Evening Star Newspaper, October 31, 1891, Page 14

ON THE RACE TRACK. the race the greatest eare is taken to cool and dry the horses off, and they are usually walked around under s heavy blanket before taken to «| the stable for a day's rest. How the Flyers Are Brought to the Starting Point, © THE SOUND OF THE BUGLE. ‘The Horses Kecognize Its Meauing and Are Impatient to Get Off—Some of the Sceucs at Benning—Weighing-in of the Jockeys—The Mvents of Yesterday and Today's Progrem. A blast on ths trumpet calls the horses to the Post and the first race of the day is about to Degin. A moment later and five handsoms horses, groomed until their slick backs glisten in the sunlight, make their appearance, piloted by as many jockeys dressed in various bright- colored silk. They promena/le before the grand stand and then gallop leistrely off to the start- ing point, or, as it is better known in turf lore, “the post.” ‘Here the starter is awaiting them, and, after one or two broakaways, they all get off well buncaed together. the flag falls an- pouncing thet a stort aas been made, and « moment lstor the horses are under the wire. ‘THEY'RE OFF. As the horses dash around the track it looks as if « rainbow had broken loose and, perched upon the wings of lightning, was ‘specding around the track. ‘This briefly describes a race, although to go into detail and tell of the many p tions incident to a horse race a great deal more space than can be given here would be Leces- sary, for one would necessarily have to g- into the training of the horses, and this in_itselt is subject matter for a long article. Before a race commences the jockeys have to “weigh in.” That in, if the horses have to carry 107 pounds the jockey with his saddie, bridle, pads and all his belongings must weigh this amount fore iio zoes to the post. This is done in a SOME SURPRISES YESTERDAY. There was delay in starting the first race yesterday, and as a consequence Tar Star centained the result of bat two races. But four horses faced the storter in the third race. P. H. Dwyer’s Portehester was aruling favorite,with Pick it second choice. The race proved the best of the day. The horses got off well to- gether. Portchester and King Mac set the pace and cad until the stretch was reached, when Pickpocket, piloted by A. Covington, came by ou the outeide with a rush and won handily from King Mac, who bad beaten Portchester gut for the place balf way down the stretch. The time was 1.50and mutuals paid $11.40. ‘The fourth race was somewhat of a surprise, a« the favorite, Prather, ran third and Celia, the second choice in the ‘betting, captured the Face, with Abi second. Time, 2.1034. The last race of the day was a steeplechase, and, as stated in Tux Stan's dispatch {rom the track, the result was greatly in doubt until the horses passed under the wire. In the betting Flip Fiap ruled a strong favorite, with Repartee second choice and Stonewall nod Grey Som next in liking. A good start sho Fi P in the lead, with Repartes second and. tho reek with well bunched. Flip Flap cut the start, and when the the infield was leading by two lengths. An accident happened to the rider of Capt. Manning at one of tuo jumps op- Posite the grand stand, but his injury did not amount to much. Qver the water jump Flip Flap had @ good lead and was running strong, with Grey Gowa aud Neparieo eight and ten lengths behind, respectively. This was the order maintained when the horses entered the fiat. Then Grey Gown began to close up ou the leader aud Kepartee also came strong, Half way home Flip Flap gave up and Grey Gown Won, with Repartee second und Flip Flap third. the pace from horses entered ON THE HOME STRETCH. little building adjacent to the paddock. After this is gone through with the horses are gen- erally warmed up—that is, they are speeded around the track at a moderate pace covered with a blanket and then brought in and rabbed down and walked around until the Dugle calls them to the post. It is astonishing what a degree of intelligence a race horse possesses. Today as a reporter of ‘Tax Stax stood in the paddock and heard the bugle announcing “post time” the horses seemed to understand ,that a battle for supremacy was about to begin and they threw ‘THE BOOKMAKERS. their heads up intelligently and listened, and as the last strains bad died sway they were all impatience and it required two or three men to saddle ere In the et one ope ps finish a telegrafher sits, while e man stands = ‘a pair of field p- Hane calling the position of the horses at the different dis- tances about the track. This is telegraphed to the rooms all over the country and thou- sands of ears listen to the description of a race tiles and miles away. ‘The appearance of the horses at the post is & signal for a general rash to the quarter stretch, that is the space between the grand stand and the race track extending from the betting ring to the end of the stand. Aw the fag falls an- nouncing that start has been made ® man stationed in the betting ring rings a bell kustily and all betting ceases and then the converss- tion that ensues is impossible to report. One AFTER STABLE TIPS. man is yelling at the top of his voice that bis horse is ahead; another declares that his horse will get all the money, while a third us equally confident that bis horse will walk in. As the horses near the finish the shouts increase and ss they pass the wire bediam reigne The mumbers of the first and second horews are then strun; up and the confident winners who placed their money upon them scamper madly off to the beckmakers to got tickets cashed. Bat bets are not paid until an official announce- the Jade’ nizing them, bid eo “AE WORKED Ff THIS MORNING Tx 17.” that they did before the race. It is called But the rider of Flip Flap claimed that Groy Gown had not gone the course, and cutered @ & protest against the race being given to him. ‘The judges, however, would not entertain the protest and gavo third place to Stonewall. dime, 3.533. “Mutuals paid €15.20. Topay's camp. The card for today is a good one and is as follows: First race—Five-cighths of « mile; two-year- olds. Tarantella, 110; Alcina colt, 113; Biack Bessie, 95; Gondollier, 98; St. Mark, 98: Dora, 95; Mrs. Peck, 110. Second race—One ard one-sixteenth miles; three-year-olds; selling. Margherita, 104: Mury Stone, 107; Gold Dollar, 104; Cerberas, 103; George W., 100; Cora 8., 94. Third race—Three-quarters of a mile: handi- eap; all ages. Strathmcath, 115; G. W. Cook, 110; Ocypete, 103; Pickpocket, 95; White Rose, 92; Ella, 85 Fourth race—Seven furlongs; sclling. St. Charles, 109; Prather, 112; Pliny, 113; Isaac Lewis, 117; Somerset, i17. ages. King Thomas, Fifth race—One mile; all 117; Thiers L., 97; Bothwell, 117; Larchmont, Li 27; Billy M., 117; Slander, 84; St. ‘oxmede, 117; Madrid, 94. One and a quarter miles: selling; Coldstream, 120; Wheatley, 135; Grey Benefit,’ 135; Bothwell, 140: it. Luke,'140; Cap Manning, For the second time during the mee! g the Programs gave out and many persons were un- ablo to obtain one. This caused considerable dissatisfaction, it being asserted that the privi- was given with the understanding that there would be plenty of programs, and it was urged that the management should look into this matter and compel the program maa to have « suficient supply on hand. ith eR ANACOSTIA. A PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY. Miss Nellie Soper of Jackson street was the recipient last evening of @ surprise party that was a surprise. Her young friends planned the affair discreetly. They convened in the vesti- bule of Masonic Temple and laden with bon bons and flowers went to Miss Soper's home. Here a royal time was had. The members of the party were Misses Gertie Leonard, Clara Rollins, Ethel Lee, Jennie Bartley, ‘Grace Thornett, Eva Braumer, Fannie Randall, Mag- gie Cross, Masters James Crawford, Arthur Stangier, Frederick Thornett, Clifford Smith, Charles Baxter, Taylor Branson, Alfred King. Thomas Simpson, Joseph Mundell, Gordon Darling, Julius Tolson and a few others. AN ENJOYADLE COMPANY. The home of Miss Sallie Roache on Avalon terrace was picturesque last evening with floral decorations and gay company. The party was the first of a series which Miss Roache designs iving during the present season. Miss Roache listinguished herself as @ hostess, and music, converse and good cheer added to the delights of the evening. The guests were Miss Addie Entwisle, Miss May Haines, Miss Etta Haines, Miss Flora Etzler, Mr. Wm. Martin, Mrs. M. E. be em Mr. Samuel Mockabee and Mr. Frank 0. BAPTIST BIBLE STUDENTS. The Baptist Society of Bible Students gatb- ered last night at Mra Miles’ residence on Market place. The subject dissected was “Christ the True Vine,” John 15: 1-16. Rev. Dr. G. W. McCullough, pastor of the Anacostia Baptist Church, led in the discussion and the other disputants were Benoni Milstead, Herman Obm, Wm. Nally, Bert Mc(innis, Wi son, Charles Burr, Mrs. McCullough, Mi Mra. Miles, Mrs.’ McGinnis, Miss Efie Burr, Miss Virgic King, Miss Emma Doughty, Mrs Rider, Miss Nellie Lampson and Miss May Har- mer. Several members of the Presbyterian Society are enlisted among these students. NORMAL SABBATH CLASS. The regular weekly meetin; of the normal clase of the M. E. Subbath school was held last evening at the residence, on Harrison street, of Sunday School Superintendent H. A Ringer. The current scripture lesson was discussed and foliowed by the consideration of the subject of Bible versitication. The question calling for written answers wns: “What Mistakes May Be Made by « Sunday Schvvl ‘Teacher in Cultivat- . Lamy ira. Burr, RECEPTION TO DR. TOWNSEND, A Great Gathering at Metropolitan A. M. E, Chureh—Some Good Speeches.” It was evident from the great audience that filled the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church last evening that Rev. James M. Townsend during his stay in this city has made a host of friends. He will leave in a days for his home in In- diana and last evening n farewell reception was tendered him. The members of the Blaine Tavincible Clab, with Cel. Perry Carson at their head, escorted troop K, the colored cavalry stationed at Fort Meyer, to seats reserved for them in the body of the church. The troop was attended by the Butler Guards, commanded by Capt. Young. A large delegation from the Grend Army post of which Mr. Townsend is a member was also present. Mr. John H. Smythe called the meeting to order and introduced Mr. Frederick Douglass as chairman of the moe ‘The vice presidents were ex-Gov. Pinchback, Johw T. Cook, Dr. Purvis, John F. Wilkerson, A. K. Brown, esq., Capt. Dan'l McCoftin, John Freeman, ex-Gov. Gieaves, Dr. Sumby, Dr. Craser, Dr. Wilder and "Hency Lacey. The committee on resolutions consisted of Lewis H. Douglass, Rev, Dr. Handy, Wm. E Mathews, L. W. Puflies and Gov. Pinckback. Mr. Donglise made a pleasont informal Speech and thea gave way to Mr. Charles 8. Morris, who expressed the regret of Dr. Townscnd’s friends that he was going away and Paida bigh tribute to his ability as u public oiticialand bis zeal and fidelity as a repre- sentative of the colored race. Hev. Mr. Towusend made a brief reply, in which he ex- Pressed his appreciation of this evidence of the esteem of his friends in this city. He com- mended Mr. Harrison's udministration and said that while ho was going out of office he was not going out of politica. Rev. Dr. Bowen spoke and elso Mr. John H. Smythe. Resolu- 'P- | wi ing the Acquaintance of Pypils?” ‘The answers indicated that those arising from impatience, lack of mterest and a uon-preparation of the lesson were considered most liable to be made. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Linger, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Powell, Dr. and Mrs. Grant, Mr. A. Etsler, Miss Curriv Bowen, Mise Carrie Etzler and Miss Mattie M. Minnis. - Xorzs. James Berkiey of Howard avenue, Hillsdale, was arrested last night for drunkenness and disorder. On being searched at the station» razor was withdrawn trom bis hind fob pocket. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew heids well- attended meeting last night and listened toa discourse by Rev. W. G. Davenport, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church on brotherhood matters. Dr. Davenport, who was @ delegate to the St. Louis convention of St. Andrew's Brotherhood, told of the unanimity of the con- vention and of the importance of its results. a THE COURTS. Equrry Cournt—Judge Cox. Yesterday—-In re Kate F. Fogarty and Mary Woodward, alleged lunatics; writs of inquisition Crncurt Covat—Judye Hagner. Yesterday—Donohuo agt. Great Falls Ice Company; discontinued. Samet al. agt. same; verdict and judgment for defendant. Meri- Weather agt District: judgment in certiorari. Pronare Covar—Judge Coz. Yestordey—Estate of Christian Ruppert: col- authorized to secept payment before Estate of J. R. Campbell; petition maturity. 3 for letters of administration filed. Estate of fions of regret at the departure of Dr. ‘Yowaseud were unanimoualy adupted. Sra. Asioibcts COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, An Enjoyable and Successful Entertaimincnt at Masonic ‘Temple. ‘The Columbian exposition held at Mason Temple under the auspices of Columbia Lodgé, No 44, LO. G. T., closes tonight after a suc- cessful week. The exposition hus been visited by large crowds oach night since the opening. A part of each evening's program was grand tableaa, in which 200 personsin costume repre- sented all nations. A feature of the expositton was the absence of voting, and the guests wore therefore per- mitted ta enjoy the evening without the an- noyance of canvassera. The booths and tents were tastefully decorated with flags and bunt- ing representing the different nations. They were as follows: American, presided over by Misses Sincell and Lynch: Great Britain, by Misses Mino mau, by Miss B. Lodge; Coreau, by Mis sell; Feouch, by Miss A. May Martin; Gipsy, by Miss Lollie Schrivenor; Turkish, by Miss Helen Nye; Japanese, by Misses Haskins and McLean; Chinese, by Mrs. Michael; African, by Mr. Chas. Anadale; Indian, by Mr. ¥. L. Harries; gallery of fine arts, by Miss Franco Small; refroshi- ments, by Mrs. and Miss Bischoff; flower. by Mesers. J. A. and D. Magruder. ‘The Misses Curry in charge of tableaux. The lemonade and buttermilk stands did Good business, they being the only beverages to be had in the room. ‘The art gatlery attracted more than ordinary attention and afforded much amusement, ‘The sum of 5 cents was charged for this extra amusement aud the special notices for the works of art and treasures of antiquity were as follows: 1. This collection bas been secured from pub- lic and private sources by the managers ata great expenditare of time and thought. (No insnrance.) 2. Many of these procicus treasurer are placed on the walls of the gallery for public Inspection for the first time. © (Hands bf.) 3. The managers will giadly point out and explain all difticult questions. (Jokes free.) 4. Ladies are particularly cautioned not to scratch matches on the frames and gentlemen must not spit on the carpet. “ (Take your turn.) At last night's gathering Mr. Henry Ward, the fancy bicycle rider, gave an exhibition of ‘his skill and won the applause of the entire au- diene, Tonight an exhibition of polo on wheeis will be given and at the close of the week's festivi- ties the prizes will be awarded. ALEXANDRIA - SALE OF CORPORATION REAL ESTATE. The city council has authorized the sale at public auction next November of the American coal wharf, which is the north portion of Point West, where the fish wharf hasbeen established formany years. Point West was established as ® public landing for tobacco at the warehouse erected there on “Simon Pearson's land” in 1731-2. It was under the control of the county court of Prince William and in 1740 passed un- der the control of the county court of Fairfax county, and so remained until 1771, when the house of burgesses passed an act giving the control of it to the trustees of the town of Alexandria under certain conditions as to ‘NOTES. The election of s successor to Gen. Leo in Congress from this district has been fixed for Wednesday, the 9th of December next. The Alexandria Savings Bank, established here last year, will be discontinued next month and the deposits and stock payments will be re- turned. ‘The business of the bank did not jus- tify keeping it open. ‘ _——— A Jovadab Meeting. Pioneer Council, Sons of Jonadab, held an open good of the order meeting last evening in the G. A. R. Hall, opposite Willard’s, Mr. G. M. Russell presided and there were addresses by Messrs. Davy, Weed, Cocker, Mallen and Russell, recitations by Messrs. Croggon and Lloyd and vocal solos by Miss Fay Calvert and Mr. H.W. K. Patterson. The last Friday of each month is set apart for such meetings and through them the work of temperance will, without doubt, be advanced. ——— ; ‘Wants 610,000 for an Assault. A suit for $10,000 damages for personal in- Juries by an assault and battery was filed today by Messrs. A. A. Lipscomb and H. F. Woodard for A. L. Saltzstein against Bernard Bernstein. ‘The complainant charges that the defendant, on the 22d instant, assaulted him while he was | ®# passing along F street, using an umbrella, with which he wounded him ¢o badly about the eye aqto render him unfit for the transaction of business. ——— Rory Simms Convicted. In the Criminal Court, Judge Bradley, yester- | P' day afternoon the jury in the case of Jos. Simms, aliss Rory Simms, found » ver- dict of guilty of housebreaking after an absence of twelve minutes. The spe- cifie charge was that ho, with Yank Mo- Laughlin, entered and robbed the jewelry store of Frank Hoffa on October 11, 1890. The case attract much attention, and Simms eu- deavored to prove an alibi, in which the jury took but little stock. pees tee Real Estate Matters. Theodosia F. Wells has purchased of Rachel 1. Wallach for $8,000 aub ©, square 573—front- ing 21 feet 13¢ inches on Indiana avenue be- tween Ist and 2d streets northwest. C. A. Mason has bought for $8,000 of Amanda UL. Dean lot 24, vouth grounds of Columbian vorsity. Joseph Strasburger has purchased for 815,000 D. Faller part ing 26 feet 2 inches by 82 feet 8 inches on K be- ‘tween 12th and 13th streets northwest. Ina E. Merrell has bought of John H. Lane for $4,400 sub lot 25, block 9, Le Droit Park. Lucy B. Gibson has purchased for $13,416.40 of Sagem Brittingham lot @$ of Lanior has it for 97,610 iit of eabe 128 and te 79, Lanior Heights. ae apres “Amolie Rives’” Studio. A Bichmond architect has Just completed the designs for a studio building for Mrs. Amelio Rives-Chanler, to be erected at “Castle Hill,” Albemarle county, the beautiful country seat of Col. Bivos andthe home of Mra Chanler. ‘The studio will be ereeted upon an eminence @ most country and will be provi: Si ery appliance ainblety « building devoted to the study of art. ‘Transfers of Real Estate, Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Co- Jumbia B. E. Co. to Isabelle H. Spalding, sub 118, 69. 274; $2,550. T. A. King to 8. N. King, pt 1, aq 49:8. 8. to Jease F. Tecobs, sub Ire J. Baker to Le. Me Chllton fot Abie 38° Lanes Perks bs 00. ‘The 300 Bety over a reduction Eugenia Brittingham of te aes Gibscae wost 130 of ae, “3 THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C. SATURDAY#OCTOBI What Noble Says About an Al- Secretary Maj. A few days ago a letter was published in the New York papers which purported to be writ ten by Mr. Howard, « clerk in the pension office. It was addressed to the Secretary of the Interior, and the statement was made that it was a copy of 6 letter which had been sent to the Secretary, asking him to take some sction in relation to the request of Commissioner Raum calling for the dismisel of Mr. Howard and two other employes of the office, whom Mr. Maum charged with circulating false and injurious reports concerning him and his son, Green B. Raum, jr. Beoretasy Noble stated today that he not receit ‘any communication whatever from Mr. How- Although the request of the com- missioner was made several weeks ago thus ne tee Becrete at, taken no o' named, however, has ed. er two, Messrs. is understood that they have not been at their desks for some days. ~--- + 2+ ____ PROSPECTS IN MASSACHUSETTS. ‘The Campaign Closing Amid the Greatest Activity on the Part of the Politicians. An Associated Press dispatch from Boston, sent last night, says: The political campaign in Massachusetts is drawing to a closo amid the greatest activity on the part of the politicians of the two: leading partics. There were twenty-one republicans and sixteen democratic rallies throughout the state last night and there were forty rallies ad- Vertised for this evening. Both parties are having large andionces, registration is heavy and the indications point toa big vote next Tuesday. ‘The republicans have upon the stump Col. C.H. Allen, their candidate for governor, Senator Hoar, ex-Govs. Long, Robinson and Brackett, Lieut. Gov. Haile, Col- lector Beard, Gen. John L. Swift of the eustom house, Congressmen Dingley of Maine, Green- halge, Cogswell, Lodge and Walker of Messa- square 285-—frout- | be HL, struck om ‘Thuseday in wages. chusetts and Ruagell of Connecticut, Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire, ex-Congreseman Crapo of Massachusetts and many others, ‘The democratic side io being represented by Gov. Wim. F. Russell, Hon, Johur E. Russell, Congressman Springer of Illinois, Gov. Abbett of New Jersey, Congressmen Williams and O'Neill of Massachusetts, Hon. George M. Stearns and many of the younger generation of Massachusetts democrats, while the has also had the assistance of Congressmen Mills of Texas, McMillen of Tennessee and Wilson of West Virginia. Col. Alion and Gov. Russell are now speaking twice or three times each night, and will keep it up until Monday night ‘Tho machinery at headquarters is being worked to its full capacity. The | sagem ya are also active, with the aid of Rev. Samuel Smalland Mrs, Helen Gou- gar of Indiana. ‘The people's party are holding a'few rallies, but the socialist labor party, which has a state ticket in the field, cuts little figure in the cam- paign. Both republicans and demoergts claim that they will elect their candidate for governor. +5 CLAIMS IN IOWA, Politicians of Both Parties Confidently Pre- dicting Victory. An Associated Press dispatch from Des Moines, says: The political campaign draw- ing to a close has been hotly contested by both parties. During no previous state campaign has an equal amount of interest been taken inanelection. Seliom has more interest beon aroused in even national contests. Issues are not regarded as merely local by either republicans or democrats. Prohibition has been discussed by nearly all the speakers, but it is generally conceded by the leaders that it will not be the deciding question. The ques- tion of redistricting the state congressionally has become a prominent one, pushed as it is by the republicans. Reports from se y-four counties give Wheeler, republican, & probable plurality of rs will be kept 12,000. ‘All the cam on the stump till the eve of the election. Chairman Fuller of the democratic commit- tee placed the probable democratic plurality at from 11,000 to 13,000, based on reports con- sidered conservative. Boies, the candidate for governor, it is esti- mated, will run from 4,000 to 6,000 abead of his ticket. Both committecs aro hopeful and are completing plans for getting out all the vote, which it is believed will be the largest ever cast in the state at either a state or a national election. The Vassar or Farmers’ Alliance party, it is estimated, will not receive more than 15,000 votesali told and largely drawn from the greenback and union labor elements. The probibitionists have a ticket in the field, but apparently will not poll a large vote, most of them, it is predicted, going with the republi- cans. This vote amounted to 2,000 two years ago, but it is said will not exceed 1, year. ———+o+____ MURDERED BY BANDITS. Chief of the Medical Staff of the Colony at | 7 Madagascar and Escort Shot Down. ‘The Petit Journal of Paris publishes the news from Madagascar of a massacra, by natives, of soldiers forming the escort of a medical officer. Dr. Beziat, chief of the medical staff of the French colony at Subervieville, was descending the Betsiboka river, escorted by all native sol- diers, forming part of the auxiliary French force in that district. The doctor and his cs- cort were en route to Majunga, the town just destroyed, when they were suddenly attacked by a band of Madagascan bandits, who opened fire upon them from the river banks. ‘The native soldiers forming Dr. Beziat's es- cort behaved bravely and promptly returned the fire opened upon them from the jungle. They were, however, placed at a great disad- vantage, from the fact that while they formed aclear target for bandits the latter were so effectively concealed that the escort was only able toaim st the puffs of smoke and fame issuing from the river banks. The doctor's boat was kept going down Stream as fast as possible, while the escort answered the bandit's fire. Dr. Beziat was ono of the first tosuccumb to the attack. He was shot through the body as he was emptying his revolver at the natives hidden in the banks, and he ered a second shot bit him, causing him - ty hace the ng rae was — went tched with assegais, thrown Sorete ben Gar hiding . Eight of the native soldiers forming the ment of troops bandits, bat there is not much pre t that they will be captured unless betrayed by other natives. Senator Quay’s Inquiry of Controller Lacey. Senator Quay said yesterday afternoon that suit would be brought this evening against the Beaver Star, a new democratic paper of Beaver, Pa., which published a fac simile of the Barde- ley certificates. The Senator sent the follow- ing telegram to Controller F. 8. Lacey: % to be informed, at your earliest wales, OS. Whoe gal tiene on or permission a certificate of it for dated November 29, 1889, by Joba Bardsley and by mo, which is ‘the of the Keystone National Bank, an’ institution i the United States, Te | In an opinion by the commission the inter- state commerce commission today announced ite decision of the case of the railroad commis- ‘sion of Florida against the Savannah, Florida and Western Railway Company and other hnes forming all railand part rail and part water routes from Florida to New York ond other northern markets. The case involves the Feasonableness of rates on oranges, and the main pointe decided are briefly as follows: ‘The ropeal of the law creating the Florida railroad commission could not operate ase withdrawal or dismissal of tho complaint, that Commission having been only an instrument for the transmission of its complaint to this commission and having fully performed that function before it ceased st. The act to te commerce makes it the duty of the interstate commerce commission to investigate any par pon so forwarded. It also antho: to institute any inquiry on 1ts motion in the same manner and to the same effect as though complaint had been 20 that neither com- it nor complainant {s necessary to confer on. The Clyde and Mallory steamship lines and the Florida Central read wholly in Florida, aro engaged in inter- state commerce, as alleged in the complaint, andassuch are subject to the jurisdiction of the commission. advance of 10 cents » box in orange rates made November 23, 1890, was without Justification and unreasonable to the extent of cents per box and defendants are required to reduce it accordingly and to make reparation to the permone entitled thereto. ‘The proceed- ing is continued for the purpose of determin- ing the aniounts due auch persons. It will be noted that this is the first case where the commission have ordered restitu- tion to be made. All of the previous decisions of the commission have been confined to re- quiring carriers to cease and desist from un- Jawtul practices; but the commission have not before ordered restitution to be made for past | a excessive exactions. —___---+—_____ ADJT. GEN, KELTON. He Submits His Annus! Keport of the Con- | the District dition of the Army. ‘The annual report of the adjutant general to the major general commanding thearmyhas been made public. The report shows that a marked decrease in the number of prisoners in confine- ment has taken place during the past year, and itisshown by a comparison of statistics that the decrease in the number received 1 about ‘an even rate with the decrease of the number of the sergeants from the army, which is about 80 percent of the average for the past ten years. At the beginning of the year there were 481 prisoners in confinement. The number re- ceived during the year was 245 and the number lost 348, leaving $78 in confinement June 30, 1891, The various industries in the prison and the improvement about the ison and the post of Fort Leavenworth have n cerried on with customary diligence, gnd there does not appear to have been any lack of useful occupation for prisoners, The number of days of skilled lubor was 50,068 and the number of days of unskilled labor was 78,872. The account with the quartermaste department for labor performed shows that there was $223,525.25 due the prison June 30, 1890; that the credit for Inbor performed during the year was $19,786.79; that stores of the value of $1,099.89 were received upon the same account, leaving $242,212.15 due the prison Juno $0, 1891. i Gen. Kelton’ makes the following recom- mendations: That an annual appropriation of $100,000 be made for gymnasium for per- manent posts; that suitable buildings be provided for the post cantcens and amuse- ment rooms; that the maximum age for en- listment of men be reduced from thirty-five to thirty years, and that the length of service of private soldiers bo limited to fifteen years, re- taining only non-commissioned officers until retired; thal coptaine of artillery and infantry on the march and in the field be mounted by the quartermaster department; that a bounty be given to men on dis- charge after ten and fifteen years’ faith- fal and efficient service. This would require $852,500 annually for the next five years. In conclusion he says that it is reasonable to lieve that if the recommendations and sugges- tions submitted receive favorable action such contentment will prevail in the army as will surely go far to counteract the causes and blot out the odious offense of desertion, which so much reduces ite efficiency, adds enormously to the expense of recruiting and is such a drain upon the political power of the country, as el Dy tbe fact of 50,000 men at large disen franchised and $23,000,000 lovt to the treasury during the past twenty four and a half years, ‘They Must Stop. From the New York World. There was an old colored man on a 42d street car when a young colored man swung himeelf ‘this | aboard and dropped intos seat. The old man looked at him for a minute or two and then said: “Ha! Gittin’ to be mighty peart, bain't or" “How's gittin' to be mighty peart?” saucily demanded the other. “Why, in ridin’ on do street kyar when de walkin's good. Iwas dun fo’ty y'ars ole befo Trode on s kyar. Dis risin’ ginerashun seems to le extravagantest lot o” le Leber see. No wonder de banks ig all bustin’ to si “Do yo’ know why Ize ridin’ on dis kyar?” asked the younger. “Jist to put on style, of co'se.” “No, sab. It's kaso I was in » hurry to meet ‘& man at de depot who owes me ten dollars.” “Hu! Boy, dat’s no ‘scuse tall! De man won't pay, of co’se! I'm an ole man, sab, an’ Ige tellin’'yo', sab, cat if dis risin' ginerashun of cullud folkses doan stop deir presumptous abulashuns dey hain't nebber gwine ter ‘mount to squash, eah—to sqnash.” ——_—+e-__ ‘Written for The Evening Star. Frost on the Roof. ‘The frost is on the roof this morn— The frost is on the roof— Foreranner of the Winter who ‘Will not keep long aloof. He soon will come with cold and storm, . Fell warriors of the air, ‘The azure heaven's fair face deform, And woods and fields lay bare. ‘The frost is on the roof this morn— ‘The frost ts on the roof— ‘Who loves the night nor fears the dawn, 4 bold, malignant ouphe, But when the sun the mist i!lumes ‘That robesthe earth in gray, ‘The goblin spreads his snowy plumes, And, frightened, files away. ‘The frost is on the roof this morn— ‘The frost is on the roof— Before the Indian Summer smiles And warms in our behoof. ‘He knows, although the night is still, ‘The leaves wax faint and fall ‘Silently, one by one, until ‘They strew the roadsides all. ‘The frost 's on the roof this mom— ‘The'frost Is on the roof— Against bis might he Knows will soon ‘No tender plant be proof. For he has myriad fellows who ‘The lingering flowets will blight, And mockingly transform the dew ‘To sharp spears gilttering bright. ‘The frost is on the root this morn— The frost is onthe roof— ‘Yet vainly we of him complain, And vain wore all reproof. But see, blue towers of smoke Tound to rise! Ha, we've a friend our homes within ‘Who his chill power defies! ‘The frost is on the roof this mora— * The frost is on the roof— And now when from the san he dies, He seems no ugly ouphe, ‘Nay, him with good kind Nature dowers; ‘A tight boon elf he is; An, well !f these brief lives of ours ‘Were tree from staln as hist -W. L, SHOEMAKER. ‘October 29, 1991. Railroad Company, a rail- | 9 1891—SIXTEEN PAGES. AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALES. FUIUKE DAYS. ‘a \ On. ae ET Fath, a pes ty ee Lots 13 to 2 CANSON BROS., DUNCANSOR 1 FUTURE Days. TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY 4 pele : deed of trust dated Ma: ud duly recorded ‘aaron the fa Disinct of Columbia, in Liver No. 1388, folio 381. et seq... and at the request of Secured thereby, I "vil geil at publi OF the premises, ou 7" deere FIVE OCI ~: ,. L. RINCR ACRE RL in the city of Washingto1 ‘of Co-umnbia. known and distinguished as aud beim lot nusutered 2 j-seven (97), in Mattingly and Wilson, trustees’, pee ry Ly of jamibia, together with 3) cured by deed of trust y no ion of purchaser. A deposit aired ot time ot sale. Al convey- ‘at purchoser's cost. Terins aie to be compiled with ‘in ten aye from Gay of sale. INALD H. WARNE! 0c30-dkds Surviving Truvtce ATIMER & SLOAN, AUCTIONEERS. L 1400 G ST., NEAR U. 8, TREASURY. THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF A LARGE HOUSE, THOROUGHLY FURNISHED. MUCH OF THE FURNITURE 18 IN EXCELLENT OOXDI- EMBRACING IN PART UISIT MBEK SECOND, ‘all veli the entire rural ea iG. NIN 18Y1, at TEN O'CLOCK, ture ind effecte of residence [107 Fst, u.w.. oppoaite joses & Sons. LATIMER & ScOAN ocziaite Auctioneers. RATCLIFEE, DAM & CO. Auctioneers, ED Veonwivenicave ww, PEREMPTORY AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED SUBURBAN PROPERTY ON LiS. r EFFECTS A FLORIST DECLINING EDNESDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER AND BUSI- si! oN Ww FOURTH, 1591, AT HALE-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK, ‘Wo will seil in front of a rm pet Lors 1 ty SUBDIVISION OF'A PART OF This property: front bout 1 toteet on: Lincoln avenue Pro) and is improved by a ive-room bi ick house with stabie, Making Ha noes desiseble Opportunity for msvoe: ‘Terme of sale- One-third cash, he tnone deed be- | ment. > Be... Ot Al On THURSDAY, NOVEMBER FIFTH. AT ONE O'CLOCK P. Di., we wili sell on the shove prem- PUneee HOUSES AND HEATING APPARATUS, 2,000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ior uoses LOT HOLLAND Bi }, &e., &e., Lor WOUSseHOnD FOLSiT Cae, Te yetich we invite the attention of florists and private ny ‘Leruns cash, RATCLIFFE, DAER & CO., ocztedéeds Auctioneers, ‘ALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Auctioneers. TING ONG STREET TiakD GineeTS U, BETWEEN SEC AND NORTHWEST AT AUCTION. HALF-PAST FOUK the premises: EDNE>DAY, NOVEMBER FOURTH, AT CKOCK P.M, we shall sell in 3A, pari square SU, bav- ‘o'ckoc} No, wy {YHOMAS DOWLING & SON, Aucti: ! eape Ocirs Resins aves ad Lith st. In view of our being compelled to leave our place of business, we take eneruiy that on andatter Tid ‘occupy our mew * rect nertiwest. wile, bes prepared expressly tor our business, ‘completed wl be cae of the iarcest aud tncst exhibit sellin ty Of ev for. iting and selling perty of every Filly ants continuance ‘of the sauue at our new ‘ask a cot a Hou srhen rs Willat all times be ratified to see our friends and the business pubilc. Feepecttully, THOMAS DOWLING & BON, | owners, I wiil sell at public suc- tbe FOURTH DAY OF NO at FOUR O'CLOCK P. M.. "the property on the southeast corner of Sixth and } streets north west, fropting u¥ jeet_ and Sinches on F street, with a depth of 20 ‘eet on Sixth ‘used for the Law wa, Tite ROOM BRICK HOUSE OX TWELFTH STREET NOBTHWEST, So. 1503, OPPOSITE 10WA CIRCLE. Ursbat, ROveMBER TAD. ve TUFSDAY, NOVE! . a: O'CLOCK 2.4L, purcs of lots 11 and iSeries ‘$00 per month. “House is with i ‘appliances, as brick-set 1urnaces, pecateece tener ‘and Meise * Piastiouesis JUNCANSON BROS., Auctionsers, SERNA PL which bas been ¥ fre on ry ‘of fais Present his metiiod of ipcorming | BP guction houscs in this city. We will ave every sucuity | 70) Sa%- | faulting pure! RATCUPFE Dank 8 00.. aycnemen MSE RT ce Gi v OR FURN| HAIRS LEK MURR: AN EGE LANE, Cece ara LOCK, Ral C-A-BEAC AND OXNA- TURE “ELKGANT ANTIQUE MAHOGAN ms Falige acer ge ted age Raman Gikpets. ron. BLQCET. BR A abe sbieos GhockhRY Nb Puan LASS Wank ChE . Ben & BEING BUT A PORTION OF THE CONTENTSOF PRIVATE DWELLING 206 E STREET X.W., AND ALL TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER SECOND, AT TEN O'CLOCK 4.M.,ON THE PREMISES. ante Bio eee. fat teach, ‘This tm couseq of the Hoowtisitis dal'oenen Sire we cect SOAS Secsiiconsd b 3 tention. orang ATCLiEE: Dak & CO. ot edt Auctiouecrs M™* Nobis LADIES TAILOR, or Sird si. §W. oot. LATIMER & SLOAN, Auctionsers. oR Styiteh ft cuaremtend Dui THEAST CORNER OF HiNG Tuan FINE WHTEE AND AND 1 STKELTS NORTHWEST, K Laces done up in Sret-ciase Preach trie, TON CITY, D. NCLUDING "TWO Waite end natin Dien, Lace Curtains MOS AND BELT ENGINE. Feemustve pr, Gaal ni Mebane atten fe ¥ Stand, 713 Lith ‘o- MAD MCARDDUMAINe oF Pani, M Zist sc: mw. Arustic abd mending India casungere abawis, ‘polit daces, curtains TemUrvidecy. Miglet reierences. (ove cleaning veciaity ii TRE Latest sIVias IN Gal SONSINGIES Varta Stet at) se seainhun gu Siered 1 Sieineorsemmmanaartetsas "TSS, SSTERS OF 6T. HOSE INDUSTRIAL ech BOS G st. have reopened « depariwent tor cbuidpen's suite, ib “counes “oreemoabiuat nike, well sa with “ACCORDION iG. Pee 3 Aone: TING, ie TER Yann; inating. Sc. Fer yaid aud up Buttons tase Finbing. Se: por para + LUCAS, Gude ste. SCOURING ANTON FISCHER, 906 @ ST. XW. Drptece dyed s Mourning Black my fall epectalty. that the furniture apd persoual property couveyed by | Je MUNCH DI FING, BOOURING AND DAY Sait ‘ited “mentagaed “deed ot thea? ere Seveczanag | At Test hew Noa ate and the aes jaw No ed fom york security forthe paymept of the rent now due or which T may" ‘un . ue to the trust set tort tn said Liver 1300, "f ‘decree tent ou foie AA, im said Tnentionow, “The proverty will soia is bulk-and mot in detail. exept the two (2) dymamos and veit engine, ‘Will be sold separately. terms 2 Cash, payabie upon the ratification of the sale Uy the court, ‘A deposit of $1,000 on Ue sale of the 1urniture and other personal property, aud a de- <ynamos * * * When thescmeof comfort ineyele riding posit ot ton (10) yer cent on the pres of tae stim hoe eee — End bait enwine, £9 be forteted ft the uel wall baiteve, Tail to compiy with the terius of sale. Phewmatic-hred wien, flted with springy ty above Jon HEALD, the bouncing.” RTE eae es al 486 Louisiana ave... "Trustess, ‘And the Acuwe ort ‘The PNEUMATIC RAMBLER te beret —Not dear at $105.00— 0c20-dts LA AoBMANDIE HOTEL. T desire to not.fy the public that the above sale ‘willnot interfere in any manner wit: the manaement of LA MOKMANDIE HOTEL, which wil coptinue Open for the rece) lion 0: guesta” oczl-Lit ky. EMERSON, Manager, [LATIMER 6 504m, Auctionemn, ae AUCTION SALE OF A VEEY DESIRABLE BRICK DWELLIN EON D STREET NEAR OUSE vablic HE SeCoRD 801, AT FIVE bart of Lot 2, in square O78, iront- Street and ru buck about 126 0080 4th at awe Soar irom aT ou “WHEELELIES" AND CYCLING RINK, 2 BST. FLW, We shall mow moke this HEADQUARTERS (aud close office 1211 F st), ‘Where we shall be please to wee our patrom and tse cycling pubite. We have » 1ull line and good emote ent of wheels, DAKTS, PSYCHOS, TOURISTS, BOYS'end GIRLS WHEELS. Renting, Repairing, Lessons. oi A SPSCIAL DRIVE ON micvoLes. tg front of the prentves’ ou MONDAS ‘of the vrenices, om a DA\ OF NOVEMBEX. a. D. O'CLOCK P.M. ing 19 feet on D feet to aide osiey- Dein pretuinon 0. 223 D STHELT SOUTRWEST. ferms: #1,20) cash, bance in one and to 8 of $100 Wilt "be A deport Feguired at the tive of ale: Frames, ful! tell beartnes. Title perfect LATIMER & SLOAN, " y =— ee Now tu." almewnvo a Pome ATCLIFFE, DARE & 00., aucnoneers, Stik one R as: pO pS ay ATWATER CYCLE COMPANY, ae O30 14°96 Perm ave, be og fA ORTH SOUT SIRE, OF NOW ORGAN aa a Bice Ritearenrtrtsry We are selling our stork, which includes the cele tf, BY AUCTION. a $ S22: | toraved iH) and Warwicy Fe.tecn faihe it bee aud * wc twachines Leta THE WARWICK CYCLE COMPANY, ocl3-2m 618 17Xh wt. DENTISTRY. ST. N.W., GOLD FILLINGS, extracting” (paan’ northeest so-tion, EEN EQUESTE cis EXPOSURE and the tine 01 sale i sold am an entirety. oF 81 ‘oid by sutdivision. » Terus tw be ‘suie or the rught to reesei of deraulting pur-hoser of purchasers ‘conveyancing, &c. at cost > RATCLIEEE, Dane 2 co. P er lot it wath ih fifteen dayy irom the risk and cost as reserved. All et oze-dieds ‘TOMAS DOWLING & BON, Aucticneers. VERE VALUABLE ,IM/ROVED PROPERTY OX THE NORTHEAST COKNEK OF NINTH AN! ELIS NORTHWEST AT AUCTION, On MONDAY, NOVEMBER SECOND, 1801, AT FOUR O'CLOCK, we the days £ day of sale the property wil be resold on five daj advertisement in Se Evening Star at cost abd risk of oc22-déeds RATCLIEFE, DALE & 00., Avctionsers WO Ps ave. aw, THOMAS DOWLING & SON, Auctioncers ERY Vi Bi! SIR, UNIM. jenebon. ee Xe - vi ALUAI DESIRABLE. IM- ‘pron PROVED TROPERTY ON DoRUires STTERE | Re are tes oreantzation devoted to the REAR UMOAD) STKBET AND COOKE VAKK | tice of high. Aamtiatty 3b the word and cam on WEDSESDAY, NOVEMBER FOURTH, 101, | Our om 4 ‘ceases es r] °C) x 7 Everythins done iy our. Cwtth the: $ HALEPAST FOUR O'CLOCK P.M, we will sell on see oma ras single exosy — premere , se ving? tnsakeetnciory ‘cr nen. os repeat Reston B50 iast-on tho cont ryt Ly Fepewed WKLOU Cuamwe uf tue price: * by ti luerwot to a 14-tovt alley. “Ths oper Waa buy, located. for a resi. | SCIENTIFIC DENTISTRY AT MODERATEPRICES dence, bein but 170 seet south of U, or Koad st. and | Extracting eur the Deut estate abd Goowe back” nung comessosseneeeenne Loe prices woe aa Ge Pao TALE 2S ees teeth, Cru w es al beers): — ip eon ee