Evening Star Newspaper, November 27, 1896, Page 15

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 97, 1896-16 PAGES. 15 DUFFY'S PURE USE NO FUSEL OIL Endorsed by the Highest Authori- OR MEDICINAL Yies. It is a “Household Remedy.” ‘Take no other from your Druggist or Grocer. Send for pamphlet to DUFFY MALT WHISKEY CO., Rochester, N. Y. ee ROMANCE OF A RAPHAEL. A Rich Find That Co Bourbonne Ma From the New York Herald. J. Wells Champney on his recent return from Europe brought with him not only a wonderful story of a marvelous new-found Madonna by Raphael, but a copy of the picture, made by him this ¢ast summer. American connoisseurs will be glad to learn that they will probably have an opportunity to satisfy the curlosity whetted by Mr. Champney’s romantic story by seeing his admirable copy. It is announced that Mr. Bonaventure will bring over for exhibition here the original painting, which is the property of Count Ferlet de Bourbonne, a distinguished connoisseur of Burgundy, and is now in his gallery It is easy to see In Mr. Champney’s copy the famous characteristics which have con- vinced critics who have seen the picture that it is the long-lost Raphael. The hand of the Mother and the Child's arm have suffered most in the process of restoration t Ferlet de through which the painting has gone, but the tender beauty and delicate modeling of th ce of the Madonna are so marvel- ously the style of the master that no dis- senting voice has been raised. ‘The manner in which Count Ferlet dis- covered the Raphael is that of those who are born with golden spoons in their mouths. He was at an auction in the coun- try one day, and because a certain daub in distemper pleased him him by sundry graceful outlines, he bid 5f. for it. He was alone, it seemed, in appreciating the subtle beauties cf the canvas, for the 5f. secured it. One day he decided to utilize a frame which he had, but, in order to make the picture fit, it must be cut. It was while scratching an outline upon the distemper as a guide for his knife that a bit of paint peeled off, showing varnish beneath, and beneath that an oil painting. A professional dealer took his five-franc picture and returned to him one sald to be worth over a million. The ®story of this long-lost Madonna is one familiar to crities who have studied the composition in the 1720 catalogue of the 1720 collection of the regent. This pic- ture, to which Raphael gave the name of “La Sainte Vierge,” was the last painted by him in Florence before leaving for Rome. It is a curious instance of the way in which remarkable discoveries, like other events of historical interest, appear in groups that there have been several other important finds reported during the last few months. A local critic, in speaking of the hoped-for sale of these pictures in America, has some dubious remarks to make about this being either the time or the place for such an attempt. ‘M. Armand Martin Hurel, who came over in the steerage of the Bourgogne the other day with a ‘Virgin and Child’ by Raphael and ‘The Descent From the Cross’ by Rubens, carried them too far. He should have taken them to London. At no time before, in the recollection of man, has there been so much money spent in pictures there as at the present. “M. Hurel asks only 500,000f. for his two pictures—f20,000—a mere trifle! The British nation paid £75,000 for the Blenheim Ra- phael two years ago, when the country Was not nearly so prosperous as it is at present.” WOMEN’S NOSES. The New Woman Developing a Type é of Her Own. From the New York Herald. The modern woman is developing a new type of nose, or so, at least, says Dr. H. 3. Drayton, an authority on phrenoiogy. ‘There are really two feminine types. One is that of the business woman, or the woman whose lines of life have lain in pro- fessional places. This fs the new nose. The other is that of the soctety woman. Of the first nose that of Mrs. Booth- Tucker is a striking example. No danger of the glasses she wears slipping from their perch. There is a nostril, too, that shows the breadth of ambition and the conscious power of the owner. It Is a strong nose. one ever saw a weak woman with a nose like that. It constant- ly reminds you that the owner is not to be trifled with; that it knows its rights, and, knowing, dare maintain. Any one who is acquainted with Mrs. Booth-Tucker needs no assurance that she possesses each and every quality which the nose indicates were born in her. Peculiar callings of women result in characteristic noses. Take the typewriter, for instance. It will be noticed as a rule that her nose is somewhat pointed at the end, with just a suspicion of an upward turn to the tip. This must not be con- founded, however, with the old-fashioned retrousse nose, because the two are as dif- ferent as wax beans and blackberries. This type of nose is also pecularly- noticeable among the women and young girls who have long earned their own tiving. Now take the young woman who has made up her mind that she is going to make something of herself in her profes- sion. Not only her nose, but her lips as well gradually show a distinct change in the alignmcnt of expression. There is no fon that the nose is an indication of intelligence of the owner. ‘The nose of the modern matured and @eveloped woman, such as that, of Mrs. Booth Tucker, shows enterprise, earnest- ness, curiosity, indefatigable perseverance and an ability to decide a question prompt- ly and finally. Observation, says the phre- nologist, shows that if this lady shall con- tinue to take her present prominent and active part in affairs ner nos will take on a sharper outline, and the rounding full- ness that makes the feature one of beauty at present be sadly marred. The large nose has heretofore been held to be principally an indication of generos- ity, although this really has been a very pronounced indication that the owner had a warm fondness for the material side of life. Under the new fnterpretation, how- ever, generosity and materiality have noth- ing to do with it. Of course, the big- nosed woman will be generous. All broad-minded persons are liberal. She will probably gaze with kindly eye on the mate- rial things of life, for there is no reason why she should not. This nose, however, is rapidly becoming as strong an indication of character as the eye. One of these days a brand new science will make its bow to the world. It will be called the science of noses, and woman will be its chief interpreter and examiner. From the New York Weekly. Old Gent (evidently under great mental strain)—“See here, sir; I want to speak to you, sir. You were at my house until very late last night, and after my daughter went to her room I heard her sobbing for an hour. You're a villain, sir, and I've a wouldn't think of such a thing, O. G. (tempestuously)—“What did you say to her, sir?" Y. M.—“I merely remarked that I was too poor to marry.” SUBURBAN NEWS ANACOSTIA, Dr. George Havenner, a well-known proofreaer in the government printing office, is confined to his large colored man to assault Mr. John Mid- dieton an evening or two since. Mr. Middleton 4s a commercial traveler for a Baltimore house, and ve large sums of money. t the man made an effort to strike the in which Mr. Middieton was driving with & club, but that the latter succeeded in frightening his would-be assailant away before he had time to carry ovt his supposed purpose. ‘The usual Thanksgivi ts eve ball for the patients was given at St. Elizabeth's Asylum Wednesda; cvening, and, as usual, there was a large attend ance. ‘The members of Electa Chapter, Order of the Enstern Star, had an oyster supper Tueaday even- ing at Mesontc Hall. A large number of members of the order from other parts of the District, as well as from Anacostia, were present. a BROOKLAND. The Thanksgiving festival entertainment held last night at the Brookland Hall for the benefit of St. Anthony's Church proved quite a success. The*hall was well crowded with an enthusiastic and ap- preciative audience. The program opened with a short comedy with the following cast: Mrs. Pomeroy Dodge of Newport, Miss Martina Yanaga; Gladys Quincy,—her Boston niece, Miss Mary Hamilton; Nina Crosby, her New York niece, Miss Lila Smith; Maud Lawton, ber Philadelphia alece, Miss Martha T. Page; Ethel Davics, her Chieago niece, Miss Mary H. Page; Alene de Val- ence, her French niece, Mise Consuclo Yznaga; Eliot Champner, her nephew, Mr. J. McLeod Page. ‘This was well’ performed and called forth much applause. The remainder of the program included a duet, Schumann's “Traumeres,” by Miss Adelaide Jullien and Mr. Harrington; vocul solo, “The Bedouin Love Song,” by Miss’ Mary Page; recita- ton, selection from Kichard TI, by Mr. Boute Clark, ‘and solo, “Won't You Come to My Tea arty,"” May Weldman. All the performers were heartily applauded and were obliged to respond to encores. At the conclusion of the program danc- ing was indulged in for the remainder of the evening. The Thanksgiving supper, which was a feature of the evening, was well ‘patronized. A “ring cake" created much enjoyment. varlous tables were presided over by the following: Mrs. Lewis Jullien, Mrs. J. C. Noyes, M J. Yznaga, Miss Pas M: iydney. "Johnson, Misses Mary and Martha the “Misses es, Mrs. Wi Yanga, Miss Emily Brooks, Mrs. Wood- rs. C.K. Hatfleld, Miss J. Blake, Mins Agnes Brooks, Mrs. Burg. Mrs. Tine, Miss Jullien, Miss’ Mary Hamilton, the’ Misses rs. Dowling, Mrs, Fitzgerald and Mrs. C. } day there were short exercis giving sentiment In some of the grades of the Brookland school. During the bolidays the build- Ing will be disinfected. “The work at the school is progressing satisfactorily and the special studies of manual training, muste, sewing and palntiag are well under wav. Some new books have beci added to the Mbrary, which were purchased wit the fund ralsed by the recent Incheon. Mrs. P. H. Johnston has returned from a lengthy visit with relatives in Philadelphia, Pu., and is again at her Lome on Dover stre Miss Annfe Gray of Lennof, Md Mrs. Wn. Stalee. Ladies’ ‘night of the Brookland Guild proved a social success Wednesday night at the guild rom. The feature of the evening was a procressive euchre party, after which refreshments were served by the dies. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. odfrey. Mr. and Mrs, Win. Dantels, Mr. J. H. Small, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stalée, Mrs. Wel Mr. “Armstrons, Miss Sydmey Small, Mr. and Mrs. Ruebsam, Miss Annie Gray, Dr. and Mrs. Albert Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, Miss Elsie Snyder and Mr. Scott of the university. ‘There will be a musicale at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. $. Daniels this evening. Mr. Os- wald Welti will be the violinist of the evening. ‘The many friends of Mr. Edward Ballwin regret exceedingly to hear of his death, which occurred Yesterday in the elty. Mr. Baldwin's circle of acquaintances was large In this vicinity, where he Was an active member for some time of the Church of Our Savior. ‘The death of Mrs. Florence M. Nichols, wife of Mr. Arthur Nichols of Brookland, which occurred yesterday morning, ts greatly moumed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, not only in this vielnity, but tn her home in Lincoln, Va. Mrs. Nichols was’ twenty-nine years old, and has only been a resident of the District since her marriage, four years ago. She was a woman of pleasing manners, nd her kind disposition gained for her ds, She leaves two little girls, one ‘Thanks- 4s the guest of ars old_and the other two. The funeral will take place Saturday, 28th, at her former home In Lincoln, Va. —— KENSINGTON. Kensington mourns the death of Mrs. Margaret G. Stoek, wife of Mr. J. F. Stoek, who died at his residence Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock, after an acute iliness of about four weeks. Mrs. Stock has been in failing health for several years, and her death was not unexpected. She was the daughter of the Inte Rev. Daniel Reese of Baltimore. Mr. and Mra. Stoek took up their residence in Kensing- ton about eight years ago. Mrs. Stoek has been especially active in the charitable and religious work of the St. Paul's M. E Chureh, and to her efforts are due in a large measure the prosperous condition of the church work here. She was about fifty-three years of age and left two daughters, Faith and Garce, aged fifteen and thirteen re- ively. Her husband and mother, the latter elghty-five years of age, survive her. The funeral will ‘take place from ‘the family residence this afternoon, the remains being buried in Oak Hill cemetery. The luncheon and entertainment given by the children of the public school Wednesday was very successful, about $10 being realized. A large uum- ber of mothers and friends of the school were pres- ent and enjoyed the entertainment. Mrs. T. M; Holbruper bas gone to Frederick for a two weeks’ visit at relatives. Mr. Joseph Shafer Mrs. Susan Anderson of Ohio were called here by the death of Mr. Robert E. Constant. — FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. ‘The town council held two meetings Tuesday, one fm the morning and the other at night. At the morning meeting all were present except R. W. Moore. On motion it was resolved that no pig pens be allowed on the central square of the town. On motion W. P. Moncure, A. J. Sagar and 8. R. Donohoe were appointed a committee to name the streets of this town. A. J. Sagar presented an ac- count for work on streets, which was referred to the road committee. Job Hawzhuret tendered his resignation as mayor, which was ordered to be laid om the table. On motion the meeting then ad- Journed until 8 o'clock p.m. At the night meeting all were E. Thorntcn. On motion of J. M. Love a committee consisting of BR. W. Moore, 8. B. and A. J. Sagar was appointed to draft resolutions ex- pressive of the council's appreciation of the. ser- vices rendered by Mr. Hawahurst, the retiri mayor, and regret that he should feel constrained to resign the mayorship. Upon motion, nomina- tions for mayor were dec! in order, and R. EL ‘Thornton was placed in nomination and elected by a unanimous vote. ‘The Good Templars held a “bumile’’ sociable evening, which was feat an {interesting affair. Thirty-two bundles had been prepared by the committee, which were to be felt by those nt and the contents guessed. Mr. George Sagar the most successful, guessing correctly the contents of twenty-nine out of the thirty-two bundles. The light from the fire in Washington Tuesday night, lighting up the heavens in that direction, was watched here with considerable interest. ——— FALLS CHURCH. present except I. An interesting mecting of Pioneer Lodgt of Good ‘Templars was held Tuesday night at Odd Fellows’ Hall. A program of exercises arranged by Miss Tillie Rawlings was rendered, as follows: Original paper, “Our Duty as Good Templars,” by Mr. Jacob M. Thorne; quartet, Miss Maud Rathbun, Miss Estelle Birch, Messrs. J. C. McKillen and Geo. C. Birch; sketch of the work of foreign Good Templars, Mr. G. W. Hawxhurst; solo, Miss Tile Rawlings; remarks, Mr. Sherler of Little Falls Lodge of the District of Columbia. Miss Estelle Birch was appointed on program for the meeting Tuesday week. A meeting of the Ladies’ Ald Soclety of the Baptist Church held Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. EJ. Northrup. Among those in attend- ance were Mrs. G. L. Hild, Mra. J. V. Quick, Mrs. BSN irs. Thomas Hillier, Miss Emma ee 3 Ida J. Quick. ‘The third quarterly meeting of the conference year of the M. E. Charch South will be held Sunday next. Rev. Rumsey Smithson, presiding elder of the district, will preach at night. An enjoyable meeting of the “Fairfax Conversa- tional Club"*was held Tuesday night at the residence of Mr. L. B. Parker, with a goodly attend: fhe members. Rev. D-H, Riddle read an interest on the st ‘t, “‘Impressions ot rope.’ "Giessrs. H- 'Le ‘Turner, Willis Gordon, Geo. W. Mankin and E. N. Meckins, members of Kemper Lodge of Masons, went to Herndon, Va., Tuesday night to assist in the organization of a lodge of the order in that tawn. ‘The vestry of the ‘opal Chureh has contracted for the purchase of the house and lot of Mr. Thomas Hiller, on Broad street, for a rectory. A meeting of the Church Improvement Society, composed of the ladies of the M. E. Church South, will _be held tonight at the residence of Mrs. J: GW. Brunner. At & meeting of the joint committees of the lodges mecting in Odd Fellows’ Hall, held Tuesday night, it was decided to accept the’ proposition of Prof.” John Brown to give a stereopt ment on the night of Monday, Nov . “The ‘Santa schoal “Of the Presby' ch a of the wureh held | interesting | ‘Thankagiving cxarciee, Sraisy morning. | ‘The special collection amounted to $11.50 for mission ‘Twenty members of Crescent Lodge, No. 84, of the Jr. 0. U. A. M., of this town, paid a visit to ‘Vionna Cofmeil ‘Va., Tuesday night and tinted ‘two candidates the order, ‘The vie- were treated to @ benquet by the Vienna ‘Va., spent Jones, of Washington resulted in a victory for the Laurel eleven by a scoro of 6 to 0. Quite a number of Laurelians attended the rac~ ing on the Ashbern race course yesterday evening. ‘Whilo there were not many races, nevertheless the recing was good. The results at the track were as- follows: Trotting race, one mile, best three in five heats— John W. Owens’ Hamilton won, with M. J. Tighe’s Rex second. Time, 2.40. Running race, two-thirds of a mile, best two in three heate—Clokey’s Cricket won,’ with . DL. Apperine second. Time, 1.16. . Willey’s King Arthur inade a milo in ‘Fhe Judges of the races were J. A. Brown, Henry Watkins, Hichard Marsden and LePage Cronmlller. ‘Thanksgiving was observed In most of the chureb: es here with appropriate services. Mr. Arthir P. Gorman, jr., was in Laurel yes- terday, and attended the foot ball game, as did also Mr. William Gambrill of Baltimore. Mra. Lee W. Freund of Catonsville Is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Belle Young, here, Lieut. John D. Croumiller, Sergt. Maj. John Lilli. bridge ‘and Cadets Falward and Harry Phelps and Kilmer Duvall of the Maryland Agricultural Col- lege are spending the Thanksgiving holidays here with their parents. Mr. John EB. Fenwick, private secretary to Ccn- gressman D. F. Wilber of New York, who has been in Oneonta ‘since Congress adjourned, has returned to his home here to remain during the coming ses- slon of Co 5 President 2. W. Silvester of the Maryland Agri- cultural College was in Laurel for a short while ednesday evening. ‘A taty pull was given by Me. Eugene Little at his home on Raflroad avenue to the members of the Laurel athletic foot ball team last night. Mrs. H. W. ‘Thies and daughter, Miss Minnie, visited Bultiniore friends during the last week. Miss Helen Ryon visited her parents near Sea- brook recently. Mrs. John B. Rassites of Baltimere is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Fizer. Mr. Daniel B. Lloyd of Bowle, one of the off reporters of debates in the United States Senate, has returned to his home after an absence of several months in Europe, during which thine he visited England, Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland and It ly. Barnes Compton, naval officer at the port of Bal- timore, closed his country house, ‘The Lawn,"” and removed with his family lust’ week to Wash- ington, where he wiM spend the winter at the Beneroft, 18th and H streets northwest. It was at first the Intention of the naval officer to pass the winter in Baltimore, as he did last year, but owing to the illness of Mrs. Compton, who ts now at Dr. Johnston's Sanitarlum, Washington, he de- elded ‘to spend the winter In’ Washington. Mrs. George M. Goolsby has returned from a visit to relatlys ‘Arundel county. ‘The Prin 1 board at its last meett polptees had’ falled 1 to tak thelr appointment £ raised: during No. 3. in Lai trustees of this school thelr appoint in Ing the matte aw es who had never quali a pumber of changes wet made. board appointed the board of school 1, consisting den, W! an entire new board Dr. J. F. Billard, D. M. Fisher and County Tre urer P. P. Castle. In the colored schools In Laurel district the following appointments were made School No. 1, N. Johnson, Jumes Burgess and N Bake J. E. Hebron, Frank Carter and Thos. Matthews. The appointees are required. by law to meet in thirty days from date of ap- peintment. At their first meeting they must ap- point a chairman to hold office for one year, and shall give notice of said appointment, with post office address of appointee, to the secretary of the school board. —_—._ LANGDON. Mr. Henry Sameal of Avalon Heights, has gone to Luray, Va., to visit his mother. Mr. D. J. Hillengas of Langdon has gone to Beston on a business trip. ‘The Christian Endeavor Society held Thanksgiv- ing services at 6 o'clock yesterday morning in the Langdon Chureh. The wo laying the floors in the new public sctool building at Langdon wus begun this morn- Dy ‘The pupils in the primary classes 61 rhe Methodist Episcopal Sunday school were en: wt We day afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock it a “map bubble” party given by Mins Martha Radtka at the chapel. “She was assisted by several other teachers and members of the school. Abont thirty Joined in the sport. after which refreshments were xerved, A neat Httle sum was added to the Sun- day school treasury, which was the voluntary gift of the children, rs. Dr. Dent of Langdon is visiting friends in Newburg, W. Va. ige Byrd of Alabana ts vi Sebacffer and family of Avalon Heth: Mrs. Soyder and her daughter, have visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. B. N. Ross- returnad to their home fn McConnells- A Rossman has returned from a visit to Hagerstown, Md. A very pleaxant housewarming took Inst evening at the home of Mr. Charles Wieser on Mills avenue. ‘Those present were the Misses Mand Allen, Kate Cassidy, Lena Cassidy, Dora Cassidy, Miss ‘Timmins, the ' Misses Sweeney, Miss Elste Eberts, Mrs. Ford, Miss Ford, the Misses Crouse, Miss Pierson, Miss Deavers, Miss Miller, Miss Wieser, Mr. and Mrs. Mansky, Messrs. Miller, W. Wieser, G. Wieser, M. Wieser, J. Cross, J. Stoll, Joseph Collins, Frank Hall, ' William ’ Sweeney, George Andrews, Harry Eberts, R. Newell, William, Dowling, Ed. Snyder, Harry Hagan, Frank Hagan, Ed Catterton and C."E. Adriane ‘The Hayseed Club of Washington gave a ball and hop at the Langdon Opera House Wednesday eventing, Mr. Charles E. Adriance has been appointed night watchman for Langdon, and last night en- tered upon the discharge of bis new dutles. —>—__— HYATTSVILLE. lace At the regular meeting of the county com- missioners, held last Tuesday, with a full board in atterdarce, it was ordeied that Benjamin N. Hardisty be paid $58.30 for stoves for clerk’s office and register of wills’ office; that no accounts of the health officer for services rendered by him be paid except upon sn order of this board directed to said officer to visit places where complaint may be made to the county commissioners; that the following road and bridge accounts be passed and paid: F. C. Connick, eighth district, $25.25; Mrs. M. V. Quinn, $50; Geo. W. Bock, twelfth district, $50; Wm. T. Moore, work on pike, &c., $58.40; John Hyde, $49.50; R. H. Robinson, $17.25; John W. Fowler, twelfth district, $11; George N. Per- kins, second district, $19.80; James R. Taylor, fifth district, $16.50; E. D. Reedey sixth district, $63.45; R. H. Curtain, ntuth district, $41.85; John T. Clements, fifth district, $64.53; Benjamin FE. Ran- dall, sixth district, $62.14; 'B. F. Richardson, eighth district, $11.35; John A. Wells, seventh district, $23.50; B. E. ‘Berry, sixth district, §26; R. F. ‘Hicks, fourteenth district, $20; Frederick Binger, third district, $3; R. B.’ Berry, eleventh district, $26.25; Joseph Bayne, sixth disirict, $26. In addition to these @ number of bridge accounts were passed. Arrangements have finally been completed for the lecture on “Hamlet” by Rev, Dr, Stafford, for the benefit of St. Jerome's Church. It will be held on the eran of December 17 at Masonic Hall, is place. tonlis® Fannte Duffy is visiting frlends in Washing- on, ‘The Maryland Agricultural College foot ball team played the Maryland University eleven in Baltl- Wore Saturday afternoon. The game was bitterly centested, ‘and resulted in a tle. x a guild has been formed by the young ladies of Pine ‘y Memorial Church. At a meciii held last Saturday evening at the rectory Miss Adelaide Lepper was elected president, Miss Eva Moran sec- retary, and Miss Louise Fuller treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Dent have returned to Wash- neice, ‘George "Mish Smith Mrs. George ith gave a dinner last ‘Thersday in honor of her husband’s birthday. Only a few intimate friends were present. Miss Fanny Mndd is spending a few days with her parents in Baltimore. Mrs, Howard Moran Is visiting relatives at Alder- son, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs, Freeman have rented the house lately occupied by Mr. Elbert Dent. Miss Cora B. Moran is visiting friends in Balti- more. Mr. W. P. Magruder is buflding an addition to his store, on Maryland avenue. Dr. and Mrs. Owens entertained a large number of friends at their home Tuesday evening, the oc -a- ston being the initial meeting of the season of the Tuesday Literary Club. Plans for the coming win- ter wero discussed and a committee consisting of Rev. Lucian Johnson, Mrs. Whiting, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Ralston and Mrs. A. R. Holden, appointed to work. ‘James Whit- of the evening. Mr. A. R. rritten essay upon the poct and his works, and Mr. J. H. Ralston made a few remarks, objecting to some of the views sct forth in Mr. Holden's paper. Misses Baukhages and Mae Tricow each recited one of Riley’s poems, and were followed Re Mr. J. B. Burnside, who read a selection from the same author. ‘There were ent Mr. and Mra, A. R. Holden, Mr. and Mra. Whiting, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ralston, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. White, Mrs. John Baker, Mrs. Tricou, Mrs. Harriett Ralston, Misses Hallie Cox, Mae ‘Tricou and Baukhages, and Messrs. Howard, Maynard and Ladson, Mr. A. R. Holden was re-elected president, Mra. R. EL Whiting, vice president, and Mr. J. B: Burnside, secretary. ‘The first quarter term for the present scholastic year of the Maryland Agricultural College was completed a few days ago. From the official report, the students have been very active in attaining high averages. Th the senior class Weedon made 97.4; Welty, 96.8; Cronmiller, 98. In the. junior class. Dickerson, 96; Whitely, 91.6; Mitchell, 91.8. In the sophomore,” Gough, 97.7; Blanford, "97; Shamburger, 95.7. In freshman, Peach, 93: Tal hott, 90.6: 'B. Rovee. 87.8. A number of new fa- cilities have been lately established by the facalty, and several new branches of studies introduced. ‘The county commissioners, at their last meeting, had before them a large number of persons from various parts of the county, and transacted a Is amount ‘of routine, business. were examined count), $65. V. H. Ntendthon (road), $25; Jas. ©. Etchison (piking), $15; D. King (road), $39.55; Chas. Hopkins , $61.15; Thomas J. Groomes (road), $15; P. F. Brian (bridge), $10.00; Robert J. T. Richardson (registration), $51.30; Paul ‘& Falconer (stationery), $4.''A8 a board of control and review on the new fment, the commission- ers are making good and it ts thought that said assessment will addJlargely to the taxable bosig of tho county. A large numiber of appeals for @ reduction of the values plawed on land have been considered. % ‘The “‘L'Ente Elite Restante,”” a club recently or- ganized among the young ladles of this held efr last meeting at the residence of Mr. Warren ate, the Misses Choate ts hostesses. ‘Those in attendance were Misses Katharine Choate, Efiza Queate, Cora Edmonston, Macy Frail, Isabel Boule, Sedie Bradley, Louise Bdmenstén, Fiattie Waters, Laura Bradley and Katharine McDonald. ‘The clreult court is still iat session, a iarge num- ber of persons being in attendance. The grand Jury ‘has been dismissed, saliject t the call at any time by the court, should:the exigency demand the eame. ‘This is the firsttime that such act! has been taken by the courtiin the history of county, ‘The grand Jury, previous to. dismissal, mado the following report: . “We have examined two! hundred and eleven witnesses and found ninety-five presentments and true bills, some of very s2rlous offenses, Many of the trivial ceses which have come before us might have been settled by magistrates if the legislature at its lust session had given them the power over such criminal cases. “This power was taken from them, and in our opinion should be restored at the next session of: the legislature. “The jury visited the Jail in a body and found the premises inside and out clean and in good order, the inmates well cared for. “A’ committee visited the almshonse and found twenty-nine inmates, Found everything at the house and on the farm in splendid order, with plenty of provender on hand to feed stock and a us to market. We think the county, in Mr. tts, has the right in the right. place. ‘rom the evi e we have had before us we Randolph was the person who on the 25th day of May, 1896, in the town of Gaithersburg, committed the flendish assault on the Buxton family, which resulted later in the death of Sadie Buxton. “While we believe that Sidney Randolph had an accomplice we have failed to find any evidence to connect others with him. “We have thoroughly investigated the lynching of Sidney Randolph and have failed to dnd evi: dence to implicate any one in the crime, “Our sheriff having been censured in regard to the lynching of Sidney Randolph, we wish to ex- press our regrets for wach injustice and fully ex- onerate both him and bis jailer from all wccusa- tlons or blame in the matter. “The grand jury would respectfully call atten- tion to the very Indifferent accommodations pro- vi for persons who are summoned to testify before them, who are In nuny cases elderly per- sons, children and ladies, who have no place to wait except in the corridors the court house. We recommend that suital room be ovided. “The grand jury wish to censure the action of the Agricultural ‘Society of this county for per- mitting on the fair grounds the many games of chance and objectionable side shows. Tn the orphans’ court Tucsday the following bust Letters testam ed, Wi is Hufty, the inventory filed In said z H. Gassaway, administrator of Christ niin, deceased, filed hils first acccunt. GAITHE! ‘Thanksgiving was generally observed here. Pro- pitious weather and the abundance of game en- abled a large number of sportsinen of the town and parties of friends from Washington to spend the with dog and gun. In the morning, at 11 o'clock, the church people of the different’ congre- BURG. ations held a unfon service in the M dist Epls- copal Chureh South, Rev. LL. Lloyd, pastor. The discourse was delivered by Rev. William D. Beall, from the text: “Offer unto God thanksgiving and pay thy vows.” The poor of the community were 1emembered in the lifting of .a Mberal offering. Joint choirs of the rendered appropriate music, with Rev. BE. Walker, precentor; Prof, Vernon D. Watkins, cornetist, and Mrs. R.'P. Jones, organist. A‘ successful fair, under the spices of the Mite Soc of the Methodist South, was given at the town hall during the after- Loon and evening. Dr, John H. MeCormick has returned from the an- nd Laxige of Masons held in where jhe represented Pen- roll Diamond of Washingtén and St Randolph, with Mr. John B, “Diamond; Mrs. Einest Darby of Mr. Upton Simpson of sington, Mrs. ot Washington, Ward ‘Thomas of Dic ker of Washington, with Mr. * H. Walker and faky of Bar Mr. ¢, ‘Me. Win. “H. Coon with the great musicians’ was spent ley Club at ty meeting this week, xays of Interest on the ‘Ife and works of Bee- n were given by Mr. Henry Isschn, by Miss Carle W James D. Valker. A ne recent reorganiza fon of the club . special provision being made for the in- was edinerday evening the auditorium of the Ep- worth M. E. Church was filled with young people pminemorate the thing, abgivernry of the or. ganization of the Galtherkhyte Chapter, Epworth League. First Vice Presidunt David F. Vints open- cal the exerciies with a sohg Service, and Mra. W. D, Beal followed with Three-mirnte talks wi tion, by Mi mY and‘on “Its Progress and. Future? by Rev. W D RK. Healt, Mises Kingsley. and Waters and Mr. A. i : he Address of the evening wa Wy. Williams, who spok ital Part of the League.” Minms was warmly welcomed, and the excel (ldress ereated gen- eral enthuslasm. Miss FE: awford lection, entitled “The First Thanksglvin Verton D. Watkins, a cornet solo, “Pe Peace,” and Misses Crawford and King: Messrs. Watkins ard Sterick 2 Endeavor." ‘The delightful exercises con: cluded with a coneccration service, conducted by Rev, Wm. D. Beall, pastor of the chureh. Thr league cholr interspersed sweet music, Mrs. Kingsley presiding at the organ. ———> The Family Umbrella. Walter Besant In the Queen. ‘The real old famtly umbrella has gone out. Call thatglim, stuck up, affected, at- tenuated thing a family umbrella? Go away. I remember the genuine family umbrella; it was kept mn readiness behind every front door; it was a large, portly, heavy instru ment. As an emblem of respectability it was highly esteemed in middle-class soci- ety; it was serviceable as a tent in rainy weather; it could be used as a weapon of offense and defense on occasion. T have seen a picture of an elderly gen- tleman keeping off a footpad by means of this lethal umbrella. He made as if he would spear or prod the villain. Why, one prod would alone make a hole of six inches diameter in that murderous car- cass. The nurse used to carry it, with difficulty managing the baby and the umbrella; it went out to tea with the young ladies; the maid who “fetched” them home took the umbrella with her. It succeeded the lan- tern and the club formerly carried by the *prentice when he escorted his mistress to the card party after dark. I remember it, I say. There were three brothers who came to the same school where I was but a tiny little boy. They lived at some distance, and had to pass on their way to school through a stratum of inferior respectability. Every morning brought to these three brothers the de- light and the excitement of battle with he boys belonging to that inferior re- pectability. To the eldest brother, who carried the really important weapon, the umbrella was exactly what his battle-ax was to the Lion Heart. So he raised it; so he wield- ed it; so he swung it; so he laid his ene- mies low to right and to left of him; be- fore him and behind him; while the other two, relying on the books tightly strapped, brought them to bear, with shrewd knocks und thwacks and poundings, on heads and shoulders and ribs. "Twas a famous family umbrella, green, too, if I remember aright. SA ae California’s Natural Beauties. From Harper's Weekly. |” One of the important questions in Call- fornia is the preseivation of the great natural wonders which are worth crossing the world to see. The ftepkedations of tim- ber thieves and sheep herders in the mag- nificent forests of the high Sierra that surround the Yosemite valley have been ended by the vigilance of. federals guards. All this territory, upon’ which the water supply of Yosemite depends, has been made a government reservation, but the noble valley itself is still under state jurisdic- tion. Efforts have been inade to transfer its control 40 the federal” authorities, but these have failed, fot: there 1s a certain amount of patronage.in the hands of the commissioners, who are mainly politicians appointed by the govefnor. John Muir and other authorities have’ shown the ruinous policy adopted by the custodians of the valley in the destruction of shrubs and flowers on the floor of the valley and the use of small patches of level land for grow- ing alfalfa. Under pressure of these crit- icisms several reforms have been made, but no regular plan of preserving the in- digenous trees and plants is being carried out by a skillful forestry expert. State pride has beeen appealed to in the effort to prevent government control of the val- ley, and thus far the appeal has been suo- cessful. It will be a great thing for the valley, however, when Uncle Sam finally takes charge, for not only will its natural beanties be preserved, but the pet an- noyances and overcharges from which tour- ists now suffer will be abolished. NEW PUBLICATIONS, Compiled QuoTati by The Century IONS FOR OCCASIONS. BEE B. Wood. New York: Books of quotations are numerous, and carefully prepared indexes aid in the search for the “apt” phrase or verse to fit the exact nich that yawns. But an index is of little value when the need is distinct and specific, and when selection is made there lurks the suspicion lest the best and most appropriate loan from the Hterature of the past has been floated. Therefore, the present volume fs a blessing to those who give dinners and wish to feed the minds as well as the bodies of their guests, and for those who devise programs for various other occasions. There are about 2,500 quotations in the book, chosen with schol- arly care and with a keen appreciation for fitness. It required a touch of genius to see Shakespeare’s observation in “Henry IV,” “‘a man can die but once,” as apropos of a welsh rabbit, and a talent for observ- ing similitudes surely existed whtn Cow- per’s “ker elbow pinioned close upon her hips” was drawn from its context to do duty in introducing a roast fowl. The book will be good reading for all and will be serviceable to those who have to place these fingermarks of letters upon their own modest productions. ‘THE ISLAND OF CUBA. A Descriptive and His- torical Account of the “Great Antilla,” with Maps. By Andrew Summers Rowan, First Lieutenant, 19th Inf., U. 8. Army; Member of the Intercontinental Ra! ¥, and Marathon Montrose Ramsey, A. M., Professor of Romance Languages in th Columbian University, author of “A ‘Text Book of Modern Spanish.” ' New York: Henry Holt & Co, Professor Ramsey in his preface directs attention to the law of supply and demand, which results in the development of Ltera- ture upon any topic, however generally un- familiar, whenever It assumes prominence before the public. This is surely true cf Cuba, and much interesting matter has come from the press since the outbreak of the present insurrection. The work of the sufficient bearing upon the present up- heaval to make it of unusual vaiue. The pen 6f Lieutenant Rowan, while tae his- torical portions are the work of Frofessor THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE NEW TES’ SCRIPTURES. By Willlam Campbell Special interest attaches to this work for Washington readers from the fact that its of a sojourn here last winter. The obj is to bring under review the whole body of person and office work of the Holy Spirit, a subject that has arrested the attention ¢f field hag published several essays on this theme, But in the work now tive study. THE authors is concise, yet complete, and has purely descriptive chapters are from the Ramsey. York: Fleming H. Revell Co. aa cerception and preparation were the result New Testament Scriptures relating to the many theological writers of late. Mr. Sco- has undertaken a more elaborate, exhaus- ington KING Soclety, ‘The Cassell Publishing Co. The stcry cleverly told by Miss Thomas might perhaps have fitted easily into some other than a Washington background, but it has been made to serve to furnish a clear glimpse of the inner life of the great social fabric fashioned around the govern- mental framework. It is the story of a woman of surpassing attractions who has made for herself a position as a_ social leader. Suddenly widowed, she finds in a few years that her fortune has gone, and she faces the alternative of a bold stroke of marital diplomacy or the obscurity of poverty. Her marriage finally with a multi- millionaire without an over-supply of cul- ture forms the climax of a well-told tale. TRUE GEORGE WASHINGTON. Ford, author of ‘The Honora! THE Stirling."" editor of “The Writings c Jefferson” and “The Sayings of Poor Richa; Vhiladelphia: J. B, Lippincott Co. Washing: Brentano's. Mr. Ford seeks in this biography to strip the first President of so much of his public character as tends to hide the man beneath, to humanize Washington, so to speak. He labors in a well-tilled field, but there is enough of new material and freshly told old material in the book to make it well worth the reading. Collectors of Washin, toniana, especially, will find this an inter- esting contribution. HALF HOURS_OF TRAVEL AT HOME AND ABROAD. Selected and arranged by Morris. “In Four Volumes: Americ Asix and Africa and Australasia, phia: J. B. Lippincott Co. Washington: Bren- tanv’s. This ts an excellent means of giving youthful and, indeed, adult readers, who love to penetrate unknown regions, a chance to get readily at the best that has been written descriptive of the world and its people. In the volume on America there are fifty-two papers, taken from the works of such writers as Washington Irving, John C. Fremont, Helen Hunt Jackson, James Anthony Froude, Alexander vop Humboldt and Charles Darwin. ROME OF TODAY AND. YESTERDAY; THE PA- GAN CITY. By John Dennle. ‘Third Editioa, with Five Maps and Plans and Fifty-eight lstrations from Roman Photogra Ne G. P. Putpam’s Sons. ~ Washingt patient work among a wilderness of liter- ary and archaeological materials and in its appearance for a third time it has taken on even a handsomer form than ever. The development of illustrating processes has made it possible to give to a complete ac- count of the eternal city, a value beyond reach when accurate portrayal was out of question. Rome richly deserves the most faithful attention in this regard and Mr. Dennie has produced a work that almost reproduces the details of the daily life of the city at the time when it practically held the destinies of the world. BRACEBRIDGE HALL; or, The Mumorists. By Washington Irving.’ Surrey Edition, in Two Volumes. New York: GP. Prtnam’s Sons. Washington: Brentano’ This immortal work has in the Surrey edition been given a charming dress that will delight the heart of every lover of fine books. The illuminated borders in green give a tone of freshness to the pages and the illustrations are exquisitely pre- pared, being the work of such artists as Cc. S. Reinhart, T. S. Church, C. H. Schmolze, Arthur Rackham, Julian Rix, William Hyde, Harrison Miller and Henry Sandham. Taken altogether no more ac- ceptable gift book can be found this year. THE ROSERUD CLUB. By Grace Le Raron, author of “Little Miss Faith” and “Little Danghter.”” Mustrated. Boston: Lee & Shepard. Washing- ton: Woodward & Lothrop. This is the conclusion of Mrs. Upham’s Hazlewood Stories, and will be welcomed by all the boys and girls who have read its predecessors so eagerly, as evidenced by the letters given by the author in her prefa- tory note, urging her to write “just one more book. POEMS. Ry Robert Loveman. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippinestt Co. Mr. Loveman is rather epigrammatic in his style, hence none of the poems pre- sented in this volume are of material length. The bits of poesy given are dainty and bright. CAPTAIN CHAP; or, The Frank R. Stockton, author of ‘*Rudder Grange, ete. Illustrated by Charles H. Stephens. Phi- adelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company. A delightful book of adventure for boys told in the manner that is always to be expected from the author of “A Jolly Fel- lowship.” THE HASTINGS CHESS TOURNAMENT, 1895; Games Played Aurest September 1205" with mes. ember. 1895, "wit Annotations ‘by Pillsbury, Lasker, - Tarrasch, Steinitz, Schiffers, Teichmann, Bardeleben, Blackburne, Gunsberg, Tinsley, Mason and Al- bin, and Biographical Sketches of the Chess Polling | Stones. By Masters. Edited by Horace F. Cheshire. With ‘Twenty-two Portraits. New York: G. P. Put- nam's Sons. Washington: Robert Beall. OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE UNION AND CoN- FEDERATE NAVIES IN THE WAR OF THE REBELLION. Published under the direction of the Hon. H. A. Herbert, Secretary of the Navy, by Lieut. Commander Richard Rush, U. 8. Navy, Superintendent Naval War Teoords," and Mr. Robert H. Woods. Serles I. Vol. 3. ‘The Operations of the Cruisers. Washington: Gov- ernment Printing Ofice. POPULAR SCIENTIFIC LECTURES. By Ernst Mach, formerly Professor of Physics in the Uni- versity of now Professor of the and History of Inductive Sctence in the Uni- Yersity of Vienna. Translated by~Thomas J. McCormack. Chicago: The Open Court Pub- Ushing Co. THE ELEMENTS Albert 8. Law and OF COMMERCIAL LAW. By Bolles, Ph.D., LL.D.; Lecturer on the Practice of Banking in the Uni- ST. ¢ merits of Johann Hoft’s BEWARE OF is a pleasure for me to testify to the which is used in my family.” Ask for the Genuine JOHANN HOFF’S MALT EXTRACT. It makes FLESH AND BLOOD. EISNER & MENDELSON CO., Sole Agents, New York. Malt Extract, IMITATIONS. versity of Pennsylvania, and Lecturer on Bank- umerclal Law in the Drexel Insti- Henry Molt & Co. yne & Sons. ing and rk Washing- CAPTAIN GORE the affair of th of the as wet down by T. Jenkins Hains. 1 J. B. Lippincott Co. "ESTION OF D VENEZUELA ed to the of the Pla. I, 1 and 11. & Wallace. FURS, OR THE ROY HUNT- NORTH.” By - Mayne Reid, hor of * The Boy Hunters, Home,"” “The Forest Exil Putnam's Sous. Washingt JOHN LITTLEJONN, OF J. Being in particular an account of his remarkable entanglement with the King’s intrigues avainst General Washing- ton. | By George Morgan. Philadelphia: J. Lippincott. Washington: Brentano's, NICHOLAS. An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks. Volume XXII, Part 1, November, 1895, to April, 1896; and Part 2, May, 1596, to Oc tober, 1896. "New York:" The’ Century Co. Washington: Robert Beall. A Social Incident. Mlustrated. By Mari2 f “The Sorrows of Satan,” = Murder of Delicta,” ete. (J. B. Lippincott Co. Washing- he A, ART STUDENT. By L. T. Meade, au- “Stories From the Diary of a Doctor, “A World of Girls,” “Palace Beautiful,” ef Mlustrated. Philadelp J.B. Lippincott Co, A GOLDEN AUTUMN. of “A. Fligi “For His Sake. ‘ound Wanting,” ete. "Philadelphia: J.-B. Lippincott Co. Washington: Brentano's. THE GOLDEN ROCK. By Lieut. RH. Jayne, author of “Land of Mystery,” “On the Trail of Geronimo,” “Perils of the “Jungle,” &e. New York: American Publishers’ Corporation, THE CENTURY ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY MA‘ AZINE. Vol. Li; new series, Vol. XXX. Ma; 1896, to October, 1896. New York: The Cen: tury Co. Washington: Robert Beall. AN HONEST DOLLAR. New Edition with a Chap- ter on “The Fall of Price” By E. Benj. Andrews, President Brown University. Hart- ford: Student Publishing Co. MONEY IN POLITICS. By J. K. Upton, late As- sistant Secretary of the United States’ Treasury. With an Introduction by Edward Atkinson. Boo. ton: D. Lothrop Company. THE CROWNING OF CANDACE. By Katherine Pearson Woods, author of “*Metzerott, Shoe- maker.” New York: Dodd, Mead & Go.” Wash- ington: Brentano's. RING 0° RUSHES. Eleven Short Stories of Ire- land. By Shaw F. Bullock. New York: Stone & Kimball. Washington: "Woodward & Loth- rop. THE SCARLET COAT. A Tale of the Siege of Yorktown. By Clinton Ross. New York: Stone & Kimball. Washington: Woodward & Loth- Top. WALT WHITMAN, THE MAN. By Thomas Don- aldson. | With frontispiece portrait and other illustrations. New York: Francis P. Harper. HOW TO SPEAK LATIN. A Series of Latin Dia- Jogues with English* Translation. By Stephen W. Wilby. Baltimore: Jobn Murphy & Co. HISTORY _OF TAXATION IN CONNEC LTSTITIG. By Frederick Robertaon J Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins Press. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, A Poem. By Lyman Whit- ney Allen. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sous. Washington: Robert Beall. DUST IN THE BALANCE. A series of ninctecn sketches. By George Knight. New York: R. J. Fenno & Co. ECHOFS FROM THE MOUNTAIN. Ry C. E. Phelps, author of “The Bailiff of Tewkesbury. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Washington Brentano's. JAMES, OR VIRTUE REWARDED. New York: Stone & Kimball. Washington: “Woodward & Lothrop. A ROMANCE OF THE NEW VIRGINIA. By Mar- tha Frye Boggs. Boston: Arena Publishing Co. The Star acknowledges the receipt, through W. H. Lowdermilk & Co. of this clty,of an admirable map of Cuba, on a scale of twenty-five miles to one inch,from the es- tablishment of J. L. Smith, Philadelphia. It shows the six provinces in colors, the lakes, mountains, rivers, towns and vil- lages, and indicates in a graphic manner the extent of Spanish authority over the island, according to the latest advices. The trocha is shown, and a plan of the city of Havana adds to the detailed interest of the map. One of the most striking features is a chart of the western hemisphere of one hundred years ago and of today, showing the century shrinkage In the Spanish col- onal possessions The Bicycle Capit: From the New York Tribune One of the most curious results of the craze for bicycling is to be observed in the ancient city of Coventry. It is, as is well known, the center of the bicycle manufac- turing industry of England. There has con- sequently been a great rush of mechanics thither, to meet the demands of the work- ships, and the city is unable to accommo- date properly this addition to its popula- tion. Every available house is filled with tenants, and yet there are homeless men on the streets—industrious workingmen, with money in their pockets, but unable to find vacant lodgings. The health officer re- ports that more than 3,000 houses are so overcrowded as to be in an unsanitary con- dition, while the vaccination law has be- come practically a dead letter from the physical impossibility of executing it. Hun- dreds of new houses are going up as rapid- ly as carpenters and masons can build them, but they are only a small fraction of what is really needed, and in the meantime workingmen are camping out in tents and improvised sheds. And all because of a style of riding which good Lady Godiva never so much as dreamed of. Cheapest, Because th* Best GAIL BORDEN EAGLE BRAND CONDENSED MILK Send for that little book, “ Heaith;” great valuo to shothers eant STATE RAILWAYS IN AUSTRALIA. A Problem Succe: ¥ Solved There With Advantage to AN Concerned, From John Plummer’s Australian Letters, The problem of state railways appears tc have become successfully solved in New South Wales, where the annual report of the railway commissioners shows that the total traffic earnings from the colonial ratl- ways and tramways amounted to £5,109.508, and the expenditure to £1,788,171, leaving @ balance after paying working expenses of f 427. This, the commissioners state makes an accumulated Increase of £2.52, 413 paid into the treasury during the past eight years to meet the interest on capital. From that sum, however, there had to be deducted £375,000, installments in repay- ment of the vote of £1,000,000 made to the department for the reconstruction and im- provement of the permanent way, the bal- ance, £2,957,413, being the increased not earnings since the commissioners took of- fice. The year had been one of consid- erable difficulty, the continuance of the commercial depression, the drouth (which has caused the loss of 13,000,000 sheep) and the Newcastle coal strike having se riously affected the traffic. Nevertheless, the revenue for the railways alone durir the past year was £2,420,417, and the work- ing expenses £1,551,888, or 55.02 per cent of the gross revenue, and a return of £% Ss. 104. per cent upon the total capital cost. Estimating the amount upon which tha railway department has to pay interest £34,659,983, and the rate of interest at 3. per cent, the department would have Provide £1 0) to meet its obligations, and after paying the working expenses It had provided the ‘whole of that sum except £27,061, which had to be made up out of the general revenue. If, however, to the cost of £34,659.983 were added £2,192,211, provided out of the consolidated re: and the debentures repaid, on which ther: was no interest charge, the deficiency in interest would be £109.00: he revenue for the year decreased while the working expenses were reduved by £15,701 The actual decrease was £171,069, in the carriage of wool, grain and flour, hides, skins and tallow, but the increase in other branches, arising out of the improved con- dition of the colony, lessened it to the amount before stated. At the same time the work of improving the various lines, modifying gradients and curves, introduc- ing safety appliances, etc., has been sys- tematically carried on, the railways now being equal to any in the world, showing what skillful management can achieve un der adverse circumstances. There ar. however, numerous indications of improv. ment, and the commissioners look forward to a largely increased revenue during the present year. ———_+e+_____ An Eagle Killed With a Stickpi From the Chicago Times-Herald. A large eagie hovered about Irene Ab- bott’s school house nearly all of Monday last, and at the close of school attempted 57,787, to carry off one of the pupils, a boy about ten years of age. Its attempt was frus trated by the children, but it followed them to Powell's mill, where Mrs. Frank Powell stuck it with a stickpin and killed It was a fine specimen, measuring siz it. “MERRIE XMAS” eeereteg Presents ad end perticulars of price. 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