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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
Lincoln and Patents,

Gath in the Enquirer.
We can also remember that Abraham Lincoln
probably received the means to Law off a while
and conduct his debate on the subject of
slavery with Senator Douglas through the pro-
ceeds of his fee in the Mccormick reaper case.
Washington and Lincoln were both the pro-
ducts of patents. A land patent was given to
Lord Fairfax in Virginia, and he had need OF
surveyors to lay out that land. which otherwise
would have been squatted on and left with no
distinct title, like millions of acres i'm West vir-
ginia still. which cannot be sold because no.
body can be proved to own them. Thew will
not be improved because they cannot be
owned. Among the surveyors jumping at a
job in his boyhoods desire to ears something
and relieve his mother was George Washing
ton. He laid out farms and tracts under the
Fairfax patent and spent seven years in that
occupation, which was preparatory to his mill
tary services. Lincoln, as have shown had
time to mature himself for q debate with an
experienced man like Douglas by a patent case
coming along. George Harding told me in
1854 how Lincoln was employed. II was neces-
essary, as the case affected Illinois, to add to
the list OF lawyers like Harding and Stanton
the name OF some man from the Illinois bar
They did not know any other lawyer in ulinsis
except Arnold, who had been engaged ON the
other side. They consulted Washburne in
Congress, and he said there was a man named
Lincoln quite capable. They looked into q
directory and saw merely the words: "a Lin
coin. Springfield" Yet il was the debate which
Lincoln earned the time to conduct by this
case which brought him to the forefront of
inventor, and You can see at the patent Office
his model of steamboat. with air bladders of
metal under her, to be filed with air 30 az TO
raise her in shall water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
No Trouble I'm Identifying Him.

From the Chicago Journal
George Bowron, as everybody knows. is the
leader of the Columbia orchestra. He is also
one OF the pleasantest gentlemen TO be found
within the city limits. A story is told about
him which is good enough TO be true, whether it
is or not. In the course of events during the
last summer Mr.. Bowron received a draft for
money. think Mr.. Bowron's draft came from
his estate in England. and that in view of his
recent marriage he had instructed his steward
TO quit stacking the estate fund up in the bank.
and 20 send him a small wad. Anyway he had
the draft, and he took il to a bank aud handed
it through the little brass-bound window to
the cashier. This gentleman looked OF Mr..
Bowron. who blushed as he always does when
people stare at him.
Are you Mr.. Bowron?" asked the cashier.
II believe / am"
= swell. you'll have to be identified"
But I'm Bowron-Ceorge Bowron, leader Of
the orchestra at the Columbia"
''Oh. know who George Bowron is all right
enough. but don't know that you're the man.
just bring somebody that we know 10 identify
you"
Mr.. Bowron IVES moving away in disgust at
the red tape and decentralization which rascality
makes necessary in al professions, when the
cashier called him back.
Would you mind turning your back 10 me
and taking of your hatg" he asked.
Mr.. Bowron did so.
Here's your money. Mr.. Bowron. It's ell
right. I've known the back of your head for
five years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
Why He Mas Rejected.

New York Correspondence Of Boston Gazette.
Col. Robert q. Ingersoll was not blackballed
at the Players club, because that is not the
way that the Players shows its Discrimination
to admit man to membership. His name was
posted as that of one whom some Of the MEM
bers would like to see in their club, but there
was such general opposition 10 it that il was
Withdrawn. A member of the Players told me
the other day that il was not because Col.
Ingersoll is an agnostic that he was not wanted
but il was because of his connection with the
star-route scandal. and. to use his expression.
because he is a ''blatherslite." There are. no
doubt men in the club who are not orthodox ina
their religious beliefs. but they don't make Ia
profession of insulting the beliefs of Others.
Col lngersoll is a man OF certain gifts of ora
tory, but he seems to take pains to misapply
them, and he wakes as eloquent aud as enthasi-
astic over a fifth-rate thing over one that
rates among the highest. 1t seems to make no
difference TO him. He only wants an oppor-
tunity. and away lac goes, up and down the
columns of the dictionary, back and forth over
the pages of the rhetoric. and after he has iin-
ished, what does il all amount TOP Nothing.
except a lot of wildly extravagant words that
might apply 10 some occasions. but seldom
those at which Col. Ingersoll discharges them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
George Was at the Fight.

From the Chicago Herald.
George, love, was very, very lonesome
without you. Promise me. dearest, that you
will never leave me all night again.
Il do, darling; but you know couldn't help
il this time"
mo; suppose You really did have to CO."
''Yes; 1 couldn't possibly get out Of it, You
got my message all right"
Eyes. dearie."
''You see. there vys meeting OF the creditors
of Brown d Co., who failed at st. Louis the
other day, and had to go down to see about
our claim"
How did il come QUIT
1T was a draw--I-I mean, my dear, that We
agreed to q compromise.
For how much?"
..For GA rou--6i cents on the dollar"
Don't leave me again. George, will you? I
was awfully lonesome and 1 dreamed of burglars
all night long"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23

II THE DAY OF THE EAST WIND
The rocks at my feet are strewn with crimson and
brown seaweed
Brought by the tidal swell, as waves after waves
succeed,
And break with splash in my path, but do not
heed:
And over the Links comes the east wind drearily
moaning
Istand on the edge of the rock-pool and gaze into
IL, and why?
The place has a strange fascination for me, but
not one OF those am
Who would seek a self-sought grave In its depth
despairingly;
And over the Links comes the east wind drearily
moaning.
have put the temptation from me- but it comes
back again and again,
That 1 should quiet. In this way, the aching Of
heart aud of brain,
And the sea always whispers, ''Come" with its
eerie, surging refrain,
And over the Links comes the east wind drearily
moaning.
Homeward go through tho single and sand
while the spray Of the sea
fllls my hair with the salt ooze and foam and the
. pillows break ceaselessly.
Rolling In with resistless force like some dark
coming Destiny;
And lover the Links comes the east wind drearily
moaning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
The Courts Sentiments Prevail.

From the sacramento Record Union.
A remarkable trial has just occurred at
Brownsville before Justice Sparks, in which
Daniel Hess was charged with stealing water
from ditch. The trial consumed six days.
and was enlivened by a constant exchange of
personalities on both Sides Justice Sparks
said in presenting the instructions of the de-
Tense TO the jury:
Gentlemen, them's my sentiments. and
want you to bring in verdict accordingly, as
they are the law"
Tossing the district attorneys instructions to
the jury, the justice CONTEMPORARY remarked:
''Them's not my sentiments; they're no good:
but you can take them for what they are
worth"
The jury. after few moments elaboration.
returned a verdict of guilty.
The justice stood aghast. ''What.'' he
shouted, you dare to go agin my sentiments?
The verdict is set aside and the prisoner dis
charged,
This ends the case for the present, but further
proceedings are expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
Future Of the Republican Party.

WARNER NIILERs SPEECH IL DETROIT LAST
MIGHT.
Eleven hundred guests sat down TO an elab-
crate spread at the Detroit rink last night. the
occasion being the fourth annual banquet of the
Michigan club. Senator Palmer was the presi-
dent OF the evening. Gov. Luce delivered the
address of welcome. The first speaker Of the
evening was the Hon. Warner Miller, of New
York, who spoke to the toast, The Future of
the Republican Party" He said 1T does not
take much courage to march TO death in war
when $1,000 or 100000 are marching with you.
but il does take courage some time to stand up
for great principle. The democratic party
cries out against sumptuary laws. aud II is a d.
rect outgrowth of the old Calhoun doctrine that
you have no right TO legisiate for the morals Of
the people. The republican party stands for
the advancement Of temperance. and always
has. 1t may not be going as fast as some en-
thusiast would have il, but IL Is doing the best
il can. This question must be settled in each
state. The prosperity of the country depends
on the continuation of the success of the repub-
lican party. The republican party appeals TO
its past, and offers il an earnest of what IL
will do in the future"
Letters of regret were received from Presi-
dent-elect Harrison. Nice-President-elect Nor
ton. number OF United States Senators. aud
MANY Others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
Homely Women Look Handsome.

IN SOME OF THE MIRRORS THAT ARE FASHIONABLE
NOW.
From the New York Graphic.
1T is true" said dealer in mirrors, :sthat
none of us know exactly what manner of men
we are. The mirror does not enable us to see
our outer selves as others see US. Only the
finest mirrors approach perfection of surface.
The best are made of plate glass, but if you
happen to look into large mirror you dis
cover that the straig hit lines and right angles
OF q room appear all awry. The reflection
most nearly true to the object reflected is OBJ
tanned perhaps from a hand mirror made Of
plate glass or from O metallic mirror of mod
crate size. Great pains are taken to insure a
true surface in plate glass, but few mirrors
long in use have a surface in a single plane
slight defect distorts the image. / have seen
ror by reason Of defect in the surface that
remedied bad feature. 1t Is not difficult to
sell such mirrors to ladies who need hatterer
near at hand.
Here is o mirror that illustrates what I
have said" continued the dealer, taking down
q circular glass enclosed in o stout frame.
which was provided with q handle The
listener, looking in, beheld an odd distortion
of his own features. One eye appeared higher
than the other, one cheek bulged as il swollen
with toothache. and the whole countenance
was caricatured-
Look steadily for a minute," said the
dealer. and he began to turn the mirror
slowly. As he did SO the features reflected en-
gagged in sort of Kaleidoscope dance. For
no two seconds was the face the same. While
this was going on the eyes Of the gazer felt az
il they were being twisted out of their sockets,
and before the mirror had made full revolu.
ton the performance had become very painful.
Feels odd, doesn't it?" said the dealer.
Snow, that mirror is a scientific toy. It's sur
face is cast purposely in several planes. One
eye is reflected in one plane, the other in a
different one. and the bullying cheek is stilI
another. The pain to the eyes was caused by
the effort to adjust the vision to the constant
change Of plane presented BY the revolution Of
the mirror
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
A Queer World.

from tHt ProVldence Journal.
The guileless American buys paper or two,
be It OF Paris or Brussels, to pass away the time
and improve his French withal 1t will be a
lively and clever journal; it will be liberal and
comprehensive Except as regards American af-
fairs, which are ignored with surprising unan-
unity; it will be witty, even, but it will like
wise be unclean. The same American attends
y theater and buys his program at the theater
like the rest OF the world. 1t contains the
usual wood cuts of favorite stage beauties and
mercenary sketches of their careers: it also
contains obscene doggerel and anecdotes that
would make Central African blush; but the
pretty matrons sit and read them complacently
may not walk one square unchaperoned read
them also, under the very noses Of fathers and
mothers and brothers. 1t is queer world.
As for the plays-we all know what French
plays are--Inawkish and overstrained or worse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
The Arkansas Ballot-BOx Thieves.

ONE OF THEM ARREsTED-sUPPosED TO HAVE HAD
HAND IN THE CLAYTON ASSASSINATION.
Robert Watkins was arrested at Pine Bluff
Ark, yesterday, charged with stealing the
ballot-boxes at Plummerville. Ark, on the night
Of November 6, the crime which had as an out
growth the assassination of the republican con-
gressional candidate, John u. Clayton, brother
of Gen. Powell Clayton. Yesterdays arrest is
claimed to be the beginning of the end in the
unraveling of the mystery surrounding the
assassination. II is the general belief that the
men who were concerned in the ballot-box theft
were also concerned with the killing of Clayton.
Watkins is now in the state prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
ssWe Want a White Coyernr.,. >,

GOV. FTTzHUGH LEES SPEECH IN NEW YORK
LAST NIGHT.
The New York southern society had its third
annual dinner last night at the Hotel Bruins
wick. The toast, 1.-THE South since the Reyo-
luton" was responded to by Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee, who said the south had right to secede.
The matter was, however, settled by the sword.
But the settlement of that question left an
other. I'm my own state" said the governor
there exists no other thought than that she
shall continue a member of the American union
of states and enjoy the same equality as the
states Of Massachusetts, and Ohio 1t remained
with the north to decide whether the national
improvement and prosperity can best be pro-
NOTED by union of American white-governed
states or white American through African Sec
tons in the great whole. The whole thing de-
pended upon the south being recognized as q
white governed portion, and that there shall
exist no African sovereignty. I'VE do not care
to take the tomahawk from the red man and
give 1t to the negro. We have provided for the
negro. built homes and schools for him. and
given him all his condition requires, but when
1t becomes a question whether those states are
to be governed by blacks or whites. l saw" the
governor exclaimed, I've want a white govern
ment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
He's a BiQamlst.

From the Chicago Herald
ring at the phone at Lawyer sharp'E
Hello. What is it''
'.Is this Sharp's ofice?"
"Yes."
I'm jackson. How's my divorce case?'
Gan right. III finish il up this morning."
s.Good enough. So long,"
Two hours later Ga hitch in divorce proceed
ings). A loud ring at Jackson's phone.
..Helloi Who is IT."
s.Sharp. Is jackson ing"
ssNo. Married and off for New York"
sharp-"Great heavens jackson is q big
smist However, IL makes more business ~
me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
Wisdom I'm Rhyme.

Oh, merchaDt, In thine hour Of g Q G,
II on this paper you should ccc,
And look for something TO ap ppp
Your yearning for greenback Wv,
Take our advice and nov be IVY,
Go straight ahead and advert III.
loul md the project Of some u y u:
Neglect can offer no en- 90.
Be wise At once. prolong your q Q Q q.
A silent business soon de X XIX
Kdlo Eescs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
Sea.SOngs.
FROM "A NIGHT : RUaPSoD,

FROM "A NIGHT RHAPSODY"
No night for slum Der is this
night TO be up and away
Where the sea is rolled in tide Of gold
Under the full moons ray;
To fly with the wind till the cleft waves hiss
From the racing PROV each way,
Where the tumult of winds and Of waters il
Over the sounding bay.
And the sails in the moonlight shine,
The flashing foam flies free,
The land is long low line
The gunwale scoops the brine,
And the air Is stronger than wine.
And lords of the night are we
H. E. CLARK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23

In San Diego, Cal, tae completion OF the
great nnme which has been long building was
celebrated yesterday by speeches and parade
national guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP.
Some Recent Movements Among Buyers
and Builders.

AN BIsroRIc HOUSE TO BE REMoDrLLED-THE
WASHINGTON SAFE DKPosIr CO. TO ENLARGE
THEIR BUILDING - SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENTS
ALONG TIE B. AND p. RAILROAD.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-04-01

The proclamation of the president
opening to settlement the lands in the
Indian Territory conveyed by Creeks
and SeminOles comes none too soon.
There is every indication that the
feat of election or the dread of the
penalties of the law would not avail
to keep out the rough and eager
"boomers," just across the line in
Kansas, chatting at the delay. The
release and conveyance, it appears,
were executed March 16, and doubt
less the proclamation has followed as
closely as permitted amid the engross-
ing political duties in which the ad-
ministration is engaged. The date
at which the territory will be open
for occupancy is fixed at April p,
distant far enough to allow a ''fair
start" to every one while the full
force of the law is insisted upon, eX-
Guiding from all rights in the territory
any who may seek to avail themselves
of entry in advance of the date set.
1t is possible that, with the prospect
so near at hand, the boomers may
develop prudence and patience for
the little time remaining.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-04-01

martyrs. Many of the most loud
mouthed were so obscure and inse-
cure during Arthur's administration
that they lived in continual and alb
iect fear of dismissal.
In the meantime the President is
Intellectually trying to convince the
anxious Representatives and senators
that they must wait with their candi-
dates, and that the positions can not
all be filed at once.
The debate over the confirmation
Of Whitelaw Reid on Saturday was a
hot one, and brought out a great deal
of bad feeling. The opposition that
was expected from the southern sena-
tors and which would have made the
republicans solid in Mr.. Reid's sup
port, as being a vindication of the
honor of the "bloody Shirt" did not
come forward, but the republican op-
pom ents of Mr.. Blaine were not so
generous. They gave it to Mr.. Reid
with warmth that was full of long
pent up spleen.
The appointment of Corporal Tan
ner to be commissioner of pensions is
u graceful recognition of the nom
commissioned men in the late war.
Mr.. Tanner is q soldier who bears
the evidence of service in his two
stumps of legs. His party record is
sound and his work during the last
campaign was great aid in his par
ty. His appointment is due to the
pre- sident's personal desire and to the
further influence of Col. Dudley, the
former republican commissioner, and
John G. New. 1t is in open oppo-
sition to the wishes of Senator His
cock who takes the appointment with
bad grace.
There is every indication that Pres
ident Harrison will not escape with
out his own experience with New
York politicians. The efforts of Sen
ator Hiscock in opposition to the pres
ident's long expressed desire to APP
point Mr.. Tanner, shows the old, fa-
miliar face of the New York "boss."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-04-01
Prohibition in New Hampshire.

The nearly complete vote of New
Hampshire on the Prohibitory
Amendment shows majority against
it of $500. On a review of the
causes Of defeat several reasons are
assigned for the failure of the amend
ment-the shortness of the campaign !;
the apathy of voters the secret and
corrupt influences used against it; the
doubt whether it was necessary to
put Prohibition in the Constitution );
the solid opposition of the Democratic
Party, with the assistance of a NUM-
ber of Republican politicians. Polit-
ically New Hampshire is rather a
close state and the well known hos
tility of the Democratic Party to
sumptuary laws was, we fear, too
much discounted. Doubtless all the
causes mentioned had their influence
in shaping the result adversely; but
there is one point which seems to us
to have been overlooked in account
ing for the defeat, and. that is, tie
narrowness and selfishness of the
prohibitory policy which New Hamp-
shire has been pursuing all these
years. The laws of the state forbid
the sale of intoxicants to the people
of the state because of the evils the
traffic produces ; but they do not in
terfere with the manufacture of intoxi
cants. Legally there can be no sa-
looms or bars in New Hampshire ; but
there may be as many breweries and
distilleries as capitalists choose to
establish. The brewers and distill-
ers may make as much of the evil stuff
as they wish, providing they ship it
to Maine, Or Vermont, or other states,
and let the people of New Hampshire
alone. ''Make as much of it as you
like" says this policy to the manu-
facturers, "only be careful not to let
the people of New Hampshire get it.
No matter about our neighbors. OF
course the apples and grain raised in
the state may be sold (the farmers do
not lose this market for their pro-
duce) to be made into beer and rum
for other states. 1t looks like a
shrewd policy but it isn't in the long
run. It is narrow and selfish, and
has helped to make illegal saloons
and bars possible, and to cultivate
cowardice, which is, we suspect, one
of the main reasons why the amend
ment failed. Certainly the capital of
the liquor-makers had some connec-
ton with the election.-Iadepen
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-04-01
The Boston Markets.

The butter market is still very quiet,
and while receipts are moderate there Is
not trade enough TO maintain the asking
prices, and in consequence thereof values
are easier. Buyers are only taking what
is necessary to fill immediate wants,
thereby giving the market quiet tone.
The best creameries are not quotable at
over 27c, though some choice lots COM
mand CSC in small way. The tendency
is for lower prices, in sympathy with
other leading markets. Firsts and extras
are in fair demand at "a to 26c. Diaries
are in moderate supply and unchanged.
Limitations and ladies are easier. Cheese
continues quiet, with trade still and the
feeling easy, Stocks here are light, and
it is owing to this fact that prices are
steady. Eggs remain very dull and
prices are still lower and steadily declin-
ing. There is no business doing and no.
body is buying any eggs. The receipts
continue large aud offerings excessive.
Eastern are offered at lac and Western
at 13c.
fairly at quotations, though prices as a
rule are in the buyers favor owing to the
large supply Offering. Straw is quiet and
unchanged. Potatoes are steady and
there is no change to note IN the condi-
tion of the market. The demand is still
moderate, and notwithstanding that re-
ceipts have increased holders are main
tanning prices as business kaveragcs.
Choice Hebrons are selling the best with
rose and Burbanks but little called for.
Sweets are about steady, though there
is not much call for them. Tallow is
quiet and unchanged.
BUTTER.-W Western extra creamery, p
to 2Sc; fancy, higher; frsts and extra
firsts, "a to 26c; extra imitation cmry,
23c; seconds, Is to 22c; factory, choice,
81 to 22c; others, ii To zoe n. Y. and
VT extra cmry, &c; extra frsts, 20 TO
26c; n. Y, and vt. dairy, good to choice,
"a to 251 &c; fair to good, 10 to csc; East
cmry, good to choice, 20 to 26c;
HAY AND STRAw.-Choice prime hay,
SIS to $3.50; fair to good, Sl6.5O to
$3.50; East fine, Sl4 TO SIG; good TO ord,
$l4 to SIG; East swale, $40; rye straw,
choice, SIS; oat straw, $40.
PoTAToEs.-Houlton rose, Coo per bu;
Hebrons. 60c per bu Aroostock Hebrons,
SO to 55c per bu; rose, 30 to 5Sc; n. Y.
Hebrons, 40 to 43c; rose, IA to soc; Bur-
banks, 35c; red stock, 45 to soc; VT. Heb
rons, 45c.