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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
The MossJBeautiful and CIeanest CITY,

From the Chicago Stats Zeitang.
The strongest ground in favor of Washing
ton Is that it is undoubtedly the most beautiful
and cieanest city in the country, and in con-
frast with New York and Chicago, who in the
matter Of unsleanliness and mud, compete with
each other, Washington is Of course to be pre-
forred Another reason is that a large num-
per OF Senators and Members own property
mere ana great number OF wealthy men
the city Of Washington their winter headouar-
tiers. Another great hope for Washington con-
sists IN the expectation that the rivalry between
New York and Chicago will result in that city
slipping IN between the two. as either of the
Two would prefer Washington il they are TO
lose it. One thing may well be understood
that the claims of Washington are not to be
underestimated- They csnnot be shrugged
away as a great many Chicagoans are doing,
but deserve to be carefully watched
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
Five Cents Not q Nickel.

''Say, mister, what is the matter with these
scales?' asked an elderly lady as she stood on
one of the nickel-in-the-slot machines in a
downtown dairy the other night.
Nothing at all, responded the clerk. "You
have to put nickel in the slot?''
That's what 1 did and still the scales won't
work" said the woman who thought she had
been swindled. Il was told to put in five cents
and did So"
what kind of money did you put in?" in
9uired the clerk
Five pennies" replied the woman
oh" exclaimed the clerk. Il thought some
thing was wrong. You should have put in a
nickel"
We'll, amt five cents and a nickel all the
same!'
The clerk unlocked the drawer, took out the
pennies and gave the woman nickel She
weighed las pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
A Chess Tournament.

A chess tournament will take place between
the clubs of this city and Baltimore. The first
game will be played in Baltimore next Satur
day and On the following Saturday the Balti-
more players will come to this city. Washing
ton will be represented by the following
players: Prof. Neweombe, A. Braid, /. Y.
knight. Z. y. Grabill, Patrick O'Farrell.
Jacob Frech, W. A. Guyer and two or three
others not yet selected. Plans are being dis
cussed for grand international chess tourna.
ment to be held in this city during the expo
sition of 1892
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
CITY AND DISTRICT
CONDENSED LOCALS.

A reception was given last evening at Grand
Army hall by the following local divisions of
the Ancient Order Knights of Jerusalem: st.
Johns, No. 1; st. Luke's, No. 2; st. Marks,
No. 6; st. Thomas, No. Z, and Nimrod encamp-
ment. No. /.
At a meeting of TIE South Capitol Street
bridge association yesterday officers were
elected as follows President, A. X. Brown; vice
president. p. Mann; secretary. Z. II. Heiskell,
IT.; assistant secretary, DIR. j. K. HALEY; treas
urer r. ]. Beall.
Yesterday Judge Cox made a decree of di-
vorce in the case of Avis Paul. against Pauline
Paul.. The bill. filed by Mr.. Simon Wolf, set
forth the marriage January IL, 1881, and charged
desertion January IA. 1884.
A. Z. Marshall. sIxty-fiye years OF age, was
found dead yesterday afternoon ON Hall street
near 5 southwest and his body was taken to the
morgue.
Last night. about 1890 o'clock, a dispute
took place on 18th street between north and
south B streets. between Howard Half and
Robt. Owen. and the former shot five times at
the latter. but did no damage.
AT the regular monthly meeting Of the Wash
ington canoe association last evening arrange
ments were perfected for the purchase of 30
foot Peterboro wa canoe for use on the Upper
Potomac next summer This canoe will ac-
commodate ten pa i;ers and an equal number
OF their friends.
The appeal Of the Inland and Seaboard coast
ing company from decision OF the District Su-
pIcuO NOuIl III Oh "A. fOlsen
was dismissed in the US. Supreme Court
yesterday; opinion lry Chief Justice Fuller.
A dozen good wagon loads of Prince Georges
county voters drove cut from southeast Wash
ington today.
The beneficial association composed of teach
ers OF the public schools has elected b. I. Jam
Dey. Isaac Fairbrother. Francis l.. Cardoza, NJ
Z. D. Lazenby and Mary L. Rowe directors for
the ensuing term OF three years and to I'LL va
cancies.
The order for the painting and framing of
the picture to be presented by the several
classes OF TIE Georgetown law school TO the
college at its next annual commencement has
been given to MIR. Jose Il. Correa OF this city,
When bids were opened at the treasury
department yesterday for approaches to the
federal building at Montpelier, vt, it was
was the lowest bidder at S5.227.
A slight fire occurred in Philip Halls store
on street this morning. but was extinguished
before the engines arrived.
bill has been flied by Elizabeth Dawson
against III. c. Juvell ct al. for an account
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
HOUSE HERRMANN's
CASH AND CREDIT HOUSE
s21 and 923 9TH ST. and o36 Mass. ave. NV
se2-4m
SILKS. VELvErs. Pushes.

SILKS. VELvErs. Pushes,
AND BEAUTIFUL NEW STYLE DRESS GOODS.
SIDE BAND CLOTH sUITING, wide double width
pure wool Special Cash Bargain, Acc.
BLACK SILKS Special Cash Bargains, eoc.
HANDSOME CASHMERE PLAIDS AND STRIPES
wide double width, pure wool, new styles. oSc.
Special Cash Bargains in SILK PLUSHEs, new
DOUBLE WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, sl5o
ROYAL FRENCH SERGE, pure wool. wide double
width. all colors, 37&c real value, Doe
CARTEKS Cash store,
III MARKET SPACE.
NO CREDIT, but the very lowest prices for cash.
HENRIETTA CASHMERES aud HENRIETTA
SERGES, nearly one yard and a half wide. all pure
tne French WOOL Ii colors Wonderful CASH Bar
gain. only soc: real value, 75c.
Cash Bargains in BLACK SILKS, 81, 81 %, 81. so.
FRUIT OF THE LOOM COTTON, yard wide SIC.
HEAVY BED COMFORTS, Zoe, SIC. 81.
EXCELLENT QUALITY CLOTH PLAIDs. one yard
HANDSOME FRENCH SATEEN CoMFOk1S, in
EXTRA HEAVY AND IMMENSE SIZE WHITE
WOOL BLANKETS. Special CASH bargain &5
RED BLANKETS, SILVER GRAY BLANKETS,
INFANTS BLANKET6
. VALUABLE PRESENTS for Cash Customers
Select one Of the following presents with purchase
OF 20: pair of Large size DaDask Towels, worth 40
cts: Half Fine Damask Napkins, worth Zoe
\ pair OF Silk Embroidered Corsets, 55c.
Select of the follow with spurchsse
Of &lO more: Large-size Handsome Bridal
Quilt, worth FL. so; Dozen Zine Dansask Napkins,
worth $l5o or two Pairs OF Large-size Fine DamasE
Towels worth Sl.5O. oczS
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The Corcoran Cadets Corps, Fair.

The grand annual fair of the Corcoran Cadet
Corps was formally opened last night in the
armory of the Washington Light Infantry Corps
by Gen. Ordway. The hall is festooned with
flags and bunting, giving pleasing background
to the pretty faces and costumes of the lady as
sistants. One of the features of the fair is the
booths, each one bearing the name and colors
OF some company IN the national guard To-
night the National Fencibles and Logan Guards
will visit the fair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

In THE SALE OF FINE PROPERTY to be sold
at auction, the advertisement of Edwards and
Barnard. trustees. is presented different classes
and character OF property to choose from, viz
Improved business property, vacant lots, DWELL
ing houses, summer resort and farms. The
sale will commence tomorrow afternoon with
two ware houses OH 7th street opposite center
market, and will be continued each afternoon
this week with the several properties advertised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
CITY ITEMS.

We Mean Busfness.-we can save Won
money. The finest and freshest Teas and
Coffees in the city. Our Mocha and Java ut
Soc can not be equaled elsewhere Sun Rise
Chop" Tea, SOC. h., finest soc. Tea in America.
Samples given to housekeepers for trial Pure
Clam Juice in cans, delightful article for sick
persons or those having weak stomachs. Try a
can. DIR. Prices Baking Powder, guaranteed alb
solutely pure. We will forward by mail Dr.
Prices valuable cook book to any one sending
us their name and address. First-class White
Potatoes Sc. per bushel Grsnulated Sugar
with Teas and Coffees, or regular order at away
down figures. Give us call.
NJ. q p. MErzaER, The Live Grocerymen.
N~ Az 9TH St NV.
&c. "Hoy" Cigar: Sales Loo, 900 month!
Look-5Oc. Cash, 25c. weekly-New
credit system. Rogers Silver Ware, Albums,
Lace Curtains. Table Linen, Portieres. Address
GAIN, Star Office; will call with samples. lt'
Apollo will tell you all about ii later. n4-2ws
Try Bailey's Dollar Store, $40 9TH st. n. W.
ooc Hatchets, 55c. Razors, 55c. Plated Spoons,
ooc 4-oiaded Knives. All guaranteed. n5-6t
Very Fine Creamery Butter. SOC. Id.
IL M. 7. METzGER. All 9TH ST. NV.
Use Browns Bronchial Troches for
Coughs. Colds and all other Throat Troubles. -
fre-emlnentiy the best.".-Reu. Henry Ward
Beecher. n5-eosSk
Phillips Digestible Cocoa
Does not distress and adds flesh and weight 2
&c. "Hoy' Cigar! All Havana and suma.ra,
For Throat and Lung Affections nothing is
30 good as DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. 25c.
Full Cream Cheese, I5c. ID. MErzsER's,
7th NV. It's
Too Light to Hurt the Weakest Spine
Is the Wheeler 4 Wilson number nine.
oels-lm Office 4s7 9th st. NV.
Apollo will tell you all about it later. n4-2ws
Very Fine Old Rye Whisky, &c. qt.
IL" NJ. d. p. METzGER, All 7th-
Smoke and Water Sale
STILL IN PROGRESS.
Having made a settlement with the insur-
ance companies can now sell Shoes and Boots
of all descriptions at half price. Ladies' Fine
hid and Dongola Button, 81, s so and 80; sold
for 81, S2.50, 50 and "a. Gents Fine Calf
Shoes, in all styles, 81, 1925, 81. 80, S2, 81 so
and 20. Boys and Youths Shoes from 75c and
upward. Misses and Children's Shoes heeled
and spring heeled, from SOC. upward. Chill
drens' Spring Heels, from 3 TO Z, 20c. q pair.
Call early to secure the biggest bargain ever
known in Boots and Shoes This is positively
a bona fide sale and it will continue until every
pair of Shoes are disposed of. Look at our
show windows for big bargains Saturday morn
ing. Boston SHOE HOUSE.
ii. GoLDsTEIS, Prop,
9l2 9TH ST. NV, bet. 1 and K
oc25-lm Sign, Blue Slipper.
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He Did Not Vote Today.

George Newell who is employed at the gov
eminent printing office, left here ON the $40
train last night for Richmond, Va, to cast his
vote. About $50 o'clock he was found at the
south end of the long bridge with his head
badly cut. and suffering with pains in his back.
He was brought to the city and sent to his
home, 511 14th street northeast and was at
tended by DR.. Hughes. 1t is thought that as
the train sped around the curve he lost his
balance and was thrown off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

The principal claimant to the earldom of
Caithness is Mr.. James Augustus Sinclair of
Aberdeen, Scotland. He has four sons, one of
whom. John Sunderland Sinclair, is a resident
of one of the Dakotas.
Jasper James and wife Of Bates county Mo-,
were so tortured Saturday night by robbers
who demanded their money that Mrs. James
died. 800 were stolen.
Harry Price, recently pardoned from the
West Virginia penitentiary, tells story of the
inhuman treatment of convicts for trivial
offenses and says that men who are so sick they
cannot hold up their heads are driven to work
and required to undergo brutal punishment if
they complain. He will ask an investigation.
Jay Gould will be given within the next few
days series of sittings for his portrait in oil
to Benz. Constant of Paris in that ar lists studio
overlooking 5th avenue, New York. SO far as
is known Mr.. Gould never sat for an artist be-
fore.
VIM. Uhler Of Barrick Switch, Western Mary
land railroad, went cunning and shot off one
arm and put out one eye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
AS CLIPPER AS A CHILD.
A Lady 70 Years Old Climbs the Monu-
ment and Dances a County Breakdown.

'Well, I'm up here at last" he said, with 9
long breath, "but where's mother"
The speaker was young man about thirty
years old; the place was the lookout Of the
Washington monument. He had come in from
Charles county, Md, with his seventy-eight-
year-old mother to see the capital. They were
on their way north. for the father and husband
had been laid to his fual rest in "My Mary
land" the farm had been rented and they were
going back to the old home in the empire
state. The aged lady, Mrs. NJ. j. Butts by
name, though bowed with the weight of years
had heart as light as air and step as nimble
as that Of childhood. She had "done" WASH
ington that morning, and now having out
walked her son to the top of the monument was
LOOKING down by the aid Of the attendants
glass upon the magnificent distances she had
travelled. Her airy, laxative disposition, to-
gether with the many years of her pilgrimage,
drew to her the attention Of all present and
made her the bright and only star of the occasion
Inc numerous visitors were highly entertained
by the ancient lady. But the climax was reached
when, In response to a compliment of her mar
Vicious powers, she stated that she had learned
the Charles county breakdown" while living
IN Maryland, and without further solicitation
than the applause of her hearers grasped her
skirts In her hands and gave two minutes OBJ
ject lesson in a weird dance that would have
aroused a soul SO dead it had never painted a
city red, and then with pigeon-wing she babe
all adieu and only her footsteps were heard as,
followed by her son, she clambered down the
stairs and departed for the land of her child
hood, while leaving behind one that shall know
her no more forever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
The Date of the Declaration.

FROM the Pnlladelpnla Press.
Prof. John B. McMaster, the historian, was
asked last night for his views of the letter of
Thomas Mexican that was read by ex-Secretary
Bayard at the unwilling of the monument to
Cesar Rodney on Wednesday. Mr.. McMaster
said: "There is nothing in the letter that was
not already known. 1t is well known that the
Declaration of Independence was adopted on
July and was read to the public from the
state house steps on July 4, and so became a
public document. 1t was not at that time
signed by all the colonial delegates. for the
reason, among others, that several of them
were waiting for clearer instructions from their
respective coloniesI 1t was signed after these
instructions had been given. The secret jour-
mails of the Continental Congress have quite all
been published in fragments. What remains
of them are on deposit in the State depar tment
at Washington. and their contents are well
known. 1t seems to me that Congress ought
to make an appropriation to have them all
printed, together with letters and other man
uscripts throwing additional light on the sub
ject. The Journals are now, of course. neces-
sarily imperfect. The sessions of the congress
we're private. Nobody was admitted except
members. unless by leave, and only a record Of
proceedings was made that would be SAFE The
journals were also partly burned when the
British were in Washington in 1874 and after
ward by an accidental fire."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
MorHEns VINO LOVE

their children who take pride in their beauty purity
and health. and In bestowing upon them child's
greatest inheritance, skin without blemish and
body nourshed by pure blood should not fail to make
trial Of the CUTICURA REMEDIES, the purest, best
and most economical cure for all humors Of the skin
scalp and blood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

so Ga CHENILLE COVERS, worked on canvas
20 as not to pull. We're -, for S1.3S, at
BAUM's POPULAR SHOPPING PLACE,
7th Sth and ID sts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

FIXTURES OF ]. KARRs JEwELRY STORE will bt
sold at auction Thursday, November 4; also
fine driving and saddle horse, buggy and har
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

He SAT Dowx ON IT, but he couldn't hurt it.
because it was one of our FL crush hats. Just
the thing for travelling, to wear to the Office &c.
FRANC. One Price,
Cor 18th and d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

JAS. Reynolds, Thos. Hudson, Jas. Toole and
Edw. Doyle, indicted at Towsontown, Md, with
Samuel Cooper for the murder Of Policeman
Lloyd, were released In $1,000 bail 3, p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
Fort Sumter Again Bombarded.

Charleston's great earthquake festival opened
yesterday with cloudless skies and charming
weather. The public buildings, private resi-
dences and commercial houses were be-
decked with flags and bunting from one end of
the city to the other. hundred thousand
United States flags were displayed and not a
confederate flag was in sight. King street at
night presented fairy picture, with its tri-
umphal arches, illumined show windows,
swinging Chinese lanterns, gay throngs of
sight-seers. bands of music. and military pa
rades of both white and colored troops
There was grand pyrotechnic display on Co.
lonial lake, with a mimic attack of the federal
fleet on Fort Sumter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
W. s. FISHER, florist, 1425 Pa. ave. NV

". B. MOSES d Sons are now carrying large
and varied assortment of artistic wall papers
and picture holdings.
They guarantee their work to give satisfac-
ton in every particular.
Their two fresco decorators and designers are
classed among the first in the country.
W. b. MOSES 4 SoNs,
+ and 18th streets northwest.
Furniture, carpets, upholstery goods, wall
papers and fresco decorations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

Bur Your Coal, Coke and Wood from JOHN
son BRoTHxRs, the leading firm in the Dis
frict
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

GROCERIES AT AucTIoS.-Ratcliffe, barr q
Co. will sell tomorrow morning. commencing
at 10 o'clock, at store No. 72l East Capitol
street Corner of Sth), stock Of staple and fancy
groceries. See the advertisement for particu-
lara
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
AuTHoRITIEs on DRESS

say that cape overcoats are quite the thing
Cor this season; we have some beauties at SIS.
EIsEMAN Bros. It'll and E,
Manufacturing Clothiers and Tailors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

BEFORE You Buy your carpets and furniture
See ". Il. HOeke's stock and get his prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

VISIT the Empire Carpet Cleaning Works
631-635 Mass. ave. NV. Telephone 1872
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

ARTIFICIAL EYES PERFECTLY FITTED. Largest
assortment in Washington. CLAFLIS, Optician,
1905 ST.
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LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.

FORECAST TILL EIGHT AM. WEDNESDAY.
For the District of Columbia. Maryland and
Virginia. fair; cooler westerly winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

The state officers Of North Dakota were
sworn in yesterday and the governor issued a
call to the members of the legislature to as
semble November 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

In our mems department are our famous S15
frock and sack suits; excellent qualities and
workmanship.
EIsEMAN Bros, 7th and T.,
Manufacturing Clothiers and Tailors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

JAMES B. HENDERSON, wall paper, window
shades, &c. 92S F NV. Telephone call S54-3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

TRAINS leave Washington at o'clock D. m.
for McAIillan-Ready contest at Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
FoR SIZE AND VARIET'

Noor's SPECIALITY is a fine quality black
hose for ladies at 24c., worth &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05
The Odd Fellows Trip to Wilmington

At meeting Of the committee of the
Washington Grand canton, L0.0.F., last
evening final arrangements we're COM
pleted for their trip to Wilmington, Del,
Thursday next, on the occasion of the dedica-
ton of Eden hall of that city. The canton will
leave 7th-street hall and, headed by the Third
Artillery band, will march to the Baltimore and
Ohio depot and take the o'clock train for
Wilmington. At Baltimore they will be joined
by the Patriarchs Militant of that city and will
arrive in Wilmington at 1926 o'clock. A special
train will leave Wilmington after the days fes-
tivities close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

HOUSE & HERRmASSs
CREDIT
THE SECRET OF
SUCCESSFUL HOUSEKEEPING
LIES IN ONES ABILITY
TO COMBINE TIE
GREATEST COMFORT
WITH THE LEAST
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INCONVENIENCE
THIS is AN ALMOST INsUPERABLE TASK
IN THE VAST MAJORITY OF CASES,
WHERE THE SOLE DEPENDENCE Is
UPON scANTY WEEKLY OR MONTHLY
SALARY. OUR
EQUITABLE
CREDIT
WAS DEVISED TO REACH ALL CLASSES
OF HoUsEKEEPERs. WHO, THOUGH Pos
sEsSING LITTLE READY MONEY. YET
HAVE A TASTE FOR AND TAKE JUST
PRIDE IN NEAT AND COMFORTABLE
HOME. ITS FRACTIONS ARE WITHIN
THE REACH OF ALL AND WITH SCARCE
ANY OUTLAY OF CASH THE COMFORTS
AND EVEN THE LUXURIEs OF HOUSE
KEEPING CAN BE ENJOYED, GRANTING
YOU THE PRIVILEGE OF REPAYING US AS
YOUR CONVENIENCE DICTATES IMPAIR
TIAL PAYMENTS BY THE WEEK OR
MONTH, YOU ALL THE WHILE ENJOYING
THE USE OF THE ARTICLES WHILE PAY
ING FOR THE SAME.
Low PRICES,
HONEST REPRESENTATIONS
AND
EQUITABLE DEALING
HAVE EVER BEEN THE DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR EMINENTLY
SUCCESSFUL CREDIT SYSTEM.
house & HERRMANN's
CASH AND CREDIT HOUSE
e21 and 923 9TH ST. aud o36 Mass. ave- NV
se2-4m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

Yesterday afternoon in the Criminal Court
room, Judge Montgomery sat to hear the mo-
ton made by Messrs. Wilson Brown and Duha-
mel for the admission of F. X. Ward Gndicted
for the murder of Maurice Adler to bail. Mr..
Wilson was about to read the testimony taken
by the coroner. when District Attorney Hoge
objected and after some discussion in which
the district attorney said the notes were only
sent up for guidance, the hearing was ad-
journed until Tuesday afternoon of next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-05

Two cowboys persisted in the recent blizzard
near Folsom, N NJ
Col. III. +. Thomas, sixty two years old, and
for many years editor Of various York, Pa,
papers, is dead.
Lord Mayer Whitehead has been made q
baronet. He refused to entertain the shah un-
tai he was promised a bsronetcy.
3. L. Sweeney of Northampton, Mass, and
Fannie Sheedy OF Norwalk, Conn, secured
5000 and sl3,500 damages for injuries in the
New nork, New Haven and Hartford accident
near New Haven last June
Ex,Mayor Seth Lowe Of Brooklyn has de-
college.
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Women as Eiremen.
From the Minneapolis Tribune.

T hIHueHpOIIs
While young women are looking over the
field for lines of activity allowable for them to
follow for subsstence:it probably does not
occur to them that membership in fire COM
panies can come In their range. recent Lon
don paper speaks of women in that city having
gone TO Paris to give instruction to French
women to service they can render at fires 1t
is not very fully indicated what their assign
ments are in connection with fires. They do
not, of course, help operate the machines or
WELD the axe, but it is said they have saved
many lives by entering buildings where practi-
cable and encouraging frightened and timid
females to use the IRE escapes. They are said
to become quite fearless in this work and really
render valuable service. They are women in
good standing and do not lose in repute by
their connection with the fire department Still
il is not likely to be a crowded vocation.