Evening Star Newspaper, April 21, 1888, Page 2

CITY AND DISTRICT —— IVY GIT RACES. Prespects of the Mecting of the Na- tional Jeckey Ulub Next Week. QSPROVEMENTS aT THE RACE COCRSE—EXCELLENT RACES PROMISRD—THE PROGRAM YOR THE RIGHT DAYS—PLYERS THAT ARE HERE—NOTES AND COM- MENTS OF THE TRACK. At the Ivy City race course ee ae made ready for the spring races which begin ne: Thursday. The grounds have been cleaned and the Dutidings and fences all whitewashed, which imparts a neat appearance to the place, Since last fall many inprovements have been made at the track. The stables were repaired, made ‘warmer, and the ventilation Improved. AS a re. sult all the horses that wintered at the track are ‘tm fine condition. None of them are sick nor have any of them been troubled with colds ‘Owing to the cool weather most of them area little ‘short of work, but this will be remedied in a great pee bh day = For the com- ing meeting the Jockey Club offers decidedly the Dest program of its history. The races will continue orses Will begin thelr season's rac Ing here than ever before. MANY OF THE CRACK STABLES of the country have entered their best flyers. The fact that the meeting here opens the racing of the eastern circuit renders It of special interest to ie entire region of country. It is at Ivy city ‘What the fret opportunity of the year ts presented (see horses with records rum in their new form, and persons who, elther from pecuntary interest of Jove of the turf, want to post themselves cannot be absent. For instance, sir Dixon, 5) ‘ing Crab, My Own, and other horses ti last ‘year a3 two-year-olds will frst here in the three-year-old form. feature of scareely less interest is that rs of the Dest stables will make here in the two-year-old stakes, assurance that ‘the attendance ‘will reward the club for the made to eclipse all past meetings, THE PROGRAM. ‘There will be fie races each day andithe first race ‘Will be called promptly at 3 o'clock in the after- poo. The frst day's sport will open with a five. furlong spin for all ages, purse $500. Next on Card is'a mle race for’ three-year-olds and. up- Ward, purse $500. ‘The third race will be a handi- cap. sweepstakes, $000 added money, one to be followed by a selling race of ‘three- quarters, and the closing event of the day Will be’ a lecbase Over the long course. ‘The second day has for its opening event a three- juarter dash, for three-year-olds and upwards. mm will come a handicap sweepstakes, one mile) aud a sixteenth; $000 added money. race will ‘be the Analostan taree-year-olds, oue mille. For this evens there Were thirty-two nominations, and % Is certain that a field will start. "The fourth race of the day fy to be seven furlongs for a 9500 purse, and the Mfth and last @ selling race of one mile, ‘On the third day two stakes will be run for—the euthful and the Senate steepluchase. The open- Ing oven of that day wi be & three-quarter pi, to be immediately followed by a handicap sweep” saxer coe mile. Then, will come one of the really interesting races of the meeting—the youth- Tui stakes for two-year-olds, haif a mile. “There were twenty-seven nominations, comprising the dest-bred colts and Milles of numerous stables A Tun of seven furlongs, the winner to be sold at auc- ‘Won, Is next Ou the card, aud the day's sport will Wind up with the Seuate steeplechase over the Jong course. Some of the veteran timber-toppers ‘Will compete for this prize. THE FOURTH Dat also has two splendid stake races on its card. The ‘rst Taee will be a six-furiong dash, to be followed she Congressional handicap tor three-year-olds Sid Nywalt one mule, “Thifty-tour were now nated for this race, comprising such flyers as Favor, Biue Wing, Telie Doe, Richmond and Mona. ‘The Willard Hotel stakes is bext ou the card. It 4s for three-year-olds, one mule and ab eighth, and Rad twenty-seven ‘nominations including’ Sir Dixon, Satisiacuon, Specialty and King Cral ‘A soven-furiong ‘spin and a selling race of one mile will wind up the day. ‘Te Ath day offers another excellent card, be- ginping With a three-quarter spin; next a handi- Cap sw e8, ove mile and a sixte-nth, and then will come the Brentwood stakes, for two- Year-clds, five furlongs. For this race there were twenty-three nominauons, and a suffeent num- Der Will start to make the result doubtful and interesting. The Army and Navy stakes for three-year-olds and upward, one mile, winner to be sold at auc- on, 1 Ue next race.’ It had turty-two nomina- tions and the stake is attractive enough to,as- gure & good Meld of starters, The closing race of the day Will be a wile dasa for a $500 purse. The sixth day will first offera three Spin, to be immediately followed by the handicap, one mile aud oue-cighth, always one of ‘she big events at Ivy C There ‘were tweuty- two nominations, and perhaps not less than eight OF Wen Will start.” ‘Te third race Will be for a gu00 Puree, ove mile. Then will come a selling race, ‘Six Turiougs, and the last event of the day Will be a hurdle race, one mile and a quarter. YOR THE SEVENTH DAY the opening race will be a consolation purse of $500, oe mile, for Lorses that have rua and not Won at the meeting. A three-quarter spin, a half mtie dash for maidens two-year-olds, a handi- Sweepstakes, one mtie anda quarvcr, ad a race of a iuile will il out the day. The elguth and last day of the weeting offers first a stx-ruriong spin, then a selling race of one mile, aext 4 se¥en-furiong dash, then a handicap sweep- stakes, oue mile and une-cignth, and to wind up the day ahd tue meeting 4 steeplechase over the doug course. FLYERS ON HAND. There are now at the track over one hundred horses, the last string toarrive being that of S. S. Brown, which came in today. G. B. Morris’ stable Arrived at Ivy Clty last Saturday." It cou- Armstrong, Sit Dixon, Favor, Specialty, Golden Reel, aud Volunteer, Ainerica and Laceme, ‘Uae Last three two-year-olds. Ail Wiese horses are 10 condition, aud Mr. Mortis wiil Le very Locapture some of the races here. Sir Dixon Jooks fully capable of maintaining his fame as a Suuree-year-old. Favor, a veteran, is looking well. W. B. Who las wintered at Ivy City, fast horses, and all of theu! followlug two-year-old: 7, Sam Koss and one not named, on, has Joun Shaw (for i. Burns, Wanac, Romp, Pasha, Bigzonett, F "Thomas Boodle, ‘Jecuuel aa MILL im the season under auspicious Their horsey have wiso wlutered hare of their capable trainer, Joyuer, have come through the winter In good Condition. ’ Most of them require @ little more ‘Work to bring thei up to tueir best, and the ew days left before the meeting will Le used to ad- ‘This stable comprises Patrocies, Bess, gut of Vinton, Leander, Loulda, Lettina, Ko” Jubilee, Vosberg, Bellewoon, ;, Jubiiee, , Belle wood, Marigold, Tit-Wiliow, Belie d'Or, Saivini, Vance, Japhet, Persuader, sind four unhamed. Bradley, who arrived irom Virginia day be- fore werday, has a lot Of good horses that have been well cared for during the winter, Logas, King ., Hawley, Blanche, Lor- ‘T., leeverg aud Fancy H. WD, Whose sable arrived yesterday, has Smet Giteen to all, among them Biue Wing, joha, Duse of Bourbon, Kempton, Blue Garter, History, O'Fallon and haif'a dazen uF wore two-vear-olds. G. H. Kernaghan, who wintered at Augusta,Ga., bas reached Ivy City with his horses luey were Tar enough South to ve kept ai work steadily all Varqugd the winter months, and are consequently Bow ready for active and efficient duty. Of the stabic Burch is (he best known. Among lis stable companious are Annie ¢., a sister to Burch; Col. Cowan, Mittie B., a tarec- year-old by Faiseut other by Ten Broeck, and a two-year-old by King (ALfuLso, with about a dozen horses, bas been ter. Jn bis list are Orlando, Ma- ~ ye Boceacio, Edisto, Eleanor C. (for- Irene), Lucy H., Umpire,” Deception, Lillie C, Decoy Duck, and ote or two more. . 1k McDermott has E. Gobin (formerly El the jumper, and a Dan Sparling colt. Tt. Doswell, W. C. Daly, and half a dozen with heir ation, ‘Will arrive from Brighwo wext Munday. rN. Milier is quartered at the track with Ten as Pcollects on the'pipe, so that the “Soll” will stick, be back here on Monday next, TEACHING BOYS A TRADE. The School Opened by the Master Plumbers for Apprentices, 4 SCENE IN THE SCHOOL-ROOM—HOW THE BOYS WERE TAUGRT TO MAKE AND “WIPR” A JOINT—TALKING ASOUT METALS—FIRST LESSONS IN PLUMBING—THE PURPOSE OF THE SCHOOL, ETC. In_ a large room occupying the whole third floor of the building 215 12th street thirty boys Were ranged at work along the sides of three long Work benches. It was evening when Tux STAR reporter climbed the stairs, and the room was brightly lighted. The attitudes of the boys all ad the unconscious grace natural to a boy when ‘he 18 hard at work upon something in which ‘he 1s interested. On the benches were scat- tered various tools and bits of lead pipe. It was the trade school for plumbers’ appren- Uces, an institution just opened under the direction of the Master Plumbers’ Association. ‘The membership, though limited to boys regu- Jarly apprenticed to members of the Master Plumb- @rs’ Association, is large and growing. ‘The school has been fitted up by he Master Plumbers’ Asso- Glation. The boys in attendance are required to Pay a dollar a month for the instruction they re- ‘The Men Whe Adminiater the Affaire of the City, ‘THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT BUILDING AND THR O?- FICIAL WHO QOCUPY TT—SERTOEES OF THE CON- MIGSIOMERS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE asgeraNTS— HOW THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT 13 ORGAKIZED, BTC. The large brick buliding OM 1st street, half way between B street and Indiana avenue, is not im- Dressive in appearance. Its proximity to the tm- Posing front and swelling dome of the Capitol ‘Would make even a more pretentious building look humble, It stands on the low ground and looks up in a pleading sort of way to the great building on the bill, Here the District government sits, a8 iu were, at the feet of Uncle Sam. It is ip this building that the three men who administer the ernment is not conducted to bis views, The District of Columbia, which is from this building, consists city of Washington, including formerly Georgetown, and a known as the County of Wi tains a@ number of vill of the von, The area of the Dis- trict is 72 square ‘with a population of 225,000, ‘The present k Eee eee ot Covenamnnes of te Ui 3 (et e aeaaba oye ieee SSRGRA Seca ata See two of whom are ted ceive. This sum does not, so au officer of the as#o- lation told a Sram reporter, pay expenses, but tt helps, and it gives the boys a feeling of indepen- dence. Twice & week the boys meet for instruc- Uon. They began last week, and of course have not yet advanced very far in the MYSTERIES OP THE TRADE. Before opening the school a committee of the Master Plumbers’ Association investigated the Schools for plumbers’ apprentices opened in New York, Patiadely and othercitie, The oo he senool established, here 1s modeled on, that 1n lladelphia. ‘The purpose 1s to give pract struction, The actual work at the bench will, however, be Varied at times by lectures on metal- lurgy and Sanitary matters, especially with rela- Uon to plumbing. In the school-room are kept on file rious trade journals and pers devoted to subjects of interest Lo the trade. Tne boys are encouraged to read there and to it fuemselves On Lhe Condition of the trade. The Rrst lesson given last week related Lo the material used by tne plumber. Tue lesson given when TAE Srak reporter visited the school Was intensely practical. Each bey was given A PIECE OF LEAD FIVE, and he bad to dress it,cut it,and then join it again, or make and wipea jotnt. First, the boy took his pipe and straightened and smooth it out by hammering it with a sort of club called a “dresser,” oF bringing 1t down with considerable force upon the top of the bench Then he sawed it in two and next propere’ the two ends to be joined. The inner periphery of the ends was first made as perfect acircle a8 possible by means of a turn-pip, a piece of hard-wood neatly turned in the shape of a ar or top. This would be driven into tue end of ihe pipe. ‘The opening at the end of one piece, which was to reveive the other was then enlarged by dmving the turn-pin in with some force. The ends of both pieces were then beveled with a ~ on the outside and a es shaped ki on the inside. Next the outer surface of each piece of pipe was chalked for a distance of three or four inches from each end, and then painted with black “soll.” When this was done an Inch or two from each end was sera) with a knife, the “soll” and the sur- face of the lead Detng ‘scFaped away, leaving the metal beneath shining like silver.’ The scraj rt was then greased. The boy ited the two ends together, placing pipe on bricks and Weighting them, so that they were firm and steady under the hand. He was careful tp adjusting them to see that they fitted so well that there was no chance of the sol- der's passing through the crevice (nto the intertor of the pipe. Then the joint was ready to be “wiped.” In his left hand the boy takes his cloth, @ little square patch of ticking folded several times. then the “WIPING” A JOINT. In his right hand he takes a ladle full of molten Solder from the melting pot. Holding his left band protected by the cloth beneath the jolut, he sprinkles the solder over the joint, catching it aud Wiping it around the pipe with the cloth. Soon there 1s an accumulation of soft solder about the jotnt, and he works it with the cloth in his left hand until he has fashioned a symmetrical | looking and serviceable joint, ain ‘When the boys had Quished working thetr jot Mr. IC-G. Campbell, who acts as insteuctor, 2oOk & vce of pipe and went through the same’ opera- Uon, explaining the reason for doing various things thad did not explain themselves. ‘The chalk 1s put on to clean off the grease tbat naturally ‘The soil 13 made of lamp-black and giue. It is put | on for two purposes. ‘The “tin” or solder will ot adhere to the parts covered with soll” and the black ‘color helps the piffinber, fn the case of a bright, new pipe, to tell When he as serapea” the surface suficiently, After the “soll” 1s put on the two ends are scraped for some distance, leaving an inch or two sull Diack with the soll. ‘The length of the ptpe to be seraped depeads upon the length of the Joint one Wants to Make. Hf 48 to be a plump, Tound Joint, only about an inch will be scraped. ‘This scraped part Is covered wilh grease or Callow so that the Solder will adhere better. ‘THE SOLDER, ‘The instructor explained also the proportions of tin and lead to be used in making solder and cau- Uoned the boys against skimming thelr melting- pots. As the tin floats on the surface by skimming The pot the plumber gets his ladle full of tin only, ‘The mixture must be stirred. Each little incident was explained. Mr. Campbell showed the boys how to tell when their soider Was hot enough by Testing it with a ttle stick or piece of paper. Having thrust is ladle into the pot a lite” explosion followed and drops of hot iolten yolder were scattered around. This opportunity for instruction was not lost. Mr. Camptell explained that the ladie was, Wet, and When he put it into the pot little globules of steam were formed, which, expanding, caused & miniature volcano. Plimbera, he said, were always careful to see’ that the linplenfents they put Into the solder were per- toctly dey Me ME. Campbell began, to your the metal on the Joint, he talked as he worked, explaining the properties of the different metals. When he had got what 1s called a “heat up,” he began” to work the mass of soft metal With his cloth, ‘The “hentu {s.the point where the metal in the pipe at the Joint reaches tke saine temperature as that of the solder, and the two metals amalgamate, ‘Then the new and the old wetal are worked ag one Pilabie mass under the hand. ‘The instruction for the evening was over before 10 o'clock, and the boys vook off their aprons, put ou their coats and hats and started home. THR ADVANTAGE OP THE SCHOOL. A member of the committee In charge said a boy would learn as much in six months in such a School ag he would be likely to learn in four yearw’ Ume ina shop. ‘The journeyman, he sald, will not stop Lo Instruct the boy by his side. He has the boy with hitn as a helper, to do the hard work that he can do Without instruction, while the journey- man does tue work requiring skill. The master plumber, he sald, paid the boy by the week, and naturally expected to get as much ‘time out of mim as he could. So, be tween the master and the journeyman, the apprentice got a good deal of hand work to do, Dut did not learn much. In New York and other cities where such schools have been in operation boys Who take the course of lessons have a year taken off their term of apprenticeship. It 1s ex- pected that a simailar rule will be established here, he District Commissioners and otuers interested im the sanitary plumbing Will be invited to visit the school. e Taxes and the Beck Creek Tunnel. To the Editor of Tux EveNine Star: Henry George's idea that a community has a Might to the lana values it creates 1s considered by many to be impracticabie, but im the case of the Rock Creek tunnel it strikes me we might make use oft. Why should notthe city place a tax that would take the greater part, say three- fourths, of the increase in land values near the ereck, Caused by the iinprovement? This tax In he course of a few years would bring into the city {reasury more than the cost of the improvement, ‘The present owners could not complain, for not only would present values not be included in the tax but they would get gratultously one-tourta of the inerease In value, and the city would get the Booker, Harry Kuseell, Himalaya, Clay Pate, Pen- @eanis, and several two-year-olde ” FARLOONARY PRACTICE ‘The trainers are diligently availing themselves of the few days left for work, and trom early dawn UBL Rear nova the Lrack 1s i ia Whe time when the horses aré being specded, Nand im 2:50; Bessie tn yMOUF, a two- 4 Burch’s, worked a bait a thile in 53 Scrack two-year-old of Davis & Hail comparative ease ln Siig Wwarters. in 1:18, than a taile in i i i : rp : E rm fl h . gs i improvement free, even if ft did not continue the tax afler the Wwouey paid out had been collected. Would this not be better than taxing the entire city and the General Government for the purpose Of increasing the value of land held by a tew citi- zens? Rd. BB. ——_ A Protest Against Rock-Creek Tunnel, ‘To the Editor of Tux Evexrvo Stax: On bebalf of a much-taxed people permit me to ssionets, from civil ite by the President of the ‘Slates and confirmed by the Senate for three. gach... The other Comintasioner is an officer of the ineer Corps ‘States Army, above the rank of captain, detailed for this uty DY, the President of the United States, two com. missioners give bond in $50,000 each. ‘Theiraalary 4s $5,000 per annum. ‘THE COMMISSIONERS’ ROOMS. ‘The rooms occupied by the Commissioners on the second floor are all cheerful and pleasant. On the right-hand side of the hail, going up the stairway, can be found the civilian Commissioners’ occupy- ing different rooms, connected with folding doors. ‘The front room 1s occupied by Commisstoner Webd and the other by Commissioner Wheatley. The doors to all of the rooms are generally and callers take their turn and walk in unan- pounced to the When the door ts sent, and no one perinitted to enter, The sionérs have no regular time for “meeting board, but come together whenever there 1s an ac- cumulation of business demanding their attention and action as a board. The predecessors of the present Commissioners had @ rule to meet at 1:30 Ociock each day, but now the duties of administration are so divided among them that respecting most of the business coming before them each Commissioner can act Independently. In cases where rs juire the signature or approval of all of the Commisstouers ‘they ar® carried from one Commissioner to the other, and each one, after considert the matter, puts his name on Itas It under his hand with a rubber stamp. They are at their office usually about 9:30 o'clock, and most of the time until 3 o'clock, When the buiiding is closed to visi- tors, is taken up listening to ements Of visi- tors anyone entering the door room. Onthe wall Uict and country. Upon Mr. Webb's desk ‘stands her erent cs ery plush frame, and beside | Washingt mich 3 Wi whic serves as @ paper weight. sGanalatSuer ‘Webbis & prepo: man, of distinguished ‘With a crown of silvery hair, thick and in growth. ‘The fresh color of plousing contrast with the gray hair snd the Mustache which partly conceals Webb 1s about sixty-two years of robust proportions, though not well remembered as bot s well remembered as the firm of Webb & ioveridge, ‘Commissioner Faduated from Columbia College tn 1844, studied jaw with the late Henry May, and has practiced here successfully and continually, with the excep- tion of ‘three years, from September, 1861, when he held the office of chief of police. 'He was the first chief appointed after the organization of the Metropolitan Police. Among his, public, services the compiling of the work knowa as Webb's di- Rest 18 perhaps the most noteworthy. | This work authority on ail points regarding’ the compll- cated ordinances of the city. “Mr. Webb is a mem- ber of the faculty of the National University Law School. In accepting the office of Commissioner he lect au extensive law practice largely in the hands of his two sons and nephew, who were trained in thetr profession under his’ direction. Mr. Webb is not_only the senor of his colleagues Years, but also in length of service, as he was fe preinrza JULY 20, 1885, to succeed Cotnmissioner vest. His term of oflice expires next January. Upon entering office Mr. “Webb had for his colleagues fora few months, Mr. Edmunds and Major Lydecker. He was appointed during'a re cess of Congress, and consequently his tari will not expire long ‘before that of his colleague, M Wheatley, a3 hts negnination was not confirmed by the Senate until January 13, 1886, and his com- mission runs from that date Mr. Webb has a pleasant home at the southwest corner of 18th and P sireets, and attends All Soul's Unitarian church, Soctally he ts inuch liked. Under the division of executive duties among the Commissioners, Mr. Webb has charge of the Washington asylum, the charitable and reformatory institulons, the pub- lic schools and fre department. COMMISSIONER WHEATLEY, Ip the adjoining room Commissioner Wheatley ‘Will be found at his desk, Like Mr. Webb, he has a map of ‘the District and the county subdivisions hanging on a wall ready for instant reference. The caller always has a tacit Invitation Uo take @ seat, for there is alwaysachair Placed at the Commis woner’s left hand. Dur- ing business hours that chair is seldom empty. Mr, Wheatley ts about forty-four years of age, and tue youngest man that ever held the position of civilian Com sioner. | He 1s six feet in height, of athleue Ngure, ‘and welghs about 200 poui -He i an ardent admirer Of boating, and could as he stands pull & stroke oar 40 a8 to put to shame many an athbl- tous oarsmen on the river, He has a good health. ful color, a clear frank blue nd 3 heavy blonde mustache. . His good standing as a citizen and bis successful admtnistration of an extensive: private business were doubtless the chiet ‘that suggested him for the office he now His Was a case in which the office sought the man, He 1s the son of the late Francis ley, and was educated in the famous old Hallowell feminary in Alexandria. "when quite young he went into business with his father, and subsequently with his brothers succeeded ¢6 his father's business, which, tarough his great ac- uvity and intelligent supervision, was ly ex. vended. Always 4 aemocrat, and Sasoclated with Uhe democracy of the District, he never held public office before the honors he now enjoys were thrust upon bim. For some years he has been a Veatry- man of Christ P. E. church, West Washington, and a director of the Fireman's Insuran Co, For two years he was president of the Potomac Boat Club Io later years vent of business: and official cares have prevented his taking active artin the management of the club, “dr. Wheate ley Was appointed a District. Commissioner March 8, 1886, and confirmed March 29 On ‘entering oMce he retired from active participation in the business of the firma of Wheatley Bros, He brought Vo the discharge of his oficial Guties @ wind t] Or- oughly trained to busin eS ys eg bis coll ome ts at 30tn sti he Is, blessed with a mob interesting’ genane Mr. Wheatley has charge of the various offices tigi administer finances of the District, the police department, the health office (including the ‘sheage ing of streets), and the property clerk's office, SAT was not Hanne in ‘the practice ot 1at professiol was afterward Dut the sense of loyalty ft led him to decline, Personal sentiments were as friendly the other. When the territor! ‘Was created, he rendered such ener- intelligent assistance in the prepara- for the el ‘and other preliminary details ‘Organization of that government tliat Gov. Spotigs danagin east tat ju ‘incumbency of that rary corhmission government Was porary governmen! 1874, he was appointed secretary and when the permanent of government succeeded it he was appointed to the executive board and has con- ith much distinction to himself, in that since, He {8 courteous and obliging, endeavors to render the most satisfact inate SunStar mel or Ive ability, jue Carr. sYMoNs, Capt. T.W. Symons has, as assistant to the Bi ‘Commissioner, ‘under his charge du ing the last few years so many interests of im ance to the people of the District that he is as well known as any old citizen. His frank, opeo, leasing way a Thakes ene, who calls at his office feel at home at faa of ‘physical, tan man sical - hood, fully “six feet. in height, and of athletic igure,’ He was born in New York in 1849, and appotnted to the Military Academy from Michigan ty 1870. He graduated June 17, 1874, and pro- moted Uo be second lieutenant Corps of Engineers. After leaving the Military Academy Capt. Symgns served fora year and a-half at the School of ite pitcation, at Willet’s Point, New York harbor. He was then detailed as an assistant to Lieut. Wheeler in the work of surveying the Western states and territories, and in this capacity served in Utah, Nevada, Callfornia and Oregon. After tree years of this Service he was detalled as chief engineer of {he department of the Columbia, in which capacity he served until the fall of 1882, making extensive surveys and a map of the country which is the standard authority to the present day. Capt. Symons was then sent to the Mississippi River and served under the commission in personal charge of the great works on the Plum Point Reach of the river until the summer of 1853. He Was then selected to act under the Department of State in carrying out the too phn) of the treaty with M 5 ich provided for a reconnatssgnce and survey of the boundary line between the two countries from El Paso to the Paciic. He made a full personal examination and report upon the line, which was completed in the fall of 188%, and he was then detatied as an assistant to Major Ly- decker to take | saponin che ‘of the work for im- proving the water supply of Washington. In this Capacity he supervised the erection of the dam acfoss the Potomac at the Great Falls, the driv- - of the tunnel between the old and new reser- Irs, the construction of the new reservoir near the Soldiers’ Home, and the great 48 and 75inch dron mains which are to bring the additional sup- ly tothe city. Capt. Symons was relieved from ‘bis work in June, 1886, to enable him to acce] the position of assistant to Engineer Comi sioner Ludlow, by whom he was assigned to the charge of the water and sewer, gas and plumbing Gepartments. Under his administration the great Boundary sewer was completed, and very exten- sive Improvements were made in the water aistri- bution mM and the administration of the Water office, and others are in process of evolu- Uon. Capt. Symons now has charge of tho ing rovements and repair of highways, the comput engineer's office, bridges, parking commission, railroads, street lighting and telegraph and tele~ | yma nes, If Capt. Symons has a hobty it is orseback riding. He is an accomplished horse. man, and has been gne of the most enthusiastic promoters of the riding school. CAPT. LEACH. On the left-hand side of the hall coming up the stairway can be found Capt, Smith 8. Leach, the other assistant to the Engineer Commissioner. Capt. Leach was born in Indiana tn 1850, and ap- olnted from that state lo the Military Academy duly 1, 1871. He was Teg and promoted in the Army to second Heutenant Corps of £1 rg June 16, 1875, rst Served with the ineer battalion at Wiliet’s Point, New York. harbor, until i876, when he Was detailed on tem- porary duty at Philadei- fe ES phia in connection with the international exhibi- Mon until September 12, 1876. He was then de- tailed back to Willevs Point where he served as adjutant and treasurer. July 19, 1874, he was de- tafled as recorder of the board of’ engineers on the improvement of low-water navigation of the Mis ‘sissippi and Missouri Rivers, where he served with great distinction unt! ordered to Washiagton as ‘assistant to the Engineer Commissioner. Capt. Leach will, owing to the strenuous efforts of citi- zens of Memphis, be re; ned Lo his old position at i. and Lieut. Lusk detailed here in his stead. In his personal qualities Capt. Leach re- a ed [agen Capt. Gri muel He possesses stro1 petism and the happy faculty of tion to bis administrat Ww his side of the cont R: i i E Hig He BES le i i ne wo was person _ making’ friends LIRUT. LUSK. ‘Lt. Jas, L. Lusk, whowilt succeed Capt. Leach, was orn in Pennsylvania in 1856, and appoint to the Military Academy from Pennsylvania: tember 1, 1874, where graduated, and was Ioted to e second =, Corps f 3 aA neers, Juno 14, 1878 He first served at the Mill- tary Academy as assist. ant instructor of practi. cal military engineering and of ete MS rimental — philosopby, Ena’ then with the engl: = heer battalion at Willet’s reser aged on the imaprovement’ of the Mis, nt e1 on the improvemen ne Mis. ‘Siasipp! at St. Louis. As. eis high up “In the list of Heutenants, he wiil become a captain by the Ume he arrives in Washington. ‘Tue cut of Lieut. Lusk was taken from a picture taken some years ago.. since that Ume he has developed a full beard and wears glasses (CHIRP CLERK ROCK. Between the rooms oc- cupted |b: mond ant pt. Mr. Jos. Rock, chiet clerk of the engineer de- frmens, has his office. . Rock is aman of fine passiaue nearly 6 feet height, and the pos- seasor of" a deep bass voice. While brusque and business-like in his manner, hi out of the way of official Toutine to do some act of kinds SO i - Was born jortufiel Vt, i 1846; Joined the 7 first regiment of Ver mont volunteers at the breaking out of the war, and served with them three months. In October of the same year he enlisted in the sixth regi Yermont volunteers, which formed © part ermont ix ‘served all through tetatfed. there 10 » Itit gl ends in staying home it 1s an interesting ‘subject to talk over. ‘The respective advantages of the mountains and the seashore, of @ location near to or at a distance from the city, are some of the elements that lend to this matter an import- ance of absorbing interest, There areother points which may be of signal importance. For instance, the Mnancial question, and then the more delicate ‘one of how to dispose of the husband, father and and brothers, who are obliged to remain at home for the greater part of the summer. Can these members of the family circle be left exposed for ‘wo of three mo@iths to the trials and temptations Of bachelor life in the city? On the other hand, ‘Will 1t be conducive to domestic happiness for the Unprotected wife and daughters to engage in the gayeties and excitements of the summer resorts? HO pe these issues and try to had « mlaaie course, THs 18 thought to be accomplished ‘by _ sel ‘some lace near the the wife and not require the eye of isoulya matterar a Said that the lange muimber of visitors, and, the as far as Leesburg and Round Hill on one line of railroad, and Harper's Ferry on the other. Within these points and nearer to the city are the homes of those who make the country neat eee roomy residence all the year around, On the Washington, Ohio and Western Railroad may be found Carlin ‘Springs, where some of the land has been subdi- vided Into bullding lots. A few miles bo head Falls Church, which is a flourishing settlement, mainly of people whose business is 1p W: Midwi between Fails Churcy and Vien Dunn- A comparatively new suburban sub- division, It ls not expected that the movement of population toward Virginia will be confined to the Le ied along the railroad, but now that the free ie ldge 13 completed, those in search of homes Will be attracted, it 1s thought, to the Virginia side of the Potomac, Anacostia and the country on the other side of the Eastern Branch is one of the old suburbs of the city, and, itke other sections, has felt the lmpul of Ube growth and prosperity of recent years. N subdivisions are constantly being made, am which Agassiz Park, toward the east, bas into proudinence, ‘The village of Benhtng, a sta- Uon on the Baltimore and Potomac road, claims many Washingtonians, and the tine air and lovely scpucry causes the residents there to wonder Why @ larger number of people do not prefer that ity to any other about the city, THE MORNING AND BVENING TRAING Golng out from the Baltimore and Ohio depot into Maryland bear witness to the attractive. ess of country residence. The railroad company 4g obliged to make ial provision to accommo- date the travel, and recently st has begun to real- ize the im) ‘the suburban settlements ands dolug something in the way of additional {rains and speotal rates to help along the move- meni Along the Washington Branch there are settle. ments at Montello and Ivy City. Further along large tracts of land ‘known aa’ Woodbridge Highland have been subdivided. Hyattsville 1s growing constantly, and a portion of the old Rives Place has recently Been laid off into building aives, ‘The subdivision of land along the Metropolitan Brancd begins at the boundary lines of the cit ‘and extends to Garrett Park, some eleven mil from the city. ‘The summer rs, however, farther, and may be found at Rockville, Gaith burg, Washington Grove, Boyds, and up to Har- Per's Ferry and beyond. Eckiogton, however, which ta the old i piace of Jossph Gales, of the National. Tutell icer, 18 the first subdivision, and extends to the nds of the city. ‘hen comes Bi a sub. division at Brook's Station, ‘Tracts of land in this vicinity and beyond have been with the view or subdivision. Takoma, which 1s now quite a flourishing Village, is six iniles from the city, and, in addition to ‘permanent homes, tt 1s Proposed’ to erecta hovel for the accommodation Of summer boarders. “Beyond 1s Forest Glen, which fs favorably known through the handsome hotel which Was opened last spring for the first Ume. ‘The experiment of conducting a first-class hotel in the vicinity of the eity proved highly successful, and it 1s now one of the permanent features of summer fe at the capital In the Wooded grounds surrounding the hotel several es have been erected. Tt 1s proposed to sub- divide the high ground on the opposite side of the railroad and bulid there a hotel, so that the Tuture for suburban hovel facilities ‘Is pr 4 ‘Tuen there Is Silver Spring, Where may "be found the fine farms and comfortable country homes of Many of the solid citizens of Washington, Two or three miles farther along 1s Garrett Park with {ts 500 acres, owned and subdivided by the Metro- politan Investment Co. Several oot have n erected, abd the nucleus of a vi has Deen formed. LEAVING THR VICINITY OF THE RAILROADS, there is an extensive suburban region iying along the northern border of the city, ex. tending as far wost as Tenleytown. A great deal of this land has been subdivided, and in ‘some localities near the city houses ‘have been erected. It is ex; in the full deve ment of this locality that streetcar lines wi be runout from the city and that it will uld. Dately become a part of the city. Along 14th stfeel to Mount Pieasant and in the immediate vicinity handsome houses have been erected, Such people as Justice Harlap, Mra John A. the ‘widow of the late Justice Woods and others have Glegant hommes on these belghts, and now ex.ten- ect Henderson ana Dr. Win. A Hammoud propose to build residences there, The extension of Massa- chusetts avenue and the activity in property in {hy victulty of ‘Tenleytown has gone ‘along wien expen large suinsof money 1p grading and tn mi other tiny ‘a ‘passed over ‘The area thus hastil ex coeds in aci the amount of land focluded within the pi nt limits of the city, and the activity manifested in every direction shows that gre rations are already belng made for that Hcted increase In Une, ator whe ‘there will be a milion people the capital of the ation. THE ANGLERS’ CLUB COTTAGE. ‘The cozy club house of the Washington Anglers’ Club 4s to be greatly enlarged. Plans have been ‘prepared by Mr. W. Bruce Gray, architect, and tt 4s expected that the building will be com; early in the season. The old house whicl been used by the members of the club ts about three miles Unis side of the Great and 4s near the river at a point wnere the fsbing fs ex- cellent. Siirrounding the house are the grounds owned by the club, With the necessary stables and outbuiluiny The plans Cm ig erection of an extension, which wil the present accommodations. The exterior will be changed and modernized, and the result will be @ handsome cottage, which will be @ pleasant re- sort for the members of the club. ‘The officers and members are as follows: Dr. Townshend, dent; W. K. Mendenhall, vice-president;’ W. P. Fearson, treasurer; ‘Theo. Friebus, Members—F. K.Ward, Kdw. Temple, 84m Elnsteip, Govarn ak. Fiain’o, We Thong, Dre nayiee Ee coburn, B. k. Plain, C. W. . Taylor, L. GQ. Hine, 4. Hancock, 'W. 5. Roose. ‘The club was Greaitzed in 1802’ ahd reorganized in 1872, Dr, ‘Townshend ts now serving his tenth year as presi- dent, Tee @xow!a crry. “The building boom this spring is surprising everybody,” remarked Mr. R. H. 8. ‘out yet aw! Soeans vo indicate space on this floor. The stairease 0 isin poem house, and from it floor opens the library, which ‘the parior from the dintng Toons ‘There will bea bath room On Gach of the three upper floors. The front is of with an octagonal bay window terminatt third story with & balcony. The architec 8q some years: ited by the late W. W. Cor- Soran to Columbian College and was reoatly by the latter to the brick machine company. 4 147m STREET iurRoveusst. ‘The old frame house on the northwest corner of 14th street and Rhode Island avenue will be de- molished in 8 few days to make room for a hand. Some store and dwelling for firs. Charlotte Berger, the plans or whica have been ed by NT: Fr rarenitect. The butiling will be inree- With a frontage of about 23 fect on and 56 feet on Rhode Island avenue, ‘occupy the first floor and there will above. ‘The entrance to the dwei- Rhode Island avenue, and beside it 82 open balcony, On go Fe ey ot a y which ts to front. ‘The parlor will bave the vantage Of a tower, which Is Co form a large iro and plate-glass show-window for the sore. HARD PRINKING MEN, YEAKS—TWENTY DRINES A DAY 4 COMMUN AVER- AGE, AND MEN WHO MAKE IT DON'T ALWAYS DIE YOUN@—TBE RAPID RISING GENERATION. A solidly built man of middie age, whose neat gray mustache contrasted picturesquely with the Tuday color of bis clear fine skip, walked slowly and with a certain quiet business alr, into a popu. Jar up-town bar-room the other evening. As be approached the bar he raised one arm as if to point toa big fat bottle standing in front of the mirror, but the watchful attendant anticipated him, and the bottle and a giass were on the bar ready to his hand ashe reached It, Without seca ing to notice any one or anything about, the gen- ‘Ueman mechanically Ulted the bottle until about Ubree fingers of the light amber fuld had Bowed into the glas& Then with another apparently mechanical movement he Lilted the glass beneath bis mustache, with his lower lip as a fulcrum, un- Ul the last drop of liquor disappeared, and having paid his bill, walked out again as if the whole op- eration was @ part of a business routine which be Went through very frequently. “IVs ning vo ell OX him,” said one of a Watched the operation, iiés eon va tena a “ a drinker for twenty years to my know! but dont think Ke was ever any nearer drunk than be is to-night. Plenty of men who have known and done business with him for years would ve sur- prised to hear anyone call him a hard drinker, And yet in that Ume hundreds of fellows who haven't drunk a quarter as much ag he have gone through all the degrees clear down to a drankard’s grave. He has stood it magnificently, but his time fs coming. Did you notice tuat set, Svolid took on his face @nd the heavy way he moves along? | Well YoU remember what a boyish, jolly, light-foot fellow he was even three years ago? In turee ZEATE more he will be a wreck if he doesn’t quit. an stand more than any man I ever knew, but he can’t stand it forever,” and the speaker tilted his bottle and then bis glags, as if to emphasize the moral of his lesson, DIDN'T KNOW BR WAS 4 HARD DRINKER. “Well, do you know it has never struck me be- fore that he was a hard drinker,” said another of the group. “Iu fact, I never thought about Lim 48 @ drinking man at all, although J have had a deal to do with hity in a Dusiness way. 1 ve found him inclined to ve . @ and uneven- tempered of late, and now I understand the “How many drinks do you suppose he takes a day?” said the man who had spoxen first, address- ing the bartender. “Weil, he'll average a dozen a day over this bar, I think,” the bartender answered, “am 1 don’t dowut that he takes as many “more in otuer aces.” “Regulariy? a Ctra A Tepresentative of Tae Star, who happened to bein the barroom looking for’ Facing isan OF bis acquaintance, approached the bartender as the Ghree gentiemen Went out, and asked: “Ate there many men that you know of who keep up that sort of driuking?” eaty of them. Ican name you—well, I dare 10 eas fort or AriDks a day right straight aldag’™ 2° *24 SY ‘But they have to be carried nome every night?” Nota bit orit ‘They walk homegenefully aud it you met them you wouldn't be apt to notice particwarly tuat they bad drunk more Ulan Was ‘Unese men aren’ the) and most of them never mi: irom ues. ry irlend here who ‘e's sed forty ieee to but he can’t stoj iPbeta ucaare em Anne at THE BARTENDER’S RECORD. Was as hard adrinker as they average for six years of my life, I'm certain I took forty drinks a day, and for two years } drank nothing but brandy. { thought notbiog of trom six to ten drinks before breakfast. ‘The result was that 1 became paral knocked out and hash recovered, aithougisL haven't drunk anything sug a ty Sa acs gare at tender continued “Suppose you stop ‘in nere ta 3 “It You want to drink,” the bartender. the reporter breaking in for an instant to that he did not, “just let me tell you two Never driuk before breakfast and don’ tail beiore dinner. ‘The cocktail ls no sort of stuff is bitters and sugar to putinte stomach before eating? “Ob, yes, we sell as much it the bar ds, ever,” be continued, tn question. “In fact, we sell more than to all our sales. inning to my time boys of the same drunk at all, y did, would: OF light wine of something of that Sixteen or eighteen nowad.vs are as Of twenty-Jve were before tie war.” A E i i f § ‘i ¢ i 5 jel 82 hie: i Hi F 4 E 4 i i i sE2e DAY, APRIL 21, 1888-DOUBLE SHEET. art of reading human nature. “This faculty of Teading & man ata giance,” he continued, “Is ex- tremely interesting, and enables one to discrim!- nate wisely in business as well a8 in social life, Tes also a great ald tn Unued the scientific man, “when delayed In & Small town in western Maryland on busivess, I missed Ube train and was compelled vo put up at the inn, the only one for miles around. AS luck crowded, a8 Was the inn, and when I Toom I WaS nol surprised to learn tat lt would ve necessary 10 have a bed-fellow, Being tired T When the door feliow. Tall, lanl stuck in the ing appearance. T was st the are Of luis eve, the shape of hls hose and mouth, ‘and came to the conciusion that BE Was cxazy, OF bordering on that state. 1 determined to keep awake, and it was weil I did, for about an hour After, When all was stil, a form passed the win- dow through which the moonlight was stream! and approsched. the bed. Tustfactively I rose for my pistol, whick was within conventent nd Waited. "In less time than it takes to tell ft Was siezed by the tnroat. I tried to hatloo, Dut gould noi. In my fright ihe pistol was forguiten, Dut recovering my presence of mind 1 pnsied it tO his Waist andared.” Mis hand relaxed, and utter, {og & ery Of "pain he disappeared through tue | door, 1 was arrested the next day and cae very | hear being seateuced, the man swearing I had ep- tered the room for the purpose of stealing, and When he went to interfere was slot. after | had given my testimony a young physician stepped ended the trial and J Was released. ‘The inan Was afterward sent to te insaue asylum, where be n 1 old you this story,” continued the speaker, merely to show You how, Wit tae kuOWIedze Of Teltiué tue Luman tace, I undouvtediy saved m5 wii are the signs, ‘by which ter of a sir “Well,” answered the scientific man, “by the eyes, Uhe hair, the nose, the mouth, the Torehead, | Whe Cutn, and last, but bot least, by’ the walk. 10 | Uus tculty should be included in the Of Youth, and every person should be- coe Uhoroughly fumihar with the fundamental Pripeiples, at least. It isa Well-known fact Lat pOssesy In a large degree Unis talent—in | fact, it could Le calted aa intuitive percepuon of chafacter. This is tore especialiy manifest 1p Che lore intelligent classes Of animals—ior iustance, t, a horse, or a dog will watch | aud read tue character of ‘their masters, and act~ ing as they do upon the conclusious thus drawn, Fegulate their conduct. Women also have in & large degree the faculty of reading human ature, and their conciusions are usually correct, WHAT EYES SHOW. “But,” he continued, “to go into detail we'll commence With the eyes, the most features of the countenance. miniature windows tn whicu Passion and impulse out, au Widely in color, brightuess, size, and ex- Pression. | For’ instance, a lange uright eye de- Loves quick preception, and is indicative of great Susceptibility Lo exterbal Influences, while small, dull, sunken eyes will retain impressions longer. Beaiititul eyes, with Snely arched eyebrows, When found In & man, indicate one of truly re- fined and artistic nature, and one who ts au ardent admirer, apd an appreciative of symmetry, ele- Wauve ahd loveliness wherever they appear. “How about beauUilul eyes in wouent” asked the reporter. ‘Why, When beautiful eyes, with finely arched eyebrows, appear in « woman they denove a char acter fond of dress, pleasure, music and other ai Ustic pursuits, although at tunes ey are indie cative of a cruel, spiteful nature. Lange, full eyes, resembling 8 cats, are indicative of a Umid, stupid, treacherous nature, and the or of such eyes Will seew frightened aud apprebeusive wien en- Saged in conversation with you,” BLAGK EYRS. Before you give me your opinion relative to Black eyes,” ventured the reporter, “let me call your attention to the color of my own.” After assurlig the reporter that be would be eareful, be continued: “Wuen you meet a person Possessed With a black eye you must look out: tney are apt to be artful, crafty, treacherous, and always scheming. Secretive ma chey are possessed of unreienting malignity, and When once resolved upon an undertaklug are thoroughly reckless. Beware of putting conti- dence In persons possessed of such eyes, While the inajority of Dlack are bad, some of them ai exceptions Indicating frankness, Watm affection, and @ great degree of character. ‘There ls one thing, however, to be remembered about biack eyes, don’t ardase them. They are capable of taking fearful vengeauce, and never forget an injury, avd will bide Uueir time, “Blue eyes, or I might add,” he continued, “ight eyes, because Ubey are in Uke Same category as a Tule, are cunuing. Being full of tactics tuey keep their secrets well, and are like snakes in the grass While professing the greatest friendship for you they ave likely to be plotting sour ruin. Like black eyes, Luere are some exceptions, aud these exceplions imake wari friends, being amiable, (ruthtul, affectionate, Once perverved to evil, however, they will assume the character above descrived aud seek your ruin, ar of the eFes, let me call your attention to gray eyes. ‘These, Waken a8 a Tule, make good trieuds, sltnough posaraced of a cok of ounces, and persobs having such eyes are pains Taking, intelligent and vurifty.” “THE FOREHEAD,” he continued, “48 another important factor in the general make-up Of a person, It is the seat of reason, and here intellectual powers reside. Di- Tectly over the eyes are located the ve fac. wiles and directiy over these, and occupying tbe per part of the torevead are Une reflect ul Uee tie literary powers being found, between the ‘two. A. person, therefore, possessing a wide and high forehead generally has quick perception and queried ‘Tue Stax man, u ordiuaty person cam tell Ube cbarac- desire, differ What important a ‘that play’ tu readl ~~ “What tm part does: iu the character Of a person?” WHAT TRE MOUTH SHOWS. “A very important one,” answered the scientist, “a lurge mouth generally belongs to a coarse,vulgar person. Lips With a cherry redness, having a cushioned appearance, belong Lo domestic natures, fond of kissing and caresses; they make affecuion- ate friends ips, OB the other hand, that are thin denote a great deal of seif-control, and an indication of coldness and unsoctability. You | have otter seen persons with their lips habitually | ‘open. Well, they belong Uo a class that thirst for notoriety, plause, aud commendation. Gene- Tally spe , they are deficient in passions, emotions, indicates a character strong in its composition and one determined to ace everything Undertaken. Indicative as it Is Of a commercti ; g ursuits. When turned up, eontin js, It Uenotes a prying and Ingulstve character, an indefatigable uews hunter, Should Uwe nose be the reverse, however, that’ 1s, convex like an eagie’s beak, 100k OUt foT Une possessor of such a he, as yours ‘antrusted Tt ts interesting to,note in this connection that of tbe tour original Trustees to whom thi letter was addresses, viz: James M. Cartisie, Georgy \p Riges, Anthony Hyde, and Dr, James C. Hall, RB Cootdge, Mra James M. Carlisle, Mra Joho Marbury, sr. Mrs, Beverly Kennon, Mrs. Richard T. Merrick and Mra, Rev, 8. P. Hill, Mr. Corcoran survived all Dut Mi Coleman, Mrs Cooikige and Mrs Kennon, ‘The following ts the full vext of the lettr: Wasuixorox, D. ¢., February 3 187% To the Trustees and Drrovivesue @ Oe Lovee Lhe past Werk been seriounly indie AD indulgent Providence bas al days beyond tne period a» asthe limit of human life, use constrains we Lo addres parung to you. Keposing implicit confidence im you alk | have YoUr care Lhe management of this tu stitution, and I Would impress on your minds the absolute Becemsity Of selecUing for fuvure appoiut- ments ladies of culture and refinement, whos dignited cop junction With” these qualifications) render Wem & desirable acquisition to the “Home.” Let them aiso be chosen from that class of individuals why have Known brighter Gays and fairer prospects, yet who, Lbrough reverses which luwan t Could not obviate, have Deen cv mpelied to contend With adverse circumstances while [he yeDsibillties Of Whelr bature interposed an insuperable oustacie V0 their persona! sollctiation for aid. 1 would bere, in empuatic terme, express my @- Sire that the number of tumaves be limited ty forty. For the comfortable maintenance of (uly wuber ample provision has been already mad: ut Mf, through Ube mutability of Chat fortune Will, at times, disconcert the most judiciaus I Lhe secur ties for thes purpose should under a Mhaterial depreciation and prove insufficien Supply the guess with all ‘the conveniences to whic nave been accustomed, Ube im that direct that go appantunent be to Bil auy vacancy Uli tue capital shall have beeu restored. The establishment of the “Louise Home” origin (as you are all aware) tn my desire Wo honor perpetuate the memory ofa beloved wife and In regard to Uie paintul emotions or heir loss | have hitherto been alent, DUE as these lines Will not be submitted to your Inspection UM the pulsations of my heart sliall have ceased, ab unreserved expression Of iy feels ings tas wot be w holly thappropriate he WOUF Which COnsigbed lo the grave thy Mortal FeMALLS Of My devoted Consort Caused s f all my earthly hopes, and whey lapse of mauy years) a lovely daughter im Ler Bal resting-place, it sewed (hat the order of nature Was luvertel When au aged futher attended Ue obsequres of an only child And the accumulated weight of surrow became almost insupportabie. This statement is made With a view of exhibit ing tue proiound Interest 1 have ever felt In the cherisbed instivyuon over whic you have, wit commendable fidelity, exercised a supervision. VUr oficial LMtereotirse hax byen Cuaractertred by reciprocal cordiality, abd YoU have invariably Manifested & cheerful acquiescence ib auy sugges ous proceeding from uiyweli; Lut this postuu mous communication Will, in all probability, ap Peal to Your hearte with '& deeper emphasis and pose a thore imperative Obligation Lian any Pe cet my pe have over uttered in Your hearing: With siucere Wiskes for your happiuess, indi- Midually and collectively, 1 remain, yours, wruly, W. W. Conoonan. —- FASHIONS CLEAMING-HOUSE, “acta & Peve of Their Elegant Dresses, “What becomes of them? “Well, this 1s a confidential business, Monsieurt® aud sbe shrugged ber shoutders Lig and looked at ‘Tue Srax man With her head on one side, “Cout- dential, Mousieur; very confidential,” she ree peated, She was a dealer doing « private busi. hess Just around the corner, you might say, trou, & very fashionable neignborhood. Ber place of Dusipess Is Ler private house a modest wttle tng, With no sign or other Indication that of any sort ts done there. “1 am a Sor of clearing-house of fashion,” she sald, after a pause, during which she studied Tus STAR man's face and gained conndence in Bim, it 18 an exchang I never buy any- thing. I uct merely nt. Rowe Of the most fushiouabie ladies in the city do. busi hess through me. deal of Dust ess Is dohe—ail uly private way Tuere Is considerable money in some of the trane actions—that Is, considerable considering! | Now there Was that handsowe dress of Mra, -—. Oh! no; 1 shau't tel her wame. That would be « breach!” Tuen she sttugged her shoulders and looked again up Inv We Srax man’s face—sido- Wise “Bul 1 Was a MagniBoent dress and sold well A great many Weguifcent dresses come Lo me. NOT A SECOND-MAND CLOTHES DEALER. “No, Lam not a desier in second-hand clothes Not in We ordinary sense, One lady cant get ail the wear out Of an exponsive drest, Not # fase jouable lady, The more expensive, the more striking and beautiful, the soouer ft becomes cum mon. A lady tm faslilouabie life can’t ford to Wear a dress until I becomes common. So Gresses tat attract much attegton cannot be worn more than three or four Umes. ‘Thea the question is What shall Decome of them? (hey tnust be either laid gside anti everybody has for- gotten them, aud the material mixed with some other and retnade in a new style, or else they use be sold. All Une good is not got out of a hundred, two hi ‘or five hundred doliar drew iu wo or ‘three wearings It is & vauable plece of property after that. ‘The same lady cannot ‘continue wearing such a dress untii it is vo longer mt for but another lady, not her personal irieud and wot visiting In her ircie Of friends, may Woar—a dress just ike Mt! Ladies ofven suy ubey won't wear a dress again after they see one Just like t:1 The dealer shrugied het shoulders and Loutd ws Af she might explalu Luts ‘whiu’ if he did uot consider it more prudent to keep still, “Tu wou't do for & fashionavle lady to tn a ball or reception diese too orten, Dut the sane dress may do yood service by exciange. It may 4 many Chines in public without exctting re mark If it ts not always wora by the same person and in the same company.” BOW IT FS DONE, “The way we thing 1s done ts Wis: Ladies whe ‘spend thousands of dollars in clothes, going em SLaNUy into society and always appearing in mew owns, don't generally feel that they ccn afford to Foxe tie cost Sf a gown entirely after wearing 1a few times, Yet they could noi be induced wo cun- Unue wearing it, They sell off Ue old dresses and the money goes toward gviting Ube new oves. ‘They are soid foF very uch less Uhan Uney aro worth, but the lady gets some ‘rebate’ on them, and Le purchasers get good dresses tor very muck Jess than they are Ww bey get dresses tuat are Just as good as new, and can Wear Uuem Wil oul any danger of appearing to wear second-hand clothes, ‘Then they in turn sell theta lo some one else. These sales could never be mude direct 3 ar about ‘tuis, No one knows who buys or who sells. They must have confidence in ‘the discretion of the it Defore they Will deal in any way with her. They have their coufdants. in these ‘matters ‘There are @ number of agents in the city. Some proboscis, ad he is exceedingly revengerul, never forgetuing an injury and never forgiving one. It Is'tiso indicative ofa quarrelsome disposition.” THR CHIX, “Perhaps you don’t think it, but the chin Is an+ other guide to character,” continued the scientist, “A broad, Tull one shows sttong unchanging affec- tion, and @ narrow one, while more intensity, lacks "In power and "constancy, pointed chin is ap adjunct to a warm sive character. The square, as the indicator of a only. I must be very discreet. It Would notdo for me to exhibit & dress for sale ww the friend of the lady Who last wore it, 4 WIDE CIRCLE OF ACQUAINTANORS. “I must be well .cquainted with all my patrons, and know all their society associations Seer do not Buy the