Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1893, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1893-TWELVE PAGES. “iF YOU SEB IT IN OUR 4D., IT’S 80." Johnson - Luttrell, 713 MAREET sPACK A Great Sacrifice Sale of Wraps. We have about one bundred Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Coats of last season's style, which we've divided into three lots, and have marked them 20 low that they are within reach of the slim- Lot 1 contains 38 Ladies’, Misses* and Chiid’s Coats, in blacks, blues and light colors, fur trimmed and plain, all sizes. ‘These formerly sold at $9, $8, $7.50 and #6. But take your choice of this Jot for LUTTRELL, 713 Market Space. McKnew’s Daily Letter. Closed All Day Monday. Card. A reduction has been made on every Ladies’ and Child’s Coat and Cloak in stock. Best picking now! New Year’s GLOVES. A fashionable, neat, perfect-fitting and @feditable Glove doesn’t cost any more bere than the inferior kind elsewhere. We've all the “novelties” tn Reception Gloves. Bet- ter come direct to us for your New Year's Gloves. White, Pearl, Cream, Tan, Pink, Silver, Lt. Blue, Lavender, Gold and shades to mateh dress fabrics. Every pair fitted and warranted. S-but., $1.25, $1.55, $1.75, $2 and $2.15. 12-but., value $2 and $8, only $1.75 and $2.50. 16-bnt. length, value $3.50. $3. 20-but. length, value $4.50. $3.75. BUT. EXTRA FINE KID GLOVES —Iin white, embroidered in black. —in pearl, embroidered in black. Only $1.50 Pair. SEUT. MOUSQUFTAIRE KID GLOVES. White, embroidered in black. Pearl, embroidered in black. Only $1.55 Pair. Silk Hose 78c. Special lot of Ladies’ Span-silk Hose, in white, black, silver, tan, cardinal, light biue, pink, yellow and nile. Usual $1 qual- ity. Only 78c. pair. Firer Silk Hose, in black aud colors, up to $5 per pair. Emb. Handkerciefs,25c. up. Evening Fans, 75c. up. W.H.McKnew 933 Pa. Ave. House Builders Wi be interested im the fact that in) fire adjoining us, and ‘ever shown before in this city. ARCHER & PANCOAST MAKE. for which we’ Rapes ee encataae a We'll be to give you an estimate for any work ‘deatved S. S. SHEDD & BRO., 432 Ninth St. N. W. Possibly in the Hurry And confusion of Christmas-giving and holiday buying you may have overlooked ope of the Uttle folks. If so there is an excellent chance to get them TOYS of any kind. A large CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR, 25e. Sleds from 49. to $1.49. These are the Kind of prices ruling in our | stock. | Wasursoton V antery Srore, j 824 7th St. N.W. a IT IS SURELY COMING. The Question is: “Are You Prepared?” If Not Some Very Valuable Advice is teered. f Ba i i | é 5 & TL : i irregular the system too weak to stand so violent Grip finds easy victims in old people and in tated persons.’ There is but one thing for any man, child to do when the slightest sym ot sppears, and that is to counteract it at If you feel tired, have pains in the muscles bones, have a dull headache, « bad taste in j Hi ig can counteract microbes of the disease While there are many so-called stimulant is but one which is pure, sclentifie und. recom ed by, icians universally. This is Duffy's Pure Salt’ Whlaty. Do not be decelved Ue any dugeiet or grocer who may try to induce you to take »ome- {hing else. Remember that the reason 2 can more money on cheaper ferior articles. rs Clearing Sale Of Slippers. We'll inagurate a ministure CLEARING SALE up here tomorrow. Ladies’ Slip- pers of all kinds will be the articles for reduction. The miniature part of the sale will be only im the number of articles-- the reductions will be immense—sacrifices, aa some would say. EVENING and HOUSE SLIPPERS. both in the sale. Ladies’ Tan Beaded Slippers and Gray wm ae on STOO Slippers, $3.50 goods, now . proportion. EDMONSTON srw 1334 FS: N, W. stone ar All other Is Your Husband’s Sole On Earth? WORN OUT MOST LIKELY—AND HE DOESN'T KNOW IT-AND YET HB WEARS THE SAME SHOES ON THE STREET. IN THE OFFICE AND WHILE OUT CALLING. DOESN’T THINK TO BUY A PAIR OF PATENT LEATHER SHOES FOR DRESS WEAR. WHY NOT ADD THE CARE OF HIS FEET TO YOUR CHARGES? DROP IN AND SEE OUR $6 FRENCH PATENT CALF SHOES FOR $3.75. BUY A PAIR AND SURPRISE HIM. YoU ALSO MAY NEED A PAIR OF NICE PATENT LEATHER SHOES IN WHICH TO RECEIVE SOME OTHER WIFE'S HUSBAND ON NEW YEAR'S DAY. WE HAVE THE SAME QUALITY FOR %.385 THAT YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY $6 FOR ELSEWHERR THE WARREN SHOE HOUSE (GEO. W. RICH), 919 F STREET N. W. SLIPPERS. "t it lucky that our retiring ine in, Reception sale come _fust for your ™ fear’ ? Beau- Stat, thapely and’? taahtonable-- Tronse, rede grayraad patent. leater, Eric, Sow fom #1 to $3. Were Take your Dick of theme, 9480 ‘Or your pick of $2.75 Bronze Su for $2.25. ‘PP Don't pat of—you know what @ retiring sale is—whbole lines of Shoes are often sold out in 8 single . N. Dalton & Co., 519 11th St. w= R. M. DOBBINS AND M. STRICKLAND. 4 OLITMIIIE HTT Teeth By Substitution. Where you've lost a tooth or two we can supply them with teeth that are, to all appearance, natural. Our CROWN snd BRIDGE SYSTEMS are the metb- ods. They are the only ones for per- manently inserting artificial teeth. Any ore who can use either of these meth- ods should use it. They're acknowl- edged to be the best. It requires experts to do this work. ‘We have them. Let us do yours. GOLD and PORCELAIN CROWNS, $5.00. Extracting teeth without pain, S0c. EV AN Dental Parlors ow 1217 Pa Ave N. W. DR. CA SOT 12TH ST. N.W. SURGEON SPECIALIST. Over twenty-five years’ THIRD YEAR aT >) ADDRESS. Dr. Carleton treats with the skill born of expe- Nervous Debi lity. Special Diseases. Practice limited to the treatmeat of Gentlemen Exclusively Inflammation, baw Debility, TILE TOT TIO TTT TTT TTT Eruptions, ladder, —- Kidneys, ellings, Urinary ‘Sediment, Ulcers, Confused Ideas. Did’you sow the wind? Hi a he whirlwind? Are you begincing ‘to lose von ‘ot Do you realize that you are inning to feel old before your time? Do yal fs, losing tts charms for you? you feel unfit business Consuit Dr. Ca cochoa solutely necessa: the only physician in Washington who limite hip practice to the treatment of gentlemen exclusively: Scientific, SKILLFUL, SUCCESSFUL “Trenmeegs guaranteed. on your guard against humbugs, anthjuated methods and tlliter: practitioners, and don’t forget that you cannot buy silk for the price of cottor. Vah le pamphlet a a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Consuitatica free. to 2 p.m. only. NEW ASSESSMENT NEEDED. Mr, E W. W. Griffin Favors a Permanent Board to Attend to It Writes of the Work of Revision and of Inequalities—Cites an In- stance—His Letter. Some time ago Mr. Trimble, the District assessor, wrote to Mr. E. W. W. Griffin, who was a member of the board of revision which revised the assessment of 1802, to get the benefit of his views in regard to the last assessment. The following is the letter received from him by Mr. Trimble, and now given to the public: “Referring to your letter of the 2ist in- stant, and appreciating the kind allusions to my service in the District of over twen- ty years, I have the honor to submit the following reply: It was my privilege, as a member of the board of revision, to revise the assessment of 1892, made under the pro- virions of the act of March 3, 1891, to fully acquaint myself with the details of said assessment, as to the land values, and, in ursuing my investigation, glaring inequal- Ries were discovered as to the value placed upon certain sections as compared with others; for example, land south of Penn- sylvania avenue between 9th and 15th streets was placed at an average of $4 and $5 per foot, and on 12th street, north of Pennsylvania avenue, at $5 and $ per foot, which was promptly adjusted by the board of revision. Many other similar instances might be cited. but this is deemed sufficient. I have no hesitation in saying that if the values, as returned by the three assistant assessors, had been allowed to stand, the tax payers would have been compelled to seek relief in the courts, or through Con- gress, as it would have been a virtual con- fiscation of their property to have paid the tax resulting from said assessment. During the month of November just pass- ed, the time prescribed by law for the semi- annual payment of taxes, many complaints were received as to the excessive taxation of land, but the thousands of complaints made, in regard to old structures being in- creased in value, met with general dissatis- faction among the tax payers. The propor- tion of old houses—that is, houses hereto- fore assessed. on which no additional im- provements have been made that were in- creased in value by the assistant assessors, based on a conservative estimate, would be about seventy per cent. The of revi- sion was allowed by law six months, in which to revise this assessment, and many inequalities were discovered and corrected, = bende time would not admit of such t values met with general approval at the time, the subsequent depression in real es- tate did not justify the assessment as finally revised, and many inequalities were over- looked. It was practically impossible for the members of said board to personally in- spect all improvements in the District, ex- cept in a few instances, where attention was directed by appeal or otherwise, and consequently this class of property re- mained as returned by the assistant asses- sors, which has resulted in great hardship to the tax fg oka In my judgment a new assessment is fully warranted in view of this statement of facts, and I hope the Com- missioners will gi their official sanction to the immediate enactment of a law, as recommended in your report, providing for a Permanent board of assessment, revision and appeals.” ——_——_. THE COURTS. Probate Court—Justice Hagner. Today—In re Richard R. Mann; order ap- 7 9 Kate R. Mann guardian; bond, q tate of Chas. H. Queen; John W. Chappell appointed administrator; bond, Estate of Clinton Thornton Azpell; tition for letters of administration nied. tate of Frank Schwarz; order of sale. Estate of Henry Seebode; order of pubii- cation. Estate of Richari Curtin; will ad- mitted to probate and letters issued to Mar« wt Curtin; bond, $500, Estate of James . Pearson; Amelia B. Pearson appointed administratrix; bond, $0. Estate of Rachael F. Rogers; Wal Rogers nted_ letters of administration; bond, 000, Estate of John Roney; will admitted to probate and letters testamentary to Wm. Murray; bond, $500. Estate of Nancy B. Scudder; do. to Job Barnard; bond, $75,vuv. Estate of Frederick DeC. May; do. to Cece- Ma 3, bo 300. Estate of Francis &. Mohun; do. do. to Martha V. Mohun; bond, $1,500. In re George M. Kengla; petition of tan asking instructiom. In re chil- m of J, W. Fillt order directii in- hus e bag on od of fund. Estate of Christopher C. Coats; In re W. C. A: pointed Petition for administration tiled, Mary C. Freeland ap- bond, $400, ——— Christmas at Tenleytown. The annual Christmas festival of the Tenleytown Baptist Church took place on Wednesday evening and the children and their friends were out in large numbers. The school room was beautifully decorated with evergreens and mottoes. The children did well with the recitations, dialogues and singing. Prof. A. Olmstead, Miss Addie Harnest, Miss Annie Hunter and Miss Rickets from the city added to the interest of the occasion. The following members of the school also took part in the exercises: Leroy McCob, Roy Youle, Virgie Harding, Etta Hurley, Cora Hurley, Annie Wendal, Dykes, Blanche Furgerson, Cora Bol- den, Chas. King, John King, Nettie Trail, Forest Youle, Annie McCob, Crissie Thomp- son, Myrtle Philips, Mattie Philips, Lena Thompson, Floyd Kidwell, May Shafer, Mattie King, Amanda King, Lillie King, Virgie Rickets, Amy Harding, R. Harding, John Hunter,. Hurley, Belle Dykes, Hattie Spedenburg and Mollie Wendel. At the close of the exercises the renowned Santa Claus made his appearance in a sleigh and presented bags of candy, nuts, oranges and toys to the children, also gifts to the superintendent, Mr. B. F. King, and to the pastor, G. W. McCullough, Mrs. Mc- Cullough and a remembrance to a former pastor, Rev. Mr. Austin. The congregation pronounced the festival a success. ——~——— Officers Elected. Federal Council, 217, A.L.H., has elected the following officers: P. C. Charles B. Caywood, commander; Joseph F. Bradley, vice commander; Lorenzo G. Warfield, orator; Hugh W. Burns, past commander; P. C. John R. Collette, secretary; P. C. John P. Garrett, collector; P. C. William Thomas, treasurer; P. C. Charles T. Gard- ner, chaplain; Lewis Cohn, guide; P. C. J. Weed Corey, warden; P. C. Gustavus Op- penheimer, sentry, and P. C. Simon Op- penheimer, trustee. Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 5, Knights of Pythias, has elected officers as follows: Hugh B. Armstrong, P.C.; Louis W. Si- mons, C.C.; Frank H. Pierce, V.C.; Henry Yenney, P. (re-elected); Henry F. Barnard, K. of R. and 8. (re-elected); John M. Kline, M. of F, (re-elected); James Frank, M. of E.; Witt §. Robbins, M. of A.; Robert D. Crupper, M. of W.; representatives to Grand Lodge, A. J. Gumming, John M. Kline, M. Wallace, R. D. Crupper and Wil- Mam Koch; trustees, Amos J. Gunning, M. Kline and Michael Wallace (re- elected); orphans’ trustees, William Koch, Wiliam D. Henry and W. 8. Robbins (re- elected). ——— Brightwood Driving Club Incorporat- ed. The Brightwood Driving Club, “for im- provement in the art of training, handling and developing speed in horses,” has filed @ certificate of incorporation by Henry E. _ Aaron R, Shepperd and Mars Cas- iy. —_—-—_ To Act as Guard. The regular quarterly meeting of the State Council, Catholic Knights of America, was held Thursday evening at Carroll In- stitute Hall. The attendance was large and much importar.t business was transacted. it was also unanimously agreed to attend in a body the laying of the corner stone of the new St. Paul's Church, 15th and V streets northwest, Sunday, December 31, 1898, at 8 o'clock p.m., to act as a guard of honor to Cardinal Gibbons. a Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to the following: Birney Brown and Bertha Ko: Lin- coln M. Chase and Cora &. Crown; Cart ‘t. Voliten and kKmily ©. Ruebsam;'Jonn J. Jackson and Martha A. Williams; George Francis Coleman and Ella Diggs; “uwara Washington and Lizzie Washington; Jonn W. Young and Ida &. Cumberland; Joseph Ketz and Rachel Michaelson. — Geological Survey. Vhe monthly report of the operations of the geological survey was received at the Department of the interior today. Only routine matter was touched upon. ~ REFUSES HER SUPPORT. A Sad Case of Desertion Today in the Police Court. ‘There was a sad sight tn the Police Coutt this morning, when a young woman, prac- tically without a home, and penniless, ap- peared on the witness stand and asked Judge Miller to take her seventeen-months- old illegitimate child and turn it over to the board of children's guardians. The child, Edward Cook, « handsome one, and a per- fect picture of health, acted as though he wanted to do some of the talking and tell vt how badly his mother had been treated and deserted. Agent Lewis of the board of children’s guardians wes present in court. He had made a thorough investigation of the case and he tho it the poor woman was de- serving of the m of the court. The agent fully realised the unfortunate condi- tion of the sad-faced Mttle woman was anxious that the court should relieve the woman of her burden. “I know some little about dressmakin; she said to the court, In response to inquir- jes, “but I am unable to support my child, and that is why I want to give him up.” Judge Miller questioned the girl about her ability to work and provide for the child, but she declared that she was unable to sup) both the child and herself. “Where do you live?” the court asked. “I have been living at the Women’s Chris- tion Home for seventeen months.” “Where is the father of the child?” “He keeps a grocery store at 1910 14th street,” she replied. “Why won't he care for the child?” “I don’t know, but he has refused.” Then Agent Lewis appeared on the stand and he said he thought that Anna Hurley, the mother of the child, was deserving of the court’s consideration. “She has been living at the Christian Home,” he said, ‘‘but she has been informed that she will have to leave there, so that she is practically homeless and without # dollar in her pocket.”” “Then, too,” he added, “she has been cast off by her mother and sister. She is a woman who was never taught to work.” “Do you know anything about the father of the child?” the witness was asked. “Yes, sir.” “What does he say?” “I haven't seen him, but I’ve sent others to him, and he says he has paid all he in- tends to pay; that he paid the hospital bilis and he intends to pay no more.” “Is he @ man of means?” “Yes, sir, he conducts a grocery store on 14th street.” The judge said that a law to reach the fathers of children in these cases is badly needed, and made an order turning the = over to the board of children’s guard- 8. —_—— CARS BUILT IN 18938. The Record Not so Bad as Was to Have Beem Expected. The Railroad Gazette of this week gives statistics of the new cars and locomotives built in the United States during the year 1898, from which it appears that in engines and passenger cars the record, as compared with previous years, is not so bad as was to have been expected; but the number of new freight cars has fallen off from 98,126 in 1892 to 50,082 in 1893. ‘The statistics are gathered from the prin- cipal manufacturers throughout the coun- try, but do not include ratiroad companies’ shops, and they are summarized as follows: Locomotives built this year, 1,058; last year, 2,026. Passenger cars this year, 1,980; last year, 2,105. The fifty thousand freight cars make an addition of only about 4 per cent to the total stock of freight cars in the country, though in capacity the addi- tion is much larger, the new cars being built to carry twenty to thirty tons, while the average capacity of all cars in service 1s much less. The business is now very dull, and especially in er cars, an un- usual number of which were built early in the year to accommodate world’s fair traf- fic. ooo An Old Offender Recaptured. James Carroll, a notorious negro burglar, who recently returned from the penitentiary, where he served ten years for burglary, is again in the toils. This time there are two cases against him, and in Judge Miller’s court this morning he admitted that he was guilty. One place he robbed was the store of Miss Mattie Pardee, No. 1010 7th street northwest, where he stole a large quantity of jewelry. The other pace he robbed was the paint shop of Jesse Mann, No. 1006 6th street northwest. The burglar used a jim- my to force an entrance at each place. Precinct Detective Barnes investigated the case, and recovered the goods in. arresting the prisoner. Carroll plead guilty, and Judge Miller held him for the grand jury. In default of $2,000 bail he was sent to jail. James Smith, another negro burglar, was arraigned on a charge of housebreaking. It was charged that he entered the office at W. J. Zeh’s wood yard for the purpose of a a felony. He pl ofa: and Judge Miller hi him in $1,000 security to await the action of the grand jury. —~—_—_. A Preachers’ Reception. At the preachers’ reception, given by the members and friends of Miles Tabernacle last night In behalf of sald church, the opening exercises consisted: Singing by the choir, prayer, followed by Dr. F. L. Ham- ilton, P. E.; paper by Mr. Gardner; ad- dress by ex-P. E. Smothers, singing by the choir, address by Rev. Houck, address by Rev. Leewood, paper by Miss Carrey. Pre- sentation remarks by Dr. F. L. Hamilton, who presented Dr. Martin, pastot of said church, with a purse of $25. Dr. Martin is one of the energetic ministers of the city and thanked the members of the church in a few appropriate words. Then the a Par rpeiger to the reception room, where the ladies prepared tables, decorated with delicious fruits of all kinds, assorted nuts, &c. Grace was offered by Rev. W. P. Gibbons. The ladies who prepared the tables were: Mrs. Fannie Brooks, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Brint, Mrs. Hillery, Mrs. Josephine Carrey and Miss Taylor. oe Sentenced for Assault. Henry Nicholson and ‘Thomas O'Donnell, two young men who were mixed up in a Christmas day fight in “kKoggy Bottom,” were tried in Judge Miller's court today for assaulting Policeman Owen Cooney, who made the arrest. ‘They were sentenced to four months each. —>—_. Mr. Crafts May Come Here. Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts of Pittsburg has resigned his editorship in the Christian Statesman, located there, with a view to returning to the pastorate or supervising @ national bureau of reforms at Washing- ton. He has just completed five years of reform work, during which he has spoken 1,120 times, traveled distances equal to three journeys round the world, and edited literature whose circulation is equivalent | to forty-one and three-quarter millions of 12mo. pages, and has organized about 250 reform leagues, including the American Sabbath Union. ition to A Hamburg correspondent says that Prince Bismarck has been confined to his bed by a cold since December 26. He caught the cold on Christmas, when he exposed himself to the moist air of the park, despite the physician’s warnings. He is said now to be making fair pi to- ward recovery. Dr. Schweninger is satis- ae that he will be quite well in a few ys. +o+—_____ Desperado Evans Escapes. Chris. Evans, the robber notorious for his exploits with the desperado Sontag, es- caped from jail at Fresno, Cal. last even- ing. A party went to the cell door with a lunch for Evans. Mrs. Evans was in the jail with Chrs. When the keeper appear- ed with the lunch Mrs. Evans and her hus- band each pulled a pistol on him and com- pelled him to open the doors and he left the cell. Evans met the city marshal on the way out and shot him through the body. The wound is considered serious. ——+e+-____— Am Ovation to Col. Breckinridge. Congressman Breckinridge made his first public address since the institution of the Pollard suit at the Turf Club at Lexington, Ky., yesterday, before the Masonic on le who were giving their annual banquet. knew that his future depended on 1 cess which attended his effort. were supposed cause Miss Pollard’s father was at one time M. W. G. Master. The Congressman was on his mettle, and the applause he received when he closed amounted to an ovation. The speech is pronounced the effort of his life. —--oe——____ The youngest murderer ever known in the county was lodged in jail at Columbus, Miss., last night. He is @ young negro boy aged nine, who staBbed to death bis play- mate, LOVE AND DIALECTS. Both Discussed at the Modern Language Convention Today. Papers Read This Morning and the Remarks Made — ness Meeting This Afternoon—Yesterday. The attendance upon the last day's ses- sion of the Modern Language Association was very slim this morning. Some of the members who were on the program to fur- nish papers failed to materialize, much to the disappointment of the audience. The session opened with a paper on “The Pistojese Dialect,” by Dr. James D. Bruner of the University of Illinois, Dr. Bruner has visited Italy for the pur- pose of studying the dialects of that coun- try and. paid especial attention to the patois of the people of Pistoja and the peasants of the Pistojesi mountains. He described the local divisions of the Italian dialects and their characteristics, giving many vocal demorstrations of the differences in pro- nunciation. He also described some very ancient manuscripts found in the libraries of Florence and Pistoja, some of them dat- ing back to the year 1200. In the brief discussion which followed the reading of the paper Prof. Elliott referred to the importance of researches of the nature of those made by Dr. Bruner. He thought that it is not unlikely that the Latin language may be traced in some de- gree to old Etruscan influences. Dr. Menger, who has taken considerable interest in similar investigations, also bore witness to the value of Dr. Bruner’s paper and referred briefly to the differences in the Italian dialects. Love Theories. The next paper was read by Prof. Louis F. Mott of the University of the City of New York, and was entitled “The Love ‘Theories of Chretien de Troies.” This pa- ber described the character of the love bal- lads of Provence, in which a stereotyped rule of procedure is laid down for youthful and bashful lovers, who never muster up enough courage to declare their love, but pass their days repining and their nights in sleepless sighing. All of these ballads were of the same kind, and the hero of one would have served for all. Chretien de Troies was the most eminent love poet and love songster of his day, the Tepresentative of all things chivairic, and his songs were of the pure joys of love. He was conspicuous in that age for his high-minded defense of conjugal love and the unity of the marriage state. Prof. Mott read the plot of several of the poems of Chretien de Troies to show the character of his writings and his conceptions. Prof. Sheldon of Harvard opened the dis- cussion on the paper. He said that behind the artificiality of the relation of the me- dieval lover to his lady there was frequent- ly a real ion. He thought that the ori- gin of this extraordinary chivalric spirit existing in the lover's passion might be traced to Celtic influences, in which the lady love partook of the nature of a su- pernatural being. Conceptions of Love. Prof. Todd of Columbia College, New York, continued the discussion by saying that Prof. Mott's paper was a thorough- going treatise upon the theory of love in medieval times and of great value. Prof. A. N. Van Daell of the Massachu- setts Institute of Technology spoke of the difference between the early French con- tion of woman and the Celtic idea. The Celt idealized woman and her love and placed her upon a much higher pinnacle than the French permitted her to occupy. Chronological Tests. The next paper was read by Dr. B. J. Vos of Johns Hopkins University and was en- titled “Chronological Tests for Hartmann von Aue.” The tests were divided into five heads, viz.,(1) rhyme technic,(2) parenthesis, 3) periphrasis, with forms of beginners, (4) Postpositive adjective and (5) postpositive possessive. The paper indicated careful re- search by Dr. Vos into the works of Von Aue and ancient German literature. In the elaboration of his subject under the first subdivision, that of rhyme technic, Dr. Vos brought arguments to bear to support his statement that rhyme is a potential fac- tor in the chronology of German literature. He then proceeded to show what influence each of the other tests bore to establishing the chronology of literature. Prof. Learned explained that Dr. Vos’ Paper really included a wider investigation than merely of the works of Von Aue. He thought that the test as applied to Von Aue was certainly correct and to other writers Was very nearly correct. Afternoon Session. This closed the morning session. At the afternoon session, which assembled at 3 o'clock, Miss Viola V. Price of the South- west Kansas College presented a paper on “The Growth of the Arthurian Legend.” At the close of the reading, after The Star went to press, a business session was en- tered upon, the object being the election of officers of the association and the selection of the next meeting place. Yesterday’s Session. At the afternoon session yesterday Dr. Faust of Johns Hopkins University read a paper on the life and writings of Charles Sealfield. This was followed by a discussion of William Victor’s “new method of lan- jage teaching.” Dr. Rambeau of Johns lopkins argued that the use of phonetic methods has become an absolute necessity in the teaching of modern languages, which =a was controverted by Prof. Magill. Starr Cutting’s paper on the inductive method of the elementary study of gram- mar was then read and the association ad- Journed, — Army Orders. The following-named officers will report in person at the office of the chief signal offi- cer of the army, in this city, on Thursday, January 4, for examination, with a view to a selection for transfer to the signal corps: First Lieut. Samuel Reber, ninth cavalry. First Lieut. George O. Squier, third artil- lery. Major Charles E. Kilbourne, paymaster, is relieved from duty in this city, to take effect January 1, 1894, and will proceed to Chicago, Illinois, for temporary duty. A general court-martial is appointed to meet at Jefferson barracks, Missouri, to- morrow, for the trial of such prisoners as may be brought before it. The detail for the court is: Capt. John B. Kerr, sixth cavalry; First Lieut. Horatio G. Sickel, seventh cavalry; First Lieut. John A. Johnston, eighth cavalry; First Lieut. Percy E, Trippe, tenth cavalry; First Lieut. Roger B. Bryan, second cavalry; First Lieut. Gonzalez S. Bingham, ninth cavalry; First Lieut. Richard B. Paddock, sixth cav- alry; First Lieut. Edward L. Munson, as- sistant surgeon; First Lieut. John A. Lock- wood, fourth cavalry, judge advocate. First Lieut. Stephen C. Mills, twelfth in- fantry, now on leave of absence in San Francisco, Cal., will report to the examin- ing board at the Pres of San Francisco, Cal., for examination to his fitness for promotion. ++ e+ The Unemployed in the Country. The Manufacturers’ Record has made an 4nalysis of the figures recently compiled by Bradstreets, showing that 800,000 workmen are idle in 119 cities of the country. In the twenty southern cities it was stated that 42,085 were unemployed. Comparing this section with cities in other parts of the country, Philadelphia alone has 20,000 more idle workmen than the twenty cities and 40,000 more than the 19 outside of Balti- more. Pittsburg has 33,000 more than the twenty cities. New York has 38,000 more and Chicago 23,000 more. The nineteen southern cities outside of Baltimore have a combined population of 1,575,000, which makes the percentage of unemployed 1.4; i Newark, N. J., 6.67 per cent of the peo- ple are idle; in Philadelphia, 5.9; in Buffalo, N. ¥., G1; in Pittsburg, Pi 3.2, and in Providence, R. I., 7.7. BEWARE;;GRIP Dr. Edson fears another epidemic, and sounds the alarm. In lung and chest colds, hoarseness and asl no other external remedy affords prompt preven- tion and quicker cure ton oe BENSON'S POROUS PLASTER. Indorsed ore 5,000 Physicians and Chemists. sure to get the genuine Benson's. may be had from all druggists. | SEABURY & JOHNSON, Chemists, N. Y. City. TSS GEwNvonTS JOHANN HOFP’S cextnicr THE HIGHEST AWARD MEDAL AND DIPLOMA AT THE WORLD’ without being has the Signature of WINTER RACING. Rumored That Mr. Engeman Will Not Renew His Lease. It is understood that Engeman’s lease of the Ivy City race track will expire in three or four days’ time and the opinion was expressed today by those who pro- fessed to know a thing or two that Enge- man would, in view of the determined op- position of District Attorney Birney, de- cline to renew his lease, being thoroughly disgusted with his experience with Dis- trict law, and will very allow some other advocate of winter racing to try conclusions with the district attorney. A certain very it legal body will make, it is said, a report tomorrow, which, it is understood, will be of considerable in- terest to Mr. Engeman and perhaps to other members of the Ivy City Jockey Club man- agement. ——_—_—>—__—_ A TRAGEDY IN PROSPECT. Paul Clanlan Threatens to Shoot His Wife, Who Has Deceived Him. OMABA, Dec. 29.—Paul Clanlan, a cow- boy, residing at Rushville, Neb. several weeks ago received notice of a large inher- itance from a Philadelphia uncle. He and his wife started for Philadelphis, but stopped in Omaha to buy some new cloth- ing. This was December 20. That night Mrs. Clanlan eloped to Chi- cago with a Rock Island conductor. She was located at the Palmer House, and re- turned by a detective on Wednesday night, and her husband made peace with her. His money was all gone by this time, and a dispatch was sent to Philadelphia asking for $800 more, and it was promptly received. Wednesday night the couple retired, as usual, with everything as merry as @ mar- riage bell. . During the night the woman arose and relieved her husband not only of the money Dut all the papers of tification which he had to establish his relationship to the estate due him. Mr. Clanlan has reported the matter to the police and desires assis- tance in locating the woman. He says that he will shoot her on sight and send a bullet thro his own brain rather than effect another reconciliation or face the shame and disgrace incidental to an exposure. Selected a Colored Man. ALBANY, N. Y.,Dec. 29.—State Treasurer- elect Colvin has appointed Charles W. An- derson, a colored man of New York city, as his private secretary. Mr. Colvin said this morning: “Mr.Anderson is a well-known republican, and did active work during the recent state He is a graduate of Yale. He was recommended for the position by some of the most prominent republicans of the state.” i LONDON, Dec. 29.—The influenza epidem- ie is decreasing here. The death rate for the past week shows a considerable falling off, 147 deaths from the disease having oc- curred. i ae co A Thousand Bales of Cotton Barned. LIVERPOOL, Dec. 29.—One thousand bales of cotton were burned in a warehouse | on Fleet street, this city, today. The ware- | house was extensively The loss amounts to £10,000, —_.+——- Gen Quarles of Tennessee Dead. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 29.—Gen. W. A. Quarles, an ex-confederate brigadier and a Tennessee politician and lawyer of some | note, died last night at the residence of his daughter in Logan county, Ky. His home was in Clarksville, Tenn, —_——— Poor Condi for Good Skating. ST. JOHN, N. B., Dec. 23.—Bad weather and poor ice were the-conditions of the first skating contest at Victoria rink last night between Hugh J. McCormick and Wilson Breen. The distance was three miles. After | the first mile McCormick was pumped out, and Breen won as he pleased. Time 10.14. ——areneicionemene The Kaiser at Kiel. KIEL, Dec. 29.—Emperor William arrived here last night from Berlin. a Belgian Shoemakers on Strike. BRUSSELS, Dec. 20.—Nearly ali the shoemakers employed in the large factories at Verviers, province of Liege, and vicinty have gone on a strike. eat a For President of Uruguay. MONTEVIDEO, Dec. 29.—Dr. Elleri has been named as a candidate for the presi- dency of Uraguay. es Pennsylvania Music Teachers, SCRANTON, Pa., Dec. 20.—The Pennsyi- vania State Music Teachers’ Association voted not to join the national association. alanis, Primate of New Zealand, Dr. Harper, died yesterday. EASYTOTAKE | —Dr. Pierce's Pellets. cheapest, best. They're tiny, sugar-coate: of ned and co} e: vegetable ox- / a le, j i all derangements of | | : i i i i & BE j it FERRE } & : so advantageously as NOW. 7 Call before they are all gone. The Piano Exchange. 913 Pennsylvania Avenue. NATURAL PRESERVES.—BATORY'S NATURAL R mincemeat and Sore are, the best, MALT EXPOSITION, CHICAGO, 1893. ‘One dozen botties give as much strength and nourishment as a cask of ale imtoxicating. % It exalts the energies, stimulates nutrition and sids digestion, and is in a truce senso a “FLESH AND BLOOD MAKER,” Beware of imitations, The “Genuine” , aa “Johann Hot” on the neck label of every bottle. 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