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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
THE HEALTH OF YOUNGSTOWN.
Miss Clara Barton Gives a Hopeful View
Of the Situation.

Mr. A. s. Solomons. vice-president Of the
National Red Cross association, has received
letter from Miss Clara Barton, the president,
dated yesterday, from Johnstown, Pa, in which
she says: '.In regard to sending more supplies
here. should not like to take the response
bility OF checking the flow of charity in this
direction. The troubles are yet too fresh. The
stricken people live in houses not their own,
dozens in room. The clothing they receive
cannot be washed for lack of conveuiences and
must be lost and replaced many times before
they are in suitable homes for its preservation.
The bounty of the people seems to have been
uumeasured, but the need also was measureless.
Relating to the erection of a woman's hospital
as branch, or annex, to the Red Cross, this
might be very well considered if the necessities
for hospital should increase. At present the
Red Cross has a new, fine hospital of its own
which seems to cover all the necessities really
IN the city. Its plans are ample and its site
beautifully chosen. The medical force at pre-
sent is surely ample for the needs. There are
excellent ladies here as physicians and nurses,
and these are employed in relieving the physi-
cal needs of the people. There seems to be
good ground for reasonable hope that the
health OF the city may be maintained. but. if
by any misfortune this should fail and there
should be need of more medical service than IS
already here, am sure the Red Cross. with
one accord, would be the first to sound the
note of warning and call for help from any
held, regardless of sect or sex"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
THE HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS.
Exercises To-day - Successful Candi.
dates for the Normal School.

The closing exercises OF the Washington
High school are in progress at the National
theater this afternoon. The graduates, some
ODD in number, occupied seats on the stage,
together with the invited guests. Selections
rendered by the Marine band pleasantly inter-
spersed the exercises, which were as follows:
Invocation. Rev. DR.. Newman; Introductory
address, Hon. J. W. Douglass, president of the
board Of District Commissioners; address,
Rev. DIR. Bartlett The diplomas will be con-
ferred, it is expected, by Secretary Blaine on
the graduates, whose names have been printed
in THE STAR
To ENTER THE NORMAL SCHOOL.
The following members Of the graduating
class OF the High school are the successful can
dldates In the examinations recently held for
admission to the Washington Normal school,:
Lillian .. Burroughs, Madeleine A. Blaudv
Mary W. Frank, Mary ". Cameron. Elizabeth
Hayden, Florence A. Reed, Mary L. Given,
Frances Hartstall, Arcturus l.. Howard, Anne
Lamborn. Albertine Odel, Frances A. Gra-
name, Mary E. Draney, Bessie E. TAYLOR,
stephen E. Kramer, Blanche l.. Teel, Susie
Purcell, Annie l.. Cliff, Edith Hall. Anna A.
Hinkel. Sarah b. Gorham. Martha NJ Brewer.
Emily Scrlvener, Frances l. Galeski. Saidee f.
Drown, Eta b. johnson, Zulu Walker. Mary Z.
Graves. Kate G.. Durfee, Alma o. Sugar, Annie
g. Williams. Blanche NJ Pearson, Eliza NJ
Glass, Halsted Hoover, Grace L. McCulloch.
Rose G. Carraher, Fannie NJ Smiley. Maggie
c. Muntz, Annie E. West and Eunice L. Chace
In the competitive examination held for these
appointments there were eighty-two candi-
dates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
DOCKING HORSES TAILS,
1t Is not Cruelty to Animals-A Decis.
lon In the Criminal Court.


Alexander F. McMasters, a veterinary sur
geon, was acquitted to-day in the Criminal
Court on charge of cruelty to animals. This
was an appeal from the Police Court-Mr. Shil-
hngton prosecuting and Mr. Chaplin Brown for
the defendants. The specific charge is that
on March Is, 1888, the defendant locked the
tails of two horses of Mr. Herbert, of the British
legation.
The testimony showed that about two inches
OF the cartilage at the end of the tail had been
clipped. 1t was claimed for the defense that
the operation was not painful to the horse.
DIR. McMasters testified that horses tails were
unnecessary in their domestic state. and that
they should be artifciaily protected from flies
This morning Mr.. Brown announced his case
closed and moved the court to direct verdict
OF not guilty, arguing that the legislature did
not contemplate the docking of horse tail in
the act under which the charge was brought.
THE COURT DIRECTS VERDICT OF ACoUITTAI
The court Judge Bradley said that any act
affecting the right to property should be con-
strued strictly. The act was intended to stop
the wanton, unnecessary torture of beasts, and
he asked II this was a case under the act. The
right of the owner of an animal to so treat il
as to tit 1t for his use has been recognized and
the right to dock a horse had been recognized
The operation itself is not cruel one, as is
apparent from the testimony, the pain amount
ing to slight cut of the finger. The pain was
not as severe as that occasoned by branding.
and the right to brand is recognized. There
was not sufficient evidence to justify a verdict
of cruelty to animals. There is left the cues
ton of mutilation. If the legislature intended
to include this class of cases it should have
expressed 1t, for 1t was a well-known practice
at the time of the passage of the act. The
legislature had not included it in the act. He
directed a verdict of not guilty, which was
rendered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
THE SACRED HEART ACADEMY.
Distinctions Conferred Upon Pupils at
the Commencement last Evening.

The commencement exercises Of the Sacred
Heart academy took place yesterday evening
at st. Dominic's hall. A large audience
greeted each number Of the program with ap-
preciative applause. The salutatory was grace
fully delivered by Miss Grace johnson. In the
opening chorus by the pupils the solos by Miss
NJ. Agnes Brown and little Blanche Wood won
especial encomiums. The music was all of a
high order and creditably rendered. Among
the many numbers were the Echoes from
Scotland" executed on violins BY Misses
Fowler, Rhodes and Robertson; guitars, by
Misses Petty and Brown; either, by Miss
Blumenfield; piano, Miss Rabbit; duo, Belisario
by Misses Robertson, Rhodes, Brown and
keane; duet on banjo and piano, by Misses J.
Agnes Brown. Miss Mary Lloyd won much
applause by fine rendition of the STORY of
9S. The golden honors were bestowed upon
the following: Gold medal for superior ex-
ceilence in studies and department, Miss Grace
johnson; gold medal for general excellence.
Miss Alice DAILY; gold medal for music Miss NJ.
Agnes Brown; gold medal for Christian doc
trIne, conferred by Rev. B. F. Logan, Miss
Grace Johnson; gold medal for music. Miss X.
kean; gold medal for Christian doctrine, con-
ferred by Rev. B. f. Logan, Miss Alice DAILY;
gold pen for bookkeeping. Miss X. Keane;
laures for proficiency in studies, Misses Jennie
and Mary Lloyd. III. Robertson; crowns for ex-
cellence In studies and department, Misses G.
Fowler and G. Petty; crowns for amiability of
department, Misses NJ Carey and I. McDevitt.
The closing address was given by Rev. P. A.
DInahan, who made an eloquent appeal for
Christian education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
ANACOSTIA.

A CHURCH SoCIAL.-The social at the NJ. E.
church last night was attended by several hun
dred people, about S45 being realized for the
parsonage fund. A pleasant musical and liter
airy program was given in the church and re-
freshments were served on the lawn, which
was prettily lighted with an arch of gas Jets,
temporarily constructed by Mr. ]. E. Powell.
NOTES.-The public schools (coioreD of
Burrville closed last night with an interesting
exhibit OF the pupils work, literary program,
and very elaborate refreshments. The teacher,
Mr.. Ivans, was in charge.-The single-tax
men of the village are arranging for a public
meeting, which, 1t Is thought, will be held next
Tuesday.-Mr. c. F. Watson, superintendent
of county roads for this part of this District,
has pushed repairs since the heavy rains and
the public ways are now in their usual excel
lent condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
THE GIPSIES.
The Story of a Wandering People.

From the Academy
There is fascination about "gipsy lore"
which is, perhaps. increasingly felt now that
these nomadic insurgents are being gradually
slowly, it may be, but surely absorbed by the
environing civilization. The altered condi-
tons of modern society mike their wandering
life more difficult. their language is invaded by
9dujo dement's, mixed marriages alternate tho
strength of the Romany blood; and dotted over
the map of Europe there now little station
airy colonies OF house-dwelling gipsies who no
longer take the road or fold their tents like
the Arabs"
The gipsies have been clearly visible in Eu-
rupe for four centuries and half. They have
been the lshmaeltes of the modern world IL
at the present day the law has ceased to treat
them harshly the social pressure is probably
greater, so that IL is now or never for those
who wish to make a scientific study of these
wanderers. A volume, entitled "The Gipsies"
by Adrian A. Colocci, forms an excellent intro
duction to such study. The prosecutions Of
the Zingari have been many and bitter Even
In the last century they were accused of canni-
balism. To their foreign appearance and
strange mode of life they added the practice of
arts that were regarded as irreligious and
heathenish.
1t viii be news to many to learn that il was
not until 1856 that, by the abolition of Romany
slavery in Dacia, the freedom of the Zingari in
other observers in regarding the gipsies as
practically destitute of religion, although will
ing to adopt nominally the prevailing faith OF
any country in which they may be sojourners
In England they Protestants, in Turkey
Mohammedans. Morally they are unframed
children, Indifferent to everything but the sat-
isfaction of the desire of the moment, whether
that desire be the offspring of love, or greed, or
hate.
While there is but little gypsy poetry among
the English tribes, the ''gift and faculty d.
vine" appears profusely both in Spain and in
the remoter parts Of Europe; and one Of the
most interesting portions of this book is that
which gives specimens Of the Romany muse
The pieces are mostly short, often strange in
form, but not infrequently inspired by genuine
poetic feeling. This sometimes finds express
sion IT. modes so unexpected as TO have almost
the quality of genius. The gypsy sings the
beauty of his sweetheart; apostrophises the
sun and stars with heathenish fervor and cele-
brates the success of the knavish ruses by
which he has gained an advantage over the
busno. Fiial affection, also, finds place in his
songs. While he shows the frankest enjoy
ment of the material side of life, there is often
a spirit of profound melancholy manifested in
these lyrI:s. The Zingari have always been
famous for their love of music. The estimate
which gives the gypsy race a million souls 10
probably far below the truth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
Accident at a n-Ralsing-Struck by
Lightning-Political-
Correspondence OF THE EVENING Star

Correspondence Of The EVENING STAR
ROCKVILLE, June 10, 1889.
Yesterday evening an accident occurred on
the farm of Mr.. Chas. Veirs, about two miles
west of this place, which badly injured Mr. Ed
ward Hendley and a colored man named Ad
Washington. These two, with a number of
others, were engaged in raising barn, when
the support of derrick gave way, causing the
heavy timbers to fall to the ground and catch
ing the two men under them. Hendley was
badly bruised about the body and had one
hand mashed He is supposed to be injured
internally, as he has been splitting blood since.
Washington was also badly bruised about the
head and body. Both were knocked senseless
at the time and supposed to be fatally hurt
Tuesday morning Mr.. Chandler KEYS, rssid-
ing mile north of this place. discovered that
flock of twenty-five sheep in a field a short
distance from his house had all been killed by
lightning during storm the evening before.
A COW in the same field was also injured but
will recover. Mr.. VIM. Dove. near Middle
brook had COW killed by lightning during the
same storm.
Two more aspirants for places on the demo-
cratic ticket have made their appearance-Mr.
G.. Minor Anderson for county surveyor and
Mr.. X. S. Umstead as county commissioner for
the third collection district Dr. J. r. Batson.
of the fifth district, is also an aspirant for the
uOuse VI On Tue same Ilcket.
Mr.. Gus. Nicholson left GAINESVILLE few
days ago to join surveying party in Mexico,
and will be absent for several months.
Mr.. 7. c. Groomes, of Rockville, has made
contract with Mrs. Eliza Dillehunt formerly
of Chicago, for the erection Of a large dwell
ing-house at Randolph station, on a lot recently
purchased Of MIR. Elias Keiser. The building
will be of modern cottage style. two and half
stories high and contain eleven rooms The
exterior will have front and side verandas and
bay window, and the side hall on the interior
will extend through the building. The house
will be completed by the LIST of November and
will be one of the finest improvements on the
line Of the Metropolitan Branch railroad
For several days past quite a sum of money
has been contributed by the citizens of this
place and other towns in the county for desti-
tute persons on the line of the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal.
Wheat harvest has commenced in some parts
of the county, but the long wet spell will render
the use of self-binders and other heavy ma
chinery very difficult, the ground being satu-
rated with water. S. NJ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
Labouchere Does the Big Tod.

From the EdlnOurgh scotsman.
Talking about boyish escapades. II have
vivid recollection" says Mr.. Henry La
bouchere, ''of day when, happening to have
more money than I knew what to do with. I
determined to do the big toff.' sailed forth
to the largest hotel in Eton, engaged private
room, and ordered the waiter to bring me o
bowl ofpunch. The discreet functionary stared,
but brought ii: il was then my turn TO stare
and wonder what on earth / should do with the
huge bowl full of a fluid the very odor Of which
made me feel faint. AT length, my eye resting
upon good old-fashioned cupboard Of antique
oak, a brilliant idea struck me. opened the
door and poured the whole of the punch into the
basement of the cupboard. Then after waiting
a few minutes to see whether the obnoxious
liquor would make inroads upon the carpet, the
pattern of which was that of golden crowns on
a royal-blue ground / rang the bell again, and,
on the waiter appearing, in still more authors
tative tones / ordered another bowl. Never
shall forget the expression of Mortified amaze
ment which came over the mans countenance.
The second potation went the way Of the first
that is to say, into the cupboard; and Ale xander
the Great, after his victory over Darius, could
not have felt prouder than i did when called
for the bill, disbursed half-a-sovereign for the
punch, ten shillings more for the private par
lor. tipped the waiter, and staggered into tho
street. fully persuaded that the eyes Of tie
whole inn were upon me, which, in my exultant
state Of mind, were tantamount to those OF all
Europe. / never went there again"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
GEORGETOWN.

STEALING LEAD PIPE FRGM VACANT HOUSES
Chas. Williams, colored, was arrested yester-
day by Officer Hess on the charge of house.
breaking. Recently several vacant houses
have been stripped of the lead pipes and other
plumbing arrangements. From the residence
OF the late DR.. Cragin quantity Of lead pipe
was carried off. The loss was reported to the
police, who Immediately searched the junk
shops and at one of these places the supposed
thief was captured by the proprietor Of the
place, who, after buying the pipe, siezed a
large iron bar and compelled Williams to re-
main in corner until the arrival Of an officer.
The policemen think he has been doing all Of
this work
The NEW SCHOOL BUILDINa.-The new pub
lie school building on 2Sth street is rapidly
nearing completion. The stating Of the roof,
as well as the trimming, has been finished, and
the plasterers are now at work. In several of
the rooms the first rough coat of plaster has
been laid upon the laths.
DIED IN ST. LoUIs.-Judge T. T. CAN'T q
distinguished member of the St Louis, No.,
bar, who died in that city Monday, in the sew
enty-hfth year of his age, was born in this place
July %, 1914. His father. was native of Prince
Georges county and his mother daughter of
Secretary of the Navy Stoddard, under the adj
ministration of President Adams He attended
Georgetown college, and was admitted to the
bar in Maryland in 1887. In MAY. 1889. he re-
moved to st. Louis and engaged in the practice
OF his profession. and in 1S45 was appointed
United States district attorney by President
Polk, which position he held until lS49. He
served in the Union army during the war. Not
long since he argued an important case in the
United States Supreme Court.
NoTEs.-Chas. Z. Roller. of 315 18th street
northwest, continues to send to the station 100
loaves of bread daily for the canal sufferers.
Sergeant Hess has had his foot injured by
his horse stepping upon it.
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT
A. Ms-Great Falls, temperature, 20; condi-
ton. 2; receiving reservoir temperature, IS;
condition at north connection, Z; condition at
south connection, u; distributing reservoir,
temperature, 76; condition at iniuent gate
house, 5; condition at effuent gate-house. 6.
High tide in the river to-day at 1:24 pm; low
tide at 1859 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
Advice IL Cheap.

From America
Seedy Stranger-'T have here q couple Of
articles which I think would interest your
readers"
Editor-"well, sir, what are their subjectss"
Seedy Strsnger-"They are editorials. One
IL on The business situation and the other,
Advice to young men as to getting on in life"
Editor-.n you will leave them we viii look
them over"
Seedy Stranger-"Thank you; but IL Won
would only advance me cents it would be .
great favor. should like TO buy . neat but
not gaudy sandwich"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20

Ella-"How do you like Mr.. Marsh? hear he
called the other night"
Ethel-'I think he's fearfully horrid He
asked me if I could play on the piano, and
told him that couldn't play much"
'And what them"
THAT was all."-Ne,o York SUM-
"How are my prospects?'' asked the candi-
date Of the chairman Of the political commit
tee. 81 think they would be better il your
speeches contained more comments upon the
questions Of the day." "But I have expressed
myself in favor Of honest government, reduced
taxation, and" Il know, but you never
speak Of homo rule in Ireland, Boulaneer's
light, and other live issuss."-Ihs Epoch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
An ll-Round CONGRESSMAN.

The Franklin Cva.) Times publishes letter
to the editor from Representative Posey G.
Lester, dated Floyd c. H., Va, June 8, in
which the writer says: 'Please publish that
there is a vacancy in the United States naval
academy, and that those wishing the appoint
ment will address me at Floyd Courthouse.
Va. Also publish that will preach at Bethel
church, near Union hall, the first Saturday and
Sunday in July. I expect to be at your July
court II can come up on the train Sunday p.
IN. or Monday q. M"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
CITY AND DISTRICT.

~ The difference between loose vague
boast and an affidavit giving exact figures is
wide one. and of great significance to q person
interested in the statement THE STAR ssoeors
to its circulation This is point of great i'm
portance to advertisers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
Public Drill of the National Fencibles
Dying to Aid Science.

In sedalia, No., Dr.. Edward N. Small, a. .
joke, offered to give $500 to the man who
would consent to be bitten by mad dog he
had and then trust to maidstone for cure.
He had several applications, and one man, q
barred his arm and the dog promptly bit q
piece out Of it, dying in commissions immedi-
ately after. The maidstone was applied to the
mans wound, and though he still lives and is
apparently well, his recovery is deemed doubt
full He is evidently demented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20

Mrs. Charles Francis Adams, who died re-
Gently in Boston, selected for her marriage to
Mr.. Adams date fixed by John Quincy Adams
signature Of the treaty Of Paris, Of which John
Adams, his father, had been one Of the negoti-
ators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20
SUBURBAN PROPERTY

DOR SALE-yILLA SITES AND FARMS, WITH
Il or without houses line Of railroad. near the
city Purchasers will be taken back and forth to
the properties Apply for particulars Of JOHN o.
JOHNSON, 92S + St ie2O-lw
HEADQUARTERS FOR
III SUBURBAN HOUSES AND LOTS,
We have for sale original prices and easy terms
choice lots in the principal suburban subdivisions Of
Washington and vicinity.
1t will pay those who intend to invest in home or
FOR speculation to call and examine plat lists of
property situated the Metropolitan Branch, B. and
O. railroad to wit: Takoma Park, Halpn Village,
Forest Glen Park, Brookland
Beautiful cottages easy terms No trouble to
show property Correspondence solicited.
THOS. L. WOODS l. SON,
je14-1m Pacific Building 624 F st. NV.
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HARsyss

HAnsEss HAnsrss. HARNESS
have purchased from q reliable harnessmaker, who
neeSed noney, for spot cash. his stock OF Custom
Made Harness consistne Of an assortment of Single
and Double BuRRy, Coupe and Carriage Harness.
intend TO close them out At u small advance on the
cost Call and examine. You will get bargain Ii
E BURGDORFFs STABLES,
SeSr1m AIS Sth st. n v.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-20

To INvEsroRs.-Special attention is called to
the auction sales of new houses northeast by
Geo. w. Stickney. See advertisement