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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-10-10

All lectures illustrated by large collection Of
Hfesized oil paintings, N ldels In wax and
papier-mache. anatomical specimens. skele.
tons, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
THE STORM LAST NIGHT.
A Heavy Rain and Sharp Lightning
Sewers Choked and Houses Flooded.

Washington experienced a small deluge last
night shortly after 9 o'clock when the heavens
seemed to open and all Of Jupiter Pluvius re-
serve stock of moisture came tumbling down.
1t rained so hard and so suddenly that the
sewers had not time to carry off the water and
in a few minutes the easements Of houses stu
ated on level ground became overrun with
the surplus In some instances there
was several inches OF water stand
ing ON the floors. A gentleman re-
siding on street near North Capitol street
informed The STAR this morning that seven
buildings in the rear were flooded, the base
ment floors being covered with from six to
fifteen inches of water, which was heavily
charged with mud. On receding the food LETT
three inches of sediment Every gutter was q
torrent and some Of the street corners became
small lakes.
The lightning which played during the storm
was so sharp and frequent as to cause general
alarm, and several trees were struck The
city seemed to be in the direct path Of the
storm, which passed in about half an hour.
The rainy conditions still prevail, and it
seems likely that the supply will last out the
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
PERSONAL MENTION.
Where ell-Known Westinghouse
are Spending the Summer.

Cupid is doing his best to improve the con-
dition OF the few bachelors still remaining on
Newspaper Row. The engagement is announced
of Mas Lillian Jay Lash Of Chicago to Mr..
Arthur W. Dunn Of tho st. Paul Pioneer Press
bureau in this city. The wedding will take
place in Chicago early in October. Col Perry
Heath. another Of the bright-minded scribes
will be benedict in less than month. Old Dame
Runior. reliable or otherwise, has 1t that the
stalwart George Apperson of the Globe Democrat
Office is another Of the fortunate ones and
will soon Join the happy throng. Mr. Charles
A. Conant. who represents the Boston Post, the
Springfield Republican and the New York COM
n'erctd! BtdLkf'', will be married some time in
September.
Mra John McKelvey with her baby has gone
to Fortress Monroe for two weeks; from there
she will visit her father, William Slado ut
Mount Holly, Va
The Misses Noyes, accompanied by Miss
Claudia Moran and the Misses Imirie. left this
morning for an extended northern tour
The Misses Eugenia and Mary Stone Of
Drightwood have returned from Frederick
city.
Miss Mamie and Lillian Clements are visit
ing friends near Frederick city for a fortnight
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Merrick
Will be panied to hear that their two little sons
are seriously i'll with diphtheria at the resi-
denee Of Mr. herrick's parent in New Haven,
sunmering at various points along the coast
Miss Zsdis Gibson Of s24 9Th street is visiting
friends at Normandale on the Chesapeake.
Mr.. Henry Xander has returned from a trip
70 Block Island and Newport.
Mrs. John D. Boutello and daughter of Capt.
toI Hill are at the Hotel Imperial, Atlantic
City, NJ.
r. c. Rogers will spend a short vacation
among the mountains near Harper's Ferry, W.
Va.
Gen. and Mrs. A. B. Upshaw gave pleasant
dinner at their apartments at the Richmond on
Wednesday evening. The guests were Senators
Gray and Faulkner and Representatives Nc
MILAN and Springer.
J. II. and A b. Blackwood are spending
three weeks at the Monterey Hotel, Pen Mar,
Pa
DR.. VIM. Holland Wilmer, who has been
visiting his parents. Bishop and Mrs Wilmer,
at Orkney Springs, has returned to the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". ?. Van Wickle left today for
atrip through the lake district Of northern New
York.
Senior Roman Mayorga, secretary Of Mica
raguan legation, and bride have returned from
abroad. They will take apartments at 92i l4th
street the LIST Of September
The engagement Of Mr.. Phillip J. McHenry
and Miss Annie A. Hollohan is announced,
the wedding to take place in the early fall
Miss Jessie Hodgson Of 104 18th street south
east is visiting friends in Wsrrenton, Va.
The following well-known Washingtonians
have cottages at the White Sulphur Springs for
the summer: Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Perry and Gen.
VIM. Maury and family. DR.. J. e. Mcclure and
family. DIR. Beverly Robertson, who is much
improved in health, will spend q few weeks at
the White sulphur.
Gen. Croker and wife left this morning for
Orkney Springs, Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
THE GRIP In ALASKA.
1t Interferes With the Census Work In
That Far OFF Territory.

A singular difficulty in the way of collecting
census material has presented itself to Mr. Ivan
Petrof, the Census Office agent who is in
charge of the work in Alaska. letter has
been received at the Census Office from that
far off portion of the country, in which Mr.
Petroff states that m epidemic greatly resem-
bling the grip has broken out among the natives
Of the country. The epidemic prevails to
such an extent as to seriously interfere with his
work. He finds it difficult to obtain paddlers
for his canoe, and of course he and his assist
ents are prevented from travelling. 1t seems
that the epidemic has many of the same fea-
lures noticed when it was
prevalent here. Those suffering from the
disease are in many cases untitled
for effort Of any kind and lose the inclination
to work. Mr.. Petrof states that in consequence
of this state of affairs it will be necessary to
make change in his plan OF operations. He
has, however, every confidence that he will
bring his work to successful conclusion
within the prescribed time. Mr.. Petroff adds
that II the revenue steamer the Bear stops at
the points agreed upon in the time agreed
upon. that some of the material for the census
OF Alaska will be in this city by the lst of
OctOher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
BOYS WITH BRAVE HEARTS.
How q 16-Ycar-Old Hero Saved Two
Little Lads From Drowning.

Little Johnnie Finn and his brother Charlie
Of Canarsie Bay, Long Island, are very much
afraid OF dogs So on Sunday when big ST.
Bernard came up to them while they were
standing near the edge of the biggest dock at
Canarsie and commenced TO sniff at their little
legs, they tumblcd head first into the waters
of the bay. They couldn't swim, and before
they knew it they we're going down clasped in
each others chubby arms.
Joseph McHenry, sixteen-year-old boy,
CHANGED to sec the little lads struggling in the
water. He threw off his coat and hat and,
encountered by his shoes and other clothing.
started in to save life. He managed to come
up few strokes from the spot where the boys
sank, and was just in time to grab them as they
were going down the fatal third time. The
brothers caught hold Of their rescuer when
they felt his grasp upon them. and then en-
sued battle for life.
Joseph struggled manfully to keep all three
up, but twice the little Firms pushed him under
and the last time he thought it was all up with
him. But he didn't release his hold upon the
drowning boys and kept kicking his legs and
working his free arm with a vigor wondrous to
see in lad Of his age. At Inst he began to
grow weak from his exertion and if the Firms
hadn't also been more dead than alive he
probably never would have seen shore again.
He began to think that he could not save the
little fellows when around the dock came a
boat In which was Conductor James Calaghan,
rowing AZ fast as he possibly could. Johnnie,
Charlie and their rescuer were dragged into
the boat Johnnie and Charlie were uncon-
scious, and Joseph was SO weakened that he
couldn't sit up in the bottom of the boat The
timely restoratives brought them around all
RIGHT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
Special Census Agents Appointed.

Superintendent Porter has appointed the
following named special agents to collect statis-
tics of manufactures: Massachusetts, Benjamin
Chadwick. Westfeld and West Springfield
Illinois-William J. Tapping, Peoria and South
Peoria; Eugene W. WEIGH, Galesburg; ". D.
johnson. Canton; c. c. Nichols, Aurora; w. r.
Pastor, Batavia o. j. Sergent Belvidere; G. F.
Arvedson. Dundee and Carpentersville; J. "
Randall. DeKalb; Frank II. Taylor. Elgin; Will
C. Upton, Waukegan; H. &. Whittemore Syca-
more: George Henry, Sandwich; C. T. Mann,
Geneva. Also the following assistant special
Frederick Condor. Clark Geib. d. &. Harring-
ton. Louis Kicourse, II. c. Hunt, Thomas
Powell. jr.. William A. Phelps, William d. Ray,
John Nisher, Thomas II. thinner, n B. Zim-
norman, and Clarence c.. Woodruff, all of
Chicago. Ill; Oliver Cotter, n. ". Craw, Geo.
II. Hardy, jr., William S. Hughes, George A. p
LOunsbu-y and William T.. Moyles, all Of
BROOKLYN n Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
Indians COMPLAIN of MIR, Cody.

The :wo Indians, Little Chief and Short
Horn, who arrived in New York Tuesday on
the steamship Ems from Bremen, called on
Gen. o'Beirne, tho assistant superintendent of
immigration, and had long talk with him, in
which they charge the officers of Buffalo Bills
show with cruelty to the Indians They confirm
the charges already made against the shoymen
by other Indians who have returned lately.
The men went west to their reservation last
night Gen. Beirne will again call tho attention
OF the Interior Department to the allegations
made by the Indians who have been connected
with travelling shows. and will present these
last statements together with the other testi-
mony which he has collected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
FREDERICk'S VOICE.
Prince Heinrich's Words in the Phono-
graph Recall the Dead Sovereign.

From the New York Sun.
When A. 7. E. Wanzeman, Mr.. Edison's
lieutenant with the photograph, called ct
Emperor Williams palace at Potsdam, tho
emperor desired him to make monographs
record of the voice of the three little princes,
Wilhelm, Heinrich and Adelbert. The Empress
Augusta Victoria was especially DESTROYS Of
preserving such a momento Of the childhood
OF the boys Wilhelm. the crown prince, is
but six years old, Heinrich is less than five and
Adelbert year younger. They thought the
phonograph was great larks.
When IL came to preparing the memorial
cylinders n touching incident occurred. Will
helm reproduces his fathers disposition. He
Is a sturdy. vigorous little fellow, full of deter
mination and fire. He sang tho German ma
tional hymn into the monographs faithful &c.
with all the vim and patriotic ardor Of which
he was capable.
Then came little Heinrich, boy onntle
disposition and delicate organism. He is a
genuine. whole-hearted boy just the same, and
he stood in front Of the photograph to repeat
the well-known patriotic German poem begin
ming: Itch hiatt einen cameradin." The lines
are full OF fire and pathos, and the little orator
put his whole soul into them. The empress
was deeply moved when he came to the lines
where the roll of the drum il supposed to come
in, but she said nothing until the photograph
repeated them. Then her eyes filled with tears
and she turned to the emperor with the words
That is the Emperor Frederjck's voice."
The emperor himself was plainly touched by
the resemblance. The food of memories SO
strongly called up overcame the empress and
she left the room. She came back presently,
smiling sadly when little Adelberts childish
voice was being recorded on the waxen cylin-
der. Every one of the company who was famil-
lar with the voice of the dead emperor re-
marked the resemblance in the tones Of his lit
tie grandson and all commented upon it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
Fashions In Type Writers,

mo 900 wants you to send him type writer
at once" bell boy, who had just answered a
call, informed Clerk Bedding at the Richelic u
this morning. says the Chicago Post.
'Did he say whether no wanted brunette
or blonde?" asked Belding
mo, he didn't. But guess he wants red
headed one"
What makes you think so?'
Because his hair Is white" the boy replied
"Do you mean to say that the color of type
writer's hair would make any difference?" a
foreign guest standing by inquired Of Belding.
the latter sont the boy back to learn No. 900 8
preference.
Indeed do" said Bolding. you see this
calling for type writers when one wants to send
of lot OF business correspondence is getting
to be a very common thing. and l have
noticed that the guest is much better pleased
when the type writer conforms as nearly as
possible to his idea OF beauty. Why, sir, l
have heard the biggest kind Of a kick when the
type writer wasn't pretty. One gentleman
only yesterday, who had been sending off lot
OF letters, came down and said: See here, the
next time you send me q type writer send q
pretty one. and a blonde. Whenever / have
much debating to do can do it more rapidly,
which, when have pretty face before me to
look at And strive to please"
"For which kind do you have the most call?"
inquired the astonished foreigner.
Blondes" replied Belding. And the de-
mand is SO great for them that they are thiuk-
ing of putting up their price for work. II
they do that every brunette will have her hair
bleached?"
And do many call for red-headed type
writers?"
'Yes. But that color is scarce and they
come high, for when guest insists .on having
it have to send considerable distant usually
before can find one. / am thinking of get
ting up trust composed of only tie pretty
type writer's in the city, and il some English
syndicate doesn't get wind Of my scheme I'll
carry it out and get rich. Well, what color
does No. 800 prefer" Belding asked the boy,
who had returned out Of breath and his eyes
wide open with establishment.
He don't want any color" the lad replied
He wants the type writer to be baldheaded,
and he wants her to be q man."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
A Dog on Horseback.

Prom tho Seattle Pres4
There 10 butchers boy In Seattle who trav-
els around on horseback great deal that at
tracts considerable attention He has dog
and that animal will perch ON the horses back
and ride along the street apparently with as
much ease and enjoyment as the boy himself
But when the boy wants to hitch the horse 10
the time the dog comes in handy. The dog 10
told TO SIT down and the horse is fastened to
him, when the two animals are left, to all in
tents and purposes, in perfect security.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
THE NATIONAL TEMPERANCE HOME

THE NATIONAL TEMPERANCE HOME
The annual report Of Mrs. Lavinia H. Chase,
the president Of the National Temperance
Home. was submitted to the Commissioners to-
day. Ii shows that during the year 1874 bene-
hciaries were cared for by the institution. to
whom l., 2l6 meals were furnished The daily
average cared for was 81 There are at present
"a accommodated by the institution. The total
expenditure for support. including all kinds of
PROVISIONS, fuel, instruction and treatment,
during the year was 80, 94i17.
A CHANCE TO ATTEND THE BRIDGE CELEBRATION.
The Commissioners today issued an order
excusing clerks in the several offices of the
District government at 2 o'clock on Monday
the 18th instant, provided the condition of
their work will permit it.
MISCELLANEOUS.
DR.. Townshend has, by direction Of the Com
mIssiOners. refunded, through John Pope Hold
nett. TO hrs. Mary Connors. the $40 fine for
the twenty-three cows which were seized by
the poundmaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
The Worlds FairO.K.

Representative Butterworth, secretary of the
worlds fair board, says in response to cri:i-
cisms with reference to the selection of a site
for the exposition that there has never been a
serious doubt about the ability OF the directors
TO obtain "a site that will not only be eligible
but thoroughly satisfactory to the public. Chi
cagO will keep faith in the matter. he said. and
she has Illinois and the west behind her and
on her bond that she Will do so. He states that
II is utterly erroneous to suppose that the work
of preparation is at q standstill owing TO a
further discussion of the site question and that
nearly Sl.OO0,0OO of tine money subscribed has
been paid IN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
The Herald Goinu Uptown.

New York Correspondence to the Baltimore Sun.
james Gordon Bennett has leased for thirty
years from VIM. Manice the property bounded
by Broadway, 9th avenue and 35th and Seth
streets, New York, at . rental of go, coo Der
year. The object Of this leasing is the erection
Of new building for the New York Herald
The change of the Herald Office to this uptown
location Will be one Of the most radical made
in the city in some time. 1t will revolutionize
this part Of Broadway, which at present does
not amount to much from q business poict of
view
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
Improving the Western Postal Service.

Col. GARRISON, the acting postmaster general,
is remedying gradually the defects in the
postal service in the extreme west which he
noticed during his recent trip through that
country. An order has been issued directing
the establishment Of forty stamp agencies in
the city OF San Francisco, Cal. The working
force of the Office will be increased by the ad-
ditlon Of six mailing clerks, fourteen delivery
and station clerks and five other clerks The
cost OF this increase III the facilities will be
about $4,000 per snnum. The carrier force
was increased a short tine ago by the appoint
ment OF thirty men. As rapidly possible
orders Will be issued in regard to the postal
service in other cities IN the Pacific coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
The Formulation OF seven Cite.

The Census Once has announced the result.
OF the count Of the population Of a number OF
cities. as follows: Milwaukee, Wis, 2OS, 9I9;
increase in ten years, SO 1872 or 7647 per cent.
Allegheny City. Pa, l04. 967: increase in ten
years. 26 2S5 or S9.4l per cent Seattle, Wash,
1854; increase, 40, 3Sl. Tacoma. Wash. IS, 1853;
increase, "a, $50. Emporia, Kan, :, $50 increase
2,9i9 or $500 per cent. Arkansas City, Kan.
o,3j4; increase, 1892 For. Scott, Kan, II, SS7
lncre ase. g. ii5 or I'D Is ner cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the cour. to the following: Frank II.
Soldiers and Florence E Ford, both of Alexan-
driA. Va; Samuel Howard of Montgomery
county. Nd. and Lizzie Thomas of Prince Will
lam county, Va; John Z Snuff OF Altoona
Pa. and NJ hattie SHOTS; ii. c. Lochte and
LAura q. Myer; Vim. r. Winston and Emily
Smith, Charles Butler and Clara Carter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
AssnuItef His Wifo

William A Wilson was tried in the Police
Court today for an assault on his wife and
threatening her. Whisky was the cause OF his
trouble. Judge Mills fined him $40 or sixty
days, and for the threats the court required
him TO give bonds in the sum OF $500 or stand
Committed fhrae months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
Suing for His Snlaru

Today Harry S. Hutton by Mr.. A B. Duvall
entered suit against the District of Columbia
to recover 1882 80 compensation as an officer
of the police force from June to August 20
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
Got 1t All In.

Lawyor-'.If any ody asks for me this SITTER
noon tell them that am called away on most
urgent business"
Once Boy--"Yes. air."
Half an hour later
Stranger Mr.. Quill IMP"
Once Boy-"No, sir; he's called away 10 the
base ball game on most urgent business. feno-
tssRs's Nescs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
Didn't Violate the Sunday Law.

In the case of Edw. b. Wyatt, who was yes
terday charged in the Police Court with vio-
latinG the Sunday law, there was not scintilla
OF proof against him and the charge was dis
missed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
Fall of a Wall.

During the storm last night the wall Of the
East Washington Bank which is being erected
on Pennsylvania avenue east, fell in. The
damage will amount to about 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21

ority to any claims for Lemon or any other
attorney. Attorneys had never secured pri-
ority at all; members Of Congress sometimes
s GiG witness went into the office Of commits
sioner under embarrassing circum-
stances, as would be remembered He
had promised 70 put the business of the Office
In complete order and began to investigate the
subject He found that there was intolerable
delay In the office, some claims remaining ten
years unconsidered. He found that the system
was such that the claimant had NO dis
erection in the consideration Of his claim. He
brought this state Of affairs to the attention
OF the Secretary's Office, and discussed it with
Assistant Secretary Bussey and spoke Of
remedial measures. Mr.. Lemon vas anxious to
have his cases pushed along. He presented
number of slips each relating to case which
was reported to be ready for action. Witness
promised to look into the matter and asked
Mr.. Lemon to mako mp twenty-five or thirty
cases and present his views This was done.
Witness presented
Mr.. LEMONS LETTER
to the committee and it was read II inclosed
thirty complete pensions, was dated Move mber
l6 last and expressed the hope that the bureau
would begin the practice of considering such
complete cases at once. The letter was refe rred
10 the deputy commissioner for report.
In this report the deputy commissioner
expressed the opinion that to take up cases in
this way would be unjust to claimants either
without attorneys or with indifferent attor-
neys. Deputy Lincoln also made q number Of
other but minor objections to the proposed
procedure. Therefore, witness made no order
written or verbal, for the taking UP of Mr..
Lemons cases in advance of the regular order.
Recess was taken at this point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
SHOOTING STARS.

THE THREE AUrocRlrs.
Says Ellick Gear,
To Kaiser Bill:
'Here's to US three,
Our glasses fllI'
aus three?" says Bill,
link ferstay,
The other must
Have got away"
NO." Ellick says;
But he's not here
To help US drink
Our friendly beer"
"Have you forgot?
All, no. indeed;
It's me and you
And Thomas Reed"
"By cripes." says Bill,
It's nearer true
To say: Tom Reed
And me and you"
The President saw the mint in Philadelphia
yesterday for some time, but be would not see
the mint in julep for any thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-21
WANTED-ROuSFS

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line, ssns not over 900 per Address Do. q
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rooa ps,ss 70 ~ Iooms IN good condiiion and in
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$40 iddrs.. sis s9h m 3. September sii Or
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placing then houses in cur charge sa2I-i2t
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MOD h1 10 o 10 LIONS new house preierred:
scout south or east front with PARKING 0Eo. GkAHAa.
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Met railroad: corner preferred: prlce. sIoa1n -
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WANTED.HOUsEs TO REYT-OwNFRs or
can secure tenants BY soading me particuiar, CDn
slant demand Z. A. SHIELDS 1905 + ST nv ASST
WANTEp-Two HOUSES. WELL LOCATED. Eoa
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