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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-02-28
The Live stock Market.

From Keenan, q Sons circular letter
for the week ending Feb. 22nd, we
quote a. follows:
Receipts OF cattle for the week will
be 5000 head lees than last week, but
we have 10 quote . decline since Tues
day on heavy cattle Of 25c per 100 lbs.
Light cattle closed about the same
as last week. The greatest decline ie
on beasy half.fatted Illinois and Iowa
steers OF l400 to 1900 lbs average. Some
cattle of that kind sold as low % $3.50
Nice pony fat HOO to l250.lb steers
have held their own, $40 to $500.
All other grades are lower. II the re-
csipts would drop below 5000 some
week We would be able to give some
favorable news. but - long as receipts
keep above $1,000 for each week We
will be unable 70 give you any encour'
sgement. Too many cattle for the
present demand. 10 the cry.
Recsipts Of shssp for the week about
80 900, against Ss, 700 lsst; . falling of
Of $500. Pricss Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday were about the Same q
last weeks closing prices. No material
change to note. Thursday, with 100
the buyers showed . tendency V
break the market, which they partly
succeeded in doing by buying quite
string Of westerns Weighing se lbs a
l$i.55. To-day, Friday. receipts or,
1000. The feeling is better and a.
sold. one lot of prime westerns seiiinl
At $3.50. The eastern markets hAv'
been very dull and prices low al
week. The prospects for the comlpl
week are that prices will be q snao
. higher.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-02-28


In reply to the question Why icus
are moro general IN The fall thai a1Y
other time an English msteopologi3
mys, "When tho temperaturs q 3
warm layer Of cir y 70 Ear cooled ~
tho quantity Of watery vapor Il hcIlb
h more than Il h able 10 retain, ~
excea Of moisture ccndensea "a
either assumes tho form Of dew q ~
coines visible 10 the eye In ths foun
81 o sfcg or cloud. rogs ere m11e
general In autumn, because, II ~
tme, tho ground q still compaar
lively wnsm, apd the lowest slr Dr.
S!$'I,,!sI7; g: 80 s:;;;:::: -
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-02-28
Gen. Harrison Arrives in Washington.

WAsHISGToN. Feb. 26.--The train
with Gen. Harrison and party on
board did not proceed to the station
but stopped at Maryland avenue and
Ninth street. at 2:35 p. m. The party
took carriages and were imn ediately
driven TO the Arlington hotel.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-02-28
Land Decisions.

w. ID. Harlan, land and mining at
torney, Washington. ID. c., sends us
the following synopsis Of land depart
ment ruling:
Acting Commissioner Anderson In
c. j. Miller's pre- -emption claim, held
that the pre-empter, Miller, allowed .
small railroad company 10 locate itA
temporary terminus on his land-he
acting as railroad agent, and as agent
for connecting stage line, (also tele-
graph operator, assistant postmaster,
and express AGENT. There are
church. school house and eating house
on the land, erected by Miller's oon-
sent. The eating house proprietor.
Bowen, lie also postmaster, while MIL
Ter .is deputy ,postmaster. The pre-
emption proof Is returned for allow.
ance oil entry and payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
GhOkGETOMN.

THx New PrRiIe scHooL BrTIDrSc.-The
Cercoran school building on 2sth street he's
been completed and IL now ready for the recep-
ton OF the pupils on Monday. This nev bui,d-
ing 70 tvo stories high beside the basement,
which contains four recreation rooms, each IS
Feet BY $50 feet Each OF the eight school
rooms contain space enough for sirty decks.
put only forty-tso have been placed in position.
Considernole attention vac paid 10 the heAtlnR
ana ventilation of this school house and both
OF these requisites of health and comfort Tor
tne pupils have been carefully attended 90 by
the architect and builder. Mr.. b. Patrick was
layer.
WELL ATTENDED TOURNAMENT was HID
last night At College Villa woods under the
auspices OF ST. AIMS aid society. The snccess-
fui knights were Mossrs James Cummluss
Joseph knders and u chael Collins
HoNE AeAIS.-ar. and Mrs. Henry Good
man, the latter formerly Miss Jennie Nord-
hnger, have returned home from an extensive
northern wedding tour
MIS- J.. MARwICK's WuL.-The will Of the
late James L. Warwick OF Georgetown Was fled
today. de leaves his estate TO his vile and
makes her his execurix.
TEMPERATURES AND CONDITION or WATER AT z
Ah.-Great Falls-temperature. &C: condition,
2. Receiving ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. II: con-
dition at north connection. 4; condition AZ
south connection. 10. Distributing reservoir
temperature. N; condition at influent gate
house, III condition at effiuent gate house, SO.
High tide in the river today at AIS pm Low
tide NJ To- "a pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
ANACOSTIA-

A STOLEN MONEY Box.-About $50 O'Clock
last night car No. 5 OF the Anacostia line got OF
the track near Douglass ball. and while the
driver, Robert Mills. getting il on the rails
AGAIN half dozen negroes gathered around
aud made OF with his money box. containing
$40. The thieves have not yet been appre-
hended. Mr.. Mills il al extra driver.
A DkUSKKS DARThAN.-Ar. Frank Waller,
dairyman who lives south of town. was driv-
Ing through The village yesterday afternoon in
crazy-drunk condition aud. becoming pro-
fanely abusive, was arrested by Olhcer l. Il.
Anderson. Wahler resisted the oEicer and
finally assaulted him by tearing Of his badge.
HIS team was turned over 20 his brother aud
this morning Mr.. Waller. who IL not a bad fel-
low when sober, leit si0 collateral and de-
parted.
NoTEs.-Anacostia lodge, X. Of p. initiated
Messrs Wheeler, Adams Bcyans and Chidwell,
ali OF Washington, into the page degree of the
order lsst night There was a good attendance,
the lodge now having membership of fifty.
Mr.. Il. 5. Lesh has returned from a visit TO
relatives IN western Maryland During his
visit his wIfe's brother drowned there
Mr.. X. 5. Pitcher OF Tonawanda. NY, IL spend
ing few days with his pareats. Capt aud Mrs.
ID. l.. Pitcher, and other relatives here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
DISTRICT eovKRNMksr.

TEE pApRns Sent 10 Gov. BsAvBn
During the last inaugural ceremonies here
The Psnnsylvania militia destroyed certain
property belonging 10 MrS Isabella johnson.
he replied that BE- would in vsstigsts the matter
Az nothing has been heard from HIM Attorney
Riddle requested that the papers in the case be
forwarded him 10 zee II the District can take
action in the matter. The papers were accord
ingly forwarded.
N WANTS 10 BE q SPECIAL.
Mr.. Samuel B. kendig, the baihd 81 the Po-
lice Court has applied FOR . commission ~ an
additional private. The Commissioners viii
order the commission.
PENSIONS voR POLICEMAN KEARSEf's FAMILY.
The board Of police pen lions has examined
the case of the widow Of Patrick Kearney. the
policeman who arrested Gaiteau. and recon-
mended pension Of 40 per month to her aud
per month to each Of the two children
unV they arrive at the age Of sixteen. The
commissioners have approved the recommen-
dation.
The Commissioners this morning gave a
hearing 10 Messrs. A. p. Clark. i. A. Delwig,
n. 4. Schoenborn and Edward kubel. O com
mittee from East Washington, who urge to
press the placing Of the following streets in the
schedule Tor Improvement for the coming fiscal
year:
Massachusetts, avenue from North Capitol 10
Staunton place; ID street from Delaware
avenue TO 4th street; LIST street from c TO Chi
cago street; I'd street from TO and 9Th
street from c TO +.
The Commissioners talked the matter over
with them at some length and promised to give
the matter their earnest consideration
MIscELLANKoUs.
The Commissioners have received q request
from the Woman's Christian temperance union
requesting that they be given a hearing when
the matter OF their appropriation comes up for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
SHORT SUPPLY OF OYSTERS.
And the Bivalves are Of q Poor Quail
ity So Far.

Friday morning IL generally busy time at
the oyster wharf. and this morning was no ex-
cepton to the rule. The supply OF oysters
was short, there being only two boat loads at
the wharf. Some Of the dealers had in pretty
fair supply, which partly made up for the
shortage on the wharf. The supply of oysters
in the boats was not large enough to supply
the demand.
Although there was such scarcity Of BIZ
valves there 10
NO pANoRn OF An OYSTER FAMINE.
Several boats are expected to arrive this
evening. In speaking to a STAR reporter one
Of the dealers said that oysters had been very
scarce thus far this season and that they are Of
an inferior quality on account Of the continued
spring rains. The oysters from oil the branches
and creeks Of the Potomac river, he said, are
very fresh and even the Norfolk oysters do not
come up 70 the usual high standard. While
they are very good otherwise they are too fresh.
He thought is would be several weeks before
the oysters will have good flavor. This, be
continued, 10 the result OF the heavy rains and
storms. Although there is a scarcity OF oys-
tiers the prices are not unusually high. River
oysters are selling at from 80 TO IS cents per
bushel, while Norfolks are bringing from Las
to 81 60
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
A DREADFUL COMPACT.
Three Beautiful School Girls Execute an
Agreement TO Commit Suicide.

The mysterious suicide of three beautiful
young ladies, schoolmates, within a few months
OF each other, has caused a great sensation in
Concord, n. H., the las. of their number, Miss
Della c. Walker of Langdon, Nh, having
made many friends and admirers in that place.
Miss skinner OF keene, ~. H., and Miss Walker
Of Springf field, VT, were the other suicides and
the three glrls had been schoolmates az the
Vermont academy.
That three bright and beautiful girls should
have ended their evidently cloudless lives does
not, strange as 1T is, incite so much remark as
does the fact that they should all have chosen
precisely the same method to put their awful
resolution into effect. This has led many TO
wonder whether some strange compact be-
tween the giriish friends-a compact sacred
- IL was mysterious-may not have led ons
and then the Others to take their lives.
Several wears ago the young ladies became
close friends They were about of an age,
equally beautiful and gifted, and all had
wealthy parents and luxurious homes. Last
winter keene was thrown into a fever Of
excitement by the finding Of Miss Skinner's
dead body IN a stream near that city. In
vestigstion showed that she had committed
suicide. though no cause for the act Was dis
covered
Ashort time afterwsrd Miss Walker of Spring.
field took her own life in a similar manner,
sno rs III the case OF Miss Skinner, no satlsfac-
tory explanation for her doing SO has come to
light. To complete the tragic story, Miss Della
{. Walker OF Lsngdon was found drowned az
the falls in that town on Saturday last.
The previous evening at about O'Clock Miss
Walker accompanied young lady friend to the
latters home, a short distance from her own
She wss not again seen alive, SO far is known.
Her failure to return alarmed her father, aud,
in company with neighbor, search was insti-
tuted resulting In the discovery Of her body next
morning. The place where Is was found ID q
Wild rocky gorge q short distance from Lang
don Center and about one-fourth of a mile
from Mr.. Walkers house. The approach to the
fslls from either side IL extremely dangerous It
is thought that she must have approached the
falls by the channel OF the brook and made the
fatal plunge from the rocks at that point.
Miss Walker was formerly a student of smith
college, at Northampton, Mass, and for the
past two years she had attended the art mu-
scum at Boston. where she had intended to
continue her studies At month. Miss Walkers
suicide 10 mysterious the Others. She bad
been greatly shocked by the death of her
former schoolmates, bat she had apparently
recovered from the effects of those tragedies
and displayed no symptoms of dependency.
Her friends think that she must have broOded
secretly over her friends fates aud determined
to initiate their awful example.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
The R.Street Trench.

To the Editor OF HH EVENING SrAE:
VIII you kindly allow q little space FOR some
queries concerning the laying Of the water
main on r street, Before the work was
started it WAS understood that great care was
10 be taken to cover the pipes fast as they
were laid; that only short distance should be
open At once. Walking over the ground few
days ago ii was found that the trench Was open
from between 9Th aud 7th almost to IIth street
Now, Mr.. Editor, is there any Law governing
this matter and who 10 responsible for its being
carried oun september 10 pre-eminently the
month of malaria. and the piles of earth turned
up in front OF squares Of houses suggest chills,
typhoid fever and other disorders to the occu-
pants thereof. Our families are returning to
Washington ct this season and grave apprehen-
sion must be felt concerning the safety OF those
who live in this vicinity unless steps are taken
TO protect them In New York the board of
health follows closely in the wake Of such open
inRs, throwing on disinfectants IL the same
care taken here in our city, and If not ought il
not to be? RESIDENT OF SrRKnT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

WILLARD HALL-The Ideal minstrel troupe
will open the season tonight by an entertain
ment at Willard hall The program has been
carefully selected and the performance will be
fully up to the standard OF this company.
A JoSADAB ESrERrAINHEST.-An interesting
and successful musical and literary entertain
meut was held at st. Joseph's bali last night,
under the auspices of Goodwill council. Sons Of
Jonsdab. The participants in the program
were Misses Celia Murphy, Lizzie Waters and
Lamb, Messrs. Harry West, Msdes, Joseph
Mccain, Judge Weed and Others, all Of whom
acquitted themselves in . most creditable
manner. Mr.. J. J. Hogan the efficient
chairman Of the committee OF arrangements
SUPERINTENDENT POWELL will talk this even
ing at the Y.M.C.A. rooms on The necessity
Of an object in life and the advantages Of
planned course of instruction" The lecture
viii be free.
TEE BosroN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAL CLuB.-
DR.. Bischof of this city has just completed ar
rangements for the early appearance Of the
Boston symphony orchestral club, which has
since it's reorganization after the close of last
season engaged several Of the most celebrated
virtuosos both from Europe and this country
The famous Swedish prima donna will be the
soloist 10 accompany this orchestral party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
Notes From Boyd.. Nd.

BOYDs, Md. September %.
Mr.. Ora Hobbs Of the baltimore and Ohio
train dispatcher's Office is spending a month at
Boyds for the benefit OF his health.
large part Of the goods taken from the store
Of Jas. Ganley at this place we're found in .
barn close to the house Of one of the men ar
rested on suspicion. More arrests are ex-
pected.
Howe Totten left here this week 10 meet his
father, Col. Enoch Iotten, in New York. the
latter being expected home from Europe soon.
Howe Will go from New York TO begin his
course Of study at Harvard university. J.W.W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20

Maj. Moore Estimates Expenses for the
Next Fiscal Year at S577,575.


Maj. Moore today submitted to the Commits
sioners his estimates for the support of
the department for the fiscal year ending
June 80. 1891 He estimates for one major and
superintendent at S2,70O; one captain at 81, 100;
one chief clerk, who is also property clerk,
81, 100; one clerk stenographer, 81, 500; two
clerks at $500 EACH four surgeons at 5000 each;
additional compensation for privates detailed
for special service in the detection and proven
ton of crime. u, $40; two lieutenant inspectors
at 81, 500 each; nine ieutenants at o. 500 each;
thirty three sergeants at 81, 400 each; one hum
dred and seventy-ssvsn privstes, class two. Ut
$1,000; two hundred and twelve privates, class
one at e900 each; twenty station clerks at $500
each nine lsborers at $3.50 each; one msssen-
ger at 600; one messenger at $500; mounts for
superintendent captain and thirty-eight lieu
tenants, sergeants and priva.es At Q cost of
$40 each; one ambulance driver ct $500; two
assistant drivers at $3.50 each; one van driver
at $3.50; twelve patrol drivers at sAsO each;
three police matrons at &600 EACH rent of
headquarters and sub-statiop ct Anacostia,
81, 200; fuel, 81. 400 repairs 10 stations $4,000;
erection of stable for ambulance and horses
Sc. 600; purchase of lot and erection Of station
house in Georgetown. S25. 900; stable for horse
and patrol wagon in Georgetown, e2,500; addi-
tionaI story in the fourth and sixth station
houses. $40 900; heating and drying appliances
in three station houses. e375; misceI1ane ous,
Sls, 600; completion OF signal and telephone
system in the District by the erection Of the
same in the fifth aud eighth precincts, includ-
ing horses and wagons $4,000; for stables in
the fifth and eighth precincts to accommodate
horses and patrol wagons, 5000 Total esti-
mated for, So77 ,575.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
To Promote Eastern Branch Improve
ments.

The South Capitol street, Anscostia and Gies-
boro' road and bridge association has fled .
certificate Of incorporation. The incorpors-
tors are Andrew K Browne, Aug. Burgdorf, p.
II. Heiskell, jr., l. N. Saunders. J. Adam
Blade, James s. Reagan, Alexander Monett,
Henry s. HALEY, John Miller, r. J. Bssll and
Z. Mann. The objects are for bsnevolep ut
scientific and literary purposes, mutual i'm
provsmept, for the promotion of the arts, and
especially for aiding such enterprises as the
im Ovsment Of the Eastern branch Of the Po-
tomac by perfecting its channel, by the srec-
tiou of ideal bridges across it. by the reclams-
ton Of the waste lads lying along its shores,
and by the laying out Of and construction Of
modern public highways and avenues through
the surrounding country for the benefit of the
nations capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20

70 the Editor Of TEE Evnxue SrAs:
All efforts to bring about . reform IN the
garbage department and protect the residents
Of New Jersey avenue and vicinity (northvsst)
from the spread Of disease asd other evils
arising from the scounulation Of garbage have
signaliy failed Six, eight and tan days pass
before the garbage i collected HON our
promises II IL now high time tbst The health
Of the community should b. oonsidsysd By the
that Of the convenience Of The garbage master.
Il that Official i not able to comply With hi
contract put Some ono IN his place that can.
MN Cyxunna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
The Creek Claims Fee Middle.


The Attorney General has rendered an opin-
ion in the matter OF the fees by the delegates
OF the Greek nation to their attorneys. agregat-
ing s22s,00O The delegates, the chief Of whom
was Pleasant Porter, we're authorised by the
Greek nation to draw the money due the Creek
nation from the government It was claimed
that no accounting was made TO the nation
of its expenditure and special agent was sent
to investigate the matter. The Attorney Gen.
eral holds that the Greeks are an Independent
people and that the governments can have no
Jurisdiction in the matter. He cites in support
Of this opinion the ruling OF Judge Macarthur
of the supreme court of she District OF Column
bia in the case of the Cherokee nation against
w. A. Phillips.
A private letter received in this city from the
Creek nation recently stated that II the At
torney General should decide that the govern
ment could not interfere the discontented
would employ an attorney and bring suit
against the government TO test the question
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
DUDES WHO WEAR BRACELETS.
Bangles Locked with keys-TheirSweetr
hearts Keep the Keys.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
The toilet Of the really elegant young man
u not complete now without one rather heavy
gold or silver bangle worn on the left arm and
usually concealed beneath the cuff, though oc-
cssionally an esthetic apostle Of the beautiful
In masculine garb may be seen with the brace
let cleaning in full view on his delicate, blue
'vsined wrist. A touching spectacle greeted the
occupants Of Broadway car on one of the re-
cent hot days when people had scarcely strength
enough to bear up under its devitalixing effects.
A stout, middle-aged country woman entered
the car in q comfortable and capscious ssteen
gown. brilliant in coloring and startling in de-
sign, and closely following her was . fragile,
willowy, Elsine-like individual, created in the
sembiance Of man and dressed in costume
% correct - an axiom and % elegant a. IL was
square about him Ut respectful distance and
knelt down and softly prayed His clothing was
Of the most delicate pale gray serge, his linen a.
immaculate - an angels vesture. his tie so
70 ones eyes, and on the left wrist, Glove
asainst the delicate. helpless hand, 90 white and
weak like . sick bsby's, there glittered heavy
wire Of gold, capped ct either end with . small
gold ball The stout motherly woman had
compassion upon him. because she evidently
skirts Close about her to make roor for him 70
be seated. but he shook his head in q weary way
and hung up ON . strap where every woman
could see the bracelet, and looked like q wilted
My ON . broken sstm.
Another very dndish individual about town
wears heavy silver braid in full view below
his cnd. The latest caprice of lovers IL 70 have
ones best girl lock . bangle on his wrist and
Keep the key where woman always hides her
jewels and carries her TREASURED The younger
boys, Who haven't any sweetheart 70 present.
them with this coveted trinket. are apt 70 Dor
row one from their sister, II she int cross, -
from some one elss's sister Il she viii loan Il,
AID one chivairic young man who bad faiiel IN
love With his oun mother wefrs one q her
bangles beneath his cut end declares that ~
the boys DO wear them, - knigh>s OF old were
love tokens Of their ladisS bsstewing-
he homeoosthir s1s1s nedse.l society e
ponnsylvnuia VII tinks - e0ort % have -
coste appeopeiste elpough nooey = estab1ish