Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-05
The Red Light in the Sky.

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THE WEST. &C.
81 have something for you to write up was the
eager salutatiOn Of citizen to STAR reporter the
| other morning.
what Is it," asked the reporter rather unenthl-
siaStcally, as he had dim suspicion that he would
be requested to write free advertisement for
church entertainment; and then be held under last
| Ing opllgationS to the man who gave him the
| points.
You have heard all the talk about the red light
| IN the sky, and the volcanic dust and so on?-
Yes, and the reporter became more interested.
"Neu." said the citizen, Il have found out all
| about 1t. was crossing Pennsylvania avenue early
this morning. and found right in the middle of the
Avenue-what. do you Think"
| The reporter could not imagine
Nv en- continued the citizen "a little gold fish,
nofplng around as lively as you please. Come with
| me and III show # TO yOu'
SO the excited citizen drew the reT4orter after him
10 MS place or business, and there exhibited gold
iish about three inches in length swimming about
III Iub big enough for an infant whale.
wen what has that 10 do with the red sky,
asked the ranOrter.
The citizen looked disguised by the reporters OBJ
tusenesS.
Don't You see" he said. "Red sky Live gold
flsh In middle OF Pennsylvania avenue. No water
around. What is the natural conclusion. That
gold fish dropped from the sky. and the ruidiness
Of the SKY Is caused by The presence of these fish in
But said the reporter 'smayhe some one who
was CARRYING jar Of gold tlSh dropped it,"
Wei, Sald the offended citizen. Il have given
you the points, and If you don't care to use them,
ali right
DO FISH FALL FROM THE SKY?
1t Is n notorious fact, says the New York SIN
yesterdly that fish occasionally fail from the sky
For long time they have been known to do this
only in the western half of this republic and fish
falls never have been much looked for elsewhere,
though there is nothing except evidence of a mega
tive character to prove that they have not occurred
IN All parts Of the world. In the west the fish falls
Nod higrI, Wind
1t Is supposed that the supply came from some
nlei@nbofing pond. out of which the wind scooped
H. III has feen usual for he fish to be carried a
snort distance, and then deposited in gentle pat-
tcring manner. like rain in summer The fish
shower has never been very copious very violent,
ana those VINO have been caught out in it have not
been seriously incOmmoded
II vii! he learned with interest that the area OF
these FISH falls has now extended to Scotland
quite shower of fish occurred recently ut AIrlie
\ number OF railroad labuIers We're caught out in
II ana when It was over they picked up quantities
or II ana carried II home for supper II was perch
The fan occurred mile away from the nearest
body OF water and seven miles away from the near
est body OF water which had any perch in it.
recent report of shower OF whales mingled
with megatheEigInS in Texas Is not OF an appear
ttOU5.
THE CoNcEHr AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
LAST NIGHT! he second concert ot the third an
nllal course Of Prof Btschoff TOOK place last night
before large audience and with fine program
Prof. Il. eXcelIed himself on the organ, and was
warmly encorcd. Miss Matte Gray sang with ex-
ceiie'nt effect as dill Miss Lillian Cuss Miss Mae
Rogers and Miss Harvey. Miss Evan sang a selcc-
ton from ''Lucia7 with her usual spirit and good
execution. The feature OF the evening however
VAS Brnedicts hunting song, "Rse Sleep no
More. by the St Cecilia Guartette which is com
posed OF Misses Evan ana Detweier as sonrani
and NesdameS Powell and Mills as contralu. There
was warmth OF expression and harmony in the
S3hs ttat Drought out the most enthusiastic
plaudlts of TIE entire program Miss Detweer has
a an, Faseilen voice that promises sim more with
MIS- Powell has long been favorte here, and has
developed contralto voice Of wonderful softness
ana power. which was well seconded by Mrs Mills
whose tones nave been highly cultivated. The
concert closed with an excellent selection by the
church choir, which came in FOR a round OF we'll
meIlted applause.
THEATER CoHIoUE-Manager Snelbaker gives
MS patrons this week a genuine female show The
can can dancers never fail to bring down the house
VINE the variety portion of the program is COM
>eNt week many additional attractions are PROM
1sed: 1t is evidchtly intended that the popularity
OF the Comique shall not decrease.
The Northern Pacific Affairs.
TIE COMPLETION OF THE CASCADE D1vIsIoN-MR.
WILLARD MAKES AN ASSIGNMENT.
After the report OF the meeting of the directors
OF the Northern Pacific railroad, In New York
closed in THE STAR yesterday the election OF q SHE
ccssor to Mr.. Willard was postponed until the 11th
me report OF the vice president, Mr. Cakes, which
recommended that the Cascade division be built at
once, was adopted, and the matter referred to the
executive committee This division is a line Of SO
miles, completing the connection between Tacoma
ana AllSwOrth The directors adopted resolutions
complimentary to Mr.. Willard, and voted him $4,000
per year for his services during the time he was
president or the company.
4 statement OF earnings and expenses was also
submitted. Inc gross earnings from June 80 to
December 81, 1888, inclusive, December being eSti-
maedJ are given at 50 63s, 9S3, and operating ey-
penseS including rentals. taxes and betterincnts
to October 81, 1883 at g. s7 $780, leaving surplus OF
$22l1 ,293. The estimated earnings for the balance
OF the fiscal year are $,.G5000. and operating ex-
penScS including rentals. taxes and betterlncnts
at s3a .~o, leaving surplus Of 81, 600 which,
added TO the $22l1 ,23j remaining from the opera
tons OF the first SIX months. would give total sur
plus OF the year ending June 30, 1884 OF So }5s ,sa'
Inc interest charges Tor the entire fiscal year are
s1,455952.
ton Of the road 10y daylight. made a lengthy re-
port. stating that with the exception OF the one
hundred miles of road last completed, west of He
class order. The one hundred miles referred TO Will
require 10 De baliasted wth gravel.
Mr.. WILLARD MAKES Az ASSIGNMENT.
Henry Willard made an assignment yes, eriay for
the benefit OF his creditors to William Endicott ir.
Of Ro5ton, and Horace White. of this city, ietrans
feIs to them his property and mansion on Madison
avenue. valued at 81 900 HDO, with instructions to
dispose Of II at public private sale and apply the
proceeds, first, TO the payment Of the interest of
mortgage or :2DHD upon the property; secondly
10 carry out any existing contracts fer the compile
ton OF the editice aud provision is also made for
MI Willard TO tie Oregon halfway and Naviga,ion
company. The Instrument further recites that the
residue after dispoSing of the entire Indebtedness
snail BE- turned over to his wife. Mrs Fanny CARR,
son Willard II is said that he is still the owner of
large Interests In railroad and other companies. Z nd
that his wife holds government bonds to The amount
OF :300,G00.
WHY WATTERSoN Is COMING EAST.-Hrnry Wat
lefSon LETT Louisville with his wife last night for
Washington. He said before his departure that he
would remain IN Washington and New York unin
next June, assisting in the organization Of the Nc
Duhalu pft1ldchtlal movement and In pushing on
the tariff fight. In his opinion there was no cn:i-
uate III Sight half SO strong as Mcdonald or who
mao any prospects OF beating the Indiana states
man. lie Intends TO urge the ways and means
cohittee he necessity or bill correcting all
justices anu needless protection OF which the demo-
Gratis complain In the present tariff. and will not
cease his ,ight until the issue Is squarey before The
people.
(tUTiCUEA REMEDIES
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