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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
GEN. GRANTS SISTER.
The Story She Told Last Sunday
Evening.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
The attendants at the Sunday evening serv-
ice at the Hanson Place Methodist church,
| Brooklyn, listened to a narrative about the
last days of Gen. Grant which has not before
been made public. After his sermon the
pastor. the Rev. Dr. A. b. Kendig, introduced
to the audience Mrs. c. w. Kraemer a sister
| of Gen. Grant. who told of her efforts during
| the last twenty-five years of her brothers life
| to secure his conversion. Mrs. Kraemer is the
wife of the Rev. c. W. Kraemer, who was min
| lister to Switzerland during Grants second
J term. and she the generals favorite sister
She told the congregation on Sunday even
ing that after her own conversion in 1861 she
became convinced that il was her especial duty
TO win her brothers soul to God BY her
prayer and her influence she did everything in
her power to that end from that time on. At
about the time of Gen. Grants first lnaugura-
ton she believed her object almost gained. He
was particularly impressed with the weight of
responsibility that had come upon him, and the
passage IN the Scriptures which his lips touched
when taking the oath of Office made deep inn
preston on his mind. During his first term
Mrs. kraemer much in his company at the
White House, and he often discussed with deep
feeling the subject that was nearest his sisters
heart. During his second term his sister was
abroad with her husband and they kept up
regular correspondence, largely upon religious
subjects
When the general was taken sick Mr.. and
Mrs kraemer were still abroad. Reports of
his condition were cabled almost daily When
1t became serious her husband was taken ill,
ana Mrs Kramer was unable to leave him to
go to her brothers bedside. Finally. she said.
the cable brought word that the general was
unconscious and very low. But she had full
faith that he would rally, and tina. her prayers
would yet be answered. True enough, he did
improve, and he lived for some weeks. Finally
in tit of deep despondency, Mrs. Kraemer,
one day IN her garden at Berne, prayed most
earnestly for the granting of her hearts desire.
And there came to her, as she described it to
her hearers Sunday night, deep peace and
solemn conviction that her prayer would be
answered and that her brother would not be
allowed to leave the world without making his
peace with his God. Within a day or two
there came cable message from her daughter
III New York telling Mrs. Kraemer that a great
spiritual change had been experienced by the
dying man and that in fact her prayers of
twenty-five years were answered.
Some time later Mrs. Kraemer and her hus-
band sailed for New York and they arrived the
day after General Grants DEATH In talking
the matter over with DR.. Newman she learned
that her brothers change of view of spiritual
things took place the day of her strange
experience III the garden 5000 miles away
Mrs. hraemers narrative made strong impress
sion on the large audience, which listened to
her with rapt attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
Brooklyn and Cincinnati in the League,

The subject of guarantee to visiting clubs
was first taken up in the league session yes
terday, and after two-hours' discussion it was
compromised at 40 per cent. They also abol-
lshed the Classification clauses aud provided
for tive umpires instead of four Another i'm
pOrtan; step was the amt ndlng of the constitu-
ton in regard to the guarantee fund, which was
raised to s325.OOO, the same to he paid in INSTALL
ments OF $1,000 a year. They also made pro-
vision for the playing off of postponed games
AT this stage the applications of Brooklyn and
Cincinnati for membership were received and
as they were i'll due form, as required by the
league constitution. they were referred to the
board OF directors who reported favoraDly upon
them. The clubs were then elected by acclama-
ton. The election of officers resulted in n
Young, president, and +. b. Robinson, n. A.
Nimick, W. +. Hewett and Charles .Byrne as
board of directors
The American association delegates quietly
adjourned for the day. They were very reti-
cent ON the subject of Brooklyn and Cincinnati,
and announced that nothing of any conse-
quence had been done at the meeting beyond
the attempt to elect president That official.
II was said. had not been chosen. The asso-
citation will meet again tomorrow morning and
1t is likely there will be some important action
taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
She Can Talk q Mile.
James Payne IN London News.

James Payne IN London News.
Only one lady, so far as l know, has distin-
guished herself as an athlete and that in a
very modest and wholesome way. Miss Phoebe
Boun of Matiock never made an exhibition of
herself in any way, but William Hutton in one
of his tours, speaks of her with wonder as well
as praise. Her step cat thirty was very manly
and could cover 30 miles day" She could lift
hundred weight with each hand. and, with
the wind in her face, send her voice mile
''She could knit, cook and spin but hated them
all with every accompaniment to the female
character except modesty." If any gentleman
made mistake as to this latter attribute she
knocked him down. She could hold the pillow,
drive the team and thatch the rick but her
chief avocation was breaking i'll horses with
out saddle. at guinea a week. She was an
excellent shot and great reader; fond of
Shakespeare, and. doubtless, also. of the musical
glasses. since she played the bass viol in Mat
lock church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
A Mysterious Malady at West Point.

1t is reported that half the corps of cadets at
West Point upward of 15O) had reported at the
hospital ill from poisoning. 1t turns out that
the illness occurred few days ago; that it was
not poisoning. but trouble Of the bowels and
the attack was general with all connected with
the mess hall-drivers, gardeners walters, &C..
had not tasted food at the mess were as badly
afflicted as the others. The surgeon had his
hands full of business for time, but all recov-
cred. Yesterday the superintendent, Gen.
Wilson, appointed a commission. consisting of
Commandant Hawkins, the post surgeon and
Maj. W. r. Spurgeon, who is in charge of the
men, to investigate the cause
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
Mace Believes in Sullivan.

London Special to the New York Herald.
While looking at Jackson and Smith box
ing at the Aquarium Jem Mace and Frank
Slavin sat together. Said Mace: Il expected
it, when Smith was received with misses. mo
man III the world" continued Mace. could
serve me in three rounds as jackson treated
Smith on Monday morning. 1t almost makes
me cry to think of Smith posing as champion
OF England" During the three rounds last
night jackson simply played with Smith, who
was badly wlnded before the third round was
finished. Slavin said: "Why, he can't hit
jackson at all" Talking of match between
Sullivan and jackson Mace said: If Sullivan
VIII put himself in my hands I'll make him tit
10 beat any man Ill the world. When John is in
form he stands today without an canal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
A Reporters Enterprise Fails.

A Philadelphia reporter was SO determined
to go on the second trial trip of the Baltimore
that he hid in one of the coal bunkers. where
he remained for hours. The Cramps were in
formed that he was on board and made an in
fectual search for him. As the fog was very
heavy the Baltimore did not start at the an
pointed time, but her engines were started
while she was still tied at the wharf and kept
running for four hours. At the end of that
time the reporter concluded he must be far
enough down the river so he came out from
his place of concealment and was much cha
Grined to find lac was still at the wharf He
was entertained at luncheon however. before
he was escorted to shore. the officers greatly
enjoying the accidental defeat of his enter
prlSlnb purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
Black Bart's HSDelIs.D

Reimund Holzhay (Black Bart), on trial at
Bessemer, Mich. for the murder of Banker
fleischben and the robbery of the Gogebic
stage, took the stand in his own defense and
made confession. Holzhay told the story of
his life from the day of his birth in Germany
to that of his arrest at Republic, Mich. He ad-
united that he robbed the Milwaukee and
Northern train six months ago; that he held up
the Wisconsin Central train at Cadott, Wis.,, a
month later and that he waylaid the Gogebic
stage and shot Banker Fleischbein Holzhay
claimed that several years ago he was hurt by
a fall from horse and since that time had
been subject to spells" during which he did
not know what he was doing. He said he was
under this ''spelr' when the various crimes
were committed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
WAGES IN CHINA.
Artisans Who Work for Starvation
Wages and Never Strike.

The State department has received a report
from Consul Pettus. stationed at Ningpo. giving
statistics in regard to labor and wages in China.
He says: Wages have not increased here for
years. and strikes never occur. Trouble is
rarely experienced. as laborers are confined to
districts where they are employed. No laborer
Is allowed to be employed outside of his dis
trict; he may, by general consent join labor
ers OF another district-not otherwise.
House servants are better paid than anv
other class of laborers. They are intelligent.
and have to be honest and faithful, otherwise
they will fail to procure letters for good service.
without which they will be thrown out of en-
ployment."
He sppends table of wages Of laborers and
artisans IN his own district. BARRIERS make a
a month and blscksmiths IS. Block cutters
boat builders and boatmen get 30 cents day.
anu brlcklayers 20 cents. Makers of bricks are
paid "a month. and cabinet makers, carpen-
hers and carvers. % to 80 cents a day. Coffin
makers are paid % cents day for their grue-
some toll, and chair bearers get 80 cents day
Tor carrying their superIors. Coolies, the COM
mon labOrers, receive but 20 cents day.
and female cotton spinners even less, 10
cents. Clerks get IS a month with board
and cooks get the same. Dyers are aristo-
Gratis among the lsborers. receiving 80 a
month. and embroiderers get 80 cents day.
farmer is paid from IS to "A month, with
his board. Fishermen are paid from SIS to so
for a season. which lasts about two months.
Fan makers are paid 80 cents a day and gold
and silver workers from Is cents to 40 cents.
Harvesters get 20 cents day, painters 81.
plumbers "a. potters the same, rice cleaners
and reapers %. salt makers 20. silk spin
ners 80. and female silk winders IA
cents. Sailors receive from.S4 to So month.
with board, and soldiers IS month. with uni
forms. Straw-hat makers get II cents a day,
tea pichers 10 cents. tea sorters 10 cents, tea
fireTs 80 cents. tailOrs ii cents. with board and
umbrella makers 20 cents. statesmen get "A
month and tea packers So. These rates are
all paid by Chinese masters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
The New York Woman,s EXCHANGE.

The eleventh annual meeting of the women's
exchange was held in New York yesterday.
About 62 delegates were present from % aux
mary branches throughout the country.
Among the prominent delegates were Mrs.
andrew Carnegie, Mrs. Elliott f. Shepard. Mrs.
Judge Dillon, Mrs. Edward Lautherbach. Mrs.
Judge Choate and Mrs. Frank Work. The re-
Poft showed that encouraging work was done
turing lhe past year. The receipts for the
pended. Addresses was made fayoring united
action TO make an unparalleled exhibition OF
the work of American women mt the coming
worlds fair The subject was also mooted of
raising fund to erect building for the ex.
change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
Water Color Paintings.

From London Public Opinion.
Mr.. ]. J. Hissey of Ravens Moat Eastbourne,
writes: Now that the electric light is being
generally introduced into our houses it may
be well to caution those possessing valuable
water color paintings against placing the cleo
trio lamps in close p, oximity to their pictures
as have found, after three years experience
of the electric QncandescenD light in my own
home. that SO placed the new illuminant is
sufficiently powerful to cause some of the more
delicate pigments to fade to greater or lesser
degree. Water colors that are 50 60 in difluged
day light are certainly not always SO when ex-
posed night after night, for many hours to the
active white light OF electricity close at hand -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
To Remove Tight Rings.

From the New York Telegram.
Use the finest silk or thread consistent with
strength-ordinary housewife thread is st:ong
enough. Pass the end between the finger and
ring, keeping the spool or unlimited end at the
side next the finger tip; then wind downward
toward the tip of the finger for about quar-
ter of an inch; then wind off from above bv the
short end about half this amount. Proceed.
alternately winding on and on, always eaying
about one-eighth of an inch in breadth wound
beneath the ring. When tho knuckle is passed
the ring comes off easily. Oil or soap the
thread well and push up the ring before Goa
mencing to wind. This method, it is beliey we'd,
Will remove any ring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
(,HASCERG SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
SAND UNlMlRONED RIAL ESTATE IN THE
CITY OF WASHINGTON. DC. BELONGING TO

( HANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
NA afy ooEEIMWtE9HEp RAJ EsTATn IN IH he
The ESTATE OF THE LATE LEWIS THOMAS.
Square 354. sub lot A and part of sub lot 3.
BY virtue OF decree VI the supreme Court Of the
District OF Columbia made the I'd day Of October,
equity docket % will in said cause, sell
at public auction TO the highest and best bidder there
for at the times and in front of the several premises
and upon the terms all hereinafter specified the fol-
lowing lots of ground all situated in the city of
Washington, District of Columbia, and known upon
the plat OF said city they respectively
On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER FIRST, IT HALF-PAST
FOUR O'CLOCK, Lot lettered A in william A. Brad
Ieys suodi vision of square numbered three hundred
aud hfty-four C5o4 recorded in Iiber H. folio 246,
Of the records Of the Surveyors office of the said
trict This lot fronts on 18th ST. between aud +
sts ss;w. and is improved by Two Two-story Brick
Immediately thereafter all that part Of Lot num-
bered three 80 in said square 354 contained within
the following metes and bounds Beginning for the
same at point on llth street distant IL feet and ,
square, and running thence north % feet and 81
Inches along 18th St, thence east 90 feet thence
to the place Of beginning.
This lot also fronts IL tn St. and is improved by
Two story Brick Dwellings.
each these as is * a
the day Of sale third in year aud one third in
two years thereafter with interest at per per
parties. according to their respective interests BY
good and sufficient MORTGAGE upon the prem SEES so
sold, winch shall be subject TO the approval of the
court All conveysncing and recording ut purchaser
cost unless terms of sale Piled with III teen
o, R. ROSS PERRY, Trustee.
oclo-dSds Fendall Building.
~THE ABOVE SALES ARE POSTPONED ON
ACT4SNu 81 En- The We ATHEk TNIiL FRIDAY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
TEXAS VERSUS KANSAS.
Two Fair Maidcns Indulge in a Ten Mile
Horse Race.

From the Times Democrat.
The great feature of the day at the Texas
state fair was 10-m mile race between Miss
Williams of Kansas and Miss White of Texas
for purse of 1000. The Texas girl led of
on the first mile and kept it all the way
around, coming in under the wire two
lengths ahead. Miss White changed horses at
this point in jify and away she flew on
the second round reaching the wire about
100 yards ahead of Miss Williams. On the third
round Miss White lost so yards and the skill Of
the two ladies was put to a most severe test
At the end of the fourth round there was no
change, but in dismounting the fifth horse to
be ridden by the Texas girl acted ugly and lost
minute or more pitching, which conduct on
his part threw the Kansas girl ahead on the
fifth round.
In the sixth round Miss Williams came under
the wire at least a quarter of a mile ahead. blu {
Miss White was coming under whip rapidly to
the front.
In the seventh round an even start was again
made and the excitement of the immense
crowd was at its height. Miss White came
under the wire so feet ahead.
While changing horses on the eighth round
the Texas horse again tried his hand at pitch
ing and the Kansas girl came under the wire
800 yards in advance. Here the mettle of the
Texas girl showed itself. and in the ninth
round, with Miss Williams ahead. the horses
came up even half way round and the balance
OF the ninth mile was as pretty racing as WAS
ever seen, the Texas girl coming under the
wire 20 feet in advance
In the tenth and last mile it was blood, Skill
mettle pride and pluck with both. and resulted
In Mics Williams coming in under the wire the
winner by two lengths in % minutes and Sec
onds, beating her last record at Shreveport so
seconds
At the end of every mile the horses we're
changed and the friends of each lady, who APP
peared to be about equally divided, would lust
NY cheer as they came under the wire.
Miss Williams Is a queenly and graceful rider,
but in this race she met her match in Miss
White, and but for the bad break of the fifth
and eighth horses she was riding the little
Texas girl would have won the 81 900 prize and
the championship of the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
An English FOrCer Caught.

Thomas Murian, middle-aged man, a pas
senger on the steamship British Princess, was
arrested yesterday morning on the arrival OF
the steamship at her wharf in Philadelphia on
warrant sworn out by British Vice Consul
Clipperton. Murian taken before United
States Commissioner Edmunds, when it was
disclosed that he had been connected with the
registry department of the British post office
ut Castle Bellingham. Ireland. for over egh-
teen years, and that on the 10th of last May he
forged the name of Peter Bride. who lives at
that place, to an accountable receipt for f7O.
1t was also stated that he committed number
OF other forgeries in the same manner. He
admitted his puilt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
A Wonderful Typewriting Machine

FROM the English Mechanic.
Wier's cryptograph is a small typewriting
apparatus lending itself admirably to the pur-
pose OF secret correspondence The apparatus
is only about II inches long by 8 inches wide
and IL inches high. 1t consists of type
carrier Tor ordinary letters and figures. which
can be placed in any order that may be desired
There is also movable index plate. on which
the letters and figures appear in the order in
which they are placed i'll the type carrier On
small tablet i'll the center OF the machine are
four white spaces and a central black one, and
opposite these spaces is a movable pointer BY
setting the pointer to the black space the ma
chine car be used a simple ordinary type
writer. To wOlk it the index plate is shifted
to the right or left until each required
letter Is in front OF pointer connected with
the printing key. BY adjusting the plate and
pressing the key an ordinary type-written letter
can be prepared. For secret writing the NOV
able pointer Is set say, to the first white space
reading from left to right. A message can then
be written in an unIntelligible cipher which
can be varied i'll its details may be previously
agreed upon by the parties corresponding Ii
50 agreed the recipient of the message sets his
movable pointer to the fourth white space and
then reproduces, as it would seem. the tumble
OF letters and figures i'll the communication be-
fore him; but on removing the-printed paper
from the machine he will find that lie has be-
fore him in clear Ineligible language the pre-
else information the sender desired to convey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
Monument to JefIerson's Document.

The committee appointed at the meeting OF
the governors of the original thirteen states
held in Philadelphia, April %, 1888, and OF
which Gov. Green of New JERSEY was chair.
man, has issued an invitation to the governors
of all the states and territories to meet at the
Ebbitt house in this city the second Tuesday
III December to urge on Congress the appro-
priation OF sum sufficient to erect a monu-
ment In Philadelphia commemorative of the
Declaration of Independence and of the first
100 years of the constitutional history of the
United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
THE ABOVE SALES ARE POSTPONED ON
ACCOUNT OF THE WE ATHER UNTIL FRIDAY
NOVEMBER FIFTEENTH, AT FOUR O'CLOCK T. NJ
OFFICE HEISkELI. Il McLERAN
" Real Estate Brokers, zoos st. NV
PEREMPToRY SALE; NO 1910 TwENTY.sEcoN

PEREMPTORY SALE. No. 1910 TWENTY SECOND
STkEET ,NOkIHWEST; NERY DLsIRABLE
ROOMS, MODERN IMPROVEMENTS.
We will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION, in front of tine prem
ses, on FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER FIF-
TENTH; 1850, at HALf-PAsT FOUR O'CLOCK.
sub lot Is, III square ~, improved by
Dwelling. known No. 1910 I'D street northwest
west side gid street between and streets north
west).
Terms Property sold subject to deed of trust
$1,000 payable two years from July l, 1889 with in
terest at per cent annually. One-haf pur-
chase money in excess thereof to be paid cash and
the balance payable year after date with interest
at six per cent payable semi annually aud
tue property or all cash Tin excess of said $1,000
sale. Terms to be complied with in ten days or re-
sale at deiautnK purchasers risk All conveyancing
aud recording Ut purchasers cost.
GEO. W. STICKNEY. Auctioneer,
nS-6t $50 st NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
Fined for Manslauxhter.

John +. Lawson was found guilty of man
slaughter at Annapolis yesterday and sentences
to pay fine OF ESQ and the costs of the case.
On the night of the Dist of June last Lawson
came to his home and found several men in his
barn yard stealing corn. He struck one, Sam
uol Hodge, with IL club. from which he died
The jury recommended Lawson to the mercy
of the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-15
n0-d&ds LOI
DUBLIC SALE.

By virtue Of authority conferred by the last will and
testament of the late jerome G. Berry, and by order
Of the Orphans Court Of Howard county, the under
signed ExecutorOf Jerome c. Berry, deceased, will
sell at public SALE at his late residence the
election district of said county. WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER TWENTY-SEVENTH, 1889 at TEN
O'CLOCK M, n Valuable Farm, containing abou,
l7 of desirable and productive land adjoining
the estate Hon A. T. German, about IN miles from
savage miles from Laurel. 3. and o. R.R. Good
Dwelling, ne SwitZer Barn, all othe necessary
buildings: also, Three Tenement Houses, abundance
of fruit and well watered, healthy and school at
hand.
Terms: One. third cash. balance in six and twelve
months with interest the purchaser being allowed
pay all cash If desired
At the time will be offered at public sale all
the Personal Property Of said deceased.
THOMAS A. BROWN. Executor
b. X. DASHIELL, Attorney,
Law Building. Baltimore, Md