Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1889, Page 8

CITY AND DISTRICT. ® A wealthy London merchant gives the Secret of his business success as follows: “I always feel happy when I am advertising, for then I know that, waking or sleeping, I have a strong though silent orator working for me; one who never tires, never makes mistakes, and who is certain to enter the households from which, if at all, my trade must come.” To secure the services of such an agent as this shrewd merchant referred to, advertise in Tur Evento Stam It is read by everybody in Washington. THE LUMBER FREIGHT QUESTION. Letter of the Washington Lumber Ex- change to President Mayer. The following is the letter in full which the committee appointed at the meeting of the Lumber exchange last Saturday night sub- mitted to the president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad company: Wasutnotox, D. C., Dec. 16, 1889. Chas. Mayer, esq., president Baltimore and Ohio railroad. 7 Dean Stn: A committee of the Washington lumber exchange appointed for the purpose of addressing you on the subject of the freight blockade at this point sent you a communi- cation December 3 and stated therein, im a conservative way, a portion of the grievances suffered by the lumber trade here, and asked you to indicate to them what meas- ures of relief, if any, it was proposed by your road to extend. Said committee offered, on the part of the Tumber dealers, whatever co-operation was in their power in order to enable your company to provide necessary room and facilities for the proper conduct of your business here. For some reason, best known to yourself, you have seen fit to ignore this letter, as no reply has been received. We aow beg to address ourselvas to your con- sideration again with a view to placing our- selves and your company in a proper light be- fore the public of Washington. We charge against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad company absolute incompetency in the Management of its freight business as applied to the bulk traffic to this city We charge utter indifference to the needs of this community in the matter of facilities for unloading freight. Were the Baltimore and Ohio railroad alleled by another line you would be speed- Fy convinces of the suicidal policy of such out- Yageous treatment by a sudden and complete loss of business. ‘ As it is we must content ourselves with the withdrawal from your line and shipment by others of such freights as comes from points where the route is optional with to a circular z the prep: ment of freight on ail shipments of lumb wood, hay and straw. To say nothing of the legality of arule re- Our attention is called tod: that the compulsory patrons of your roed will be pleased with this enforced loan for a period that may be extended at your pleasure or con- Venien With sufficient yard room and shifting facili- ties you would have no difticulty in enforcing proper regulations for the prompt unloading of cars, but with no system or room ‘to promptly and properly handle, shift and put cars into position, we do uot think that even compulsory pre-payment of freight will prove a sufficient panacea to your very apparent de- ficiencies in present facilities and manage- ment. We beg to inquire further if this new edict as to prepayment of lumber freights applics to other powts, or is the national capital alone singled out for this distinguishing mark of favor. Tha shortcomings of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad have been borne by the merchants of this city with an abiding trust and untiring patience and submission under impositions that would and shouid have aroused a less forbearing community to overt acts of protest that would have brought a reforma- tion or atleast an energetic endeavor to bet- ter a condition of affairs that is simply para- lyzing in its effect and that should have been foreseen and prevented by a wise and willing Failroad management. ‘The large and swiftiy-inereasing trade of this city demands proper consideration from the chartered common carriers who have rights of way within the city limits and this cousidera- tion must have in it an elemeut of public _ser- Vice aside from mere question of profit and div- idends to the companics, df your company shows a willingness to help Us we are ready and anxious to assist you, but better service must be given toa business that has outgrown your provisions for its accommo- dation. Yours respectfull: W. A. Wiasart, H. L. Biseve, ‘2. W. Saurn, Santve1 Koss, Committee Wash’t lumber exchange, BALTIMORE DOESN'T PREPAY FREIGHT. Several days ago Mr. Wimsatt telegraphed to the freight nt at Clarksburg, W. Va., asking if the rule as to the prepayment of freight applied to shipments of freight to Baltimore. ‘The followin- s the rep Prepayment is not required on Baltimore shipments, the same condition of affairs pot ex- isting here as at Washiugtob in the differ- ence of unloading freight. but we would not hesitate to make the same tule ply here if consignees would not unload their freight promptly, and did so in the case of hay and potatoes a short time ago.” ——__ HARMONY LODGE JUBILEE. A Sem!-Centennial Celebration by East Washington Odd Fellows. The flag of Odd Fellowship was thrown to the breeze from the flag pole on the hall of Harmony Lodge, No. 9. 8th street southeast yesterday morning in honor of the fiftieth an- niversary of the institution of the lodge, and at night the occasion was celebrated by the mem- bers, their wives, children, widows and orphans assembling in the audience room of their build- ing to enjoy the anniversary exercises, which consisted of introductory remarks by the Noble Grand Thos. R. Nalley, prayer by Rev. J. E. Nicholson of Hebron Lodge, No. 14, of Dela- ware; piano solo by Miss Annie Prosperi; solo by Miss Edna G. Allan, an address by Past Grand Master J. W. Thompson, piano duet by Miss Tillie Wells and Miss Bertha M. Kah- lert, piano solo by Master Edmund A. Varela, Recitation by Miss Emily E. Frech, banjo solo by Jobn Q. Adams, vocal duet by Miss Laura A. Kablert and Miss E. G. Allan, violin solo by Master Charles Lamude. The statistical history Of the lodge was read by Wm. P. Allan, P.G.M., recording secretary for the past twenty years. During the fifty years of the existence of the odge 528 members were received by initiation, 83 by deposit of cards from other lodges, 62 re- instated; total 673. Withdrew from membership 65, expelled 9, suspended for non-payment of dues 341, died 74; totul loss 489; present mem- bership 184, The revenue from all sources was $64,220.44; expended in benefits to the sick, 4,764 weeks, at €4 per week, 219,056; in reliev- ing the wants of 262 families, 211,668.36; in burying 64 members, $1,920; m the purchase of school books for orphans, $1.054.90; total amount expended, $33,699.16. The running ex- penses of the lodge, including hernal rent, snlaries, premium on bends, ec. $22,- ing the cash on hand December 16, 1889, $190.50. Odd Feliows’ hail, 8th street Southeast, clear of all indebtedness, with United States bonds and building association stock Valued at $1,330. Among the large audience was seated Grand Representative Fred. A. Stier, Grand Junior Warden Alexander 8. Webster, Sister E. Vic. Kessler of Ruth lodge. Past Grand Patriarch George A. Green of Magenenu encampment, Brother John A. Hutchinson of Union lodge, L. B. Taylor of Goiden Rule, No. 21. After refreshments were served to all, and the distribution of a souvenir to each of the members present, a free and friendly inter- Course was enjoyed with each other and the ex- excises closed, —___ Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Jas. Gavin to G. W. Ray, pt. 1, sq. 5; $1,000. Mary E. Read to G. Stambangh, lot 9, bik. 10, Bloom. ingdale; 1,750. W. O. Denison to Sara Maris, Jot 5, bik. 17, South Brookland; $450. W. Mayse to Mary J, Snowden, lots 12 and 13, sq. 1053; $2,879.25. A. Ghisselli to R. Klotz, sub 17, sq. 396: $3,762.00. Jos. Burden to Rebecca E. Yhrockmorton, sub 104, sq. 199; @—. F. A. Claveloux to W. Mayse, lots 0, 6 and 7, sq. 1013; @—. W. Mayse to F. A. Claveloux, pt. 16, sq. 924; $2,623.40. 8. C. Kemon to Jobn Noon, pu 84, 8. P. B.'s subdivision of Mt. Pioasant; ¢—, J. H. Walter - CONGRESSMEN IN TOWN Members Who Have Arrived and Their Places of Residence. Following 18 a list of members of Congress in the city, with their residences: Vice President Levi P. Morton, 1500 Rhode Is- land avenue, Senators. Aldrich, N. W., R.L, 912 1oth street, Alten, J-B., Wash., 1232 Massachusetts avenue, Allison, Wm. B., iowa, 1124 Vermont avenue, Barbour, Jolin S., Va., 144 B street 2.@, Bate, W. B., Tenn.. Ebvitt Beek, J. B., Call, W., Fla. Cameron, J. Case Chandler, W. EB, Cockrell, P. M., 'Mo., 1518 K street, Coke, Richard, Tex., 507 E street, Colquitt, A. H., Ga,, 228 Now Jersey ave. se. Cuiiom, S$. M., TIL, 1726 Massachusetts ave. Dawes, H. L., Mass, 1632 Kode Isiand avenue, Dontel, Joa’ W., Vas, 1700 19th street, Davis, C. K., Miin., 1428 Massachusetts ave, Dolph Jos 8 Ore 8 Latayetto square. olph, Jos, N., Ore., 8 Lafayet Edmunds, Ged, F., Vt., 2111 Massachusetts ave, Eustis, Jas. B., La, 1761N street. Evarts, W. M., N.Y.. 1601 K street. Farwell, Chas. B., il., Shorenam, Faulkner, C. J., W.Va., 113 1st street n.e. Frye, W.P., Mo., Hamtiton, George, J. Z., Miss., 1508 P street. Gibson, K. 12, La., 1723 Ruode Island avenue. Gorman, A. B., Mu., 1403 K street, Gray, George, Del., 814 15th street. Hale, Bugene, Me, 1014 Vermont avenue, Hampton, W., S. C., Metropolitan, Harris, Isham G., Tenn., 13 1st siteet n.e, Lawley, Jos. R.,’Con I street. Hearst, George, Hilggins, A. 1 eet. Hiscock, Frank, N.Y., Arlington, Hour, Géorge F", Mass, 4 Latayette square. Ingalls, Joun J., Kan. 1B street. Al 24 A street s.e. 33 17th street. .y OF, S.D., 108 t Arlugton. GL2 L4ch street. , N.C., Metropolitan, Kazan, Joan id, Lex., W202 P surest, Sawyer, Phiietus, Wis, 1701 Conn, avenue, Sherman, Joba, Ohio, i319 K street. Wis. M Mo., 1204 P street That, 1909 N street, Miss, 1714 Rhode Island ave, Ariinyion, 5 isch street. MN street, Woicotl, E. O., Col, Guz K street Representatives. ropolimn. + LL, Arlington, D..' W. Va., 214 Lst stroet me. s ormley’s. uonal, 15 14th street. ” F street, 16th street, Arnold, W. 0., nso, Le i Js. read, Jono U M anks, N.'P., Mass, 404 B st Barnes, Geo, politan, Barune, Hl. Chas., Wis. O07 4ih street northeast, 3 ‘U7 Kuode Island ave, 1303 Q street, a ar Bunghan, Hi Bu M M street. Ga. National. Metropolitan, 0 North Capitol st. Me., iuiuiton, Geo. B., Va., 1226 1 Ark. pi ry 1921 16th street. Bivoxsure, sy 52 B street ne, Brosius, M., Pa., 918 M street. ., Gouirey’s, ., lud., Richmond, i, 1od., 13352 1 street, rant place, Mevropuiltan, Bueis Burrows, J. Burton, 1. E. Butierworta, Bynum, V Caldweil, J. A. Campbell, F Candler, A. Candler, J. W a Le Droit Park, 14 19.b street, is, 1406 L street, upolitan, 948 1400 street, , Godirey’s, N.Y., Willaid’s. s.. 1216 G street, wtropoiltan, oS 1326 L street, La, 1oas ft street, i416 K street, . Lowa, 999 1400 Massachusetts ave, jetropoiltan, Covert, J. W cong. Cowies, W. H. H., N.C., Cralg, 8. Ay Pan, 523 13H Crain, W. iL, Tex., Metropolitan, a., Metropolitan, rison, D. ik, Pa. Metropolitan, Cutcheon, B. ii., Mich, 1023 Vermont avenue. Cummins, A., N-Y., 507 14th street, Chalmers, J.'&, Miss, Langham. Dalzell Jno, Pa., 1501 Massachusetts avenue, Dargan, G. W.. S.C, 420 6th street, Darlington, S., Pa,, Normandie, Davidsun, k. i. M:, Fla, Navional, Dellaven, J. J., Cal., 340 C street, DeLaus, M.. N-Y., Willard’s, Diobie, 5. 8.C., 224 New Jersey avenue, Ding Mune, Hamilton, Docaery, M. 3, Mo., Willard’s, , lowa, 924 14th street, E., Neb., Portiand, Idaho, 1230 1364 street Dunnell, M. I. Minn., National, Dunphy, E. J. Arlington, Edmonds, P. . Metropolitan, Eluiout, W Metropolitan, y Eikis, W. shorenam, Eunice, B, A., Tenn. 419 6th street, bout 51: Ewart, H. G., N.C, te Farquhar, J. M., N.Y., 813 12th street, Finley, H. F., KY., 721 12th street, Fituiah, G. W., lil, 12 B street northeast, Fitch, A. P., N-¥., 1807 H street, Foreman, W. S., ili, 1216 G street, Forney, W. ii., Ala., Metropolitan, Fateh d. ¥ 1gWay 1610 14th street a.m, Flood, Thos. wy St. James, Flower, RK. P., N.Y., 1735 I street. Yay 1733) Foreman, W, 5., Ill., 1216 G street, Forney, W. H., Ala., Metropoittan, Fowier, S., Nod-, 714 11th street, Frank, N., Mo., Wormiey’s, Funston, E. H., Kan., 905 13th street, Gear, Jud. i. Lowa. Shoreham, est, W. H., Hil., 1123 131 Gibson, C. HL, Md. Shoreham, Gifford, O. 8., S.D., 807 12th streat, Gooanight, EH. Ky., Shoreham, F. 7, Mass., 825 Vermont avenue. y., G&, Metropolitan, Ohio, 1210 G street. Vi., 614 13th street, Grout, W. W., Hansbrough, H. C. Hare, S., Tex., ¥. 3B soreet, *y er, A. C., Pa., nD. Haten, W.i., Moi 12 G street, NP, WI 2th sireet, jowa, 1325 G street, a Ng egal , Mo., 814 New Jersey avenua, J.,5C., 1325 G street, b., lows, Wormley’s, N. Cy lita, - orth Capitol, ode avenue, street, Heard, J. Hemphill, J. rson, D. Henderson, J. 5. Henderson, THOS, Hervert, H. A. Ala., 1 Hermann, B., Ore., 72] Lith Mil, C. A., Lil, National, att, KR Re, UL, 1507 K street, Holman, W. 8, 1nd, Hamilton, Diy Pag Kerr, Jas, Pi, 223 Kast Capitolstreet, herr, D., lowu, BL G street, Keunedy, HP, Ould, 211 4 street 94, Ketcham, J. H., N.Y., 1329 K street, GLb street, B., Pex., 525 W.M:, Mo., Wi Koopa G38 1o., Woodmont, X.Y., 024 14th street. M.. Wis., 52 B street me, Lewis, C., Mass PrT RL ave, TB BY, Aning:ca, Mansur, 0. H. moet street. Martin, A.N..’ |. Willard’. C. A. O., Ind., 130 Md. avenue, aa Sra tiib3 © sureet, McCom: LE, M Mecord, 8 i wis?” McCormick, McCreary, J. B, McKenna, J., Cai,, ldcumond, McKinley, Wm.,, jr., Ohio, Evbitt, McMillin, B., Tenn., Metropolitan, ‘T. C., Ark., 325 2d street se, Miles, F., Conn., Arlington, Milliken, 8. L, he., 1017 14th street, Mils, k, % 'Tex., 15 G street. Momi, J. 11, N.¥:, Rocuester. Montgome B., Ky., 502 B street ne, L. Xus, 1102 New York avenue, H., 1325 Vermont avenue, Mass, Sioreham, L., Richmond, Ohio, 2013 K street. Kun., 621 13h street. ’, W. G., Ala., Metropolitan, O'Donnell, Jas, Mich,, Hamilton, o'Ferrall, C, F., Va., 921 G street. O'Neal, J. H., ind., National, O'Neill, Chas., Pa., 1326 New York avenue, ‘Rt, O'Neil, J. H.,’Mass, Riggs Osborne, E. 5., Pa., #40 is street, Outhwait J. U., Ouio, 4 Dupont circle, ; Ind, Randall, Ohio, Willard’s, 13th street. X.Y., Suoren: 21 Paynter, 'T. Payson, 'L. K., lil., 5 Peel, &.°W., Atk, 912 Kas AY, ol . kupite. igsicy, J. J:, Oilo, Shorel Quackenbush J. A, N.Y. Quinn, J., N.¥., Cougressional, Raines, Joun, N.Y., Arlington. Randall, 8. J., Pa.,'120 € street 36, Randall, C. 8., Mass., Shoreuam, Ray, J. W., Pa, Tos Bin surcet. ‘ur. yt La., 211 North Capitol street. Rowell, J, 0 I street. kowland, National, isk, H. id., National, n., Hamilton, 9 Massachusetts avenue, 4th street, Scranton, J.’A., Pa., 1337 K street. Scull, E., Pa. Eboitt house, Oulo, Riggs. 1405 II street, ational, Simonus, E. W., -» M45 O street, ‘Skinner, Metropolitan, Smith, G. Smayser, M Snider, S. P 14Un street, 06 Mi street, U8 H street. D., G Stewart, J.W., VE. Stewart, C., Tex: stive wrth Capitol street 2 Corcoran street, Stepue: 320 F street aula Charnbertin’s, Stocadale, ' #., Miss. Mictropolitan, Stump, U., Aid.,'1533 ['street, Sweenty, J. 1i., Jowa, 1433 L street, National. renvy, J. C., Mo, A 33 Gila street, 7 ILL, Shorekam, ‘Taylor, K. B., Unio, 1746 M street, ‘Taylor, J. D.. Onto, Hamilton, Thomas, 0. B., Wis., 70:2 10th street. Thompson, A. C., Ohio, 216 North Capitol st. ‘TiLinan, G. D., 9C., £12 GUb street, ‘Townsend, C. U., Pa., Hamatiton, : ‘Townsend, I., Col., 941 K street. ‘Tracey s., N.Y., 1116 Vermont avenue, ‘Tucker, H, St. udon. ‘Turuer, E. J., Turner, C. H., 'y National, 208 New Jersey avenue, “Vv i., Mo., 214 New Jersey avenue, P., MO., 922 M street, Mass., Shorelam, ,N. ¥., Shoreham, Wallace, K., Mass., rinandie, Washington, J. E., Tenu., 210 N, Capitol st. Us . I. Pa., Sudreham, Wheeler, F. Mich., 1: M street, Wheeler, Jos., Ala., Arlington Hotel, Whiting. J. t., Mich., cor, 13th «nd Mass, ave, i Wh oy Viulo, 123 © street, Wike, Scott, Ii, 13 1st street ne, Wilber, N.Y., Nation: Wiillams, E.'S., Ohio, 214 Indiana avenue, Williains, J. 1, 12 B street ne. Wilson, Jno. L., Wash., 18 Grant place, Wilson, W. Va., 1008 N street. P., Mo., Metropolitan, Wilson, J. H., Ky., 501 13th street. Wise, Geo. D., Va., 1323 G street, Wright, M. B., Pa., Willard’s, Yardiey, K. M., Ohio, Evbitt. Yoder, 8. S., Oilio, 24’ 3d street ne, ee EMIN BEY’S AUNT. She Lives in Pittsburg and Talks to a Reporter. Mrs. J. P. Kolson, aged seventy-two, living on Slenken street, West End, Pittsburg, is an aunt of Emin Bey, Stanley’s companion, and tells an interesting story toa reporter of the Pittsburg Dispatch, Mrs. Kolson said: “Emin Bey is my nephew; his father is my brother. His real name is Joseph Schnitzler. He was born in Cologne, Germany, three years before lleft for America, While I remained in my native city saw much of my little nephew. He was a precocious child, and while still a little baby, unable to lispaword,he hada faculty of crawling into every nook and corner of the room. Rolling out of his cradle he would crawl to the fender and investigate every article on it. Every day this investigating trait developed in @ marvelous manner in the boy and previous to my departure for America Enin had developed a remarkable faculty for exploration, Often he would be found a dis- tance from home and his mother, in absolute consternation for his safety, had to hunt for hours before she could capture him. “The boy, when I knew him, was really retty, end was always good-tempered, When Prete Germany I only wrote one letter tomy brother (Emin’s father), which was never an- swered, and the only reliable news I have had from the family since I left Cologne was through a lady friend who visited that city six years ago and found my brother living in a suburb. My brother told her Joe had taken a course at the medichl university apd was admitted to the rofession, his career in that city being short at successful, He had an insatiable desire to travel in the castern world and sold out his rofessional business for that purpose, At ‘onstantinople he joined the Turkish arm) and did active service for the sultan, for whic! ho was subsequently promoted. ‘The ngxt time niy brother heard of his son he was crossing the African continent. The world knows his record since then, and it is needless for me to recount his exploits.” Mrs. Kolson's son, who is a cousin of Emin Bey, has been mayor of Terre Haute, Ind,, for two terms. He and his mother are now trying to get communication with the African’ ex- plorer. She has lost trace of her brother and all communication with the German authori- ties. appears to bo useless, Mrs. Kolson and her family are the only relatives that Emin Bey has, if his father 1s dead, on Led pee side. There were only the brother sister. iu Germany and she came on with her husband to America, Her husband was a soldier in the German army, aud, after serving out the conscription, came to Pittsburg. He worked asa roller for a number of years in Painter's mill, in the Wost End. He died some three years ago, EMIN PASHA IMPROVING, According to a New York Herald cable from Zanzibar Emin Pasha said yesterday that he thought he would be able to leave his bed ina then have to remain at Se Dr. Parke hopes to be to move his pationt sooner. THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C.. ous lt PRESIDENTIAL HAND-SHAKING. An Old Man’s Reminiscences—How the Habit Originated. From the Boston Transcript. Can any one give the name of the President of the United States who introduced the cus- tom of hand-shaking on the occasion of letting in the sovereigns to pay their #espects to the presiding sovereign of the nation? That neither of the first two Presidents introduced this cus- tom is a statement which no one is likely to contest, but that it was fully in keeping with the public manners of Mr. Jefferson during his presidential terms of office no one qualified to give an opinion would be likely to dispute. I happen to have it in my power to illustrate this point: Frankford, once a borough but now an integral part of Philadelphia, is situated on acreek, whence it takes its name, at about four miles from Independence hall. The first thing that takes the eye of the traveler after having crosved the creck and entered upon Frankford’s main street is a venerable man- sion on the left, deeply recessed from the street, from which it is approached by a wind- ing avenue of stately elms; this noble subur- ban residence was standing at the time of the revolution, and, according to popular legend, its extensive and romantic grounds were the scene of the first public celebration of the Declaration of Independence which took place in the United States. Early in* the present century this aristocratic home was in the oceu- pancy of an English gentleman of literary and musical culture, afterward known as the in- ventor of the ever-pointed lead pencil and other useful mechanical contrivances, In the year 1845, or thereabouts, I met the gentleman at Frankford, then an octogenarian, andona it to the scenes of his early life. In the course of a conversation that I held with him he related to me the foilowiug anecdote of Mr. Jefferson: One day he heard a knock at the front door, and no servant being at hand, he undertook’ to respond to the summons in person. On opening the door, great was his astonishment at finding himself standing in the presence of Thomas Jefferson, then President of the United States. On his very earnest in- quiry as to the disposition which the President had made of his horse, Mr. Jefferson replied that he had put him up in the stable. On ar- riving at his destination he had ridden around to the rear of the mansion and installed his horse in the stable. ‘Lhe gentleman informed me that he never told this anecdote in England without exciting the indignation of his auditors that the President of the United States should be so unmindful of his exalted office as to stable his horse with his own hands, y add that the object of the Presid Im t's call was to make arrangements for the importation of a piano for the drawing room of the presi sion, ential man- Notwithstanding this and many other jar specimens of the public manuers prac- iced, uffected, some would say, by Mr. Jeffer- son, Lum inclined to attribute the fashion of the hand-shaking in question to the hero of New Orleans rather than to the philosopher of Monticello, Of the practical working of this custom, so far at least as the haud-shakes are concerned, twa instauces have fallen under my observation which I will take the liberty to relate: In the year 1840 I was residing on the Hud- son river and cast my vote in favor of Ge Harrison, the whig candidate for the pre: dency, and I hope that J shall not be deemed intrusive in adding that on the 6th of last No- vember I did the same thing in favor of his grandson. Jn the next spring after the inauguration of Gen. Harrison I visited New York city and met at the house of a friend a gentleman from the west, who was a nephew of the Presidcut. He informed us that on his way to New York he stopped in Washington and called ut the White House in order to see his uncle, the President. When introduced into the room where the President was, he was rushing forward to seize his uncle by the hand when he drew it back and requested his nephew to take it gently, for it was very sore and his arm was quite lame. I need not dwell upon the injurious effects of hand-shaking upon the health of Gen, Harrison, nor the fatal event to which it is believed to have largely contributed. I happened to be in Lancaster, Penn., at the time when President Taylor, in the next sum- mer after his inauguration, Visited that cit: On the day after his arrival he gave at the hotel where he was entertained a reception, which I attended, , At about 2 o'clock in the afternoon of that day I was on the sidewalk in front of the hotel, and in a column which was advanc- ing step by step into the presidential presence, when suddenly the President appeared at an open window which was directly above our heads and addressed us. He annjgfluced that his physician had prohibited a further pro- ceeding of the reception. He expressed his regrets; he said that he should be glad to come down and shake every one of us by the hand until the tears came into our eyes, but as the tears were now all on one side he should be obliged to retire, Goud manuers are tke blossoms of good sense,” the post sings, and it is most devoutly to be wished that the good sense of this great nation may, when it undertakes to pay its re- spects to the chief magistrate, bloom out in manners which are appropriate, that is, duly respectful, genial, and nicely regardful of self- respect. And here I am reminded of the man- ner in which President Washington was wont to conduct his receptions, as described to me by the late Ludovie Updike, esq., of East Greenwich, RI. He was secretary of the Rhode Island state convention which adopted the Federal Constitution and was deputed to go to Philadelphia and announce the important event to the general government. Precisely at 8 o'clock in the evening Gen. Washington en- tered the presidential drawing room,where the company was assembled to receive him, and took his place on the bearth rug. Hoe was in full evening dress, an elegant sword by his sido, and a tri-cornered hat in his hand. ~The visitors were then individually presented to im; each one was received with a stately bow, but without any hand-shaking. The President then began at one end of the row of visitors, and passing along the liue addressed cach ono and then resumed his proper place on the hearth rug. After standing there a short time he mace his bow to the company and retired; the reception was over. oe A Surrniow Train To Crxcixxatt, Cutcaco ap St. Lovis.—The popularity of the Penn- sylvania railroad’s new afternoon fast express to ncinnati, qnieere. and 8t. Louis has greatly increased. The service is unique. It carries a Pullman buffet parlor car to Harris- burg, Pullman vestibule sleeping cars Harris- burg to western terminals and dining car Har- risburg to St. Louis. . —————— His Dead Wife’s Ciothes at Auction. From the Savannah News, A flutter of excitement was created at Alapaha by the arrival of Obey Griffin with a large trunk containing the wearing apparel of his dead wife, a very estimable lady, who died sev- eral months ago, He immediately mounted a dry goods box in front of the postoffice and in ashrill voice urged the negroes and loungers around to come forward and give him a bidon the dresses and underclothing of his wife, aud the negro women of the demi-monde attended in droves, purchased, and are today flaunting around arrayed in their second-hand dresses and grinning from ear to ear at their luck in cheap bel poe ‘This affair has created a great qati ere and is the town talk. Only the advice and counsel of some of the older cit zens kept the boys from treating Griffiin to a ride on a rail to the outskirts of the town, A Speculator Goes Crazy. William French, a member of the New York stock exchange, has lost his reason, and the cause of the misfortuno is assigned to the action of Collis P, Huntington. It seems that French held about $30,000 worth of old Texas Central stock and expected to come in for a similar amount of the new stock promised by Hunting- ton under the recent reorganization agreement, But when, about three months ago, he learned that Huntin; practically wanted him to re- purchase outright by Paying 783 per cent on the old stock, he began to brood over the injustice of the act. To his friends he was outspoken in his opinion of Huntington, referring to him as “robber,” “thief,” ‘‘scoundrel,” “railroad wrecker,” and more than once intimated that it would be a great satisfaction if some one would kill him, The unfortunate speculator is being treated by askilful physican, and @ recovery is hoped for. ___ EDUCATIONAL, _ IN_WASHINGTON, Or Acrxo, geen: 6.4 12th st. vw. near SCHOOL YEAR OPENS JANUARY 5, 1890. a7 Semdtorgatnionue QT, GEORGE'S HALL POR BoYs, ST. GEORGE'S, Ma., .C. Kigeur, A.M. cipal. AN une Surjassed Boarding school; $100 to $125 per all session. alZ-im' ‘VOD'S COMMEKCLAL SCHOOL, 407 ECAP. ST The best Commercia! School in Washington. ods ; easy terms ; rapid progress. ‘writing free to Business Course puyils, iid tor ctreuteror cali bet. Sand 7 p.m. 412-3m y ISS SCHMITT'S SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN stliwestern section, teacher aceoimyanginge Arti rh section, teacher accompanying. eu ation and Speech Keading Taught the Deaf a1U-lm* HARVARD GRADUATE BFSIKES PUPILS im lassen. Apply to —" wae US fad Europe. Portraits im charcual, crayon, prints, pastel. water and cil colors, to « {083,050 Btuctios open daily and Wednesday even- ings. Cull and see the wouderful progress of students. Cs ye Man's KindEucanTEN AND) anp INDERGARTEN NOKMAL TRAINING CLAS3. 1918 Sunderland place, south of Dupont circle. 1223 8630-351 1223 H OST. FIFTEENT . rON. DO. WASHIN THE MISSES KERR'S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG 230-tole9 THE LADIES AND LITTLE CHILDREN. _ TPE FREDERICK FEMALE S.MINARY, attention of Members ot ress, Of partinents and all who have dangbters to educate is cated to this Institution, where a thorouxh educxtion cun be obtained and the best care is taken of health a ‘Send for talowue. grrecieg Ore Wel, PURNELL, LL.D, Fredériel, Ma. n29-1m* )LOCUTION AND DRAMATIC AKT. ‘Also Grace, Deportiuent, and Expression. ‘The Shaftesbury lnethod. Lessons in class or private, Cit cular containing terms and (ull intormation tree. MISS MAUD D. BECRWITH, BLA, 715 izth et. nw, G EXPERIE American Congress und to Foreign Legation’ TUth st. nw. oczy. Excurion Asp MAKTYN Co! 614 itu st. nw., peor F Diplomas, Degrees,and 1 ers’ Certificatesawarded to wradustes. Shorter courses: Forty-eight-page catsloxue tre Privately oF it class, EDUCATES FOR USE- ul a Business Educator in this city. Fifteen years a member o faculty of East man College. Jciut author of the celebrated Eastinan ‘Lext Books, Business Course: Bookkeeping (haatioun System, enbraciug Theory, Business Practice aud Bauking), Pe Curtespoudence, Arithmetic, rd ercial Law. y ALD lnexs. ‘Wo yea hij other inodern convent LUMBIA COLLEGE OF oct5-dia \ OF THE HOLY CROUss, ave., will reopen Mondey, September rouxh and fivished to udvance the pupils departinent comprises ile und embraces piano, harp, violin, theory and te guitar and ba: Languages, general vocel and drewing and fancy work fre erm Mir 4m MIAN’ BUSINESS COLLEGE, Corner 7th au sts, now, ‘School of Business and Counting House Training, School of Practical English. Schoo! of Shortha School of Telegrapuy and Electrical Scienca, School of Speucerian Femmanship. School of Mecbauical and Architectural Drawing, Day and nicht sexsions, uid ‘Typewriting. Cuil or send for illustrated catalogue free, HENKY C. SPENCER, LL.B. Principal; BARA A. SPENCER, Vice sez ‘OF LANGUAGES, ., Washington, nd Europe us the best school e Foreign Languages, ‘New Terms begin bow. Trial Lewsons Free. Branches in Boston, brooklyn, New York, Philadel- phia, Chicago, Berlin and Paria se10 3 CHOOL OF MUSIC (EST. SS Ingalls King, Principal, ‘Yth st. p.w ‘hurch organ torstudents’ use. Kapid and thorough courses ela ini position. jUITAK PUPILS BY A LADY WHO ade the lustrumenta Specialty ; tw ‘advance.’ Call at ‘OWNSEND, ‘Teacher of Elocution, Correct (deep) Breathe Voice Culture, Oratorical and Dramatic Action, at 1517 hb st. m. se-din 188 BALCHS CIVIL SERVICE INSTITUTE, 1207 10ti .w.—Persons prepared success: fully for all E: Elocution taught and G positions re pecialty. Buz ¥ ecring, mg. we: ORWOOD INSTITUTE, 1407 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, 1212 AND 1214 14TH STREET. A SELECT BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL of high grade for YOUNG LADIES aud LITTLE GIRLS. ‘upils prepared to cuter the highest classes of any college. Special facilities for selected studies, Eighth session opens Monday, Septeuber JQ, at 9 o'clock am, Address the Princi ve-4n MK. and MRS, WM. D. CABELL. BOOKS AND SLATIONERY Ne G. F, ISCHER ART AND STATIONERY COMPANY, 520 15TH STREET, CORCORAN BUILDING. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. LATEST PUBLICATIONS IN ETCHINGS AND ENGRAVINGS. FINE STATIONERY. EVENINGS CHRISTMAS WEEK UNTIL 9 3m O'CLOCK. OPEN set Jusr Ocr, A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S “COURT, By MAKK TWAIN. A keen and powerful satire on English nobility and royalty. A book that appeals to all true Americans, It will eto English novility and royaity what Don Quixote was to ancient chivalry. ‘This book contaius the brightest humor, the keenest satire, the deepest gathos of auy work Vablished for many years, [AKK TWAIN'S BEST AND MOST ORIGINAL BOOK. The book is square octavo of ucarly 500 paces, on supercalendered paper and ‘illustrated by about 250 drawings by Dan Beard and baudsomely z call on or address W.1t. HERBeRT, bound. For e Room 14, Central Building, Oth and Pa ave. Exclusive sale for District of Columbia, dls-ae iy y For Causras. OUR STOCK IS NOW COMPLETE, Sets of Standard Books in Fine Bindings, WM. BALLANTYNE & SON a6 $28 7th at. x Svacrsrioxs ‘I’o Cunsraas Buyers. CHRISTMAS CALENDARS, CARDS, BOOKS AND STATIONERY, Prayer Books, Hymnals, Bibles. Ask for Little Maida, ‘The Rivals," On the Weather Bow, Fuc-similes of Aquarelles, Classic ‘ules, Weird Tid ‘Bits. 51 Works, Posts, Novels and Tales, EXCELSIOR DIARIES 1890, Silver Mounted Card Cases and Pocket Books, Leather Folios, Pen Kuives and Scissors. Stationery & specialty. Visiting Curd Plates engraved to order. LONDON NEWS, GRAPHIC, YULE TIDE AND HOLLY LEAVES. Christmas Booklets, Photograph Frames, Paper ives aud Letter Upeners. JUVENILE BOOKS A SPECIALTY. ROBERT F. MILLER, 539 15th st, Corcoran Building. no4-3m __HOUSEFURNISHINGS. _ ee oy. UID GLUE” BL RY- Furniture, Wood Ris iva Sues Pipes, Jewelry. bveriswting $e ¥ hy jewelry. uy Dhcity! Driufwand Grocers 1Ue- aud 260. 1b ta-soly Cooma By Gas. A full line of GAS COOKING STOVES On hand and for sale. WASHINGTON GASLIGHT COMPANY. PRINTERS. M CQUEEN, & WALLACE, BOO! Dd gg ag seta st. bw. south LEG: AND PROFESSIONAL ee ALL KINDS mb31 FINE WORK A SPECIALTY. ss Gioneat, ICAL BOO) ) JOB PRINTERS $e1-7mi ‘Fennaylvanis avenue, _Opp. City Hall, cct-aet aEo, PIANOS AND ORGANS. (Gcmmas KING PIAN PIANOS. ibgsgeee ~~ —9 JOHN F. ELLIS & Co. ! 7 Peuna, ave, Pr, Terms. JOHN F. ELLIS & 00. ¥37 Penna ave. = JouN F. ELLIS & CO., ¢ Pom: PIANOS MOVED, TUNED AND REVAIRED— JOHN F. & co. OLD SQUARE PIANOS TAKEN IN PANT PAY. ps ‘New and fuli value allowed. Ane FOUN F. ELLIS & CO, 937 Penna. ave, Piano in the world—only jOUN F. ELLIS & CO., MASON & HAMLIN ORGANS AND P JOHN ¥ ELLIS & 00. ts7 Penna ave, AND PIANOS, FELLAS & 0O., F. HENKT Foss PETIT BIOUS aieae toallest Porfect Uprigh 380. J SMITH AMERICAN ORGANS JOHN ve MUSIC, MUSIC BOOKS, MUSIC BOXES. MUSICAL Instruments and Musical Merchandise of all kinda, JOHN ¥. ELLIS & CO. @13-1m 937 Penna ave. Fisesr HOLIDAY DISPLAY or PIANOS AND ORGANS ar W. G, METZEROTT & 00.8 47-2 1110 F st, nw, ALLET & DAVIS UPRIGHT GRAND PIANOS; | elegant Holiday styles; superb tones. exqui ch; marvellous enduring power ; new and great i proveiueuts; PEMFECT UPKIGHT PLAN Choose now. A Christinus present for a life time. H. L. SUMNEK, Agent, nl ‘B11 bt st now. SSMVHE KKAKAUFR PIANO” IS A NOBLE IN- | strument, admired by all experts. Please call | and see them at KUHN'S Temple of Music, 1200 G st, uw. Also the Burdett Organ. ocl0-3m "| PAE OR SEES DAGS PRESENTS: | DECKER BROS. P: ry cunauinpaawed in | WOKKMANSHID’ | ie ‘exsential qualities of TON. aud DUKABILL in every detail. rte prices. BANDEMS & STAY: 34 ¥ st. aw. _ Telephone—629. FP ScHER Piano 1bese noble instruments rank among the foremost Fiunos of the age. ESTABLISHED 1840, 80,000 MADE AND SOLD, NDOKSED BY MUSICIANS of greatest reputation FAVOKED BY CONNOISSEURS. RENOWNED FOR LONE AND DUKABILITY, able in price. Suid oncasy terms. SANDLAS & 5TAYMAN, 934 F wt. nw. WEBER PIANOS. Everybody knows the “Weber™ as the Artist's Piano. We are the sole aents for this great Pianoin Washington, Baltunore aud Richmond, SANDEMS & STAYMAN, 934 F st. now. TE Tee names pusrantes Beautiful i Fully ‘/ ‘The name axuarantes. Beautiful in to warranted, aud terms reasonable, wag SANDEKS & STAYMAN, 934 Fst. nw, VERS & POND PIANOS Covtain the Patented “Soft Stop,” produces a like eflect, and is of great service to Piano euls. One hundred ot these Celebrated Pua daily use in the N., Conservatory of Music at I examine. SANDEKS & STAYMAN, 934 F st. nw. yles for parlor, church and school Handsome Y-stop Organ for 879. Sold ou monthly payments of $5. ANDERS & STAYMAN, ‘as! Ww St., Baltimore, Md. Richmond, Va. 8 Pen QucH, WORKMANSHIP of “Purchasers” is invited to their | tyes,” Buished in designs of HIGH: Pianos jor rent. PIANOs. A largo assortment ccuprising almost every Well-known make i tis courwy, im thorough repair, will be closed out at very | low figures. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS offered both | Ub pricesand in terine, which will be on EASY | MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS when desired: WM. KNABE & a6 $17 Market Space, FAMILY SUPPLIES. G. Pussacxo & Soxs, 808 9th st. uw, Direct importers of fine Italian, French and Domestic WINES, LIQUOKS AND CORDIALS. Lachrima Christi of Naples Asti Wine, Barolo Bar- bera Wine, Bracchetto Wine, Chianti in bottles and Masks, Capri, and many other five brands. ITALIAN DELICACIES, Macaroni, Olive Oil, Cheeses, Dry Mushrooms, &e. Agents tor G. Groezinger Yountville Napa Co, Call fornia Wines aud Brandies. Agents tor Limestone Dis. Ulery, Kentucky Bourbou and Kye Whiskies, &9-3w Y CURKANTS, LBS. NEW RAT 3,1 1b. Good Butter, 25c.; “My Bouquet Whisky’ O'HARE’S CASH GROCERY, 1245 7th st. nw. Rosrssox & Hexprnrsox, FANE GKOCEKL VISIONS AND TABLE LUXURIES, Having located at 1406 P st. n.w. we would be glad to see our friends und the public generally, Satisinc- ton Kuaraniteed, prices low and first-class goods 1 mised. “Give Us a call wud satisfy your FEARED Bose vor 5c, BUSHEL. Full Cream Cheese, 1c. 1b. New Prunes, Se. Ib, Full Lue Foreign and Dowestic Dried Fruit; alsos full line of Groceries Very low. | N. A. POOLE, 01-3 944 Louisiana ave. MEDICAL, &e ‘ASES OF SECK! rly anwistant physic Uflive hours, Y to 1 mel Faris i, LEON, ‘The oldest Fetablished ana ouly Reliable Ladies’ ‘hysician in the City, can be consulted daily, 404 C st, between 43¢ and Gth ® ts. LW. Prompt treatment. Consultation strictly confiden- tial, Separate rooms for ladies. Medicine, #5. Pills, @1. Office siways open. diz-lw* [P* SEenrons Fee ‘Cures Weak Eyes, Sore, Inflamed Fyes, cents. All Drugwists. Ware's, 14th and F sta. now, fashington, Wholesale, 119 Fulton st., New Yor city. 2. ADIES WHO KEQUIRE THE SERVICES OF AN ‘Axperienced Female Physician should consult Dr. tnd Mrs. WILSON, 1103 Park Cy 1th and 12th sts. n.e. Ladi all-iw* ME, DE FOREST, LONG-ESTABLISHED AND reliable Ladies’ Fliysician, can be cousulted daily ei ber residence, ¥U1 I st. uw. Otice hours from 1 1eUp. m., with Ladses only. 230-tojal® T HAS NEVER BEEN CONTRADICTED THAT Dr. BROTHERS is the oldest-eatablished adverts. awe Ladies’ ysicilan in the CaF Ladies, you can confidently consult Dr, BRUTHERS, U0 B bt sw. derucular attention paid to all diseases peculiar w Indies, iapried uF single. Forty years’ experience ae _* Bee ae EE Ss jore me tb the Oidest Hetablished expert Sskeciaiat th thle ity, place ne, bet. B and lies only. “Remedy $5. elinen and medicine, or Lo cl ulte- tion and advice free at any hour of ., Sub- tcribed and sworn to before me by Dr. HEKS, SAMUEL C. MILLS, a Notary Fublicin and for the District of tis Sd day of July, 1 n27-lm* BOTTLE ANHOOD RESTORED BY USING A ‘or two of Dr. BROTHELS’ Invigorating Cordial : rugur tw the whole ayotase patsy 27-1 li cure any case of Ni herve power. It inj female. Bui. ___. PROFESSIONAL btn "SoS ba rapeseed 3 ot uw, >ROY. CLAY, THE OLD-ESTABLISHED ONLY P. and iedium in this city, vi s They tell the story of public confidence and demonstrate in the plainest manner possible that THE STAR IS THE KE- COGNIZED CHANNEL OF THIS COM- MUNITY FOR ALL BUSINESS COM> 444 24. 424 Sadaq aed ese 3: THE EVENING STAR ts a PAPER OF TO-DAY, not of YESTERDAY nor of LAST WEEK. It prints ALL THE NEWS, Local, Domestic and Foreign, LONG IN ADVANCE OF THE MORN- ING PAPERS. This is conspicuously true of all classes of news, but especiagy so in regard to Local News and District Affairs. THE STAR has a very much LARGER and BETTER force of LOCAL RE- PORTERS and SPECIAL WRITERS than any other paper in Washington ever thought of employing, and ITS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PRINTING FUL AND RAPID AS THOSE OF ANY OTHER WASHINGTON PAPER. It is therefore able to print each day a full Feport of every transaction of public terest occurring in the District up te the very hour of going to press. By the free use of the OCEAN CABLES: for REGULAR AND SPECIAL DIS- PATCHES, and with the difference of time in its favor, it is also able to give its readers every afternoon the news of the WHOLE EASTERN HEMISPHERE for the entire day, and up to 12 o'clock midnight, thus leaving literally nothing in the way of news from Europe, Asia, and Africa for the morning papers. Equally does THE STAR lead all its contemporaries in the publication of the NEWS OF OUR OWN COUNTRY. Receiving the regular dispatches of both News Associations; with alert and enterprising special telegraphic cor- respondents at all important puints; and with wires leading directly from its own oflice to the general network of telegraph system touching every city, town and hamlet in the United States and Terri- tories, it is enabled to receive and print atonce a full report of every event of consequence occurring during the day aoywhere between the AUautic and Pa- @ NOTE THE RESULT: ¢9 —io:—— THE STAR HAS MORE THAN THREE TIMES AS MANY REGULAR SUBSCRIBERS and MORE THAN VIVE TIMES AS MANY KEGULAR READERS AS ANY OTHER DAILY PAPER IN WASHINGTON. It is de- livered regularly by careful carriers at the HOMES OF THE PEOPLE, AFTER THE BUSTLE AND WORRY OF THE SAY ARE OVER, and it is thus read leisurely and thoroughly by EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. They know that it prints all the news, and has only the interests of the people of the District in view, with no partisan measures to advocate, and no private schemes to forward. They know it, in short, tobe THE PEOPLE’S PAPER, and nothingelse. Asan ADVERTISING MEDIUM it is, therefore, ALBSO- LUTELY WITHOUT A RIVAL, It is in fact worth more as a means of reach- ing the public THAN ALL THE OTHER DAILY PAPERS IN THE CITY TOGETHER. Furthermore, in proportion to the re- turns it gives its patrons, ITS ADVER- TISING RATES ARE THE CHEAPEST IN THE CITY. —0: — In conclusion, the public should bear in mind this one significant fact: THE STAK does not rely upon empty boasts to imprese the public. ITS CIRCULA- TION IS SWORN TO; its PRESS- ROOM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; and its BOOKS MAY BE INSPECTED by any one having interest in their examination. These are CRUCIAL TESTS, which few papers invite, and which those that boast most are least able to stand. —to:— © The esteem in which THE STAR is held by the reading and advertising public is conclusively shown by the tig ures given below. In the first six months of each of the Equally significant is the showing in Fegard to the advertising patronage of the paper, which is the surest indication of its acknowledged value as a medium of publicity. Thenumber of NEW AD- VERTISEMENTS printed in the col- umns of The Star during the first six months of the years named was as fol-