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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
The Decoration Scandals.
AN EXCITING DEBATE IN THE FRENCH CHAMBER O
DEPUTIFS

AN EXCITING DEBATE IN THE FRENCH CHAMBER OF
DEPUTIES
In the French chamber OF deputies, yesterday,
NJ Paul de CaSSagnac asked leave to interpellate
the government in relation 10 the Legion OF Honor
decoration scandals NJ. Fallleres minister OF JUS
tice, expressed his willingness and also agreed to
an Immediate debate on the Interpolation. NJ. de
Launay In a speech declared that the chief culprit
course OF the debate NJ. de CaSSagnac declared
that justice had not been allowed TO take its
course. but had been paralyzed by political inter-
vention- The government ought to produce all
the evidence In their possession. VI. FloQuet,
president OF the chamber, protested against the
disclosure OF judicial documents. VI. de CaSSagnac
called upon VI. FloQuet not to intervene In the de-
bate VI. Floquet advised NJ. de Cassagnac not to
use a threatening tone. which, he said, frightened
nobody. This advice OccaStoned applause.
VI. de CasSagnac reJO!ned: '.Such language Is
only Mt for pothcuse." NJ. Floquet said that the
chamber would judge OF the language OF those call
Ing themselves gentlemen. VI. de Cassagnac after
ward abiding 10 VI. FloquetS cry In the presence
OF the car, "vIve POlogne." VI. FlOQuet exclaimed
"Your patriotism Is on level with your polite
ness" Continuing the debate NJ. de Launay
the guilty parties. NJ. Faliieres justified the con-
duct OF the government. lie declared that the at
tacKs upon the procureur-general were wantOn
calunny. The prOcureur-general had never sup
pressed any document connected with the case
The object OF the Interpolation, he declares was
TO exercise pressure upon the magistrates He be-
ley ed thai whatever the decision OF the eXamin-
ing Judge IN VI. wilson's might be 1t would be
taken In accordance with the dictates OF his con-
science. [Applause.l
The order OF the day was then adopted by vote
OF .}O5 10 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
To Lease the Canal.

THE WESTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD PROPOSES TO
BUILD RAILROAD IN IFS BED FROM CUMBERLAND
TO wILIIANsPoRr
A bill has been introduced In the Maryland leg
islature TO authorize the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal co. 10 construct railroad with one or more
tracks upon the c. and U. Canal, between Cumber-
land ami connection with the railroad at VIII
Transport and 10 lease such railroad 10 the Wes-
tern Marylan Railroad Co. The lease Is 10 be for
one hundred years and the annual rent Is TO be
SsO,OcJ. All rent Is TO be paid 10 the canal COM
pany after bonds OF 1878, or others issued TO ex-
tend them have been satisfied. The bill also pro-
Nidss that local rates between stations between
Cumberland and WilliamSport shall not exceed
the highest rates now charged for toll and freight
this not 10 apply TO business destined to points be-
yODd cumberland or Williamsport, nor to any busi-
hess not now done by the canal and which may be
The result OF this arrangement or which may be de-
Tyed from future connections. The railroad COM
pany Is 20 receive and promptly transport and de-
liver upon the canal boats all business for canal
points Mellow Wiulamsport, charging not more than
80 cents per gross ton on Dtuminous coal and other
business rates not exceeding the present charges
Tor Toll and freight. and shall not exceed the
charge now made at Cumberland for transferring
freight from cars TO boat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
Oysters and Terrapin.
HOW THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS ENTERTi

HOW THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS ENTERTAINED
THEIR GUESTS.
District Commissioners Webb and Wheatley en-
tertained a large number OF guests at the oyster
roast, which, as stated in THE STAR. they gave
yesterday afternoon at the 18th street wharf.
Members OF the senate and House committees
having charge OF District matters various District
officials, anc many citizens OF the District, were
numbered among the guests. The whole affair was
delightfully."- Informal. The wharf Was the scene OF
pleasant activity. A big fre was built on the
wharf, and on IL were placed heavy sheets OF iron,
which, In turn We're covered with oysters, which
were kept constantly on the move by half dozen
cOlOred men To the left, in a long wooden shed,
with its fioor wel-cOvered with sawdust, the oys-
tiers were served. IL was Il buffet banquet. The
guests went 10 improyiSed tables. or lunch coun-
tiers, ut the side OF the room. where they were
served with oysters, terrapin, and the other things
embraced In the blli-Of-fare. numerous corps OF
OySter-ShuckerS were Kept busy. Commissioners
Webb and Wheatley were FULLY occupied greeting
lions. The cuisine was presided over by Messrs.
Gwynne Harris. the inspector OF marine products.
and Robert sutton, the harbOr master, so the
whole affair had a sort OF marine flavor. Mr. sam
Einstein was at the head OF the department hav-
ing charge Of liquid refreshments Major Ray
nOnd. the new Engineer Commissioner, was pres
ent. and made the acquaintance OF many citizens
OF the District About one hundred anu nifty guests
were present. Including senators Beck and Black
burn Representatives Allen, Hit, Hopkins, Baker,
Judge Bingham, Marshal Wilson. Col Moore
grimm, Chief Paris Secretary Tindal CheI Clerk
Rock, Norris Peters, j. p Wilett, F. q. Davis,
Halet kilbOurn, Capt i. " Burritt, Frank Loving
and EnOch Totem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
Mrs. Hendricks COnlplains.

SHE THINKS SHE Is AT LEAST ENTITLED TO HER HUs-
BANDS SALARY FOR FOUR YEARS.
The Indianapolis Sentinel publishes an interview
with Mrs. Hendricks. Recently a Cincinnati news
paper gave brief conversation with her, in which
She was represented as rejecting on Congress for
not voting her the entire salary Of the deceased
Vice. President
1T is true" said Mrs Hendricks, sthat 1 made
was not at my own solicitation. 1 was accosted by
reporter as was getting on the train, and he
l knew that Mrs. Blair and Mrs. Logan
had just received substantial pensions.
The subject Is exceedingly dfstasterul
upon may as well express my views on the mat
ter. In brief, will say that do not think have
been treated just right. Fortunately, am In such
circumstances that do not require assistance at
the hands OF the nation but IL would be absurd
me to assert that such would not be welcome II IL
should DC pronered freely The republican party
than the democratic party has done. Mr.. Hendricks
gave the whole OF his life to the service OF the
energy and strength in its BEHALF It's call his
duty, and what is the reward?"
Mrs Hendricks spoke with good deal Of feeling
and with slight ttnge OF bitterness. She con-
continued: Eyes ask, what was the reward? At
the death OF the man whom the whole democratic
the pa sum Of So saary 10 Ss
Dereaved widow. Loud were the acclamations OF
the democratic party leaders that here had died q
from defeat, who had been the means OF putting
the party In power for the irst time In a long
period OF years. But what has the nation
done? 1 do not want to pose as SEEK
ing eleemOsynary offerings from the Gov.
eminent, but 1t looks TO as II there Is being an
injustice done. The money for my husbands four
years term Is lying in the Treasury at Washing
ton There has been no one appointed to Ill his
Gated position. Then why be SO niggardly in with
holding that which is only tribe TO the country,
and Is at the same time so palpably due TO Mr. Hen
bricks widow as partial recognition OF the serv-
ices he had rendered the democratic party and the
country, which no one will deny TO him"
Referring to the model for q statue Of her hus.
band, recently selected, she said: 'Mr. PARKS de-
sign was beautiful creation q work OF art, but
as fac stsnste OF my husband It was failure.
cannot understand the obstinacy OF the committee
IN persisting In the acceptance OF this design
against my strong reluctance 70 give Il my ap;
others In New YORK. and, as was personally &C
Qualnted with some OF them, as looked at them
Sney almost seemed TO speak 70 me. That % the
kind OF statue want. / think ought to know
now my husband looked, and don't intend to ap.
Ideas"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
An EnthllsiaStic Supe.

Troy
Once when Edwin Forrest went to Detroit he
produced "Metamora." Supers were engaged to
personate warriors and among them was a bright
Irish lad who had lurld admiration for the great
tragedian. AT that point in the play where Meta-
mora asks: cam not the great chief OF the Pot
tawatomies?" the supers are supposed to grunt:
ugh! Ugh!" The stage manager had carefully
drilled them In what they were expected to do,
friend was so transported by Forests acting as
to quite forget that he was impersonating an In
dian. When Forrest turned TO the assembled
warriors and Numbered forth: cam 1 not the
great chief OF the POttawatomeS?" the Irish boys
enthusiasm broke all restraint. He leaped into
the air with wild shout, and, twirling his toma-
hawk about his head, replied: "Yees air! yees
arm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04

FROM the AIbiny JOurnuI
A gentleman stood looking at a hOrse-car team
the other day One OF the horses was a beautiful
black, q high stopper, fiery and evidently OF fine
pedigree. While the gentlemen were admiring
the animal a friend came by and remarked: "Do
you know whose horse that is?" mo-" said the
gentleman. SWELL" said the friend, shat black
colt is the property OF Mr.. -, naming we'll
known horse fancier. HIS hWse ran away with
him the other day. 1t has become so spirited that
he determined to break him down to hard work.
Every time he gets horse that worries him like
that he let's the street car company take him and
use him for few weeks. That takes The life and
spirit right out or him and he becomes perfectly
tractable. After two weeks In street car buSi-
hess he doesn't run away any more" IL is said
that other horse fancers in this and other cities
have similar way Of breaking In their fiery
SteedS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
Canada Does the square Thing.
SHE ALLOWS THE distressed YANKEE SCHOONER
TO LAND 80 SELL THEIR FISH.

SHE ALLOWS THE distressed YANKEE sCHOONERS
TO LAND 80 SELL THEIR FISH.
Collector Ross at Halifax, n. s., Thursday re-
ceivcd inquiries from Minister OF customs Bowel
In regard to the circumstances OF the arrival OF
the American schooners Moonlight and Whittier
and the possibility OF freezing or curing their
fresh fares pending necessary repairs. The COL
lector replied, showing the impossibilty OF doing
either They had no facility TO salt the f1sh, and
halibut were too thick to freeze. The vessels
could not 60 on the marine railway Till that con-
Germ thawed out, and meanwhile the 10000
pounds OF halibut were certainly spelling. Upon
receipt OF these assurances from the collector
Minister Bowel gave permission for the landing
duty OF halt cent per pound, but distinctly stip-
ulated that this action under these exceptional
circumstances should not be regarded as prece-
dent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
The Doll Doctor OF Lefpsic.

From the Paris American Register.
The denizens Of Leipsic, young and old, mourn
the loss OF one OF the most modest and retiring,
yet most skillful operators, Frau Emma Friederike
Schneider, better known the ''doll DOCTOR" who
died there last week. For more than half a cen
tury, every since the death OF her husband and
child. this quaint, quiet and 1ndefatigable woman
freshening up OF dolls, In which occupation she
had attained not only an Incredible dexJerity, out
also won the hearts or the growing as well as the
grown generations OF Leipsc. visit to her
atelier was one OF the sights Of the city. Those
who were permitted to enter the sacred precincts
could only do SO Standing-chars tables the floor,
the walls, In fact every available place, was COW
cred with 'crtppeS" OF both sexes. boys and girls
In rags or entirely without habiliments, that
lacked one or both eyes, one or both arms or legs
or feet the '1nnards," nose wig, or the half or
whole Of head &C., and that were turned out as
good as new by the quiet, almost dwarfed little
woman, to the delight OF the juvenile pOsSessOrs.
Her sphere Of usefulness was confined TO Leipsic
only-nO outsiders needed apply. Her loss will
indeed be "Irreparable" for long time to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
The silent Wife.

From The Chicago Tribune.
'.Maria," said Mr. Billus to his wife, In a tone OF
grave reprOach, "fOr the last hour or more you
have done nothing but find fault with the neigh
bors. It's bad habit to get into. II you can't
say good word for other folks 1t Is best to keep
silent, and say nothing at all To change the SUBJ
ject, however, continued Mr.. Billus, conciliat-
ingy and somewhat Joculariy, several OF my
friends have asked me TO come OUT as a candidate
for assessor. They want man, they say, that Is
honest, capable and deserving, and they tell me
will NIL the bill exactly. How does the idea strike
your"
Deep, prolonged and oppressive silence on the
part Of Mrs BilluS, and Mr.. Bilius sinks out Of
the house with his hat pulled down over his eyes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
The Lady, the Burglar and the Dog.

From the hanS8S lily lunes
dog fancier declares that watchdog is OF no
use to lady, because II he barks and arouses her
she is more frightened than is the burglar; while
dog that will attack without barking is sure not
to be q social companion, such as lady likes TO
have in her b0udoif.
81 once sold ne bull terrier to an elderly lady,
who distressing servants, and living all alone in
her house, thought she needed such q protector.
Coming down to light the IRE one morning she
was horrff1ed to md her dog grimly watching q
bury ruffian in the kitchen.
"sIf you please, marm,' said the man, touching
his cap as she entered. 4 amt took notnin' yet
That ERE wild beast o. y0urn would tore me to
small bits II had He's been a-keepin his eye on
me. marin, and II I'd stirred step he'd q been at
me. I've put In q most uncommon nasty night,
marin, and l do hopes you won't be hard on me-
"She was not hard upon him. She gave him his
breakfast and allowed him togo unmolested Then
she came round 70 my place with the dog and sold
him back to me at half price, saying that II had
told her he was SO remOrSeiess brute she would
never have allowed him In her house at all"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04

A New York gentleman returning home at late
hour is halted by mendicant. "What do you
mean by begging on the streets at this hour OF the
night?" "DOn'L worry about me. l always carry
q latch-key."-Tera Sgtings.
The ice dealers are considering the advisability
OF raising the price OF their commodity next sum-
mer because the unusual thickness OF the ice
makes it dif1cult to handle.-Akbdny Argus.
"WhaCs this, waiter?" ''Ra1lrOad soup, SIR"
''Queer name for SOUP" eyes, sir; stocks been
watered SO often, sir."-Burdette.
Stranger-''Is 1t dangerous to 60 about Omaha at
CitizenC'oh, no! ourpolice force is very small,
and none OF them get around much artar DARK
Omaha Republican. =.
edge only charged me s1oo for obtaining my
Mrs stockyard-'1sit possible! Why, he charged
me $5OO!"
Mrs Lakefront-"Yes, but have always employ
Cd him In such cases. and that makes difference.
you know."-Epoch.
Gentleman TO Uncle Rastus, who Is troubled
kicking that mule In the stomach viii make him
go7"
Uncle Rastus-sDa haint nuf1n wotn make dat
mule go when he 'cludeS not to, sab. I'm only
ktck1n' him TO- my own Observation-Disclosures
Neps.
A New York lady suggests that the v corsage is
80 called because 1t usually costs the wearer g
Over 200 pianos arc ruined every year In this
country by changes OF atmosphere The poor man
thus saves from $500 to g. 900 per year BY not hav-
Ing piano.-Defson Free Press.
Deacon Jones 10 m1n1ster)-'sThe collection this
morning., MI. Goodman, was grAt1fytngiy large"
Ainister-sYeA, deacon, In0ticed quite number
o. strangers among the congregation. "-Epoch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
Bound to Get There.

Late on Thursday afternoon solitary horseman
drew rein In front OF the Medberry Hotel In Balls
ton Spa and in chilly tones called for the landlord
to take his horse, which when done by the hOstler
gave the stranger chance to enter the house. He
stated that he was en- route for Gloversville, and
had driven a few miles west OF galway village
when he became snOwbound. Leaving his cutter
at farm house he mounted his horse and rode to
Ballston Spa, where he intended to take the Sche-
nectady train. He was Informed that all trains
had been abandoned
But" he exclaimed in ag0nized tones, "Tve got
to get TO Gloversville tonight as am going to be
married"
He was told he could not go by rail- and to make
himself at home. Seating himself at the writing
would write, but was told, Of course, that the mail
could not go any more than he could. The stranger,
thinking over the disappointment OF the would be
bride. ordered his horse, and, wrapping himself In
blankets, left for GOversville on horseback, ride
of .l2 miles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04

N. q.
The very latest thing out In the way Of station
cry is an envelope Of leather, which can be locked
and sent through the mails without being tam
pered with. 1t will doubtless come into general
use as safe covering for lovers epistles. The
locked envelope is thus described It's OF leather,
alligator skin or morocco. Upon the back OF the
envelope Is a tiny staple OF gold or silver, over
which fits snugly a link OF similar material at
tached to the flap, and this is secured by dainty
little paddock with Yale lock. Upon the face Is
an open pocket for the insertion OF card bearing
the address and the necessary postage stamp.
Two tiny keys accompany each envelope. Having
furnished Phyllis with one OF these, Corydon may
pour forth his hearts tenderest devotion to her
upon paper, lock 1t up and send 1t on its way re-
jocing In the certainty that she only to whom It
Is directed will be able to scan its sacred pages
That the envelope will supply a long-felt want in
the world OF courtShip cannot be doubted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04

SALISBURY CONDoLEs WITH THE LANDLoRD8-A
deputaiiOn OF irish landlords waited upon Lord
Salisbury yesterday and urged that they might be
compensated for the losses they had suffered
through recent legislation. They denounced the
results OF the land commissions work. Lord sails
bury congratulated them that they had al last
awakened TO the importance OF unanimous and
energetic policy Of self-defense. II tho Landlords
had shown similar energy some years ago they
would have bean spared much o. their present
misery. He expressed deep sympathy TOR the lano-
lords, many OF whom had suffered extremely. ond
promised fully ~ conaader their proposals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
The Bright idea Of Two Chicago wo.

From the Chicago Mall
The ladies' downtown toilet room will probably
be the next thing. Some weeks ago a lady who
has been sojourning in Paris many months had
occasion to visit Chicago Being down town one
day, she desired what comes to all women-to use
her channels and its companion. She could lind no
place that was not more public than accorded
with her notions. She made complaint TO 4 lady
friend, and the Two fell TO Schcming, women do
when alone. I have been permitted 10 overhear
enough to say that the plan Is 10 secure central
location and outfit the room with all those little
things which make a woman'S happiness COM
plete-easy chairs divans, and every conceivable
article in the r6ilet line. Private apartments
where a lady may put on the rouge or pencil TO
entire dress accouterment. A light lunch will be
in readiness. The place will be for the fair sex
exclusively. 1t is not designed to be- a meeting
place. Men will have no occasion TO go there, and
II one should happen In by mistake he will get
such reception as will not lead him to try again.
This scheme Will be the only one OF the Kind In
this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04
Her Last Lullaby,
MOTHER DIES WHILE SINGING HER BABIES TO
SLEEP.

MOTHER DIES WHILE SINGING HEX BABIES TO
SLEEP.
Mrs Julia Sophia Walker, OF San Francisco, died
at her home ON Friday night under peculiar cir
cumstances. She was handsome, vigorous
woman, not yet thirty years DID, and mother OF
two children, one a baby and the other about four
years old. Save for their company she was alone
in the evening. She was busy with her household
cares, and the children climbed about her until
shortly after O'Clock, when 1t came their bed
time. She tucked them In their cribs by the fire,
and, kissing them goodnight, turned down the
light that they might sleep the better. Going
then into the parlOr adjoining, she left the door
ajar and, sitting at the piano, played for time in
q soft strain as q lullaby. After time the music
ceased abruptly, and the elder child was aroused
by sound from the parlor like heavy fall. Call
ing its mamma repeatedly and receiving no reply
the little one arose, went into the parlor and
there, by the piano, on the floor just as she had
fallen from the stool, lay the mother, dead. Mr..
Walker reached home within a few minutes there
after and was overwhelmed at the spectacle which
greeted his entrance HIS wife lay dead and his
children were crying with fright. The coroner
was Informed, but, as death plainly resulted from
heart disease, no inquest will be held.
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Funa SPECIAL PRrcEs
S1INEMETZ 4 SON.
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Next corner 18th street.
Fine Mink Lined Circular &i5. reduced from 4S5.
Ermine Lined Circular. ESQ, reduced from $50
Siberian Squirrel Lined Circular. &25. reduced
from $50.
Seal Skin sacque. 70 bust 40 deep. s120. reduced
from $3.50.
Seal Skin sacque. 40 bust. 40 deep. sl5o. reduced
Seal skin sacqus. 80 bust AZ Deep s125. reduced
from S105.
Seal Skin Jacket, 80 bust Sos, reduced from &S5.
Plush Ulster livery fne), 80 bust 447. 80 worth ESQ
Plush SacQues, sizes IS, 40. AZ. ga worth $50.
We have lett few Plush Vistes NJ &10 Muffs, Boas
and trimmings equally low. 5a23-3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-04

Tue Popular SCltnC6 MONtnIy.
A new principle for keeping plants through the
winter without artificial heat was recently shown
at Regents Park, London, with the plants grown
in Them last winter. The essence OF the invention
is that all light and heat shall previously pass
through a shallow layer OF water. The water is
found TO exercise great control over tempera-
ture protecting plants entirely from frost in win
ter and from excessive direct heat in summer.
The application involves no dirficulty. In the
case OF a garden frame a sliding ''water light, ~
about three inches deep, is mace to mt over the
frame containing the plants, the only difference
always placed In q nat position. The depth OF
water generally Kept in the tank is about two
inches In summer and winter, and half the depth
in spring and autumn.