Evening Star Newspaper, February 5, 1892, Page 3

FOR SALE-—LOTS. SALE—COLUMBIA HEIGHTS—WE HAVE Inge se ection of Lot is advancing locality. oR SALE—DON'T FAIL 10 READ AND INVES- tigate announe+ment of INSON & LODGE v Fo chaser. Wor acreage a Fok sit -HERE 13 A BARGAIN—TWO LOTS ‘on 8 st.: fashicnab.y, incated we elezant its: worth HERKEN OR SALE-BUILDERS, ATTENTION! JUST the thing ‘or your sprine buildin: st near id la Whitney ~ ve. Faake price 3 dots. AL ESTATE 1S ban oUF OWD. Ate f the best lots in Cen sell a simgie JOR SALE—TWO SMALL LOTS, L ST. BE: Zist and 22d sts. nw. ; cnly $2 per foot. Fi hinston cirele: be and T = only D ALL—2 LOTS IN oliha ave. 4th and Ests.s.e. p wwe by Li? . this is the place DO on ta st. just think ‘For SALE isTH SE BETWEEN & AND s, Two ‘of the cheapest h " ia vest fa perioct HM EARLE: Ms F at. fesse GOR SALE Foe Sota sine veNNsyLvanta AVES BETWEEN 130H AND 141M SIKEETS 5. A vaiuabie basiness property tor saie at less than $7.50 Ber square fost. including iuprovemente. A seldom presented and now offered to PSTHOMAS J. FISHER & C Ey we W.NEAK N_CAFITOL,30X100, ® stree.. 50c A. S. BALBER & CO., 302 Fao.w. -.. at table “tor mimediate inn; . %W. cor. 13th and Fok, SALES NONRESIDENT Has AUTHOR ized me to sell at reduced rates a number of choice - AB excellent chance 10r B. T-LEL 1 8. Wor. Jaiu-ior on fect. FOE SALE 2 CHEAP LOTS NEAR DELAWAKE ave. and M st. ne. : frontawe JS feet: $700 for both. ALLEN C. CLARK, Gb F stn. w. i SALE—BY S. B. WALKEE, 48 LOU Wwe.. to parties intending to build, no cash, ninety the most desirabie parts of Capitol Hill” jal3-tr FOR _SALE—LOTS. ACCESSIBLE, SOLID, ELEVATED. ‘It will pay you to inspect FORT MEYER HEIGHTS, ‘Washington's prettiest suburb, right nthe line of he Washington and Arlington Electric Railway. Chance to realize 50 to 100 per cent if you buy now. LARGE FORCE AT WORK GRADING STREETS. Anew section Just opening up and where shrewd {nvestors are putting their money. Polite salesmen and good teams alwayson hand to ‘show this property free of change, IF YOU INSPECT YOU WILL BUY. Mops, terms, &c., at office of ROBINSON & LODGE, ‘Investment and Real Estate Brokers, bed ‘93 and 96 Atlantic building. SaLE-LOTs_ ‘#00 TO 81,000, ‘NORTHWEST ECKINGTON. ONLY sabdivision within tha ALPHABET of Ee See sy ea cmanng in value. Kot plate and price list appiy at DANIEL & ARMAT, 2m 1313 F st. nw. FOR SALE—HORSES AND VEHICLES Fee SALE-ONE 1e-TON SCHUIE WAGON, 2 horses aad doubie harneas) two I-tuu sche caits Apply to southeast fairfax and Queen sts, dlestodria. Va OOF Zz ce Ok, SALE-FINE DKIVING MARE; 7 YEARS old. sound and gentie: fearless: also surrey sud first-class order, less than one-half cost; im mths. Address Box 3, 301 JOE SALE_FORTY HEAD OF HORSES JUST Sarrved frou Lexington. Vi 4 wungton, Va. :two English oie. be wen at JOHN BistMO. nw. 108 AOA GIy LENAN IN ILL HEALTH wu jor $000 casi, wi exception SSE erally, “eitsble, “banduome, fast trot- ‘mare, sired oy Lady Wilson. record. GebS ies iach better suit A maast er periectiy sound. to tro: fll tate io 2 and allow re: 1 ‘O8 SALE FORTY HEAD OF CHOI01 ustable for at purposes drivers, drat eral use bores =: 5 ead of stzect FaSres siw STAbCE. ca 1 SALE CARRIAGES, WAGONS AXD Bi suey terme. “Mevairmy and orgered atteuded ua C FE rompely attended we COUR Seahbuls Sa PRIVATE FAMILY Desi E 7 KES AGEW TABLE Bsoa handwame:y furnished suite ‘at, wath Board “Address 1Uiv 13th st.-sbove xa : es -5t" RING Koon. 734 0Tn ST. ¥.w. BREAK- ible board by the wees ‘Clean and first imservice. L. MADDUCK, TA lOthst ww BE SOUTHERN, 511 tin » sixhterers: roon's with beard, THE CONCORD Barxess. LUTZ & BRO., 49; Penn. ave., adjoining National Hotel. 10 Biagkets and Lap Robeset low prices, oc27 A CAPITAL NUMBER. A Few of the Special Features of Tomorrow's Mammoth Star. Saturday's Stam, besides presenting the news of the day in readable and accurate manner, will contain = number of special chapters of interest to Washington people, a few of which are as follows: MILITARY CENTAURS (Illustrated). The great free show of cavalry horsemanship at Fort Myer. THE FALKLAND ISLANDS (Illustrated). ‘The two-hundred-island archipelago claimed by England. MASKED SKELETONS (Ilustrated). Remarkable curiosities unearthed from ancient mounds in Ohio. FOR YOUNG AND OLD (Illustrated). Some late styles for jackets and dresses. PROTECTING CHILDREN. How the little ones of Washington are already being cared for. WORKING BY RULE. How the department clerk's record is to be kept up. SCENES IN SINGAPORE. A Washington naval cadet going around the world. . THE BIG CROW ROOST. Where the birds make their home on the Virginia side of the river. FRAGMENTS OF HISTORY. Some curious letters written a hundred years ago. THE CHANGED HOME. Almost a fairy story. Written for Tae Evex- xo Stan by James Payn and Albert Leonard. TASTE IN ORNAMENT. How the judgment of a good housekeeper is guided. WITH GAUZY WINGS. Experiments with insects which may solve Me problem of the flying machine. GOSSIP OF THE STAGE. Some of the peculiar superstitions of actors. REAL ESTATE GOSSIP. AGood prices that are paid for choice resi- dence sites. ATTRACTIVE HOMES. Increasing evidences of luxury in little things. Suggestions for home use. OUTDOOR SPORTS. Gossip and news about base ball and bicy- cling. eee ‘The Hours of Clerks. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In the discussion in the Senate yesterday be- tween Messrs. Cockrell and Teller an erroneous impression seemed to obtain in regard to the number of hours of labor in the executive de- partments required by law. Senator Cockrell stated the facts correctly in regard to the num- ber of hour required at present, but seems to haveentirely overlooked the law now in force authorizing the same. The following law, enacted and approved March 3, 1983, commonly known as the Cannon law, appears to be the only law now in force in regard to this matter: Sec. 4. That hereafter it shall be the duty of the heads of the several executive departments, in the interest of the public service, to require of all clerks and other employes, of whatever grade or class, in their respective departments not less than seven hours of labor each day, except Sundays and days deciared public holi- by law or executive order. Provided, That the heads of the departmente may by special order, stating the reason, further ex- tend or limit the hours of service of any clerk or employein their departments respectively, but, in case of an extension, it shall be without additional compensation. * * * Sec. 5. That all acts or parts of acts incon- sistent or in conflict with the provisions of this act are hereby repealed. It is proper to note in connection with this maiter that the heads of the de; ents have seen fit to further shorten these hours by allow- ing thirty minutes for lunch. e hours of labor required of clerks in the departments do not appear to have been short- ened in proportion to other occupations. In some instances the number of hours have been reduced more than one-third. Curnx. = ‘The Biological Society. ‘The annual address of the president of the Biological Society will be delivered by Dr. C. Hart Merriam, in the lecture room of Columbian University, at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow evening. Dr. Merriam’s subject is “The phie Dis- tribution of Life in North America.” = An Escort for the Commander-in-Chief. ‘The Grand Army posts of Albany, N. ¥., and vicinity, says the National Tribune, are con- templating-forming a battalion to escort Com- mander-ia-Chief Palmer to Washington next September'to'the national encampment, and they beld an important meeting last week. Four posts were represented and all favored the project.| Three companies were ordered organized at the meeting. Thus far 183 names have been secured, and the list is fixed at 150. A portion of the officers have been selected and a band has been engaged. They intend to have a great time, and there is no doubt they will, ‘They will haves uniform and a special badge. They will be one of the conspicuous bodies at the encampment. (Se About the New Treatment. An institute for the cure of the liquor, opium and morphine habits has been established by Dr. Blackstone, the founder of the bi-chloride of gold cure, at No. 609 13th street northwest ‘The doctor claims that the most confirmed cases of drunkenness and other similar habits can be permanently cured by his treatment in a short time. No inconveniences whatever nor loss of time is experienced by the patient, it being only necessary to call at the institute at certain hours during the day for a few minutes’ treatment. The doctor also claims that he has not failed to effect a complete cure of every patient treated. This is certainly worth the attention of all afflicted with these unfortunate and ruinous habit SSS Gross Cruelty to the Horse. A recent correspondent of the Toronto Globe has written a powerful article against the prac- tice of docking, which he stigmatizes as an act of tremendous erucity, and some of his remarks are well worth quoting. For instance, he says: “I once witnessed, nay, assisted, but only to the sickening ght, and will give the going on in the stable. There horse stood in the stall by the ueck to a ring in the wall, one of the men having a twitch screwed on the end of nose as tight as possible, h the head very high. One was attending to the burn- iron in @ small furnace, two were holding horse against the wall, the other was cut- ith a pair of large shears the hair where il was to be severed. When all was ready shears were applied to the joint of the and about six inches was lopped off. blvod spurted from the various veins the wall several feet away. Then the ot baucer-shaped iron was applied over wound for 2 suiticient time, roasting the ‘of the mutilated tail to stop the bleeding. never forget the cry of that horse.” And t some people will justify this act of horrible i fats a eiseeeee’ i ie FF Press ‘We know of nothing more silly than this at- tempt of thin-skinned Congresemen to protect themselves from having their absurdities laughed at It is so outrageous in purpose Joha Surrenders to Bacchus Again. John L. Sullivan, the pugilist actor, is in Denver with his company. He bas been on a big “tare” ever since arriving in this city. The surrendered to Bacchus Wednes- THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. THEWORLD OF SOCIETY |Setares Mrs. Harrison's Public Reception To- | **r,. morrow and Her Assistants, IN SENATORIAL HOMES Hospitable Residences Thrown Open to Vis- itors—Mrs. Casey's Tea Yesterday—Coming Social Events—Personal Notes of General Interest. Mrs. Harrison will be assisted at her public Teception tomorrow afternoon by Mra. J. C. Breckinridge and Mrs. Cockrell. The following ladies are invited to the blue room: Mrs. John €. Black, Mrs. J. Stanley Brown, Mrs. J. G. Payne, Mrs. John D. Langhorne, Mrs. Estes Rathbone, Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs. Frank Gar- diner, Mrs. Anthony Pollok, Mrs. Richard Doa Mrs. Richard Nixon, Mra. Earl English, M Mary Sherman, Miss Dawes, Miss Walworth, Miss Nichols, Miss Madge Fullerton, Miss Eliz= abeth Stillwell, Miss Worthington, the Mi Tappan, Miss Warfield, Miss Hunter, Mi Jackson, the Misses Newberry, Miss Brewster and Miss Farquhar. Today is pretty lively socially for 8 stormy day. Some of the tea givers are Mrs. and the Misses Blackburn, 4 to 7, at the Ebbitt; Mre. J. W. Powell and Miss Powell, 910 M street; Mrs. Alfred de Zerega, 717 Connecticut avenue; Mrs. George W. Brown and Mrs. C.'T. Sampson and Miss Maud Clisbee, 1743 Rhode Isiand avenue. Tonight Mr. and Mrs. John McLean will gi for Miss Bonaparte, and th at the navy yard will give a dance in the sail loft. Yesterday afternoon of all days was a perfect one for a drive in the country and & participa- tion in a festivity in a country house. Cliff- burne, Columbia road, the residence of Senator and Mrs. Casey, did not seem far away, for one met on the road so many familiar faces in the carriages going and coming from Mrs. Caee) tea, Her home was made aciditionally attra ive by the liberal ornamentation of palms and blooming plants and by portieres of smilax in the doorways. It was a yellow tea, since all the pretty decorations of the table were in that color, there being yellow tulips as a center- piece and the tapers burning under yellow shades, Mrs. Casey’s gown was of brown silk, and had a jacket of velvet trimmed in gilt wi @ frill of lace down the front. Mrs. Marvin C. Stone and Mrs. Platt of Baltimore, sisters of Mrs. Casey, the first in white silk and sable and the other in black’ silk and jet, with Miss Higgins, Miss Worthington, Mrs. Hansbrough, were in the receiving party. The Miss. Newberry of Chicago served the tea and punc! The Senator's two sons, whose homes are far separated, one living in Baitimore and the other in North Dakota, were also present. Amon; the guests were Mrs. and Miss Foster, wife an daughter of Secretary Foster; Mrs. Wann- maker, Mrs. Radcliffe,“ Mrs. and Miss Rus! Mrs. and Miss Miller, Senator and Mrs. Pet grew, Senator and Mrs. Allen, Mra, and Miss Brewer, Mrs Theodore Roosevelt, Senator and Mrs. McMillan, Miss McMillan, Mr. Hugh Me- Millan, Senator and Mrs. Squiry, Mr. and Mrs. Seckendorf, Mrs. aud the Misses Montgomery, Senator, Mrs. and Miss McKenna, Miss Tarr, Mre. Jordan, Maj. and Mrs. ‘Tucker, Mr. and Urs Ye Cha Yun, Mr_and Mrs. C. a1. Pepper, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Dunn, Gen. and Mri Casey, Mr. and Mrs. MucDonald, Miss M: madd, and Mrs. Veazey, Representative and Mrs, Caruth, Mrs. 0. C. Bassett, Senator ‘Turpie, Mrs. and the Misses Beveridge, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Taylor and Senator and Mrs. Gibson. Mrs. Stanford held the first of three Thurs- day afternoons yesterday, and her commodious mansion was thronged for several hours. ‘The hostess received in the first drawing room, which, like all the rest of the rooms, was gas- lighted, bringing out all the artistic treasures on the walls the more effectively. ‘There was & throng of callers from 4 to 5, but the rooms are so well arranged and the means of getting to and from the dining room so ample that it is now practically impossible to crowd the house in all directions’ at ono time. Tt was ‘eesonts, aily # California day, as all the ladies receiving with Mrs. Stanford, save Miss Townshend, came from her own state. Mrs. Stanford wore a black Chantilly lace gown over mauve satin and had ona superb brooch and ear drops of brown diamonds. Mrs. Bowers, in a cafe au lait silk, and Mrs. Caminetta, in light green moire ‘with White “lace, both wives of California" members; Miss Bowers, in ecru bengaline, and her sister, in pink’ mull, and Miss Madeline Townshend, in rose pink silk aud white Chantilly lace, were in the receiving party. Ali the visitors remained a long timein the new dining room, which one lady graph- ically described during the progress of the luncheon there the other day as a Watteau pic- ture. The contrast between the dark, rich tones in the other rooms and the rich dining room was a pleasing surprise to every one. The table, which was laden, us ix always the custom 6f the-house upon stich occasions, with home- made delicacies, was an inviting sight. During the entire afternoon the immense pound cakes wore renewed as often as they disappeared. Mra. McKenna, wife of Representauve Mc- Kenna, daintily gowned in heliotrope moire, presided at the coffee urn and Mrs. Swilt, widow of the late minister to China, sat at the r end and offered cups of tea. Senator Stanford joined the company during the last hour. Mrs. McEwen of Baltimore sing many times during the reception. Mrs. Gorman had apleasant gathering of her frends about her yesterday also, it being the closing one of her receptions for this season. She was assisted by her daughters, Miss Gor- mah remaining in the drawing room and her sisters doing the honors of the dining room. ‘The tea table fairly glittered with fine silver. Miss Duisy Gorman poured chocolate and Miss Lily Compton served the tea. Miss Bessie Gorman sat by the punch bowl, where her hoe italities were shared by Mrs. Smith and Miss ens of Ellicott City, who is now visiting Mrs. Gorman. Mrs. Quay had an attractive group of young Indies to assist’ her in her daughters and her ruest, Miss Armstrong. Mrs Quay and her Raghters are looking forward with pleasure toa trip down to their Florida home in March. Senator Quay intends to start there on Satur- day accompanied by his son. The gold and the tapestry parlors at the Arlington yesterday afteruoou were filled with the callers coming to see Mrs. Carey and Mrs. Warren. In the second parlor musicians played and those who cared had the best of opportunities to dance. Mrs. Carey wore a becoming gown of claret velvet and embroi: ered faille and Mrs. Warren was in light gray cloth with braided passementerie. - Senator Carey and Senator Warren femed the, scone during the last hour. Mrs. Benjamin Butter- worth, Mrs. Eddy of Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Lacey, Mrs. Groswell of Michigan, ‘Mrs. Jules Guth: ridge, Mra. C. C. Bassett and Miss Townsend of Colorado were in the receiving party. Mra. Gordon, wife of Senator Gordon, had a delightfui reception in her parlors at the Shoreham, being assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Burton Smith of Atlanta, who has just come up for a visit to her parents. Miss Gordon eat at the tea table in the second parlor, where her valuable accomplishment of making excellent tea was brought into continual play. ‘Miss Turpie, daughter of Senator Turpie, had @ pleasant reception yesterday. She was assisted by Mrs. and Miss Morton of Baltimore, Mrs. Boumgras aad Mise Wright. Senator Stockbridge gave a gentlemen's din- ner on Wednerday night. Senator Cu!lom will give a dinnor tomorrow night. Miss Gale will giveatea on Thursday, the Mth, 4 to 7. ‘Miss Lizzie Patterson gave a lunchecn yes- terday in honor of Mrs, A. C. Patterson. ‘The table decorations and is were green, and white. ‘The Friendly Sixteen Pleasure Clab givesa reception and dance this evening at the Ne- tional Rifles’ Armory. Mrs. P. H. Heiskell, jr., held her first recep- tion yestorday afternoon at her residence, 2233 Qrtrvet. She was assisted by hor mother and Miss Addie Brown of New Yor! Mrs. Butterworth will not receive today, but will be at home the remaining Fridays in Feb- puery. Mra. Howe aud Mise Deore will be with Mrs. Dore T. Voorbis will be at home on Sat- urdays in February after 3 p.m. at 617 K street. Mra Sophie (widow of the late Will H. Ses- ) arrived in Washington last ee feside permanent iz. dnd Mrs 4.9. Lakel, ot 912 Sth ices pocee east. ‘The Misses Castello of 6th street gave a pro- frensive cuchre party on Wednesday evening in honor of their guest, Miss Callahan of Ports- month, Va. house was prettil the large parlors being massed wit ims and huge clusters of La France roses. The ladies’ first prize was captured by Miss Katherine Cas- tello, the gentleman's prize by Dr. Morris, the second prize by Miss Minnie Gebhard and Mr. Merrick. Those present were Miss . Miss Gracie Menéhine, Miss Bertha Bartels, Misses Gebhard, Locton, Harbour, Mra. Cole- man, Lieut. Lowndes, Dr. M ‘Messrs. Ster- ling, Keiser, Herbert, Riley, Menchine, rick, Gebhard and Castello, Ex-Minister Curry and Mrs Curry gave = dinner on Tuesday in honor of their niece, Miss Connally. Mrs. Curry has cards out for luncheon on Saturday, February 6, and for ® dinner on Wednesday, February 10. ‘Mrs. A. M. Kenaday of 1005 G street is slowly recovering from a two months’ severe illness. Mrs. C. Ulrich Kennedy will receive tomor- row at 1742 N street, assisted by Miss Mary Compton, Miss Trenholm and Miss Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Howeli Stewart, president and vice president of the‘Olive Club,” Mt. Pleasan t, have been re-elected for another year. Mrs. Representative Stewart of Pennsylvania, her sister, Mrs. Shriver Stewart, and her daughter,’ Miss Bessio Stewart, will receive Wednesdays during the month at 1420 Q street northwest. Miss Helen D. Price of Eldorado, Kan., is spending the winter at 234 F street northwest. The Diamond Euchre Club was entertained on Tuesday evening for the first time by Miss Clara McGeary of 1606 7th street. After card playing a collation was served, followed by danciug, which was continued until late hour. ‘Tho prizes were carried off by Miss Clara Me- Geary and Mr. Dan O'Donnell, whileMiss R. MeGeary and Mr. W. A. Murphy captured the booby. “The others present were Misses Jennie and Maggie Cunningham, Miss A. McGeary, Miss E. Drew, Miss M. Meade and Meesre. W. E. Aughinbaugh, J. Geagler, C. Duffy, Thomas Dowd and J. F. Ocesenveiter. Secretary and Mrs. Blaino at dinner party last night entertained Minister and Madame Romero, Minister aud Madame Guzman, Gen. and Mrs. Draper, Miss Stout, Miss Patten, Senor Quesada, Mr. le Ghait, Mr. Tavera, Mr. laparede, Mr. de Weckerlin, Mr. John Me- Lean, Miss May Williams, Mre. Hazen, Miss Dodge and Mise Hattie Blajne Minister and Madame Guzman have cards out for Monday evenings informally, 9 to 12. ‘Mrs. J.\Fairfield Carpenter will give a re- ception Monday, February 8, to meet Mrs. and ‘Miss Vanderpoel. Mrs. John D. Langhorne will give e tea Mon- day, Febuary 8, at 5 o'clock. The Swiss minister will gi 18th. i Mr. and Mrs. John McLean have cards out for February 19 at 9:30. Col. and Mrs. P. A. Darneille of Georgetown Heights gave their second tea yesterday. It was very largely attended by those prominen! in the resident society of Washington and Georgetown. Among those present were the Misses Cox, Payne, Compton, Stuart, Day, Reynolds, Turnbull, Hunter, Chichester, Pat- terson, Woodward, Worthington, Trevholm and Middleton, and Messrs. Douglas Simms, Ralf Casilear, Keith Forrest, Chas. Havenner, Douglas Mackall, F. Harrison, Wm. Riley and Mr. Chichester. The Georgetown Assembly gave their fourth dance last night and beauty and fashion were well represented. Among those present were the Misses Compton, Wilson, Stuart, Stevens, Wheatley, Cragin, Cuthbert, Richardson, Mack~ all, Bradley, Payne, Buckley, Hyde, ‘Stans- bury, Bailey, Day, Sutherland, Matthews, Mar- shail, Carr,’ Marbury and ” M Barry, Buckley, Thomas Hyde, Keith Fo Philip Berry, ‘Harry Wyeth, James Young, W. Tyler, F. Harrison, Everet Whiting, J.’ Brad- ley, Dr. Snyder and Lewis Marshall. ‘Mrs. McIihenny of 2001 O street will not be at home tomorrow. but willreceive the remain- ing Saturdays in February. Gen. Mitchell has received cablegrams from Minister Reid and the attending physicians at Paris stating that his daughter, Miss Mattie Mitchell, who was reported to be dangerously ill with contagious pneumonia, had really suf- fered from an attack of congestion of the lungs, which was speedily overcome, and she is now convalescing. A delightful party was given last evening by Mrs. John Burns at her residence, 411 South Capitol street, to her daughter’ Daisy and Bessie Van Order of Baltimore. Among the guests present wefe the Misses Maude Pollock, ‘Tillie Sparks, Beatrice Craemer, Dora Hall, Rena Donohoe, Nellie Brown, Alice Lowe, Lyn Pike, Minnie l’yles, Florence Becre, Madeline Burns, Anna Snow, Rachel Macomber, May Springmunn, Bessie Van Order and’ Daisy Burns, Masters Noble Wood, Elmer Wood. Clarence and Milburn Donohoe, Artiey, Donald and Eric Parson,Julien,Fred and,Raymond Mat- tern, Charlie Sparks, Raymond Ayre, Gussie Thompson, Webster’ Kichards, Willie Snow, John and Dudley Burns. ‘Mrs. Frank B. Conger has been seriously ill for several days and will not be able to receive on Saturday. dinner on the ——___~es____ A Library Wanted for Truck (©, To the Editor of The Evening Star: This morning I was shown through the new truck house of the District fire department on Ith street, and certainly a better arranged and more fullyequipped truck house can be found nowhere; but there is one drawback, a serious one, I thfnk, and one that can be easily remedied. It is this: {t seems there is no op Propriation to buy books, magasines, periodi- cals, , for the use of the firemen, and as they are nut allowed to solicit contributions under any circumstances, there is no way but for them to supply the want from their slender pay. Most of the other engine and truck houses, which have been longer in existence, have billiard and pool tables and all have libraries and other sources of amusement and instruction® ‘The condition of things truck C house in this respect is as follow: A beautiful book case, containing six bookssnd a dozen» or so old magazines, all of which have been read trom cover to cover by every member of the company; an old pack of cards; and « home-made checker board. ‘One hundred dollars have already been do- nated toward a billiard table, which, with all necessary appurtenances, can be purchased for $300. 1 hope that the business men and property owners of the city, who are necessarily inter- ested in the welfare of the firemen, knowing these facts, will come forward and raise a fund suflcient to supply the wants of truck C house in this respect. Donations of books, periodicals, &c., would be thankfully received and appreci- ated, and can besent directly to the truck house. Iwill say in conclusion that the members of this truck company are an intelligent and in- tellectual set of men, and would be glad of the opportunity to improve themselves by readify good literature during their spare time, is necessarily considerable. Pamur Mansuat. Washington, February 3, 1892. ee An Entertainment by the ‘Papils. At St. Cecilia's Academy yesterday there wasa musical examination and a musical and literary entertainment in which the following pupils took part: Misses B. Skelly, B. Melbourne, #. Gray, A. Clark, A. Rogers, L. Peake, A. Capell, B. Wilson, V. Jennings, A. French, A. Me- Cormick, H. Gelstenn, A. Smith, M. Brady and A. Slater. There were many of the parents present. An exhibition was given of the pupils’ work in sewing, fancy work, paintitig, drawing, Pe ip and map drawing. —_—— Indians Given Their Cattle. “The Arapahoe, Cheyenne and Osage Indians still cling to the belief that the Me ill some to save them,” said Capt. ii “thd hey a hott all nnppotnod failure of tho M to come among Mra. William Birney will not receive next| suri ‘Tuesday, but will after that date be “at home” Tuesdays at $10 East Cavitol street. SHOOTING STARS. ‘An abandoned bark—the lost dog. “41 suppose,” said the man who bad dropped in to help run the paper, ‘that a man has to be adapted to being an exchange editor.” ‘es,” was the reply; “it is largely a matter of shear intuition.” He sang of “‘the snow, the beantifal sow,” But he met with a sorry fate; For a thaw came along in the midstof his song And left it quito out of date. “Are you a detective?” asked a citizen of one Mer- | of the profession. “Well, I can't exact!y say,” was the reply. “Some people that have hired me say I am and others say I ain't.” “You can put my poem in the waste basket if you don't like it,” said the young man affably. “No, T can't,” replied the editor; “the office boy says that if I do, he'll strike. He wrote a poem on “The Snow,” They said "twas fall of soul; But genius sought « brighter glow— He sold it to buy coal. No two vegetables are exactly alike; but one onion bears a strong resemblance to another. “No, John,” said the affectionate wife of a politician, “I don’t want ny woman's suf- frage.” hy not?” “Because I'd always feel like voting for you for office, and I don't think I could conscien- tiously do it.” 2 “Jennie,” said the young woman fiercely, “I'm never going to have anything to do with axother church fair.” “Why not?” “All the young men are over at the dining table betting on who will get the oyster. Isn't it scandalous?” THEIR PROFIT ALL GONE. Why the Louisiana Lottery Company Was Forced to Ketire From Business. Tho action of the Louisiana State Lottery Company through Mr. Morris in refusing un extension of its charter offered by an amend- ment of the constitution of the state of Louisi- ana, says a New Orleans special, is due to the fact that the anti-lottery postal law, passed by Congress in 1890 and declared to be constitu tional by the United States Si state an annual irconse of $1,250,000 with profit now that it is shut out of the mail. From the moment the law was passed the business of the company began to shrink. The first month it shrunk to nine-twentieths of the tickets, or 45 per cent. The company tested various schemes for getting around the law, and did a great deal of business through express companies, but it was far more expel siveand not nearly as satisfactory as the mails, and the proportion of the tickets sold steadily decreased to four-tenths, or 20 per cent of the total number issued. ‘The working expenses, of the company did not decrease correspondingly, and the profit left it was only $1,120,000 from the monthly and $240,(00 from the daily drawings, a total | of $1,360,000. It was impossible under these circumstances to pay the state of Louisiana an annual license of $1,250,000 and carry on the business with any chance of profit. ‘The company had been paying dividends as high as 180 per cent, but the last one was only 40 per cent. At the time the company appealed to the Louisiana legislature for an extension of its charter the latter had still four full years to run, to 1895, and was enjoying anincomie of be- tween $3,500,000 and $4,000,000 a year, which 1t was increasing at the rate of 10 per cent sn- nually. The company therefore, but for the inter- ference of Congress and the passage of the anti-lottery postal law, stood to. make between 16,000,000 and $20,000,000 during the remainder of its charter. of that charter, the arousal of the anti-lottery sentiment, the petticoat campaign in Louisiana and the passage by Congress of the anti-lottery postal law hes hurt the company to that large amount and made it impossible to carry on the business. ——_+oo-_—___ LIGHTING A HISTOBIC CANDLE, Brilliant Ball at St. Augustine to Raise Funds for the Hermitage Association. ‘The Jackson Hermitage ball at St. Augustine, Fla., last evening was a brilliant affair. A thousand persons from all parts of the United States were present. Ex-Gov. A. G. Porter of Indiana, minister to Italy, presented to Senor Romero, brother of the Mexican minister, and representative of President Diaz, a historic candle, which he lighted and handed to Mrs. John G. Christopher, who represented Mrs. Harrison, and who extinguished it. Senor Romero related the history of the candle. It was found in Lord Cornwallis’ tent after his surrender to the American army at Yorktown. It was afterward presented to Gen. Jackson with the request that he light it on every re- curring 8th of January, the anniversary of the great victory he achieved at New Orleans, a promise he ‘faithfully kept during his lifetime. After his death the candle remained in the session of his relatives and it was only about two years ago that it was given to the associa- tion. ‘The ball was given to raise money for adorn- ing and beautifying the home of Gen Jackson, the “Hermitage,” where he lived and where his remains repose, and for purchasing the in- teresting relics which have been preserved at that home and are intimately associated with his deeds and memory. ———_+es—____ Francis Wilson's Little Colored Boys. From Harper's Weekly. ‘The two little negroes in Francis Wilson's company, who are and have been exciting co much comment, were found by him in Wash- ington, where they danced and sang in the streets, picking up a few pennies in that way. Mr. Wilson brought them to New York, bought an entire outfit for them, including shoes, stockings, underclothes, &c., and after getting everything he thought they could possibly need he asked them if there was anything ele they wished for. The boys held a whispered conterence, when at last the bolder of the two piped up, “We want canes.” Mr. Wilson sends them to school und to Sunday school, and often has them out at his country home to spend the day. Their wages are sent weekly to Mr. Wilson’s agent in Washington, who gives to each lad’s mamma a weekly stipend on her son's account, paying the rest to the landlord direct, lest the nloney should be misapplied. ‘The Overman Court-Martial. ‘Yesterday was taken up with the arguments and appeals of Maj. Overman's attorneys in the Ovefman court-martial at Cleveland. ‘The court just before adjournment decided that four of the acts of embezzlement for small sums charged in the specifications were outlawed by the statutes of limitation. The specifications on theso points were therefore quashed, but the court reserved its decision upon the fate of the other specifications. The Oyster Industry. ‘The demand for the extension | hae FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1892. labors they had made reports on a number of them. ‘The first bill considered was Senate bill 1656 toamend the act incorporating the Washing- ton and Arlington Railway Company. They urge a number of minor amendments, notably the striking out of the second section as con- ferring a too general power upon the company, and say that if the bill is amended as they ad- vise they have no objections to offer. The sec- ond section referred to gives the company power to purchase other railways or to con- solidate. Favorable action is recommended Senate bill 1876 to incorporate the East Washington Cross-town Railway Company. The Commissioners say in their report that this road, if constructed, would afford much-needed and ‘convenient transportation facilities be- tween East Washington aud other points of the city and in their judgment be consistent with public interests. “They recommend, however, that section 14 be so amended as to provide that whenever more than one of the tracks shall be constructed upon any of the highways of the District that the width between the tracks shail not exceed four feet. © following amendments are urged uj Senate bill 1607 to amend the elarter of the Rock Creek Railroad Company: Section 1, after the word “street” in line 6, insert “*thence along Florida avenue to North Capitol street.” ‘This amendment requires the company to con- struct its tracks along Florida avenue to North Capitol street instead of stopping at a point 150 feet cast of 7th street. ‘Lue bill is further amended by inserting after the word “act” in line 12 the followmg: “Except that portion from 7th to North Capitol streets, which must be completed within two years, and wheuever more than one of the tracks ‘shall occupy a highway that the space between the tracks shall not exceed four feet. With some small changes favorable recom- mendation is made on House bill 4637 to incor- porate the Maryland and Washington Railway Company. Fayorable action is also recommended on Senate bill 2023 to authorize the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company of Virginia to ex- tend its line of road into and within the Dis- trict of Columbia. ‘The Commissioners, how ever, recommend that the time for complet Whe road be reduced to one and two years re- spectively. ‘The Commissioners recommend the enact- ment of Senate bill 1702 to amend the act in- corporating the Washington and Western Mary- land Raiiroad Company There are several amendments recommended, one of which is authorizing the construction of its line across the Chesapeake and Obic canal and the Gov- ernment road at a point about 2,400 feet cast of the Chain byidge by means of a bridge with clearance of at least fifteen feet above the present grade of said road and so elevated xbove the canal as not to interfere with its travel fic, and to proceed along the north nal and road westwardly to the western live of the District of Columbia on 8 line to be approved by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and to locate, con- struct, maintain, operate and enjoy such a con- tinuance railroad and telegraph line with all necessary appurtenauces between the point of crossing aud the District line; and, further, that the company, or its successors and assigns, shail construct a stone wail along the west line of the River road where necessary, and to make continuous wall between suid point of cross- ing and the Chain bridge of the same character as that east of the point of crossing. The bridge over the liver road to be constructed with a span sufficient to allow the widening of that road to fifty feet,and the District reserves the right to widen it to fifty feet at any future time. It is also pro- Vided that the slope of the railroad embunk- ment shall not encroach upon the River or Chain Bridge road, which is thirty-three feet wide, and suitable retaining walls shall be con- structed to preserve the full width of road when necessary to prevent such encroach- ments; and, further, that whenever the District authorities shall find it necessary to construct a road intersecting the line of the railroad the railroad authorities shal! provide a proper cro-sing and replace their roadbed with a bridge of a span to be determined by the Com- missioners. It is further provided that the railroad company in securing its right of way through private property within the District stipulate that the District of Columbia shall have a right without charge of any kind to cross the said right of way with any public sewer, water main, con- duit or other underground construction. In conclusion the Commissioners say that it is understood that this road is to be a branch of Baltimore and Ohio raiiroad and in their opinion will-be of great advantags to the Dis- trict, especially to Georgetown. In making connection wiih the main line just outside the District line the topography necessitates a rapid rise from Georgetown, and the change asked for they think 1s right aud proper. With the exception of several minor changes favorable action is recommended on House bill 429 to incorporate the District of Columbia Surburban Railroad Company. Favorable action is also recommended on Senate bill 1278 to authorize the extension of the line of the Columbia railway. A few minor amendments are recommended. a MRS. OSBORNE RETURNS. She Surrenders to the Authorities and Will Stand Trial Mrs. Florence Ethel Osborne was arrested yesterday at Dover on arrival of the steamer from Calais. The lady took her arrest calmly. Upon her arrival at Calais she gave her proper name and made no attempt to conceal her identity. During the voyage across the chan- nel she remained secluded, but was an object of much curiosity when she entered the steam- boat and when she landed. Mrs. Osborne was in traveling attire. She looked pale, but on the whole seemed rather better physically for her journey abroad, and a by-standerat Dover, who evidently had seen her before, was heard to remark that she was prettier than ever. The police treated her with courtesy, and she was under no apparent constraint.’ She was at once escorted to the Dover train and taken to London, arriving there at 11 o'clock last night. ‘As the fact of her arrest is not generally know there was not an unusual crowd at the station. Since the fact became known that Mrs. Osborne intended to. a order to save her husband from the loss of hif prospects in the army, the current of public opinion has set somewhat in her favor. It is stated that she will plead guilty to the charge of obtaining on false pretensea from the: jewelers, Spink & Son, the £550-which they paid to her for the jewelery which she had stole from Mrs. Breave. : This charge is bei: ushed inst her b; the authorities of tthe cll of London, Whether additional prosecutions will be instituted for perjury and for theft does not rest with the City police, as those alleged crimes were not committed within the city limits. It is known that neither Maj. or Mra. Doth ve, when a) ed on the subject of ~ tion for the robbery, sold wits emphasis that they would sooner spend a abroad than have anything to do with such astep. A pros- egution for perjury is, however, not improb- able, on the ground that the interests of public justice require it, but it is not believed any ‘morement in that direction has been red Grandfather of Mrs. borne, has been ‘financial uponytell what a jury will do HARRIS DISCUSSES THE VERDICT. He Says That It Was Based on His Biack- Carlyle W. Harris of New York, for the first time since his conviction of wife murder, talked yesterday for publication. When a re- Porter saw him be looked as weil and strong as he has at any time since he was arrested for having poisoned Helen Potts, “I do not under- stand,” he said, “why people should see any- thing remarkable in my fortitude during the trial. I was buoyed up by the knowledge that at last my innocence was being proven and | that I would soon be free. I was fortunate enough to bear myself with fortitude and 1 hope I may be able to act bravely to the end. Iwas surprised at the verdict. I cannot say I was shocked, because I had nerved myself to ex- pect almost anvthing of a jury. One never can was a verdict founded oniy on the testimony that blackened my character “I never accomplished the downfall of a girl in my life. Who are the witnesses they try to Prove such assertions by? Dr. Treverton and is prodigy, young Oliver. Anybody can see the animus ia them. Dr, Treverton failed to biackmail me and did his best to rain me, said he would in his levter. As for Lath lies about me found me in Queenie Dre sitt the thing to the bottom in the outcry against me? intimate with Queenie Drew. “As for the storics of Treverton, Oliver and Latham, that I boasted to them of my carcer, they will not bear examination. At the time 1 root. y what do you ii ‘Simply that I was mef them I was a boy of twenty. I was a poor boy, earning an honest living as a clerk or liv- ing upon a small allowance from my grand- mother. “I never killed my wife. I never wished fread. | Whatever tate may be in store for that is the truth. «Iam as innocent of her di as if I bad never seen her. . lawyers tell me that I will “get a new I feel sure that I deserve onc. My caso will soon go before the court of appeals, where it will be considered without passion or’ preju- ice. “Ican never held up my head among men whatever my fate may be. My poor family must suffer too. The injustice of this thing hurts them more than it can hurt me. My poor mother started tins morhing for Massachiuse: where she is to meet my father. 1am sorry for Harris’ manner was absolutely free from any- thing approaching bravado. He spoke calmly, modestly and without a trace of passion. “Were you secretly married to Lulu Van Zandt?” “I was not,” ho answered promptly. “I never knew a Miss Zandt. “That is a silly story. In 1890 Iwasa little boy in kuicker- bockers. No clergyman would ma: of eleven years toa girl of fourtecn. 1 Proves the utter folly of Mr. Wellman’s sto: 1 think it is very poor taste for him to try and bincken me still more, now tbat my trial is over.” ———_+e2-_—_____ “DR, MACKENZIE’S SECKET, He Knew Emperor Frederick Had Cancer, But Would Not Admit It. ‘The death of Sir Morell Mackenzie causes to be made public for the first time an incident which reveals him in his true character during the most trying period of his life. Only a tew weeks before the death of the Emperor Frederick, then still crown prince, while Sir Morell was under the terrible fire of the German surgeons, a dramati> incident oc- curred, A lady who had access to his presence at all times entered his sitting room in the Hotel Victoria one day. Sir Morell was seated by a table, evidently laboring under great excite- ment. “You have called at the wrong time,” he said, excitedly. “I am under a terrible strain,” “Doctor,” said the lady bluntly, “you know the ‘crown prince has cancer; you know in” “Yes,” he said, “ know he has cancer”. standing up and cienching bis hands—“but I have not the righ: to admit it. Af I did it would wrong that poor woman and her elil- dren” —indicating the crown princess. “If I were to go to his room and admit that it was cancer he would give up and would not live to be crowned. His widow and children would have nothing. “But I can hardly bear this strain much longer,” he added wearily. He bore up under the terrible strain, how- ever, and the result is history. Maryland Agricultural College Trusters. Judge McSherry of the Maryiandcourt of ap- peals yesterday filed the opinion in the case of Gov. Jackson and others agt. John Carroll Walsh and others, known as the Agricultural College case. The sole question in this case was whether or not the avt of 1880, chapter 231, increasing the number of trustees of the col- lege to twelve, five of whom were to be elected by the private stockholders, the governor, con- troller, treasurer, president of the senate, speaker of the house of delegates, attorney general and the United States commissioner of agriculture to be the other seven, was valid. The Prince George's court decided ‘that the act of 1866, chapter 53, that made the composition of the board eleven members, four of whom were to be members of the state board of edu- cation and the other seven to be elected by the private stockholders, was the one under which the college was to be governed and ordered the effects of the college to be passed over to them. ‘The court of appeais reverses this order and distnisses the petition, thus giving the control of the board to the trustees under the act of 1880, chapter 231. ode Drank a Toast in Paris Green. A crowd of longshoremen held high carnival Wednesday night at the lodging house, 174 West street, New York, and John Dobbin, a young man possessed of a rather strange sense of humor, was master of ceremonies. Mr. Jim Smith, an intimate confrere and fellow-boozer ‘of the host, propased that the latter should drink the health of the party in paris green. This was greeted with a chorus of weak, dranken laughs. The paris green was pro- duced from a receptacle in which a longshore- man of despondeut mind kept a small portion against a rainy day. ‘Then the courageous host took up the ginss and, while the others grinned at the sight in a heipless, aleoholic fashion, drank off the deadly craught. A few minutes later the situation lost all its humor. ‘The longshoreman gave one prolonged howl of agony as the noxious draught com- menced its deadly work on his interior. He executed a frightful dance about the room, screaming the while, a very much sobered and saddened man. One of his drunken companions finally had the sense to down the stairs and thickly communicate the news of the commotion to policeman on the corner, who sent for an ambulance with all possible dispatch. A power- fal suction pump operated by House Physician Bennett of the Chambers Street Hospital ‘en- abled Dobbin to dispense with a large portion of the noxious bug powder, so that ina few hours he was declared out of danger. Reading Gets the Po'keepsic Bridge. ‘The report that the Philadelphia and Read- rise and sunset of one day. es Guests of Baltimore Merchants. i i ae gE i H Hl i Fi at i i i i fi : if i i CHILEAN RIOTERS RECEIVE SENTENCE Riggin’s Slayer Gets Less Than Five Months —Turmbuil's Slayer Over Two Feara, Special Cable to the New York Herald. Varanaiso, Feb. 4.—Jndge of Crimes Foster today passed rontence in the long-pending and much-discussed Baltimore arnault case of Octo- ber 16, 1891. The sentence is subject to review y the court of appeals. The document covers 180 pages and goes all over again the evidence against the accused and compares it closely with the evidence pre- sented by the prisoners. The finding of the court is as follows: Carlos Arena, alias Gomez, is sentenced to 540 days’ imprisonment for wounding William Turnbull, the coal heaver of the Baitimore, who died of his injuries; 300 days for public disorder, 60 days for carrying a knife and 20 makes dave for giving an assumed name. This & total of 820 diva ada is sentenced to 320 dayy im- or injuring Turnbull. od to 140 days’ ng Boatswain's Mate Charles W her of the murdered American , and for public disorder an - It is held by Judge Foster ce docs not show that Rodrigues t the Chilean sof Turnbull in in April, SENT TO STEA THE por, Mra. King, Who Was Arrested in Minneape Lis, Makes a Statement. The woman who was caught in Minneapolis Mra. Harple's ion taken, She said: e is May C. King and my home Ai- « canvasser and detective. I two conversations with E. J. Harple i know him to be the man whe is defendant in the divorce case of Mra. Sclda ©. Harple and the father of Doris Harple. I talked with him January 19 and 20 last and he gave me Mrs. Harple’s addross and he gave me Power of attorney to go and get the child. “Hl he consylted four of the best lawyers in Minn 4 they told bim he would be eafe child or deputing some on “I didn’t get a chau My naj of Erie, I sand am and drive to Hu > take a train outside the state. She then spoke rrest and rey ted that sbe 1 iy fair eae’ Ts is underst will be laid before ac indictment will probably see _ FUL Groom, Yorkers Divorced by @ Pakota Court. A decree of divorce was grantee at Brouk- inger, 5.D., on Tuesday to Mrs. Olia Da Silva Young from Jesse Young. The purties to the action live in New York. The plaintiff belongs to the well-known Da Silva family, which for years bas been prominent in the best society of New York, ‘The father of the defendant is the late lord mayor aud high sheriff of London and became a member of parliament. Mr. and Mrs. Young were married at St Thonas' Church, 5th avenue, New York city on June 2, 1 The wedding was one of the events of the season. During the progress 0. the ceremony the groom began to act strangely. He put his hands iuto his pockets, stamped his feet and behaved in such 4 manner as to ex- cite the wonder of the assembled guests. The Matter Was passed off, however, as was also the fact that the groom had forgotten the wedding Ting and was compelled to hasten to his lub for it Itis now believed that Young was Vietim of the opium habit, — BURGLARS AT TRANBY CROFT. An Attempt Made to Enter the House While the Wilsons Were at Dinner. Tranby Croft, the home of Mr. Arthur Wil son, who became known to the world during the Gordon-Cumming baccarat scandal, and the scene of the occurrence that led to the famous baccarat scandal, was the scene of an attempted burglary Wednesday night. While the Wilson family were at dinner burglars at- tempted to enter the house. ‘They tried all the doors and cut the telephone wire leading to Hull, #0 that should they be discovered in their attempt to rob the place it would not be pow siblé for the family to summon any one to their id before the thieves had a chance to es- cape. ‘ibeir plans were well laid, but they were discovered by some of the servants as they were cutting their way through Mr. Wil- son'sdremsing room. The burgits immedi- ately fled and managed to make good their ex cape. a * Chicago Will Not Ask Congress for Money. It is now practically settled, says Chicago dispatch, that the Chicago world’s fair direct- ory will not ask Congress to give them a dollar in aid of the Columbian exposition. ‘The propo- sition to go before Congress and solicita loan of $5,000,000 and the movement to Uncle Sam invest in $5,000,000 of world’s fair stock will ke both abandoned, and in their stead e bill will be brought forward by the national commission asking Congress to approprinte about £4,000,000 to be expended by the national commissioners appointed by the President. If this appropriation is secured no part of the £4.000,000 wil be spent on the groundsand Duiidings of the exposition. The entire sum will be paid out for administrative purposes om the lines laid down by the law of Congress creating the exposition. —— Saved His Life, but Lost His Fortune. George Anderson, alins “The Spider,” the colored jockeyzwho was acquitted m Camden, N.J., of murder in shooting William Robinson at Gloucesier, left for New York city as soon ae he was released. Anderson was reputed to be worth $20,000 when he was locked ap. During his incarceration it 18 said that be lost most of his money, which was invested in race horses, through the perfidy of business associates, eth esas. etre McCann, who turned states evidence, Charles E. Waterbury and John McCann were held im €5,000 bail for trial before the supreme court and Samuel Sutherland was remanded fore further hearing on Saturday. oe Buried Under Tons of Masonry. A horrible accident occurred at the Sloss far- nace at Birmingham, Ala., yesterday afternoon, two men being killed outright and six bedly injured. A bot blast stove was being erected and the men working on a scaffold in the interior of the walls, fifty-eight feet from the ground. Suddenly the scaffolding’gave ar with all their implements,and a large forge to the ground in an indescribable and horrible mass. ‘The men kilied were John Staton and John Richie. The wounded are Will P. J. Trammell, Bob Wade, Jerry Catts and Frank Wilcox.