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The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
CRIMES COMMITTED BY SERIES.
Another Curious Phenomenon Revealed
by French Criminal Statistics.
Eyoti me- Ne,p Orfs1Ds pjr1tDtus

IRON the NeD orleans Ptcdyune.
Another curious phenomenon revealed
by French criminal statistics is that GER
tain classes of crimes occur by series.
We had not long ago series of MUIR
ders in which the victims were cocottes,
and just now we are having series of
old women murderers. There are those
who say that each author of an original
crime produces a sort of hypnotism
among the mass of criminals who APP
propriate and initiate in his manner.
This strange influence exerted over tenn
peraments which seem to have been pre-
destined to commit crimes has nothing
abnormal about it; its workings have
been noticed in persons who we're per-
fectly honest. A year or so ago lady
was caught stealing in one of the large
stores; her honesty was above question,
and her means were ample enough to
permit her to satisfy any caprice.
What she had stolen were little trifles
| of no grent value, and she has declared
that as she was looking at the articles
and on the point of speaking to the sales
man whose back was turned, to ask their
| price, she perceived q handsomely
dressed lady standing alongside of her
who was hiding something under her
! cloak. She was about to denounce the
thief when the latter fixed her eyes on
her in strange, half commanding, hall
smiling way, and, completely fascinated
she initiated her, followed her about
taking things whenever she did. Pres
emily she lost sight of the woman in the
crowd and at once came TO herself will
a start and was about to pay for the arti
cles she had taken when she was arrested
In the room where she was searched she
recognized the woman whom she had
been initiating and who, like her, had
been watched and arrested. am ex
ceedingly skeptical on the subject oi
magnetism and hypnotism and the other
tricks with which jugglers are SO fond
of imposing on the public, but in cast
like the one just cited, where the lady''
past was irreproachable and where tn,
theft committed was insignificant, / an
not inclined TO doubt her assertion tina
she was acting under an influence sh
was powerless 10 resist. Her excuse die
not save her from prosecution, and sh
received a trifling sentence
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WASHINGTON. DECEMBER i5 1888.

IT WILL BE remembered that recently
there appeared in Harper's Weekly, a
sketch by Paul Rcnouard, of certain
well-known and handsome Washington
cerrespondendents to wit; d. r..
Mckee, General Boynton, Colonel
Mussey, Colonel Washington, Henry
Macfarland, Fred Perry Powers, Major
Carson. Colonel Dunnell, A. w. Lyman
and NJ. G.. Seckendorf Beauty is a
marked feature with each of these gen
tlemen, and tho alleged counterfeit pre-
sentiment by Renouard entirely ignores
the fact. Indeed, the slight is so pal
pable and painful TO the gentlemen and
their families and friends that they are
now considering the possibility of suit in
compromise or something like that against
Harpers'. The plaintiffs will be satisfied
with money settlement, say 100000,
divided pro rata according to the suffer
ings they have endured, Mcfarland,
Washington and Powers getting the
larger share, but they much prefer that
Harper's publish full-page portraits of
them taken from photographs, in order
that the world may know they are hand
some men. There are some wounds that
money cannot cure, though it may
soothe, and the wounds to the faces of
these gentlemen, inflicted by the Har'
pers, are Of that kind. We await with
suspense further action in this crusade
against the destruction of beauty by th'
modern newspaper wood cut
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
THE MATINEE GIRL.
A Description of the Gorgeous Creatures
who Worship Manly Beauty.
. NFaa

Who Worship Manly Beauty.
From the NeiC York World.
The matinee girl, with regular reopen
ing of the theatrical season, becomes q
distinct figure on the streets again. With
the lorgnette in little plush bag, her
silver or enamoled bonbonniere oiled
with little disks of juiube paste favored
with violet, tucked securely into the
neat jacket pocket, and an air of joyful
and enthusiastic expectancy on her
young and youthful countenance she is
unmistakable; you couldn't by any posi-.
bilty be deceived as to her destination.
For the most part she wears gowns of
clear gray camels hair, made with killed
skirt, long, smooth draperies, and the
trim bodice, concealed under Jacket Of
heavy Russian.blue cloth, finished only
with stitchings, and buttened with big,
plain black buttons.
Her hat is small and almost like a
little cap in shape, and is completely
covered with wide bows, which lie crisp
and close, and are of gray-blue ribbon,
with fine red stripes. Her gloves are
Dent gloves. That is to say, they are
of dogskin and have no buttons. being
close wristed and heavily stitched with
the same color She wears on her left
wris; q bracelet of leather, in which is sci
a tiny watch, or else she carries one Of
the new French card cases of grey-blue
morocco, with watch as big as 10.
cent piece set up in the left-hand corner
surrounded with heavy silver scrolling.
If she doesn't carry Directoire um
brella, with a silver handle yard long
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
Four Devotees of Whist.
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-Four Amherst graduates, who made the
grand tour Of Europe or something like 1t
last summer struck me as about the most
faithful worshpers at the shrine Of whist
have ever met. During their absence from
America Of about three months they played
something like two or three hundred games
They played on tho steamer going over,
often by day and always each night on
the European railways and In the hotels the
quartet kept on playing whist rubber
often made journey pleasant that would
have otherwise been dreadfully tiresome.
When ! met them on the return Journey they
were stlll fond Of the cards, and nearly every
evening they could be found In the steamers
smOkng-room, seated around table, with a
pack Of cards greasy aud black from eng ust
In circulation. The four men had retained
the partnerships formed in the start, and
careful account Of the points scored had beer
kept When they got 10 New York the losint
side In the series paid for a dinner for tht
four at Demonico's ! believe the winninl
score was something like l,sO0 points.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
GIasses ATTACHED to Theatre Ohairs.

HTUVt WIs 4ItW VTN WVTtu'
1t is said that the project OF attaching a
patent automatic case with opera glasses in
side to the backs OF the seats will be carried
out within few weeks In one Of the theatres
of this city. Tho case will open when a silver
quarter of dollar Is dropped in a slot at its
side, Just what kind of patent there is to
prevent the opera glasses from going home
with the user is not mentioned. Perhaps a
simple chain would serve the purpose. There
is some room for skepticlsm with regard to
the announcement. The greater want OF
boxes at the back ofthe seats has reference
It glasses Of different description A
miniature bar is apparently what is most
called for,
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

MOTHERS APPEAR to be having an un-
usually sorrowful time of late. Hawkins
was hanged Tuesday for killing his
mother, another man was arrested for
kicking his mothers head nearly off,
another for shooting his mother and a
suit is now in progress in Boston by o
mother to recover 100000 stolen by her
son. A man who will cruelty mistreat
his mother should be lynched on general
principles.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

IRON me NeU lOFH sun.
"The public" said well-known club man
in the Hoffman House, "must have some
woman TO talk about. At present it seems TO
be more or less ratified Mrs. Cleveland has
disappeared from the gossip Of the newspa-
pers, and Mrs. Harrison does not seem TO
possess the requisite originality for newspaper
booming. In the dearth OF other material it
would seem as though the public and the
press had settled upon Mrs. Amelie Rives-
Chanler Tor the honor OF. being the most
widely discussed woman In America, but Mrs.
Chanler won't have IT, Her determination
not TO be talked about is without doubt sin
sere. OF all the women who have been
placed in the position that Mrs Cleveland
recently occupied IN public attention, Mrs.
Langtry was the most complacent. She
loved TO see her name In print, as she was
constantly doing the sort Of things that set the
world talking. Hence she was popular idol
for nearly three years. That is long while
! for any woman 10 hold the first place IN the
| gossip OF America
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

THERE WILL BE lively fight this
winter among the Virginia politicians to
capture delegates for the convention of
next year, when nominations will be
made for the Governorship. There is
already lively canvass in progress and
present indications point strongly in
favor of Congressman Charles T.
O'Ferrall of Virginia, who is numbered
among the staunch friends of the Dis
trict of Columbia,
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

ASSISTANT POSTMASTER SHELDON of
Hudson, N. Y, sentenced yesterday to
three years Imprisonment for robbing
the mails, tainted when sentence was pro-
nounced, and since his arrest his hair has
turned from brown to white. II is hard
TO understand how so sensitive man
could be mail robber unless his mind
had been unsettled by the constantly
recurring question at the delivery win
dow; Any mail for me to-day Reason
totters on.the throne of more than one
postmaster because of this.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

THE BILL INTRODUCED in Congress
providing against tine issuance of per-
mits by the Commissioners to build dwell
ling houses in alleys is a measure which
should be enacted and enforced. The
health of the people and the general san
itary condition of the city are of sufli-
cient importance to warrant every means
looking toward their maintenance, and
the fewer alley residents we have the
better we will be prepared to resist any
epidemic which may attack US.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

Lyman Puslee, fratrlcide, was shot on
Thursday near Ushkaomma, Indian Territory,
IN the presence Of several hundred Choctaws,
in execution Of a judicial sentence. Puslee
met his fate stoically lie sat erect and cool
on his coffin while his hands aud feet were
bound and his eyes bandaged, and be did not
appear 10 finch when the exeeutioner gave
the command to fire. His death was instan.
taneous, three bullets from as many Win
chesters piercing his breast near the heart.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

THE STATE DEPARTMENT denies that
any action is being taken to bring Minis
ter Phelps home if the English Govern
ment does not send Minister TO this
country. In the words of our light and
airy Secretary of State we inquire:
Whats the matter with Hon. Michael
Herbert? He's all right.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS favors
woman suffrage and has written to Mrs
Lucy Stone saying women could vote if
they wanted to. Mr. Curtis Mugwump.
ness and Miss Nancyism are explained.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used for children teething It soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for
dlarrh9a. 25c. Il bottle.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

WoRN OUT WITH its labors, Congress
will adjourn next week for the Christmas
holiday. Realisation without excitement
is what Congressman yearn for.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
FOR RENT-H0USES.

EoR RENT NO 713 21ST STREET NoRTHi
H. west, 3 story brick, rooms; water and
gas keys at No. 100 21st street northwest.
EoR RENT-5-RooM FRAME, 726 10TH
Il street southeast; rent $40; key at store
next door. G. II. DAVIS. 1106 9th street north
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

THE RIVER AND HAKBoR BILL is afloat,
and it is to be hoped that 1t will not get
stuck on the Potomac Flats. -,r.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
SPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE,

Three entire floors. National Bank of the
Republic Building. corner 9TH and ID sts H. W.
Day and evening sessions Young men and
women practically trained for self-support, and
useful lives. Five courses The Practical Busi
ness Course, Stenography, Type Writing and
Graphophone, Ptmun Shorthand, Practical
English Branches Delsnrte School of Express
sion. Scholastic year begins Monday, Scptem-
tember 9. College opens for arrangements on
and after Monday August 27 Sendfor newt IL
lustrated announcement.
HENRY G. SPENCER, LII. b., Principal.
MRS. SARA A. SPENCER, Nloe-Prnopal
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

Manufacturers Sacrifice Sale
Child's Suits marked down 10 80 and $3.50
EIsRMAS BRos., 9TH Y II,
Manufacturing Clothiers and Tailors.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

HOSTILE MEETING between Senator
Riddleberger and Senator ingalls, will be
prevented by mutual consent.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
FOR SALE-LOTS,

E'0R SkLE-4 FINE LOTS ON CHAPLIN ST,
L. 501150 each; one on 10Th st, near Colum-
bia road choice building site, 50X1 lb.
BENZ. p. DAVIS, 1919 Est.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

MTANTED-oLD GOLD AND SILVER
w bought Tor cash by VIM. FREDERICK,
the manufacturing ieweler. COS 9TH st, opp Pat
ent Office.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

GOVERNOR HILL will receive on New
Years day-his second term.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
RECENT EVENTS ABROAD
OsMAN DIGMA HOLDS THE TRUMP
CARD OF THE GAME.

England May be Forced to Treat for tho
Evacuation of suakim-A Revolt in
Public Opinion-A Widespread Panic
Feared from the Crisis in the Panama
Company's Affairs.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

1t kills all pain Instantly and costs only 25
cents bottle, we mean Salvation OH
"Hdbu Is second Hdturcn Contract the
habit to always keep Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup,
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

District Of columbia, Oity OF WasAln0ton, ss.:
l. CHARLES E. WHITE, cashier Of the above
named bank, do sOlemnly swear that the above
statement Is true to the best Of my knowledge
and belief.
CHARLES e. WHITE, Cashier.
subserlbed aud sworn to before mo this 18th
day OF December, 1883
II. p, HOWARD, Notary Public
Correot-Attest;
"A. JAMES
JOHN N. SIMS, lDIrectora.
G.. W. HOWARD,
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

"a REMARKABLE RIDE" is Pastor E. Hez
swem's subject Sunday p. IN,
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FOR RENT--ROOMS.

EoR RENT-NICELY FURNISHED ROOM,
II 2d-story front, with heat and lient con
venent to street cars. rs I'd street northwest.
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Manufacturers Sacrifice Sale.
Overcoats in Fifty Different Styles marked
down to $l4.90. EIsEMAS BRos., 9TH 90 Il,
Manufacturing Clothiers and Tailors.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
OF THE CONDITION

THE NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON
At Washington, in the District OF Columbia, al
the close OF business, December IL, 1888.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

Immense bargains 10 be had at Hamburger's
Fire and Smoke Sale.
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THOMAS j. FISHER q CO.,
1924 II st n w.
FOR SALE AND RENT.

ID EAL ESTATE BULLETIN
III OF
THos. e. wAGGAMAN, 917 Street.
Changes made Wednesdays and Saturdays.
THREE-SToRY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE,
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WANTED HELP.

MTANTED-A WHITE GIRL, FROM 20 TO
w 80 years Of ago, TO do light housework
In family Of two. CAN at once; No. III North
Capitol st, nearly opp Govt Printing ONCE.
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FOR SALE-HOuSES,

TOR SALE-.AT MOUNT PLEAsANT-SEV-
II eral well lllooated cottages and nice build
wood improved by 7.room cottage, sc.
WALKER ~ WILSON, 10O6 Z st.
L'0R sALE-A NUMBER OF SMALL HOUSES,
l. to 8 rooms, with mod imps; for sale on
easy terms. GEO. w. LINKINS,
Corner 10th and ii sts,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-02
A GLITTERING PAGEANT.
Dazzling Parade of the Combined evil
 West'' and 4-Paw Shows.

Dazzling Parade of the Combined "VVild
 Vest and 4-Paw Shows.
 Owing to the extraordinary interest awakened by the ''Wild West" feature of the combined "Wild West" and Forepaugh shows, the management have determined to exhibit this, and all other novelties of the stupendous aggregation, in the gor- geous and surpassingly splendid street pa rade, which takes place daily at 10 8. m. Rain-in- -the-Face, Lone Feather, and all the other famous Indians of the Ogallala Sioux nation, the dark-skinned, bright eyed squaws; the 'cute' papooses, brave and daring scouts, lasso-throwing cow boys, eow-girls, hunters, trappers and Mexican hidalgos; all the survivors of Custers old regiment, an emigrant train, with "prairie schooner" 142 years old, the whole enlivened by 8 genuine cowboy brass band, together with buffalo, elk, and other denizens of the far west, will march with the great features of the world-famed Forepaugh show-an amusement aggrega- tion that alone will exhibit free upon the streets scores of glittering chariots and dens of performing animals, the largest herd of elephants ever brought together in America, 8 cavalcade of medieval knights resplendent in their armour and panoply of war, 8 series of magnificent tableaux on wheels, illustrative of Lalla Rookh's departure from Delhi, and Cleo | patra's journey to meet Marc Antony, a 1 troupe of genuine Southern Jubilee sin gers, six complete, handsome uniformed brass bands, and score of other features that want of space prevents the mention of The combined "Wild West" and Fore paugh shows exhibit here on Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-02
SABBATH DESIGNATION.
Acsse., of the Reformed Pre.byterian
 synod-No Church Entertainments.

1
 synod-No Church Entertainments.
 PIrrsBURG, June 2.-At the Reformed Prcsbyterian national synod the report that } bill is now pending in congress asking that the postal service be discontinued on the Sab bath day cccasioned much rejoicing. In further pursuance of the Sabbath observance idea, resolution was adopted 'that the church sessions be directed to prosecute. by the proper discipline of the church, members who publish advertisements in the papers is sued on the Sabbath"
 The discussion on the report of the com mittce on systematic benefcence was finally recommitted for revision. The report started out by defining the words, ssfor Christ's sake" as meaning the true principles of Christian liberality, and went on to bitterly denounce church socials, entertainments and other carnal methods of obtaining funds for religious and charitable ends.
 The law requiring all adherents of the church to give to the cause one-tenth of all their earnings was indorsed by the commit tee and was confirmed by tho synod.
 A sensation was caused just previous to noon adjournment by the statement of Rev. D. s. Paris, of Sparta, Ills, that at noon Thursday Roy. Matthews, of Illinois, accom- panied by Rev. G. M. Elliott (colored), of Selma, Ala, entered Swogert & Sons res taurant. on Ohio street, for their dinner. The proprietor informed Rev. Elliott that if he wanted meal he must go to the kitchen to eat it. The reverend gentleman, although much grieved at the odium cast upon his race, quietly withdrew to the basement, where, among the servants, he ate his frugal hita
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-02
BEN BUTLER ON POLITICS.
He Says Gen. Sherman Could Be Elected
 His Opinion of Cleveland.

He Says Gen. Sherman Could Re Elected.
 His Opinion of Cleveland.
 BOSTON, June 2.-Gen. B. F. Butler, in talking to a Herald reporter said there could be no question that Blaine's declination must be considered as final Questioned as to the running powers of possible Republican can didates, he said: "I think know of a can didate who could be elected beyond all pos sibility of doubt by the Republican party. Whether he will run. I do not know. How he will run, if he gives his consent to stand, do know. To him there is no objection, because if he is elected he will have an ad- wiser who is as well equipped as any other man in the country to be president-his brother, John. My candidate is Gen. Will jam Tecumseh Sherman. He would march to the White House as he marched to the sean
 'Who do you think the Democratic nomi. nee will ber'
 "Ohl Mir. Cleveland, clearly. He will b, both candidate and platform. can but ed mire the grasp by which he holds the De- mocracy in his hand In 1884 I disbelieved in both his capacity and equipment for the presidency. l am now satisfied that was right in the last, and wrong in the first Nu matter who doubts Mir. Cleveland's fitness to be president, his capacity to rule cannot D. doubted. I look upon this election as the most important one since 1864, which settled whether the war should be continued and the country saved"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-02
TWO VERY BAD BOYS.
'Doc'' Porter and Je .ry Keefe Again i
 the Tolls.


 "Doc'' Porter and Je. .ry Keefe Again in
 the Tolls.
 Charles alias "Doc' Porter lad who al though, young in years is old in sin, was again before the police count this morning charged with taking team without leave. The testimony showed that "Doc" waited until Liveryman Sackett had left his stable, and then went there and represented that MT Sackett had sent him for team. He drove down Cooke street turning the car riage over and breaking one wheel. He then started to Naugatuck but was over taken at that place by MT Sackett. Attor- ney Kennedy of Naugatuck who prosecuted Porter yesterday at that place appeared to- day to defend him and made a plea for mercy. Porter's record was too bad how ever, and the judge thought he had for feited ali right to leiniency ,and fined him $5 and cost and sentenced him to 15 days in jail.
 Jerry Keefe, another youth who has fallen many times from the path of virtue, was charged with stealing quantity of copper, tin and spelter from the Scovill manufacturing company's casting shop. No one saw Keefe take the metal, but he with companion was found near the yard with water pail full of the stuff, which was afterward identified as belong ing to the factory. When discovered, the boys dropped their plunder and ran, but were captured. Keefe testified that the ''other feller' took the metal and asked him to give hand at carrying it. Jerry's failing for taking things that don't belong to him weighed very heavily against him, and when it became known that he spent one term in jail for burglary, and another at the state reform school for similar offence, he was fined $7 and costs and 30 days in jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-02
PEACEFULLY BITTEN.

A Savage Newfoundland Dog Attacks
 John Geehring.
 John Geehring, son of John H. Geehring, of Meriden, was going to his home on Liberty street extension yesterday after noon and, when near the corner of Board and Liberty streets, large Newfoundland dog jumped upon him, knocked him down and bit him four or five times on the face, arm and leg. The dog was ravenous and attempted to chew the young man to pieces, and he might have done so were it not for the timely arrival of 8 man who was brave and powerful enough to fight the dog off his victim. Dr Graeber dressed the wounds, one of which under the left eye was an ugly cut.