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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07
The Nebraska rreasur, Robbery,
WAS 1T A PUT-UP, JOB TO ENABLE THE OFF,
GALS TO COVER Up A DEFICIENCY.

WAS II A PCT-UPs JOB ENABLE THE OFF,
Gals TO COVER Up DEFICIENCY.
A telegram from Omaha, March ), saws:
Various sensational reports are circulated. and
much excitement exists here and in lincoln
over the attempted robhery, on saturday last
of the state treasury, which resulted in the
shooting Of one OF the robbers, and the capture
ofanother, the third escaping. The detectives
had knowledge of the attempted robbery. ana
were in waiting I'm an adjoining room At the
time OF their arrival. In brief, the Whole affair
WAS put-up job. and il * reported that the
governor was party 10 the plans. The latter
statement Is but rumor. however, and lacks
confirmation.
Your correspondent was informed through
Judge DundH, of the United States court. VINO
has Just returned from Lincoln. that on the
evening Of the robbery the governor visited the
sitefin al midnight and endeavored 10 secure
the release Of the captured ro5her The sheriff
refusing TO accede 10 his demands. he obtained
that night an order from one OF the judicial Of
nclais for his release on bail. Failing 10 secure
the necessary amount. he gave his personal
bond, and the robber was set free. The wrong
man. II is said, was captured, II Having been in
tended that Mcguire should escape through a
""lndow, which had previously been opened in
robber got away.
Capt. Palmer, an insurance man OF Platts-
mouth. said that he was in the Ireasurer's office
on Thursday last and noticed an opened win
dow-an unusual thing for cold day. He was
several times pressed 10 remain a while longer.
He now believes he WAS wanted AZ a witness
as the officials were then expecting to be
robbed. The motive for the preconcerted rob
berry Is unknown, but il is thought that there
was deficit in the state treasury, which might
be thus easily covered up. Immediately after
the robbery Gov. Dawes sent a special message
to The legislature. then in session. which re-
favor OF the detectives who were in waiting for
the robbers.
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A Talking Piano,
AN INSTRUMENT WHICH INITIATES THE SOUNDS
OF THE HUMAN VOICE

AN INSTRUMENT WHICH INITIATES THE SOUNDS
OF THE HUMAN VOICE.
From the n. Y. World.
n piano which gives an imitation Of the hu-
man voice has recently been brought to this
country by the Societie Arion de Nienne 1t
was exhibited yesterday afternoon at the Belvi-
dere hotel The principle OF its construction is
different from that of the monograph, vocing
the ideas of the operator instead OF reproducing
the words. The piano is made to utter sounds
and words more or less intelligibly by meclan-
ical eontrivance in imitation OF all the sera-
rate organs of speech in man. A bellows from
where the primal sound is produced by the
vibrations OF thin piece of bone The
sound coming from here Is modified at
will. The lips and tongue are made of Indian
rubber and the lower jaw and tongue are NOV
able and thus able to control the sounds which
are produced. To supply the place of nose
directly underneath the mouth and in connec-
ton with 1t is a lemon-shaped chamber, to
which a rubber tube curved upward forms an
outlet. When the air is driven through the
nasal sounds of the instrument are produced
A series of stops placed directly in front of the
vocal cords in the larynx, and under the con-
troll of the operator by pedals regulate the pitch
of the sound. The keyboard by which it is
operated consists of fourteen keys representing
fourteen distinct letters sounds. The Others
are formed by com binations. The tone is neces-
sarily hard and rough, but the enunciation is
surprisingly distinct. The piano was invented
in 1864 by resident of Vienna, and though it
has been widely exhibited throughout Europe
this is its first appearance in the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07
A DANGEROUS Crank,

SAYS HE IS COMMISSIONED TO TRANSFER
GROVER CLEVELAND TO ANOTHER SPHERE
A MAN WHO THINKS HE IS THE PRESIDENT
A man named Elias Bray, evidently .crank, .
was committed to the custody of the commits
sioners of charities and correction in New
York, Thursday, for threatening to ''remove
the President He entered the Office of the
Christian ddrocdte and, striking dramatic
attitude, stated that she was commissioned by
the Almighty to transfer Grover Cleveland to
another Sphere and he was bound to execute
his high commission" The persons in charge
of the Office caused him to be placed in custody
under the apprehension that he might do some
mischief. The man is evidently deinented ut
is impossible he said, that Grover Cleveland
can be President Of the United States. Why?
Because the powers that be shall continue TO be-
l shall be President. am the great essential
Look at this!'' He then presented a gold medal
cast in honor of the first centenary OF the Meth
odist church in America, upon one side of
which is Il likeness of Bishop Simpson. 1t was
attached to his vest by blue ribbon. '.Ah''
said he, this IS what is going to prevent Grover
Cleveland from being President / have other
methods within my reach that you people do
not dream OF, and with which you cannot in
terfere.' On being asked where he resided, he
replied, with a theatrical gesture: "Ali over the
world. have d residence In every city in the
United States. But will you be good enough to
tell me why am here and restrained OF my
liberty? Once for all, Cleveland cannot and
shall not be President, for ali, the great essen
tial.' In his pocket was found ticket for
passage to Liverpool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07
MEXICO As A WINTER RESORT
BY SYLVESTER BAXTER.

Arriving at Cuauta, we found an excellent
| hotel, the San Diego, directly across the plaza
from the railway station. The landlord was
I German, and had been in the country about
thirty years. The hotel was a one-story struc-
ture, built around large court, the rooms
opening upon tile-roofed veranda. In the
court was tail palm, with sprays of rich,
orange-hued blossoms rising among its grace
ful plumes of dark green.
haFGI expected to meet in an obscure
AeNican town party OF American tourists
might be encountered at nice swiss inn in
some Alpine valley. Yet we encountered at
tn" san Diego most delightful company of our
cumpatriCts. One, an eminent artist. who was
something Of an invalid, was enthusiastic over
the delicious air and glorious scenery OF the
Place These winter days in Cuautla were all
ike our ideal June weather at home, he said
There was no intense heat, while cold and
chilliDess were absolute strangers. Mexico he
regarded as superior TO FLORIDA as winter
/ refuge. In these warm lands, beside the endless
ali through the winter; al least on the Pacific
side OF the mountains. On the Gulf slope, as at
OEi2aba, there were occasional fogs, rain and
raw northcrs.
and then there are mosquitoes here"
SAID another friend. 81 have never seen land
so free from them The few insects one meets
here are really contemplate; | feel inclined to
pity them for their feebleness."
1t is, indeed, q great mistake for people to
come 10 Mexico from the north in the winter
and confine themselves to the capital. They
experience the chilly weather which now and
then visits the high regions on the central
lakeland at that season, and with the abrupt
transitions of cold and heat from morning to
noon and night they at times feel more discom-
fort than in their wintIy northern homes
where genial hearth-fRes glow, until at last they
perhaps leave fOr home in disgust, anathematiZ-
ing the whole country. All this is a mistake,
when on every hand are pleasant places like
Cuautia within easy reach of the capital
by rail, journeying to which might fill
many weeks with round of health-giving
pleasure. novel scenes greeting the eye every
where. There is much OF the greatest interest
To tourists to be seen in and around the capital
but there are pleaSanter winter abiding places
near by 1t is, however, good central point
from which 10 make agreeable tours all over the
country. Now that railway communication
with the United States is completed. there will
be many pleasure travellers to Mexico. When
they come, they should fFmemher that there
are rich, warm valleys DOWN below. close at
hand. where simple existence seems I: luxury,
AMID the delicious airs Of genuine tropical sur
round IngS.--lcirch Afid1tfc.
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For the first time in English warfare balloons
are TO be utilized in the SOudan campaign. The
transport Queen has sailed from tile Thames
with the balloon and telegraph corps for the
Suakim expeditionary force. Three balloons
are taken out with all the necessary appliances
70 be used for taking observations of the enemy
positions. All have been made at the school of
engineering Compressed hydrogen for Initiating
the balloons Is carried in iron cylinders twelve
feet long by one foot diameter, but these are
oily for a reserve supply, and, weighing half q
Ton each Will be left behind at the base of opera
tons, where also, gas factory and pumping
station will be put up. Materials for this pur-
pose are on board the ship, including a small
gasholder. and all the Necessary chemicals for
making more gas are provided. About q hum
dred lighter cylinders, easily carried by men,
form part OF the equipment. Zach OF these,
which are nine feet long, contains 100 feet of
hydrogen In compressed state, and. as they
are emptied they will be taken back to be
recharged az the Sual<im station. One wagon,
containing one ton Of stores. Will suffice FOR a
balloon ascent. Captive ascentS only will be
made, in which the balloon will hc fethered by
rope or wire, both OF which are taken. Conn
munication by telephone will be established
between the car and the ground, and the chief
employment ~ the balloons will be To take Oh
servations OF the eneny's movements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07
KOsne.aaaiie Decorations.

From Casseirs Family Magazine.
| In houses where pictures are scarce the walls
| often look bald, especially if covered with a
light-colored paper. Brackets are great help
| to the housewife in getting rid of this sugges-
| ton ofbadness. Any carpenter will make deal
brackats to given shape and it is easy work
| to cover the board and make valance for it.
The consideration of what material is best to
use, and what should be The color, and in what
| style the ornamentation should be carried out,
are the main points on which success depends
Virginia creeper leaves look well on white, gray
and black grounds, and they are well adapted
for the valance either OF mante-boards or of
brackets; they can be massed together in
punches, or applied a bordering, and are
| equity effective in both styles.
| A charming screen can be made as follows
! A length OF satin, of delicate gray tint, is
worked with shaded chenille. The design
may be formed of flowers alone, or birds may
be introduced. In one we have seen the de-
| sign consists of water plants eXquisitely
| tinted flag, tall bulrushes of a red-broWn hue,
and various grasses are lightly arranged, so as
to leave much OF the satin ground visible; a
| king-fsher with its brilliant blue plumage.
settles on some of the lower foliage, whilst his
mate hovers above; The lovely blue feathers
! of the birds give the color that is requisite TO
| throw up the rest of the piece; while darling
across the top of the panel is dragon-fiy.
| Various pieces of work could be carried out
| in shaded chenille and the soft tints are suited
| to articles to be placed in drawing room Ban
ner screens hand screens work bags; tea cosies
manner. A tea cosy may have a spray of wild
roses branching across one side, on the other a
few leaves rich in autumnal tints of gold, red
and brown. The cosies are made smaller than
| theS used to be, which is certainly an improve
ment. If large they take up too much room on
the occasional tables used for five o'clock tea
and look rather clumsy; put when hastily made
and well worked, or painted, they add TO, rather
than detract from, the pretty appearance OF this
fashionable and sociable repast.
An embroidered tea-cloth is sine qua non, as
many folks think. 1t may be either enbroid-
cot form hnpy
with crewel-work Yellow jasmine or pink con-
volvuus IS suitable for the latter purpose; they
give sufficient color without contrasting too
strongly with the white ground. Vivid colors
are Objectionable, as the china generally affords
all that is necessary, and we must study to have
our cloth decorations harmonic with our cups
and saucefs, so that we may secure good tone
OF color throughout. On entering a room the
cupy the center of the floor is yet an object that
invites attention, and we shall not be throwing
away our time if we make ii as attractive as we
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07

POISONED HIMSELF IN CoURr.-In the
City Court, at Louisville, KY, Thursday
morning, a respectable looking man named
jeremiah Haden, charged with theft, was seen
To stealthily lift q tin box to his lips and then
drop IL on the floor. A few moments later the
prisoner fell to the floor with groan. He was
immediately taken out OF the court room and
point of death The box which he Dropped was
found to contain rat poison. Haden was ar
rested several days ago as O suspected thief,nnd
was identified as the man who stole suit Of
clothes and various other articles. He belongs
To prominent Virginia family, and, 1t Is said.
preferred death to the disgrace Of conviction
Tor larceny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07
rhe Future Of the Trotting Horse.

The Chicago HorseDaan publishes to-day a
carefully-written paper, prepared by Gen. ]. s.
Brisbin, United States army, reviewing the trot-
ting performances of American horses during
the past forty years. The paper gives interest
ing "reminiscences Of Lady Suffolk, Flora Tenn
Maud S. and Jay-Eye.See, and criticises their
records. Gen. Brisbin thinks neither Maud s.
nor Jay-Eye-See will reduce their records this
year, but believes new horses will appear on the
turf and that the record will be reduced three or
four seconds possibly from 2.09s4 TO 2.06. The
general thinks the increased speed of American
ing, better training, better driving, improve
ments in bits and improved tracks and sulkies.
speed of mile in two minutes, and that we will
probably reach it within the next ten Years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07

KILLED BY HIS LITTLE CousIN.-MelviIIe
Barnett, a boy years old, living near ScottS-
vile, Va was killed, II is alleged by his cousin
girl OF about the same age, daughter Of David
I'm an clubhouse a few days ago. Ii was thought
at the time that the boy had come to his death
Yesterday, however, younger sister OF ihe
little Cooper girl confessed that her sister killed
weighed ON the child's mind SO that she could
no longer keep 1t. When questioned about the
boys death the girl became confused and said
examination showed that the boys death was
produced by concnsston OF the brain, his skull
being fractured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07

Gen. Hickenlooper tells good one on Gen
Corse. It was at Alafoona that rifle ball took
Corse alongside of the head. Gen. Sherman
received word from Gen. Corse that his ear and
he was still able to hold his position and nei,i
it out.
AS soon as possible Sherman got over to see
him, full of anxiety for him. He found Corse
with his head swathed in bandages, and, In his
anxiety to know the nature of the injuries, Inn
patiently ordered the surgeon to remove the
cloths: This was done slowly, and with great
formality, and there was revealed a slight
scratch OF the cheek and q hole in the ear.
sherman looked intently at 1t, and calmly
near missing you, didn't they"
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Tired of the Woman He Eloped With.
Troy Special to the New York Trihune 9Th

Jose Francisco Maldonade eloped with Mary
Lotridge, q pretty shop girl, a few weeks ago
of Mexico, and he was here attending the Poly.
technic Institute, in charge of guardian. Last
night Miss Lotridge returned to her home. She
says that her husband abandoned her on her
wedding trip to Chicago. She seems to take hel
desertion greatly to heart. 1t is said that the
gay Mexican did not tire Of his young wife, but
that the pressure brought to bear on him by
his relatives induced him to leave her. 1t Is
Thought that he has gone to Mexico. His wife
has taken rooms with her father and mother In
house fronting the institute. If he comes back
TO school she will be able to pounce upon him
without any trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07

SULLIVAN READY TO FIGHr RYAr--In re.
Spouse to q Telegram received In Boston yester-
day asking If Sullivan would fight Paddy Ryan
loF 26,9 GOO and the diamond BELT, Patsy Shep,
Earu, Sriiivan's trainer and second, replied
gloves, in any place where they could be given
police profession. Sheppard stated that he
would be In New York within ten days, when
details could be arranged. Articles of agree
ment for glove light between Sullivan and
Dominic McCahrey, 70 take place In Philadel-
phia on March 3Oth, for gate receipts, the win.
ner to take 65 per cent, and the loser 35 PEI
cent Sullivan IL taking good care Of himself
and win undoubtedly be In good condition for
these encounter.
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The Canary Birds Appetizer.

" l.
AS every one knows, no canary bird cage is
complete without piece of cuttlefish bone for
Dick or Pete to sharpen or cleanse his bin on
The cutie bone contains a large amount of sill
cious matter. Your canary probably takes a
good deal of sand with his food to aid him in
from a species OF the same family as the ia
nous devilfish. (which is credited with doing
The bone is found in the back of the iSh which
is much smaller variety OF piscis than its Illus
trious brother. A dealer in Cedar street has the
finest specimen in the United States; better than
the one in the Smithsonian institution. This
specimen is about as large q founder. The
bone would measure 10 by inches. but this
is q very unusual size. and such bone rarely
If ever, comes into the New York market.
The uses OF cutie bone are limited. and the
used by jewelers. mold for casting gold and
for polishing metals; some goes into face pow
ders. In old days it was used in medicine, but
II really has no medicinal value. OS sel,iu, the
name it Is known by in the trade, is found all
along the coast of France and Italy. From Feb
ruary until September is the season for catching
the fish. The greater part of the bone which
comes TO Our market is found on the Mediter-
ranean coast Fortunately for the canary, the
cephaloped has numerous enemies who devour
The fish and leave the bone, which bone floats
on the water and is washed on to the beach: the
sun, waves and sand act as a natural cleanser
and remove all the animal matter. A large
number of the fish are taken alive, principally
for the sepia, black gland which the fish car
ries in its stomach, and by forcing the water
through its body elects a fluid that darkens the
sea around 1t whenever pursued by man or its
ffnny enemies. In a good-sized specimen this
gland in its natural state is nearly as large as
an orange, but when dried and in it's market
able form it is about the size of a cherry. 1t is
the most beautiful and perfect black known.
Marseiles is the principal market for cutie
bone. It is brought there by the fishermen,
who sell it by the 1000 pieces to the dealers,
who assert and pack it in ordinary lemon boxes.
Four of these boxes are put together, covered
with canvas, and called a STRAP" In 1888
1,621 straps We're imported into the United
fnfr1 do Il 80
1884 was a failure, for reasons that the reporter
was unable to discover. The Importation of that
year was H. SO straps, or 115,267 pounds. A
sumption was increasing, as some enterprising
dealers in bird seed conceived the idea of put
ting up mixed bird seed IN neat paper boxes,
with piece of cnttle bone in every package.
1t is probable that the wives of some of our
leading protectionists prevailed on their hus-
bands to have the greatest luxury of canary bird
economy brought into the United States free of
duty.
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BURIED UNDER A FAILING wALL.-T

BURIED UNDER FALLING WALL.-The
rear wall Of the large malt house of Wehr,
Hobelmann & Gottleib, on Hanover street,
Baltimore, fell last evening, crushing the adj
Joining house and instantly killing John sauer
an. employe, who was shoveling grain on the
third moor. His body was found in the next
building under five feet of barley. The house
adjoining was occupied by Conrad FOUL, whose
wife was lying i'll in the second story, attended
by her daughter. All means of egress were
blocked by the barley, and they were rescued
aiter several hours work; The tall is attributed
weakened the wall The loss is estimated at
several Thousand dollars.
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Greek and Latin Lowered q Peg.

FTOm the New 7 Ork commercial.
On Tuesday the faculty OF Harvard college de-
cided by large vote in the affirmative to abolish
Greek and Latin as requirements for the en-
trance examinations, a substitute being al
lowed which is looked upon as an equivalent.
In England, an attempt is making in the same
direction at Oxford, but it will not be sanctioned
without an acrimonious and prolonged debate,
itself-that the ancient languages are O part of
the knowledge necessary to make a "gentle-
ms -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07

FrOn tne Ph1adelphia Gail
Irate Subscriber want to see the fellow that
wrote this article
Western Office Boy-Must been the editor, I
guess.
$50 suppose. Where is her Where is he,
say?"
"He's not fh.n
h oh he ANT in, ain't hes Amt in, eh' Well,
Hes attendin' the funeral Of q man what
called 20 see him on Monday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07

PRIVATE HENRY's WILL.-The will of Chas
B. Henry, alias Charles Fl. Buck, private in
the Greedy Arctic expedition, was yesterday
testamentary issued to VIM. Helms, the
brother-in-law of the deceased. The estate
back paw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07

DIED INSANE OVER HIS TRoUBLE-E. r.
Butz. a respectable young man, who was COM
mitted to Jail in Reading Pa, because of the
made himself responsible, and who subsequent
~ went insane over his trouble, died in the
county insane asylum there yesterday. He re-
fused food for the past ten days. The deceased
came there from Minneapolis, Mimi, and was
about to be married when he was arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-07

from the PhlIapeIphia Times. to-day.
Detectives Bond and Donaghy, of the central
office, returned from Washington yesterday
where they had been during the inaugural cere-
monies for the purpose OF watching Philadel-
phia crooks"
THE city was filled with pickpockets and
buDco-men from all parts of the country said
Detective Bond, land we had our hands full to
succeeded in making twenty-three arrests.
Among these Were " -. Reynolds and W Baker,
alias Barrick, TWO bunco-incu: James Watson
alias the Duke OF Chicago;' Jimmy Casey, who
i said 10 have been the accompilce of Poodle
Murphy in his recent strcet-car thieviDg open
tioIs in this city, and John Manderfield "a Phiia-
delphia professional who. several years ago,
when arrested for picking pockets, tried to
Gberate him.
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Crowds at the National Museum.
FAVORABLE IMPRESSION PRODUCED UPON VI.

ITORS
The approaches to the National Museum are
still in an unimproved condition. and had the
weather been rainy instead of dry during the
last few days. thousands Of visitors TO the city
would probably have been debarred from see
ing the National Museum.
The tally shows the following actual number
Of visitors to the Smithsonian Institution and
National Museum during the last five days
March =. 3. l. , and q: