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The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-16
AFTER THE SURPLUS.
Some of the Appropriations that Mem
bers VIII Try To Pass.


bers win Try To Pass.
The very first measure which will
confront the Democratic party, says the
New York sun, will be one that will
make a big hole in the surplus. II is
the bill to refund the direct tax. BY the
terms of the truce agreed upon between
the majority of the Democratic caucus
and CONGRESSMAN Oates of Alabama, and
his followers, when the memorable
deadlock of last spring was broken, this
measure is to be disposed of within q
week after Congress meets. II will
require 500, 900 900 to repay this tax.
Should the bill be passed, there will be
big fight by the Southern members to
have the cotton tax also refunded. This
will take $s0000,0O0 additional. Then
there are the French spoliation claims.
They will take several millions. What
ever merit these claims may possess, ii is
certain that the character of the lobby
behind them and their mode of opera
tions will besmirCh the whole affair.
The Hennepin Canal job is also to be
pushed forward, as well MS several other
similar enterprises that want Govern.
ment aid. The Oklahoma bill will need
watching. There has for some time been
a suspicion that a great d.grabbing
scheme was contained in this bill, and it
has been broadly intimated that some of
the Members actively engaged in pushing
this measure were not actuated by wholly
disinterested motives.
Ninety bills for the erection of public
buildings, or for the enlargement of
Xisting buildings, are on the House cal
endar. The cost of each OF these pro.
posed buildings will in no case be less
than $50, 900, and may in few instances
amount to 81 100000. New York wants
more public buildings than any other
State, but California, Virginia and In
diana are not far behind.
Troy, Yonkers, Suspension Bridge,
Elmira, Hudson and Newburgh are
cities for which postoilice buildings are
provided by bills on the House calen-
| dar. Some of the cities are entitled TO
public buildings, but, by combination
of all men interested in public building
bills, it is proposed to log.roll them
| through without regard to merit.
There is one little project which has
already pledged to it thesupport of many
| Members of Congress. An understands
ing was effected quietly among a number
of Congressman last year to pass meas
ure giving to each Member clerk.
Those who are parties to it agreed to vote
for the scheme whether reelected or not.
1t is proposed to give the clerk $100 a
month during the session. This is a very
modest sum, but it is considered only the
entering wedge. Once a clerk is secured
numerous perquisites will follow, Should
the measure go through, it will take hall
a million dollars annually out of the
| Treasury.
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Vegetation In the Air.


Travellers and fishermen are allowed wide
privileges in the matter Of curious narratives.
For example, a telegraph wire is the last thing
one would expect to support vegetation Of
any kind, yet traveller in Brazil writes to
German horticultural journal describing a
crop OF mistletoe which he found clothing
the wires not far from Rio Janeiro At
distance, he says, the wires appeared frnged
with what he supposed were the leaYipgs Of
a recent food But a perception Of their
height soon removed this idea, and upon ex-
animation the fringe proved 10 be composed
of thousands Of little mistletoes, firmly fixed
10 the wires from which they depended.
Many species Of this family flourish in Brazil,
and some Of them, called "Bird weedsn by
the people, thiekly infest fruit trees and other
cultivated plants and bear large berries, which
are greedily deyoured by birds These seeds
are deposited on the telegraph wires by
birds and quickly take root, and although the
plants perish, naturally, before very long they
are succeeded by others and the curious mistle
toe fruge is perpetuated.
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THE BIRD MEN LEAVE.
Final Session of tho Convention of orni-
biologists.

Final Session of tho Convention of orni-
biologists.
At the afternoon session of the Amerl-
can Ornithologists Union at the National
Museum yesterday DIR. Allen, the presi-
dent, stated that fourteen papers had
been presented flor reading, but owing
TO their length it would be impossible to
read EN- all, except by title, if the bus-
ness of the union was TO close with the
afternoon session. A discussion ensued,
but at the suggestion of DR.. Coues the
matter was deferred.
Appropriate resolutions were passed
thanking Prof Langley for the use of
the hall in the National Museum. The
visiting members also passed resolution
acknowledging their appreciation Of the
hospitality extended them. The meet
ing then adjourned sine die. They will
hold the next session in New York on
the second Tuesday in November, 1889.
The union was incorporated yesterday
under the laws of the District of Column
bia. The signers of the incorporation
are Robert Ridgway, Henry W, Hen
shaw, c. Hart Merriam and Leonard
Stejneger. Its object will be to advance
the ornithological science.
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A NEW MISSIONARY BISHOP.
Rev. DIR. Kendrick Elected-NIeeting of
the woman's Auxiliary,

rev Dr. henurick EleCteu-meetinB OF
the woman's Auxiliary.
The House of Bishops of the P. L.
Church at their annual session yesterday,
elected Rev. j. Mills Kendrick, d. D.,
Missionary Bishop for Arizona and New
Mexico. The new bishop was born in
Ohio, and is about fifty-flve years old.
His father was a professor of Greek at
Marietta College, and his son is a
graduate of the same institution. He
passed successfully through the theolo-
gical seminary at Gambler. Ohio, and
entered the ministry. For several years
he was rector of the Good Shepherd par
ish at,Columbus, Ohio. He has been en-
gagged in general mission work in South
ern Ohio, and since the illness of Bishop
Jaeger he has conducted all Of the mis-
sionary operations in that jurisdiction.
The meeting of The Woman's Auxiliary
of the Board of Missions of the Protestant
Episcopal Church was largely attended
at Epiphany Church yesterday. Ad-
dresses were made by Miss Julia G..
Emery and Mrs. T. G. Addison. The
meeting was largely devotional. An ad.
dress upon mission work was delivered
by Rev. DIR. Langford. The annual re-
port, showing that $276, 1910 had been
disbursed through this agency, was read,
and the remainder Of the session was de-
voted to discussion of plans for future
work.
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Georgetown Notes.

Mr.. Charles B. Cropley Of the firm Of
Cropley, Boteiei & Champion, and Miss Grace
Elmore, OF Baltimore, were married yesterday
at Emory Methodist Episcopal Chapel, in
Baltimore, by Roy. A. Il. Ockerman Only
the friends and relatives OF the two families
were present, including Mr.. Cropley's six
brothers. On their return Mr.. and Mrs Crop
ley will reside at 1888 NJ street.
The canal boat Victor L. Baughman arrived
to-day with 1000 bushels Of wheat and tons
OF hay consigned TO G.. T. Dunlop.
Mr.. Zimmerman, a car driver, was arrested
last night about 2 O'clock on complaint OF his
wife, who came 10 the station and charged her
husband with assault and battery. An addi-
tioual charge Of threats was made against the
prisoner,
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows OF the
District paid It's annual visitation last night 10
Covenant Lodge No. l3. Speeches were made
by the members, and a handsome gold ring,
with the embems Of the order engraved
thereon, was presented TO Grand Master
Watts.
1emperature and condition OF water at
a. m: Great Falls, temperature, 81; condi-
ton, 6; receiving reservoir, temperature, 80
condition ut north connection, D; condition al
south connection, 36; distributing reservoir
temperature, 81; condition at influent gate
house, 49,; condition at eilluent gate-house, 49,
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AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

"Danel," remarked the President yester-
day, as he carefully replaced his check book
in the fre-proof department of the safe.
"Yes, sire" responded Daniel, laying down
a copy of the Insurance Gazette
"lhe election returns are not all in yet"
"SireSn exclaimed Daniel, in evident alarm.
~ said the election returns are not all in
YETI
Daniel gazed intently at his chief, fearful
that the strain OF the past week had exceeded
the endurances Of the human brain
~ do not understand, SIRE he said, sooth-
ingly. ~ think the returns are all IN. At
least enough, sire, and be sighed like a No
vember blast.
"No, no, Daniel ~ insisted the President in
gref-stricken tones; "they are not all in.
Where's my SlO,0OOS There's no election re.
turns for that, Danieln
And Daniel was silent.
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INa,NE ASYLUM HORRORS.

The New York Herald the other day
contained an article on the Kings County
Insane Asylum, at Flatbush, near Brook.
lyn, that ought to set the people to think
ing who live ik that community. If the
writer tells the truth, a condition prevails
at that institution that it seems incredible
should be tolerated.
In building originally constructed to
hold LOCO patients, there are confined
upwards of 800, or over one-third more
that 1t was ever intended to accommodate.
1t would be quite bad enough to over.
crowd place of this character to such
an extent even where there are the
primary comforts of light, warmth and
air, but nearly 200 patients have been put
into the cellar, where the walls are
dripping with water and the air is as
noisome as that of sewer. The con
dition of the poor wretches shut up in
this vcritable pcsthole is miserable be-
yond description. BY a system of
rotation patients are not per-
mitted TO remain permanently here,
but are changed every few days to give
place to others, so that every inmate of
the asylum gets there sooner or later.
No lights are allowed in the building at
night, except turned down gas jets in the
halls and lanterns that are carried by the
attendants. 1t is thus on par with
some of the Russian prisons that Mr..
George Kennan has been describing in
the Century, Thousands of people OF
Brooklyn have, no doubt, read these ar
ticles and thrown up their hands In hor-
ror, because such cruelty should be al
lowed to exist Oh the earth.
Now comes revolving story from the
Bum Brae Asylum, private institution
near Clifton, Pa, to the effect that one,
Fassett, who was committed on the GER
tifiCate of DR.. D. Hayes Agnew, of Phila-
delphia, has been beaten, choked and
garroted in most shocking manner by
the keepers in charge. AS soon as the
man procured his release he caused the
arrest of his tormentors and the trial is
expected to disclose another deplorable
chapter of mismanagement.
How it is that in this age of advance
ment in all the charities and in the very
centres of our boasted enlightenment
such things should be, or continue to be
is almost beyond comprehension, yet, i
the truth were known, it would yer,
likely be found that our systems G
asylum management, with some notabl
exceptions, are quite as much in need O
renovation and reform as those of prisol
and workhouse.
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Tho Grahnm Jury Disagree.

The case of James II. Graham, charged by
Congressman Glover with stealing certain pa,
pers, was given to the jury without argument
yesterday afternoon, Graham declared on
the stand that Mr.. Glover's statement that he
was discharged for being drunk was false.
He had taken the papers from waste-paper
basket 10 secure their safety. Judge Mont
gomery IN charging the jury said that u Gra-
ham believed that he was entitled 70 the pa
s o'clock last night and declared that they
could not agree. Thereupon they were dis
charged.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-16

The CHARLESTON Net0s and Courier
says Mr.. Blaine will not enjoy President
Harrison's counsels Does that mean
President Harrison is gong to give Mr..
Blaine some advice that will make him
sorrowful?
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-16

CIVILIZATION IN Louisiana is losing its
grip. A negro caught assaulting an
eleven-year-old girl was taken to Jail and
was not lynched until six or eight hours
after his capture
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-16

COMMISSIONER WHEATLEY is of the
opinion that $500 license to sell liquor
would be good thing for all concerned,
and that Prohibition is impracticable.
The Commissioner is quite right, and
Congress should pass a bill in line with
his views,
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The Groom outwIttod the sIghtseers.

While the wedding guests were being seated
In St. Johns yesterday awaiting tho Chamber
lain-Endicott ceremony, says the World CORE
spondent, the groom sat In his room at the
Arno plotting TO get into the church without
attracting attention, lie has already achieved
fame for his ability TO elude those watch-
ing for his appearance, He had ordered
coupe from livery stable and the proprietor,
anxious TO furnish an equlpage that would not
be put to shame by anything the groom might
have seen In England, sent brand-new satin
lined vehicle drawn by his private pair of
spirited horses. Whom 1t rolled up to the
Arno Mr.. Chamberlain stood aghast, Such a
turnout would make him the observed Of
all observers, and just now he was par
tcularly anxious to escape observation. After
a moments thought he hurried TO the tele-
phone and IN vigorous English called up the
lyeryman. ~ ordered - he said, "a one-horse
| coupe. When ask for an egg don't wish to
be served with two. Now send me imme-
diately the worst looking vehicle you have,
and II there is an old yellow beast In your
stables put him before the carrlagen
This time the liyeyman obeyed orders and A
| few minutes later a soTy-looking turnout
drove up to the side door Of the church, and
| before a crowd could gather, Mr.. Chamberlain
jumped out aud ran lightly up the steps into
the yestry.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

No., WASHINGTON, d. c. NOV. 1b-
BaaiSa 1SSS.-In compliance with sec
ton thirteen d3l OF the act incorporating
the Brightwood Railway Company OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia, notice is hereby given that
subscriptions to the capital stock of said com
pany to the amount of S6O.O0O will bo opened
ON SATURDAY, November II, 1888, at the Of
tlce Of A. l., Barber Il Co, lie Droit building
Washington, ID. G., from % O'CLOCK n. m. to
o'clock y. m, and will be kept open daily dur
ing The same hours for a period Of five days,
scribcd for. A. A. THOMAS.
G., II. PEARSON.
JOSEPH PAUL..
no15'dOt MYRON NJ. PARKER
Vlf.-f=s, USEFUL FEET, ETC.-"THE WISE
S~-l,a for health on daily walks depend,n and
thousands, from far and near, visit Dr. Whites
establishments 1416 Pa. ave opposite Wizards
Hotel for relief from and avoidance of ailments
of the feet. DR.. Whites twenty-eight consecu-
tive years of practice in Washington, d. O..
Office fee, 81 a sitting.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-16

"OUR MARY's" crazy admirer, J. NJ.
Dougherty, is proving an excellent and
cheap advertising medium. For instance,
we do not charge the management any
thing for this editorial notice.
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SPENCERIAN BUSINESS CQLLEGE,

Rennhlie Buildlng corner 9TH and D SITS n. w
women practically trained for T,, sei,sagpoEt aud
mess Course. stenography, Type-Wrtlng ana
gTap6ophone, T9 Pitman Shorthand, Practical
Ensish Brancres, Delsariie school Of ESpros
e.wn a,,b ber n Co,iegs opens for Hrrangements ON
and aguiP after G MonaSy, August o. sendfor new IL
mstrated announcements, :, MT.
MRS. SARA a. SPENCER, Vice. Principal.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-16

WISCONSIN EoTDNL went Republican,
but silver ore has been discovered there
yielding $4,000 a ton. Wisconsin is
having an embarrassment of riches"
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Slow of Speech.

Is this the right road to Wheatvile Pn
asked q man on horseback Of woman stand
ing in the yard before little log cabin on
Western prairie.
Wheatvile?" replied the woman. "Oh
Wheatville amt but just little ways from
here. Going there on bizness, reckon It's
mighty dull there now, they say; but / amt
been there myself in month Of Sundays. T
jist sit here to home and don't go nowhere nor
see nobody to talk to; but that don't make
much difference, for amt no taker nohow
My man kin talk fer you Better light off and
come in and set down till he comes, aud he
Thank you, but | must 20 on, If you
will
"He is talker, I've often thought that If
/ only had his gift o. CAB I'd be glad. / ate
to be so tongue-tied can't say few words
now and then. That's right neat nag you're
astraddle Of. Bout 6 year old, reckon. |
like to see good hoss myself, and they amt
nothin'll ketch my old mans eye quicker'n a
good hoss. He kin talk on the hoss subject,
he kin. Wisht could talk about anything, it
amt in me to, for
Which road do take2
Gas / was sayin', tallin amt my fort6y, but
| like TO pass the time OF day or speak civil to
a stranger passin' by same as you are. You're
a stranger In these parts, reckon Yes ? /
| allowed you was as soon as | clapt eyes on
you. Where might you hail from ?'
From Michigan, but really must go on,
| if-m
From Michigan You don't sayY Well,
well amt no talker, as ! say, but 1t sort o.
gives me courage TO try TO open my mouth to
hear any one say Michigan; why, I:was born
back in old Michigan, and like as not, you
| know lots OF my folks. | was a Spratt fore ]
married Beelson-Hanner Spratt- and my
Spratt kin folks Is scattered over the hull State
| o. Michigan. Wisht wasn't so tougue-tied
there's SO many Michiganders I'd like to talk
bout, Ever hear Of the Higginses, or the
| Pigrimses or the Sampsonses, or the IIarrses'
| knowed 'em all like book, an' sod my old
| man. II he was TO home you'd have some
| you, but Pm so tongue-tied l-ain't going
| Wait a minnit l-say-well, II he amt GU
| o. sight fore got a chance to open my mouth
| That's what comes o bein' so blamed tongue
tied "-[ Detroit Free Press.
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FOR SALE-hOUSES.

CN0R SALE-AT MOUNT PLEASANT-SEy-
Il eral well'located cottages and nice build
ing lots; also, on l1th street extended, o acres
wood improved by 7-room cottage, sc.
WALKER ~ WILSON, 1006 st.
EN0R SALE-A NUMBER OF SMALL HOUSES
L. to 8 rooms, with mod imps; for sale on
easy terms. GEO. w. LINKINS,
Corner 10th and III SITS.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-16

DISTRICT REPUBLICANS are splitting on
their hands preparatory to taking hold.
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EDUCATIONAL.

MARTYN'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE AND
lNA School of Telegraphy and TypeWuting,
BIB 9Th street northwest near City PostofnCe.
The highest standard business college in
America" Splondidly equipped. The largest
and most commodious building In the city de-
application. Colored students not admitted.
Francis G.. Martyr, president; G. X. Urner, A.
NJ, c. f., principal,
NIT. VERNON SEMINARY, 100, 11O4, 11O6,
IYk 1116 NJ street and 1928 Eleventh street.
Boarding and Day School for young ladies and
little girls
Fourteenth year opens Wednesday, october 3,
for reception of boarding pupils; Thursday,
October A, for reception of day pupils.
MRS. E. j. sOMBRS, Principal.
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WEST VIRGINIA is still a doubtful
State.
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WANTED HELP,

NXTANTED--A FEW GOOD CANvAsSERs
w for Mrs. Mary A. Jivormore's new book,
My Story Of the War; exclusive territory TO
each. send address TO w. II. PRGTCHETT No.
10 9Th street northeast.
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There never was perfect linment offered
10 the public TIL Salvation on was discovered.
Ole Bull, the famed ylolnist, was not re-
lated 10 DR.. Bull, the Cough Syrup man.
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FOR RENT--R0OMS.

A METHODIST LADY. HAVING SUITES
N of handsomely furnished rooms, would rent
to Methodist couples or young men; table board
If desired; location within one square Met. NJ
or TO 500 PER MONTH FOR FULL SUITE
y - of front rooms, furnished or unfurnlshed
100 14th street northwest.
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AUCTION SALES.
SALE OF THE BRICK HOUSE
L NUMBERED 1881 NEW JERSEY AVE
NUE. N. W., WITH LOT AND APPUR-
TENANCES

BY virtue OF n deed of trust, recorded In llber
No. SOB, folio 1O2, ct seq, OF the Land Records
Of the District Of Columbia, and at tho request
of tho person thereby secured, Will sell ~
public auction, In front of the premises, on FRI
bay, THE 23D DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1888, at
$3.50 p. M, parts of lots Is and G, in f. Carusrs
subdivision of lot number seven t7l, in square
number five hundred and hfty.nine (55Dl, in
the city of Washington d. c., the said parts
Of said lots being contiguous, and making
together lot fronting upon New Jersey avenue
northwest, between X and l. streets, seventeen
feet one and one.third inches and running back
with that width about 100 feet, to an alley eigh-
teen feet in width. The lot Is improved by a,brick
house OF 81 rooms; has modern improvements
and Is In good repair.
Terms of Salc-Onethird cash; balance In two
notes of equal amount In six and twelve months,
with interest at six per cent. per annum.
payable semi-annually, secured upon the prop
crty, or all cash at the option OF the purchaser.
A deposit of 5000 will be required at the time
Of sale; all conveyancing and recording at the
purchasers cost. Terms of sale to be complied
with In ten days.
ISAAC HENRY FORD, Trustee.
327 Missouri Avenue.
WALTER b. WILLIAMS 81 Co,
novld-d Auctioneers.
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- = - OaI NTH0VWTT TNNNIIUN
WALTER b. WILLIAMS 81 CO.,
novld-d Auctioneers.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST, DULY
ID recorded in Liber No. 1872 folio 80, ct
seq, one of the Land Records OF the District Of
Columbia, and party thereby secured, we will
sell at auction, iu front OF tho premises, on Stn
street northeast, between @ and ID, NOVEM-
BER 81, 1888, at d:30 p. m, one undivided
third of the north half OF lot NJ square nine hun.
dred and sixteen. Terms made known day Of
sale. w. |. SCHNEIDER
G. II. KETTLER,
NJ. FOLEY, Auctloneer. Trustees
nO12.eO5t
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V8yl7TsGO no MRS MENG ERT'S, dl9 OTH
BAsszH street northwest, for the celebrated
Columbia weight Woolen Yarns, Stamp,
ing done M materials for needework,