who vote are the men at the table, ‘The long committee tabie stands in the middle of the room, Which 13 one of the largest of the committee rooms in the west corridor of the lery floor, the rst door to the right at the head of the stairs. At the end of the table sits the chair an, Who Is the speaker of this little legislature, and to bis right and lert, running down the table according to thelr rank On the committee, sit the other members, Six on each side when they are all present, In order to keep up with the work the members of this committee are obitged to study very care~ fully the Wants and needs of the District and all the matters connected with Itsgovernment. They Soon come to take a pride in their work and in the city. ‘There 1s a dignity in being THE LAW-MAKING POWER OP THE NATIONAL CAPITOL. Frequently the members become completely absorbed in this Work and feel an amiable pro- prietorship over the District. Hot debates some- Umes occur between the members of the com- mittee and citizens who come before them. ‘These hearings are to enable the citizens to make thelr wisbes known and to explain tuem, but they take up too much Ume for them to be granted in- discrinately. It 1s only on very important matters that they are allowed. For all ordinary matters private conferences with subcomuittees or me- moriais in Writing suffice. The regular meetings of the committee are private. ‘THIS COMMITTER has generally had men of considerable ability upon it. Its first chairman was Pbilip Barton Key, of Maryland. It was upon motion of Mr, Key that a resolution was adopted, January 27, Isom, creating the committee, to consist of seve members. Mr. Key was then'made chairman, and With him were associated Messrs. Nicholas’ Van Dyke, of Delaware (who Was afterward a Senator from New Jersey); Jobn Love, of Virginia; James Holland, of North Carolina; Robert Browa, of Pennsyivanla; Etward St.’ Loe Livermore, of Massachusetts, and John Taylor, of South Caro. lina. ‘This Was in the Tenth Congress. ‘The com- mittee was given charge of all matters of legisla Uon relating to the District of Columbia. Later, from time Lo time, It was Increased until the pres: ent membership of thirteven Was reached, During two Congresses the District had a dele- gate in the House and he served on this commit— tee. Mr. N. Paphipman served these two tertns, and at the end ft his second terin the forma of | Government for the District was changed and no other District delegate was elected, ‘THR CHAIRMAN. ‘The chairmanship of the District committee has al- Ways been considered & ery honorable position. ‘The chairman just ap- potnted—Joun J. Hemp- ill, of South Carolina—is one’ of the ablest men in the House, and thorough. ly familar with Dis, trict affairs, He was sec: ond on the committee, with Mr. Barbour aschair- man, In the last Congress, and Was chairman of the subcommittee on Judici- ary. His executive ability is great. He is aman of quiet manners and adig- nity that always demand and receive the respect of ‘the House. While taking the lead on the floor of the House on District day in the absence of Mr. Barbour he displayed a tact for managing the business in a way to avoid unusual antagonisms and delays. His skill in conducting the business was remarkable. In the expedition of the work tn committee he displayed the knack which will be useful to him and of value to the District in his present position. AS a member of the old committee he wasenergetic and progressive, always trying to keep the committee up ‘to work and to dispatch as much business as possible. The bills he was most deeply interested In were those designed 10 IMPROVE THE LAWS OP THE DISTRICT and to facilitate the business of the courts, but he took a lively interest in other matters as well. Personally, he 1s a man of gentle manners and very amiable disposition. He ts approachable and polite to every on, and shrewd enough to keep out of the hands of bores. He possesses the qualities that best suit him for his present position. He is a debater, though he dors not talk on every lon that presents itself. Hels thirty-nine years old, and @ lawyer by profession, He served in the uth Carolina legisiature frown 1876 until he was lected to the Forty-elghth Congress. He has been in Congress sinee. Mi. JAMES E. CAMPBELI. is a hard worker and a 7 brilliant man as well. It was this member from Qulo Who astonished the House during the last Congress by getting the best of the sharp. longued Reed, of Maine. Mr. Reed attempted to annibilate nim in debate, but he replied so prompt= ly and with such fore that Mr. Reed was com- | pletely put down. It 3 one of the incidents of the session. He was a mem- ber of the District com- mittee in the Forty-ninth Congress, serving with Mr. Hemphill on the Judi- clary sub-committee. He was looked upon as one of the “strong men of the committee,” and could always be relied on to do bis share of the work and to doit well. He 13 aman whois much thought of tn the House. He Is One of the men the democrats fo their faith to in the Ohio campaigns, and he 143 succeeded In election to three successive terms of Congress against great odds. Hé served in the Federal Navy during the war, is a lawyer bj fession and Was prosecuting’ attorney’ of County from 1876 to 1880. REPRESENTATIVE COMPTON. Many people urged “Mr. Barnes Compton, of Mary- Jand,for the chairmanship of the committee, He doubtiesswould have been the chairman had not Mr. Hemphill been selected. He & genial, sociable and popular man, devoted to the interests of his con- siftuents and ty in- ‘Verested in the welfare of the District. He 1s third on the committee and was ‘a good all-around member of the committee in the Forty-ninth Congress, He 4s a planter and farmer. He has served successively as member of the Maryland house of delegates, state senator, president of the state senate and for ‘ise successive terms state treasurer for Marland. Me resigned this last office to come to the Forty. ninth Congress. MR. JORN 7. HEARD is another of the old jutler | members, He is a nerv- ous, energetic man from Missouri,” He has shown huis ability on the floor of the Hous? on several oc castons, ‘The bill pame Was more part larly asscelated With tm the last Congress, and which he fought hard for, Was to incorporate the Washington traction rail- to securveasy aud prompt means of local transpor- tation for the citizens of Washington. He takes a al Interest. in al let matters He is Yl, one of those men who asks questioas of those who appear before the committee and gets ali the information ‘Out of persons who know his _——_ THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, ne was a e committees On agriculture, invalid pen- the committee om expenditures on the and grounds, GEN. W. H. F. LER 43 practically a Washing- ton man. He wasborn at Arlington, in a Washing- ton coe He has been a Tr, and 18 a farmer now. He 1s an ac. complished gentleman, of Yery amiable and jovial Gisposition, Wherever he ts seen he 1s generally surrounded by a group of his coustituents, He is a fine-looking man, of heav} build, and over 6 feet tall With’a dignified militar bearing, he has the lool of a prosperous Southern Rie vcordial ie is-a.s0n are co + of Gen. Robert E. Lee, <} Proved CRIPPLING THE READING. The Strike Continues to Spread—Indi- vidual Operators Compelled to Sus- The scarcity of Coal in Philadetphia has had the effect of advancing prices as high as $7.50, Few dealers have more than a week’s supply, ‘There is nochange in the situation at Port Richmond, Both sides seem equally determined not to yield. It 18 stated as coming from the Reading company ‘that It has $5,000,000 in cash and $13,000,000 of available securities in its treasury, and having taken its stand will adhere to it, Business men in Philadelphia believe that if the miners would stand out for three weeks more the price of coal would eso high that the Reading company would be forced by public sentiment to accede to the dem mands of the men, READING BULLDOZING INDIVIDUAL OPBRATORS. According to a dispatch trom Donaldson, Schuy!- Kill county, Miller & Co., operating at New Lincoln, had intended paying the 8 per cent over the $2.50 Dasts pendin, had been men the saine as other called on him at tnformed by him that Sper cent, as the rail him rat it he did so cars, and he was held su Philadelphia and Reading lay the whole blame of this strik Corbin and Superiarondent, Swekgard, T ‘wrong in ni rats question Tecogulzing the Knights of Labor, whieh organiza- tion bas been a great benefit to me, I am willing to have my colitery worked on the $2.50 basts, and on’ killed two men in a = A Sensation in Memphis. RIGHTY-TWO INDICTMENTS AGAINST CITY OFFICIALS ‘DISMISSED. ‘Memphis, Tenn.,was startled by a sensation inthe Criminal Court when Attorney General B. Peters arose Just after the court had been convened and He succeeds Mr. Barbour in the, House, represent Ing that district to Virinia that brings him nearest Lo the District of Columbia. His present residence 4s oni 18 miles distant, ‘and his interests and Those of bis constituents are closely allied to the District, AS a practical farmer he conducts the historic Fitzhugh plantation, where Jefferson used always to visit, and he 1s the owner of the famous ‘White House where the marriage of George Wash- ington and Mrs Custis took Pi utie of general in the Conf young man he was lieutenant States infantry, In 1858 he was under the com- mand of Albers Skiney Johnson, 0 the campaign, against the Mormons, During the Wal a while a prisoner at Fort Monroe, and afterward at Fort Lafayette. In Maren, "64, he Was ex- hanged and jotued the Contederacy ‘gain, 8000 to Surrender at Appomattox. MR, ROBERT J. VANCR, of Connecticut, 1s a newspaper man. Hets arather tall and thin man, oflight complexion, and a keen cut face, He 1s of an energetic cast of counte- nance, He 1s a new man inthe House, as well as ‘on the committee, therefore has no record in Con~ 38 to Judge him by. But as a member of the connecticut legislature and the democratic state committee he became prominent. His reputation promises for him that he will be ‘a useful member of the District committee, ‘This being his first ap- Pearance in Washington hs photograph could not secured in time to appear among the rest MR. JONATHAN H. ROWELL, of Iinots, is one of the Dest lawyers on the re- ublican” side of the jouse. He was at the head of the minority of the District committee in the Forty-ninth Congress, and was a treless advo- cate of District interests, He ts a man of great in- fluence iu his party, and at the beginning of’ this Congress he was selected by republican caucus to gO at the head of their Tepresentation on the elections committee, He fs looked upon ag an au- thority In all law matters, ands of a disposition that makes him popular. In the house he 1s nearly always surround.d by a group of his fellow mem- bers, and every now and then a burst of laughter 4s provoked by his quaint humor. He 1s a typical Western man of good hard sense, practical and brainy, “His features are expressive of stro characteristics. He was a member of the corpora: | Uons subcommittee of the District committee, and made a careful study of the questions of corpora- Uon and the law. He is one of the men Who thinks that national pride and public policy demand that Washington should be the most perfect as well as the most beautiful eity in the world. He thinks that the people of the country do not begrudge money spent for the improvements to the national capital. He would make Washington a pattern for the whole world to follow. He was state's at- torney for the eighth judicial circuit of Hilinols, 1868-72; Was presidential elector on the Garfield and Arthur ticket In 1880; served three years as a any officer in the 17th Illinois infantry; was elected to the Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth Con- gresses, and re-elected to the Fiftiet, WILLIAM W. GROUT fs one of the old and useful members of the committee. He 1s a typical Vermonter and a very practical man, He {8 known for his polished manners and his dignity. He has a Unin face marked with heavy iinew and his eyes are set deep in his head. His complexion is dark, though his halr 18 nearer sandy than black, and he 4s rather tall and big-boned. He is fifty-two years and a very active, useful man. By profession he isalawyer. During the war he served as Meu. tenant colonel of the 15th Vermont volunteers 1n the Union Army; was a member of the Vermont house of representatives in 1868, 1869, 1870, and 1874, and of the senate In 1876, anid was president Pro tempore of that body; was elected to the orty-seventh, Forty-ninth, and Fituleth Con- gresses as a republican. He’ 1s not given to mak- ing speeches in the House. Tuough an old mem- ber, his picture is not to be found in any of the galleries, because, 1t is said, he 1s averse to having any taken, ‘LOUIS E. ATKINSON 4s a lawyer, Qoctor and a soldier, From belng asol- dier he has now to walk on crutches, He entered the medical department of the U.S. Army in ‘61, serving 48 assistant sur? geon fn the 1st Pennsyl- ‘Vania reserve cavalry, and later as full surgeon of the 1ssth infantry, Being disabled in the army he could uo longer practice medicine, and after the war he studied law. He represented the “18th Pennsylvania district in the House during the Forty-eighth and Forty- ninth Congresses, Dur- ing the last Congress he served on the committees on raliroads and canals and on patents. He is quite a good speaker, though he does not speak often, JACOB ROMEIS 4s the man who defeated Hurd, the great free- trader from Ohio in the last two canvasses. He had to make @ contest to get his seat in the Forty- hinth Congress. He has not as yet been very ac- tive on the floor of the House, but has shown himselt a commit teeman. He has been President of the board of aldermen and mayor of ‘Toledo, He was born in Wetsenbach, Germany, in 1895; attended the vil- lage ‘schools ‘until 1847, when he came with his Parents to America, and attended the public and select schools of Buffalo, untt! 1850, and since 1856 he has been engaged in shipping business and railroading. MARK & BREWER, of Pontiac, Mich., hashad long pubile service, He started out as a farmer; then studiea law; was Circuit Court -Commis- sioner; city attorney for Pontiac; state senator; a Representative in the Forty-frth and Forty. sixth Congresses; consul general at Berlin under Mr. Arthur's administra- tion, and im this Congress succeeds Mr. Winans. He is spoken of as a man of ign speiat qualities, He was born ‘in A Mich., in 1837. He re ceived an academic edu- cation and worked on his father’s farm until nineteen years of age; read law with ex-Gov. Moses Wisner and Hon.'’M. E. Crofoot, at Pontiac, Mich. He was admitted to the bar at Pontiac in 1864, where he has since prac~ Uced, except when eniployed in the public service. A Swindler Caught Napping, From the Chicago Mail. @ was at the Grand Pacific Hotel the evening ‘that the victims of the Minnesota raflroad dis- Drake's hotel with Dal arms and heads. Of course they got the best there ‘was in the house, Such were the instructions of S| prevent. Pending settlement, and at the end of that time, tne company” concede the men’s demands, Will relmburse then for their work trom tis at the rate of § per cent above the $2.50 basia” ‘This not being sauistactory, the men quit work, RAISING COAL PRICES TO THE FURNACES. There are some forty furnaces located along the Une of the Reading railroad, and yesterday,cafter much zorrespondence, the Reading Coal and Iron Company supplied some of the most needy fur. haces with coal, Dut at an advance of 80 cents per ton, delivered at Schuylkill Haven. ‘The rate for years Was $2.20, but to-day it was advanced to $3 per ton. ‘This will result in an increased cost for PReducing big iron, ‘aud may prevent Eastern ansylvania manutacturers.from competing with furnaces where both coal and labor are cheap, oF 1t may result in closing down the furnaces, ‘Miners in @ colliery at Shamokin have fetused to continue work because the coal is shipped over the Reading Toad. A general, meeti miners ‘will be heid to-day. ' ‘The opinion prevails that the miners Working at all individual collieries shi over the Reading road will quit work. A Suspenston 1s quite possible. ‘The Suffolic colliery at Shenandoab, which has been working With & ‘stnali force of men, closed down yesterday, CLEARFIELD MINERS DISSATISFIED, At a meeting of the coal miners of the Clearfield Tegion, held at Dubois yesterday, 1t was resolved to notify the operators that if the Columbus scale Was not paid by the 21st instant a general strike would be inaugurated, In the Pittsburg district the miners officials ex- pect to get the men at Hon. Wm. L- Scot's mines strike for the Columbus scale within the next forty-eight hours, A convention will be held at Pittsburg on Monday by the miners receiving the advance to arrange to pay the strikers 5 cents per von while they are out. —seo—____ Boycotting Rev. Dr. Woodrow. STUDENTS IN A SEMINARY WARNED NOT TO ATTEND ‘IS LECTURES. A special to the New York World trom Colum- bia, 8. C., January 4, says: The Rev. Dr. J. Wood- row, whose views and teachings on evolution caused him to be turned out of the chairot didactic and polemic theology of the Theological Seminary in this city, since bis discharge from the seminary has retauued his position of professor in the Uni- ersity of South Carolina, Oneof the inducements offered the students of the seminary tsthat they can attend the lectures of the university professors. Some of the seminary students applied to Dr. Woodrow for private fnstruction. He retused, ‘They then matficulated in the university in order to hear Woodrow’s lectures, which he could not County Trustee A. J. Har- ris, and Whartinaster Patrick Kalianer be dls: which was done without the consent or knowiédge of those gentlemen by Judge J. J. Du- bose in a piepared opinion in which he states that he accepted the result of ‘Thursday's election as juivalent to the verdict of a jury, finding the above-named persons not guilty of the offenses for ‘Which they had severally been indicted, In expla nation of the action of Judge Dubose, at the elec- ton held Thursday for the taxing district officers, the people’y or Hadden ticket was elected by an overwhelming majority after a bitter nal campaign, in which it was concluded by its oppo- nents that Hadden and his associates had ac- counted for every dollar of public funds and had hob appropriated to their One own use one cent, ‘The conduct of Judge Dubose ts criticised by the in- dicted officials and the community generally as unprecedented, but 18 accepted as a complete Vin- ——+o+ —____ Printers’ Pay in Chicago, A NEW SCALE OF PRICES DECIDED UFOX. A dispatch from Chicago last night says: A joint committee from the Typothete of this city apd the men in the employ of the members have been for weeks trying to prepare a new scale of prices which should be acceptable to both employer and workmen. A scale has been finally decided upon and submitted to the interested for con- SRE Se + @ value of the re- ciplent. Changes in measurement will reduce the Bay Seca Phe metentemeas thee Unat the compositor will not gee the advantage of blank ‘a heretofore, The scale per 1,000 has been reduced trom 40 cents to 35. cents. "Most of the men, however, will be hired by the week. Overtime’ work wiil be pala for at a price and a Uhird, instead of at the old rate of price and a halt.’ The hours are fixed at ten per day, except on Saturday, when nine hours shall constitute a day’s work. it the scale be ad agit probably will be, there can remain no doubt but that the employers have reaped the benefit of the strike, Representative Dingley’s Hesolution. WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT IT IN CANADA. A dispatch from Ottawa, Ont., January 6, says: Inquiries have been msde at the department of railways and canals to ascertain what authority there was for the statement upon which Congress- man Dingley supported his resolution of inquiry inthe American House of Representatives as wo alleged discrimination against american vessels trading through the Welland Canal. ‘The ofticials stated that ley are bound by treaty not to dis criminate. The treaty of Washington contains the following clause: “The government of her Britannic majesty en- gages to urge upon the goverment of the Domin- lon of Canada to secure to the citizens of the United States the use of the Welland, St, Law. Tencc, and other canals in the dotnion’ on’ ter of equality with the Inhabitants of the domintot An official stated that while this was being car- Tled out in the letter he doubted much if the spirit of the treaty was belng observed. He illustrates: Grain carried for transshipment to the seaboard entirely through Canada, after its entrance at the Welland Canal, was free of tolls, while grain to be transshipped at American ports was obliged to pay tolls. ———_—+e+____ Western Railroads to be Sued. CASES WHICH WILL TEST THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OP ‘THE INTERSTATE-COMMEKCE LAW. Five of the dressed-beet and canning compantes of Chicago have forwarded petitions to the Inter- state Commission making complaints against Various leading railroad compantes for alleged Violations of the interstate law. Upon the basis Of these complaints a suit will be instituted. ‘The damages claimed by losses in rebate since the en- forcement of the interstate law aggregate $950,000. ‘The complaint 1s that the railroads charge tore now for the transportation of dressed meats than Defore the interstate law went into effect, and ‘that the rates over some routes are greater for the ‘same distance and sort of service than over other routes, ‘The suit Will involve the constitutionality of the interstate-commerce law, Waeu the seminary faculty ascertained this a boycott was determmiied upon, ‘The students were visited and told that their attendance upon Wood- Tow’s lectures was injuring the seminary; that outside friends would withhold couurtoutions; that the support of those who persisted 1n attend ing would be cut off, and that the attendance upon the lectures of Dr. Woodrow was in direct opposi- tion to the Will of the church, ‘The boycott was for a Ume complete, but some of the seminary stu- dents have intormed the faculty that they propose continuing attending the Woodrow lectures, NO other action has been taken by the faculty, ns Sailors Brutally Used. THE OFFICEKS OF A VESSEL ON TRIAL FOR BRATING AND TORTURING THEIR MEN. ‘The preliminary examinations in the case of the oficers of the Yarmouth ship Vancouver, who are charged with brutality to sallors, was begun at St. Joun, N. B., Friday. Five separate informa. Uons have been laid against the prisoners, two of which are of a very serious character. The com- aint of Henry Hoare, twenty years of age, of adon, Sets ToFth & long list of Cruelties practiced. on Hoare during the passage, by Frank Kinney, the Doatswain, and Robert Davis, second mate, ‘They are charged With aggravated assault upon hun by beating him with a belaying pin; by Jump- ing on him abd kicking him in ‘all parts ot une body, particularly 1m the head and face, knocking his ‘Veeth out, and compelling other men of the crew to drag’ hin around the deck with steel Pincers; covering him with tar; compelling nim Lo go about deck naked in extremely cold weather; Gasuing cold water on him; compelling bin to remain aloft, without food, for upward of six hours, and otherwise fli-treatiag him. Public feeling agalnst the oflicers of the ship 1s strong. Wife and Clerk Gone. ‘A PHOTOGRAPHER RETURNS TO A DESERTED GALLERY AND HOME. Solomon Jacobs, a broker and photographer, lett Providence, R. esterday for New York to hunt up $4,000 worth of property which has disappeared with bis wife and his clerk, yacobs came to Providence in December and engaged rooms which he intended to open as a photograpa studio, Geo. Morganwick, twenty-one years old, had been in hs employ for some Ume, and when, last. week, Jacobs went to Philadelpila to raise money, he left hts wife and Morganwick in charge of the retises. On his return be found that bis clerk ad packed his trunk and decamped with Mrs. Jaco! cameras, & and $1,500 worth of dia- mounds Which le bad on speculation. A Philadel- phia firm had sent bim the diamonds, Jacobs bas lelegraped to Juspector Byrnes to intercept the couple If possible. = ie ‘The Pope's Jubilee Gifts. THEY ARE PLACED ON EXHIBITION IN THR VATICAN AND INSPECTED BY HIS HOLINESS, The pope’s jubilee presents were placed on exhi- bition at the vatican yesterday for the first time, ‘The foreign diplomats, a number of Roman arisvo- crats and a host of other guests were present, The pope entered the hall where the presents had been arranged at noon, He was followed by 43 cardi- nals and the whole pontifical court. His arrival Was greeted with great enthusiasm. The pope took ‘his seat on the throne, and Cardinal SchiamMno pro- ceeded to read an address. To this the pope re- plied. He said that his soul was deeply moved he manifestations of love and veneration whic! ‘Were reaching bim from all partsot the world. He regarded them as evidence of the power of the Papacy, which the enemies of the church had vainly ‘attempted to deny, The share taken by the sovereigns of the world in the jubilee proved 79 Premier Tupper Talks, + NO LIKELIUOOD OF CANADA ANNEXING—THE FISHERY ‘QUESTION. Sir Charles Tupper, premier of the Canadian Dominion, and Lady Tupper, after spending a few hours in Chicago, left there for Washington yes terday afternoon. In speaking of Canadian an- nexation, Sir Charles said: “There 1s no party in Canada in favor of annexation to the United States, There may be a few individuals here and there, but no person has ever been elected to the house of commons who declared himself previously in favor of that measure. We believe that there 4s room enough in North Americafor the Dominion of Canada as well as the United States, and that while it is very desirable that there should be the freest possible intercourse between the two coun- tries, we think it is rather an advantage to both of thein to illustrate each to the other the repub- Ucan government, a3 shown by the states, and ue British system, as practiced in Canada.” ny new features in the fshery question?” No, none since T Uhrough Chicago some time ago. We had then adjourned until January 4th, but that was subsequently extended to Janu- ary'7th, and now I suppose, in consequence of my inability to get to Washington by Saturday, as 1 had intended, our meeting will have to be post- Poned io Monday. I have telegraphed to say 1 ve been unfortunately prevenied from making ‘the necessary rallway connections that would en- able me to reach Washington on Saturday morn- ing, as I had intended. We shall, however, re- ‘suibe our labors on Monday next.” Powderley’s Condition Critical. Scranton, Pa., Dispatch to the New York Sun, Jan. 6 General Master Workman Powderly 1s very weak—he may live for days, may die at any moment. Another hem in the opinion ot his physiclans, would surely carry him off, An effort will be made as soon as possible to take the master workman to Florida. Saturday Smiles, ‘E4.—“Lend me a dollar.” AL—“Certainly; got change for a V?"—Tid-Bits. that Fem mat appreciated the importance of the x acy. fe concluded by praising the organizers | , Young, Husband—(impressively at breakfast BE tho exhibition. ‘The pepe afterward “made table) “Alas! who cAn ‘solve the secrets of the ‘Young Wife (in tears)—“There, now. I knew that you wuld insult, the frat hash T over maser. ‘There are now six different painless methods extracting teeth, and every one of them ts wee Tanted to make a'fellow believe is last hour has come.—Detroit Free Press. ‘Where he Kept his Valuables—Driver (to mer- chan Wherelll ye have this load eF coal put 7" Merchant—“In the front office. You will and ‘the safe door open.”—Puck, She was that Innocent!—Miss Fortyght— Do you think it’s quive the thing, dear, to wear a or mistietoe—conspicuously laced in your front hair?” Miss Angenew—“Why, what would be ‘the use Of hiding it in my back ir, dear ?”—Fun. President Cleveland has sent a copy of the United ‘States Constitution to the pope asa jubilee present, Uf some impulsive democratic office-nolder doesn’t Unis gift with a bound copy of we lal pam orieee bee prolonged inspection of nts in company trith the cardinals, ‘The pope has annoaseed che he will recetve the American Coll Eis the ‘nee ents for tne necessary arrangem Tecep- tion. The Baltimore Sun's Rome cable says: “The gift of the President of the United States—a copy ot the Federal Constitution, Deauti- fully engrossed and bound—was presentéd to the pope by a committee.” To Sue the General Officers, A telegram from Philadelphia, January,6, says: ‘The provisional committee of the rebellious Knights of Labor has at last decided upon legal measures, and acting on the advice of one of the Dest known jurists of this city, a suit in equity will shortly be instituted. The bill will contain charges of peculation and general mismanagement against some of the general officers, At the last of the provisional committee a subcommittee three was appointed to ascertain the costsinvoived in carrying ® case through the Court of Equities: and to engage counsel, Its stated it hag waited upon some of the best talent of ‘this city, and that the first cost would be the pay- ment Of $2,000 as a retaining fee. This announce- ment rather disconcerted the members of tbe pro visional committee, but a contribution was quickly formulated, and will be made public at the ext meet pli “Have a smoke, Simson?” said his friend, as he out a t Havana, No, thank you, I've sworn off | «wel in Your pocket to smoke to-mor- "—Hariford Post, : ‘There 18 ‘that goes further toward break- ing the ‘neart ota country who doesn’t understand English than to 62% Xs was lately sald of selt-sufictent reformer in 20 every ay be gate the aumigaty me Salone tho retention of aa overecer who is gs. charging Yo give places to persons of IN THE DRESSING ROOM. ‘Marigold (Bite, rich and scrawny)}—Oh, mamma, all the other debutantes are here! ‘Marigold (mere)—Of course, my dear! Marigoid (Alle)—But, mamma, they are all decol- Jetees! Marigold (mere)—Assuredly. Fifine knew better ‘than that for you. Marigold (fille)—And such lovely necks and dim- pled arms! Marigold (mere, sententiousiy)—My dear, New York society men may admire and dance with Plump shoulders; but they marry— Marigold (lle)—What, mammat Py Mi Pium} your doar papate and now we Sl go down, FEMININE AMENITIES. ‘Miss Fourthseason (girlishly)—Oh, do you know I came sans chaperon to-night? ‘Mra Marriedfiirt (her friend)—Did you, indeed? ‘Miss Fourthseason—Yes, mamma was taken sud- der Ul, and Aunt Grisel is out of tor sol Just aught maid and came, Mrs. M. You wereawfully brave. It it were not absurd, considering you are quite my senior in years, I would offer to— Miss Fourthseason (equal to the occasion)— pooping REL Ea married, You know, cherie, the slight provec- ton really would not signify. IN THR SALON. ‘Mr. Blase (to hostess)—Could not resist one of Your balls, Mrs. Daffodil, The memory of that of last season still lingers so fragrantly (sotto voce, passtt So does the fis ft that inimit~ Ebi= champagae punch. ‘Now to avold the women and'get a comfortable stand near the supper-roou.. It ought to be open very soon. ON THE FLOOR. 1 pair Diamond Farrines. Diamond Crom, 2) Bracelete, Diamond aud Ruby Bracelets, Sapphire Bracelet Diswond apd Turquoise Seb, Aayat Pin, Peari Pin, Diamond Pus 1 Diamond and a3 Diamos jad hay Aine, ‘Jer of the holder. CANSON BROS. Bromier of Woeholder, DUNCANSQ} E's Shek oF aes, SEN to be sold st Fable “Auction to lass bonnes, Bepwr MEDSESDAY. JAN al RLEN ENT wt S'riM and continuing ey (Tit RSDAY acd OA ‘and ob TUESDAY, 1 MORNINGS. ot TEN. until further Rotion, allows: ‘Diamond faby ire luster 2 Cluster Stock cousiate im part ax Ladies’ aud Gents’ Goll aud Sver and other Ringa, Scart Pina Lace A DELEGATION OF PREMIERS TO GO TO ENGLAND. Line of Rogers Quadruple The Toronto Mail, ina leading editorial, says: “It 1s assumed by the supporters of the Dominion government that when the inter-provincial reso- lutions, including one favoring commercial union, Herring's Pire-Proct Safe, {and Counter Show Cases, Counters, Shelv- FOR SALE — MI J We understand that the provincial government ~ Fo8 SME-GROCERY AND LIQUOR STOKE, 18 b Will then select a delegation, com; Diy go to England urge the tm- wuthorities to lend a hand in securing the corthwost section of city: dole ® first-class cash ss, Somer, store: rence for selling. Fotiring Wunese; want to sell at once. 4. A, Star erpetuaung here can be no doubt but that the iinperial goverament will attach great weight to the representations made to it by such a delegation in benaif of the future well-being of the confederation; also it is certain that the people of the respective ‘provinces will, to perfect order, Apply to & ik the best of their ability, strengthen the hands of hata arse their goverments and legislatures in this effort to FO SALE nRoCGHAMS, COUPES AND ROCK- private use, made by best makers, Lat one-half origi queen and wagons, —A MINH BALL BEARING ENG UNG, SOUND, ROAN HORSE; Mrs, Wallflower (toeldest daughter)—Now, Ellen, ‘that vaise is over. Do stand up and look as if you had been dancing, Euen—But there snot aman this side of the check the growth of centralization and widen We sphere of local rights.” J. L. Sullivan and the Prince. Extract from Letter to Boston Herald. Work anywhere. Can be seca Me PAIR MA’ d perfectly gentle i aR FANE F SALE_A room! ‘Mrs. Wallflower—Never mind—put your cloak across my lap and be talking to me—your partner can have just left, Trevor is. ‘Gokt metus Hs or way. Mrs. Wallgower (expectantly)—Bow to him—On, now 2. Speer an Ee fn ad IT can ive him a stony gaze that ig ha SPrancesHe was glad to stay @ foruuight at Stormeiiffe last summer. iid Sab aaa is ST aR fa ad cliffe fed ant mai ce, yt a no Lap ‘over mean’ to dance With each of you. gilenWell, he's not coming. He's Joined the swOrths? Mrs. Wallflower (sinking back disconsolately)— Ob, then. Igive him up. How that woman can push and angie for men as she does astonishes me! Frances—There are four there now with May and Eleanor. ‘Mrs. Wallflower—tIt ts positively il-bred. Frances (in a low aside to her sister)—I believe T'd like vo be vulgar a little while, Nell. IN THE SMOKING-ROOM. Gus (between puffs)—Well, the show has begun again. Jack—Ya-as, (Puff), Gus—Same old crowd. Jack—Ya-ss—a little the worse for summer wear. Gus—Some rather pretty girls among the buds. Sack—Don’t go so much on buds myself. (Pufl.) ‘They're too enthusiastic! Gus—That's so, Jack—Takes a girl about two seasons to learn to Jet a man alone. Gus—Then add two seasons, and, gad, how she can hang on! Jack She doesn’t hang on to me. Gus—Fairish supper down stairs. Jack—Ob, Ya-as Daffodil's spread 1s good eno ‘Gus—"The old man fs off, as usual, Jack—Oh, ya-as, Rank old pahty, that! Gus—Tne' madai asked me to dance with some- body—I didn’t see who— Jack—Of course you dida’t Gus—Of course not, I never dahnce, Jack—I nearly got run down to take a girl out to suppah. Gus—You don’t say so! Jack—Ya-as, It’s getting to be an awful tax on @ man to show anywhere nowadays, Gus—We'll be asked to talk next. Jack—Gad, it looks like it! IN MRS. DAPPODIL’'S DRESSING-ROOM, 8 A. M. Mr. Daffodil—Well, m’ dear, your ball was-h great s-su-skess. Mrs. Daffodil (coldly)—I should hope it was more of a success than you were, ‘Mr. Daffodil—Why, m’ dear, how can you shay sho? 1 was inde-f-fatole. ‘Mrs. Dsffodil—Yes, at the champagne. Mr. Dafodit—Well, you know, uy deat, in. my c’pacity as host— Mrs. Daffodil—You rather overtaxed your ca- a asa man. Never mind (wearily), we won't liscuss the matter further. The bail was a suc- cess, for I had two Engilsh lords and an honorabie miss, and the supper Was perfect, or Sidney Blase wouldn't have gone down three times. But on, what a dreadful bore the whole thing was, and how glad [ am to be through with It for the season. ——e Smart Boys in Boston. BEACON-HILLERS WHO DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE BAT- ‘TLE OF ANTIETAM Was FOUGET. My tour through the Emerald Isle proved one series of receptions and ovations, Iwas banqueted by the Sheridan Club, and treated like a prince. The cities exhibited in were Dubiiy, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, back to Dublin, and then to Be! fast, Which 1$ Just a week. I thought I never should get away from the Irish people. ‘They wanted to keep me among them for good. As they put it: “We have you now, and you’ bel so we will keep you here In old Irelan: with great success all through the native land of my patents. Well, [told you before 1 left home that I would meet the Pritice of Walos face to face. Thave done $0, Ashton and J had the pleasure of boxing for his royal highness, and he was de- with our exhibition. I'had a long chat th him, He 1s a nice gentieman and a pleasant fellow. Anybody would be pleased with bln, inate weet Love, Not Law, the Arbiter. Chicago Telegram to the N. ¥. Herald. Chicago judges are given to strange and start- ling decisions. A few days ago Albert Smith asked for the custody of his child, Ciara, fifteen years of age, declaring that his sister-in-law, Mrs. Anna Johnson, was detaining her on account of a board bil. Whilé Smith was serving a sentence in prison for murder bis wife died and before dying we the child to her sister. Judge Tuthill decid That for the coming two months the girl shouid remain with Mrs. Johnson, during which time ber father 18 to be allowed to Visit her as often as he sees fit. Ifhe can gain her affections he will allowed to carry her off tn triumph to bis home in Hegewisch, but if he does not gain her love then an order will be Issued giving Une aunt permanent NEW WEBER UP with all tho inteet ims nally tue tome. owner bas Bo 160.” aaron Stim WALL. Sane Bee Yor it Price g JOR “ALE-CHESTNUT HORSE, GREAT HOAD- ‘stor; the best polo horse in Washington: safe Tah eed” Eason, "Addr Be Gea * HORSE AND HARNESS—A sell his private outfit ate address COUPE, = Star measure, 96 inches 0 Gold Watch an: Fr SALE—FRESH COWS. a FINE TOT College Station, MA x Fiivirem from Visstana, bane tram 8 pod condition. SCHLEGEL & QUiol 933 D at, FR manutactars! ered in any quantity . 40 burke! thracite coal, ALi. WILLIAMS: OF THE FINEST Has all the 2 wertte DYER, A BALTIMORE GIRL DISPIGURES THE MAN WHO FUSED TO MAKKY HER. ‘Mary Brophey was arraigned in court in Baltt- more Thursday charged with throwing vitriol upon Harry Coleman, She is about ninewen years of age. She had been carrying the vitriol around for four weeks waiting her opportunity. As a last resort she Lunplored her motuer to go with her to Coleman's house, The young man was called to the door and the mother asked him if he was go- ing to marry her daughter as he had prowtsed. hie gave acurt refusal, and in an instaut Mary drew a tumbler from beheath her cloak and dashed its contents in his face, Coleman Was Uerribly dis- Ngured and will be fortunate if he recovers from the injurtes. One of his eyes was destroyed. Thy girl seems to derive much satisfaction from his condition, When asked why she did it her repiy | $10 per iuouth, “This Ina rare Uatmeii was: “So that no other girl would tarry him; so THE PIANO EXCHANGE, that he could not take advantage of any other girl | 394 + as be did of me, and for spite, because he would | J yoK SALE not marry me.” ————— “a Scandal and Indecency.” From the New York Herald. Is it not @ scandal and indecency to see the president of the Central Pacific causing himself to be elected to the Senate and there taking a con- spicuous part tn opposition to a measure to inquire into his own conduct? — eee Tae 1 ON THE MESSAGE. A well-attended meeting of the American Protec. tive Tariit was held in Chicago last night, ex-Gov. John M. Palmer presiding. Speeches com- batting free trade and jeut Cleveland's mes- gage, were made by E 4. Hartabcrne, of Troy, N, Y.; John W. Hinton, of Milwaukee; David A. OK SALE CALI rl Colum other Bicycle or Teicy Capital Cycle € writer cot (o,Fome wed came, hideomed, ied. lange size. reat volute aud power, Used bi ct thine. cau be bought very low ou email monthly ‘will exchause wad gave full value ways 825 to than “any” ou A ange Tact Square Piano. iu excellent onder, for ouly @17 SINGING BIRD BIRD, Ey Sra tat Sk Ameen Sih, TT des ota FO SAL excLOrEDIan JANES Sra eras ovale Se eens wall monthly payments Ly addressing Box pian is, loc A POUND, acta os aga Fea rigs io ala c Se aad JOR SALE. noice, ew. JUST ARRIVED, One car-load of Horses from Washington Canseur in Boston Herald. A sturdy little chap, someseven years old, had a tantrum one day last week, and his mother, in order to mark her displeasure and impress it on him, left him by himself and went to herown room, He followed her as far as the door, and af- ter she bad passed in closed it somewhat emphat- feally. ‘Then he went to his play. Half an hour later he Teturned, opened the door softly and Jooked in. His mother caught his eye and could not repress asmile, “There,” he said, “I knew you'd get over it. Now you are my own dear mamma again.” Somehow it was hard to make out that he felt that he had been the subject of punishment. On the contrary, somewnat other- Wise. How “age steals on.” Causeur was in an up- town street car a morning or two since, and next him sata man of perhaps thirty, of magnificent physique and possessing a monstache which the most ‘dashing bavairy colonel might covet. At his Side sata bright little boy of about eight years, apparently on -his way to school. They had evi- dently had some talk about the war, for the little fellow said: “Papa, When was the ‘battle of Ap- Uetam?” “Why,” said the father, “I don’t know exactly, tt ‘was souie time Ip the early part of the war.” “But,” persisted the boy, “don’t you remember It, papal” “Remémber it? No, my boy, I don’t. J couldn't have been more than four or five years old when it was fought. Ask your grandfather. He remem- bers it.” And then Causeur fell into a train of very serious thought, Can it be that there are men grown, with children old enough to attend school, and’ ask questions, who dou’t know, and apparently don’t care, when the battle of Antietam Was fought? —__+ee____—_— Biter Sweet. From the St, Paul Globe. “I will never take @ girlto the opera house ‘This was the remark of a young man who stood looking into the large show windows of a 3d-street holiday goods establishment, “Want the money now to buy Christmas pres- ents?” said a friend who stood near, mniWant nothing,” was the answer. “Iv lke I took the young lady to see the Na- tional Co, the first night 1t was in St, Paul. ‘Tickets for wo, $3 each—$6._ I had to have a car- lage. Cash todriver, $5. Wanted to do the thing yy 7,80 there'was a little bill for fowers of gh Lunch came after the opera was Over at the rate of 25 per lunch; total for two, $2.50- Besides this laid in a new palr of gloves, wien 1 Still have, costing $3. Call it a dollar on'those, as I sull have the relics. Grand total, $17.50.” “You must have known about ‘what it would cost beforehand; what are you kicking about.” “Don’t kick on the evening's entertainment at all, But last evening I dropped around to call on the lady. Got myself up as neatly as I could and rang the door bell. The servant showed mein, Young lady met me tn tbe ball and sald: ‘How ao you do? So glad to gee you. Excuse me, put{ fall bave forgotton your name, and I want vo introduce you, to,a gentleman iriend who is calling in the parlor.’ I am not taking any more {ddles to the opera, not this season.” a Morseback Hiding a La Mode, ‘Mrs, Jeanness Miller, in Dress. “One of the most needed reforms, and I believe ridden since I was a young girl, and know all that wom! to contend with. 1 3 few Feasous why & Wouau should ot ride as she ‘The position is cramped, and strains w and back; tbe circulation 15 Jeg; the dimcutt it: Closely atted and, strapped” down: i Se Ee § 5 i ‘Won, in answer wo one or two correspondents, that ‘the pretty circus rider in Whose honor the famous gold medal was struck in Calcutta was a Miss Vic- torts Cook. She was sfterward known to fame tn the Arena.” To have pester, of Ohio, and others. The election for a | pends heh 6 Vice-president to act for the league in Illinois re- sulted in the choice of William Nixon, of the Chicago Inter-Ocean. BARRED FROM Prutico.—The executive commit- tee of the Maryland Jockey Club has passed a res- olution to bar from Pimlico the horse-owners who allow thelr horses to run at the winter meetings ‘on eastern tracks, on the ground Ubat the winter Taces afe Tun solely in the interest of the pool- jacture in barmess. high, 6 yoare old: jorece, Weiglitg 1.300 pounds each, ahd seve coach horses, Spectal attention 1a oalled to pay a tr S aicrure wheel will guareae is ttitobore very sty; down the road, ald-4w rooms, and are injurious to the morality of horse- F" SALE Fe eRe Boupars aD seb ——_——+e0___ _- Per Gallon. Ber | Sweet Catawba Angelica California, Tae CORK ScaNDAL INVESTIGATION SrorrED.— Capt. Plunkett has informed the magistrates Wat Canon O'Mahoney refused the police access to three girls who, 1t 18 alleged, were assaulted by Mr. Roberts, the governor of te Cork county ali. ‘The inquiries in the case have, therefore, n stopped. Mr. Roberts has been ’advised to prosecute Canon O’Mahone; Eigurt Nummists Execcrep.—A telegram from the Russian frontier states that the eight nihlilsts, in- cluding the Cossack Tschornoff, who were Con. demned to death for making an attempt upon the fe of the czar during the visit to the Don Cossack country, were hai it St Petersburg on Janu- ary 2. VALUE OF HUMAN LIFE IN mate of the vaiue of human life ts amounts Uhat the Chicago and Atlantic has agreed to pay for the killing of the Miller family in the | Wreck at Kouts, as follows: For Charles, the father, $1,200; Lena, the mother, $500; Wm., Fred and Mile, $100 each; Herman, the ‘injured boy and only Survivor, $4,000. ‘The company pays all costs, amounting to about $600, for caring for the injured Miller boy, and about $400 for other costs, 7 Stier Foran Wien and D CAGES, 231 ave Wastungton, DC piemmede = ¥3 ‘ALE-ONE UPRIGHT PIANO, @100, ON fapel Uneat, €40: and other erest aod. Urgatis are now offered at HUGO OS" Warerooms, O25 Teh ete we R SALE-MARYLAND AVE. BETWEEN 6TH ‘and 7th sts. east, one Lot: 65 feet front; running ar he ile $85 7th at nw, (eccond Boor). YY *seaStudeelm SALE-RHODE ISLAND AVE, BETWEEN 24th and 15th sts. nw. ‘One Lot, 20 feet frout by 129 feet deep. ‘One Lot, 30 fect srout by 11 feot doch. * 5. E. A. MCINTIRE, 01s F et. is Lk 30 foot front by WO eet deo SPR im 435 7th st. nw, (second foot). Fe SALE—-ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE # Lots on Capitol Hill located on the north side of 100 fe The ew library building WS, caphee buds | J ONE D tie shise very Gesurable place for’ remidesce ner |g, tater ms cat ent, Bh FES da7-3t_ LOUL — I 86,000, : tik 0 LOAN ON BEAT. BSTATE, CHEAPEST LOTS ON 1s gaate az street. % 66 by 100 to 10-1. alley; $2.30, MPOLD, 1931 Pet mw joe LoT ON 16TH MC‘ EX TO LOAN AT FIVE PER CENT ON AP- Moprovea ‘re security. amounta F . 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