Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.
BUYING A HORSE.
How n WashingtOn Lady Got Even
When Swindled by HOrse Sharpers.

lady. In which she appears IN a role somewhat
different from what would b. generally aseribed &c
members OF her sex Ia similar circumstances. She
Is Wen known IN social circles at the capital
has means OF her own. which render her independ.
ent, but makes her home with her brothers fam
;ly. She has always been accustomed to attend 10
her own business matters for herself. and is gen.
orally regarded Is having a pretty good head for
business. But the skill with which she extri-
Gated herself unaiied from a rather awkward stu
alton, In which she unwittingIy found herself re-
Gently has surprised even her most intimate
friends. IL occurred TO her not long ago that she
would ike 10 have q horse and phaeton OF her
own, and she a. once made up her mind 70 make
the purchase II she could Ind an animal 10 suit
SHE BUYS A HORSE
Being accustomed 70 attend 10 her own affairs,
She dbl not for a moment think It would be nee
essary % have the assistance of some one versed
In hOrse-resh but began the hunt herself. Her
Inquiries soon let the hOrsemen know what she
was after, and as is usually the case, tney were
horses Horse after horse was driven Up 10 ner
brothers house, and this was the nrst inttma-
ton that the family had that she was horse
hunting, she tried quite a number that she was
assured were just the animals for lady 10 drive.
and finally was satisfied that she had found one 20
suit. The horse, she was told, belonged 70 Judge
-, prominent Official in one or the Depart
raents, whose wife had left the city, and conse-
Quently the owner had no use for MIN, for he was
from his nose to his tail ladys horse. The horse
was driven several times before the money was
R4A1-d SOUu SUN pIICt.
THE ONLY OBJECTION
the new owner had TO him was that he was a little
Too spirited when starting out, but ne would soon
quiet down and jog along as lady's horse ought
One morning several days after the purchase she
was sitting at the window as he was brought
around from the stable. AT first she didn't recOg-
niZe him, and when the phaetOl drew up in front
OF the door, she took good Look but could scarcely
believe her eyes,
so CHANGED WAS HIS APPEARANcE
iODkei X hadn't fed a uOnth
His head and tail dropped, he stood as II his poor
crooked legs could hardly bear the weight OF his
emsciated body, and when she clucked 10 him and
Jerked on the reins In a womanly way IL seemed
as II he could hardly make a start. She thought
he would soon warm up 10 his work, but he didn't.
.'What can be the matter" she said 20 herself, as
IN vain she tugged at the reins and then all Of a
sudden the thought flashed through her mind,
"THE MEDICINES RUN OUT.
I've been the victim OF sharpers; this horse has
been dOctored ID sell" She was very much morti-
ned but she didn't drive home II would never
do TO let the folks see how she had been victim
lied. she headed straight for the stable where
She left her once noble animal and walked home.
She said never a word TO anyone about her trouble
or her intentions, but hurrtedly putting on her
most becoming costume she took a street-car for
the judges ONCE. she had never met the former
owner OF the horse, but she remembered his name
and his office. on the way she decided on a plan
OF action. AT the ONCE messenger took her card,
and she followed close behind the messenger and
stood before the judge as her card was handed 20
him She didn't Intend 10 be put OF with any ex-
cuse OF a press OF business. She was politely re-
Her appearance had a deal OF weight, as she In
tended It should have when she arrayed herself in
her best Judge, I've come TO talk with you
about the horse, began the visitor.
The judge smiled family and hoped he was all
night
u have but one objection to him." was the
earnest reply. He suits LIE in every other re-
epect, but really
NE Il TOO SPIRITED
Tor lady TO drive. didn't know | was timid but
every time go out am afraid for my life. He is
too high strung and he nearly pulls my arms out
OF their sockets Now. know you would feel dread
ful II serious accident should happen, and
came 70 see II couldn't get you TO trade back be-
lure u TOO late, for know Will be killed"
THE SCHEME WORKS.
The judge eyed her closely, but not by any slip
ofWOrd or manner did she show her hand Whether
The judge understood the game not will never be
known, but after little further talk he drew his
count for the use OF the horse His visitor could
hardly realize her success when the check was
handed her.
WAS TEE CHECK GOOD?
She hurried out Immediately, congratulating her
self. when" Horrors, what II the check should be
bogus" she said. IL was drawn on a downtown
bank Thither she hurried, and after being ia. y
Tiled drew the money Stll she was not satisfied.
She knew nothing about that bank. suppose the
bills should be counterfeit" she thought BY hur-
Iying she reached the uptown bank, where she
Cio business beIOre The Close OF business and was
more than grltl2ed when the amount was depOS
lied 10 her credit Then she went home, and at
The dinner table the story told OF how she fell
among thieves and how she extricaJed herself
Iroin The dilemma
Representative McAdOO WrOnged.
THE NEW JERSEY CONGRESSMAN SAYS SOME ONE Has
MADE FRKE WITH NAME
The New YORK Herald or yesterday says: Con-
gresham McAdoo telegraphs that some one CON-
United forgery last Friday. Just before the new
democratic county committee met on that day
dispatches purporting 10 be signed by William
AcAdoo were received by many leading demo-
Gratis asking them 10 support O'NeiIl Deputy
collector Kelly received one OF the kilograms. He
detected the fraud, as the telegram was not prop
eriy checked He Immediately made Inquiries,
and nnding many Others had received Similar
messages, quickly circulated the fact OF the dis
patches being bogus and intended TO deceive
ODonneils supporters, who wished TO stand well
with the Congressman message OF inquiry was
sent 10 VT. McAdOo, who answered yesterday, de-
nying that he mad sent any kilograms TO meIn-
hers OF the committee and stating that his name
had been forged 10 the kilograms. The forged tel
esraIn 10 John 4. Kelly was as follows:
1t Is no use VNeill must be trusted II You can
d. AEy thing for hmm, do for me. McIDoo"
The text OF Mr. McAdoo's telegram about the
forgery was as follows:
~IiOn J. =. KELLY. Jersey City:
sent no telegram nor letter TO you nor any mem
arr unauthorized. unqnahed foryeries Please inyes
txats and d@nouHce publicly. / have been greatly
~rOnse4 This you are a. Liberty to publish.
"McADoo"
The Wool Men Agree.
THEY RECOMMEND INCREASED DUTIES, AND APPOINT
COMMITTEE 10 PRESENT THE SCHEDULE 10 con
The third days conference OF the wool men. IN
this city, came 10 an end SATURDAY. evening ny rhs