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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
Dogs In Burning Houses.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Speaking Of the calamity in the residence OF
Secretary Tracy at Washington, dog fancier
remarked yesterday that if there had been one
or more dogs in the house 10 life would in all
probability have been sacrificed. ''rhere are"
he said, 'scores of we'll attested instances on
record Of house dogs being awakened by the
first smell Of fire or smoke and making such
racket as to compel the sleepers to arouse in
time TO save their lives. Many such nara
tives can be found in your newspaper files and
1 don't doubt but what they. are true The
scent of dog is 80 keen that It detects any un-
usual odor in the atmosphere and its natural
intelligence, which uniformed people speak
of as instinct, teaches 1t that danger exists for
the persons whom it regards with affection.
Therefore it seeks to awaken them and, of
course, is successful il it 10 anywhere near
them. Let me recell to your mind an incident
that came close to being such o tragedy as that
OF the Tracy residence. II occurred some years
ago in the home Of Mr. Fisher, a wealthy grain
exporter in Baltimore. The IRE started in
the rear portion of his splendid house and
burned away the back stairs before reaching
around to the front structure. Mr.. Fisher and
his wife slept in the second story front room.
Mrs. Fishers pet was toy terrier that always
passed the night on a rug at the foot of her bed.
The flames had not even shown at any of the
windows when the dog was aroused Il ran to
the bed and persistently barked. Mr.. Fisher
ordered il away and at last slapped 1t to en-
force its command SIN the faithful dog stood
firm and barked its shrillest and loudest. Thor
oughly awakened from his sleep Mr.. Fisher
arose to discover what the trouble was and
found the odor OF smoke. He threw open the
door and saw the IRE that was eating its way
toward his apartment But he had time enough
to spare 10 arouse his wife, to secure the Jewels
money and other yalaables that we're in the
room and TO make an escape to the street.
That dog saved the lives Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
Found Dead I'm His RuU0v

DR.. Richard D. Lee, one of the leading men,
bers OF the medical profession in Hartford
county, Nd, was found dead in his buggy yes
terday in the public road near the toll gate,
mile from Belair. He was taken to his home
in Belair, and Drs. Richardson Munnick and
Butler called in, who decided that death had
resulted from heart failure. DIR. Lee gradu-
ated in 1S4S at the Washington medical college
in Baltimore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
Welded on the Bridge,

In marriage at Harpers Ferry yesterday
the trio Of states cornered there each gave
helping hand Virginia furnished the con-
tracing parties, Mr.. H. s. Wightman and Miss
Bessie Mcdonald, both of Edinburg. Mary
land the license and place Of ceremony, the
house of the toll keeper on the large iron
bridge, and West Virginia the officiating clergy
man. Rev. W. T. Isaacs of the ME-. church.
MIR. and Mira. Wightman, after short sojourn,
will return to their future home in Edinburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
Shot Himself with His Child Beside Hin
Chicago's Chinese Sensation.

Chinese circles in Chicago are agitated over
the simultaneous disappearance of Chin Tom
and the sum Of $4,000, which he borrowed
from numerous confding celestials doing
business there. Chin, who is said by his
friends to be gambler, did not stop at taking
5000. He also carried with him Mrs. Chin
10y, white woman who asked for divorce
some days ago from her celestial spouse 1t is
not known where Chin Tom has gone. The
angry Cinnamon will depend upon their own
spies to trace him, rather than report the
matter to the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
Suing for Support.

A bill for separate maintenance has been
filed in court in Chicago by Adelaide NJ Hard
ing, wife Of George F. Harding, a millionaire
lawyer. The couple were married in 1855 and
have seven children. Mrs. Harding alleges
that although her husband is worth %, 0OO, 900
to $4,000, 600 and has an income from $4,000
to $10O, 900 year he has failed to support her
or her children properly. She also charges
him with cruelty and says that he instituted
system of rewards to those of the children
who would treat their mother unexpectedly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
CITY AND DISTRICT.

g Coward and upward" is the motto Of
TEE EVENING STAR Onward in its extending
influence, upward in its circulation and adver-
tising business. The increase il . steady,
healthful one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
A Child Killed nv "A (,olt-

Jennie Heffner, ive-year-old girl living
near Creagerstown, Nd, was kicked by colt
yesterday and killed. The child had gone to
the barn with her mother and was standing at
the gate when the colt ran through, knocking
her down and killing her, while her mother
stood by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
ron INCREASED PAT FOR ASSISTANT plsrRic
ArroRurvs

ron INCREASED PAT FOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT
ATTORNEYS.
United States District Attorney Hoge was at
the Capitol yesterday and had Q long talk with
Mr.. Grout, the chairman of the District COM
mittee, in reference to the proposed plan
OF increasing the sum allowed the United
States district attorney for Washington for
the pay Of his assistants. The amount al
lowed BY the present Law il $4,000
per annum, and the attorney desires
the amount 70 be raised to %, 900. No increase
in the salary Of the district attorney is contem-
plated, but merely 70 increase the sum allowed
him for the salaries Of his assistants,
Mr.. Hoge claiming that at present the total is
insufficient. The matter will shortly be brought
up'before the subcommittee on Judiciary.
RENT OF TIE GLOBE OFFICE.
Senator German has introduced bill to pay
Franklin Rives 9S,sS0 for use and occupancy Of
the Globe Office building by the government
from september, 1878, to 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05

-RrNrNprR tnst the payment Of prizes ..
GUARANTEED By FOUR NATIONAL BANKS Of New
Orleans and the tickets ssned By the President
al Institution whose chartered rghts recognized
10 the highest Courts. therefore. uewArs " lmta-
tons % anonymous schemes"
= ONE DOLLAR N the price Of the smallest part
or traction Of . Ticket ISSUED BY US In ANY Draw.
Ing. Anything In our p~xas offered Tor lexs than !,
Dollar u swindIs sI6vS,av
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05

Afehbiahop Corriean Of New York. Through
the archbishop Ne sent his blessing TO TIE
clergy and the Catholics Of New York and said
10 would Be glad to zee him on his return from
Palestine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
IL AND BRIDGE WORKS

EDWARD L DENT. n. L, Proprietor.
The bsst localities IN The city for all kinds Of Iron
work Steel Beams. Angles. &c, always In stoek.
Zine Ornamental Cast and Wrought Iron Work
tyecialty. Repairs and general machine work done In
us best manner and o abort notice
soae hcensees in the District Of Columbia for lie
-Gos.s Aa,ehsll" .ys.sn % Beam Anchon and Pr2-
"a. Casy Once i4l3 q q. NV lei 49,
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A Midnight Funeral.

A midnight funeral is queer sight. Shortly
before that dismal hour last Sunday night
long line Of carriages trailed through the mud
and mist Of Madison street. The plate-glass
sides of the sable-trimmed hearse flashed back
the struggling CLEANS Of the electric lights and
the dull rumble of the vehicle sent a shiyer
through the people who faced the fog and
chill of the night. A dozen carriages followed
the black transport Of the dead. Weeping
women in mourning wells and relatives and
friends Of the dead, with bowed heads, were
seen as the carriages passed beneath an electric
lamp. The body had evidently arrived by a
late train and the last rites Of the dead were
being performed in the darkness Of the night.
1t was gloomy, sUrrowful processionNthe
weather, the hour, the grief, the pali-all mid
night blackness-not ray Of light
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
<zzszsa
H&s<$
Commissioner

We ne ,nderaosed Bdnss ard Bankers. rfH pau all
JTfzss dTdrr The Loasidpd StQte Lotteries rhtck
saE BE- presented az e0uatera e
X VI, MALMSLEY, Pres Louisiana National Bank
PIERRE LANAUX, Pres. State National Bank
BALDWIN. Pres, New Orleans National bank
SAlL hOHN. Presl Cllon National bAnk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

Two NORFOLK AND FORT MONROE.
Il 1hE POPCIAh hDt1E
The OLD fAkOklTk s1kAMER GEORGE LEARY.
Appointments r-sei.s. Table unslsss arA s...s
rooms large Die and heated by Polite
and attentive officers. Thorough discipine
From .th-street wharf MONDAfs WEDNESDAYS
aud FRIDAYS al pm
The 0uly steamer landing at Boston wharf, Norfolk
and the only line having exclusive CONNECTION with
BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE sIEAMEaa.
Tickets and rooms at ols and 1871 Fennsylvknla
ave- Hawleys, 10th and u. and knox's Erpruss.
dences. Telephone No s55-3.
mo WM z. NELcH. supt and Gen. Agt
~ ORFOLK. FORTRESS MONROE AND THE
IN south.-On ana alter MONDAY. November "a
1883 Steamer Lady OF the Lake having reIaired
anu newly furnished, will leave sinIn-street wharf
thursday and SUNDAY. Returning. leave .lydeis
wharf, Norfolk, foot Madison Close CONNECTIONS
ivr New York, Philaderhia and North aud south FOR
state rooms and li.oihit.O regarding freight call
Onces, ola and 50 ia ave-, aud Hawle,'s ExIresA
INLAND AMI sEADOAkD COAs1ING COMPANY
nl0
MOUNT VERNON
Steamer ". ". CoECoRAN,
Caps. Ia L BlAke leaves 9TH 81. wharf eaily texcepo
Sunday Tor Mount vernon. leaving 10 aIn. reacn-
ing Masninston about S: 80 D IA.
fare ROUND "Trip 81. ieiudils Admission " grounda
and lnanslop. .nIs
LOR POTOMAC RIVER LANpINGs
Il NEM Iron sTEAMER "MAkEFIELD~
Leaves ID street wharf on MONDAYS, fHI hsDAYS
md sAIUhDAls at a m ketur1alnx 1UksDAYk
landings as lar a. Nonini crsek Va, Sc clssnens ssy
ind leonarutown, Md Counecls with b and u. n kss
Shepherds. See schedule JOHN n. PAusskTI. ASk
e. W. RIDLEY. Manager. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
A Fatal Midnight Fire.

Monday night fire broke out in a block of
ten two-story frame houses at Marshwood, Pa,
on the Moosic mountains, and destroyed them.
The block was owned by the Moosic Mountain
coal company and occupied by its employees,
one Of whom lost his life in some way during
the fire. The fire was caused by the explosion
OF lamp that was overturned during Polish
christening. Mike Switz, q laborer, who was
asleep at the time, was burned to death in one
OF the houses and o Mrs. Strauss and her two
small children persisted In another.
Shot Himself with His Child Beside Him
DR.. Thomas ]. Graham Of Frostburg, Nd,
shot himself at his house, three miles west of
there on the national pike, Monday. The doc
tor was sitting in a rocking chair and one Of
his little boys was in the room with him when
he shot himself. 1t is supposed that the bullet
entered his mouth, because only one wound
was found. It was on the right side of the
head. above the ear, and the bullet hole was
found in the ceiling just back of the chair
No cause is assigned for the act. He
left slip of paper on the table, ON which was
written: Goodbye, Lizzie" He leaves seven
ehildren--ive boys and two girls He is well
known, having practiced his profession for
forty years at Frostburg. He stood high in his
profession and made hosts of friends,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
BALTIMORE AND OHro R.r1Ro.p


Schedule ~ effect Deceibef ~. 1850
Leave Washington ron station corner Of New Jersey
For Chicago aud Serthxsss. 'S Sestfbu.a Limited
express at s, aaiy IL S1 an express 9 80 pM
For htsburg ana Cleveland. yestibuied Laui,.a
t tSr LeHi.ston aud Local station. 10 so.n
Tor Baltimore. Week Jays. 90. 8 90, 40 ga
I%;lo 200. $50 - ninuIss1. 3: 1000 ninatesl.
1850 and ii IS 80 t r SUI sSn Se 1S
80 eta iu a S 20 50 ss rs
For Way stations between Washington and Balu-
n 80 pm; sundays $50 ann. 10. SIS. Z 50
Trans leave baltimore for Washington, week days
81 oi1o' o;:,o ~, "A; e:OG $50, no and
4i5 90, 90. Go 10. %. 81, :s io.sa
~ ana 90 pm .oo sInds.s $50. a:45. $50
5;g0 6;2o: Sio. so. $50 s i;SO i6I 20 io:ss
For AnnapoIs 40 aud $3.50 am, 1910 and SIS
p paIo,, On s 40 ESQ a f;.S pin. Lave An
Sundays 81 an. m. 40 90 p m 'O' AND S''e Pm
,,tor stations on the Metropolitan Branch. t6:4a
iV;10 am. 81 ~ Pm, Tor principal ststions only;
t0r 10 hockyille and Way Stations, - :35 pm
NJ I @ erspurs ana intermediates points 1900
Tor Boyds and Internediais stations. n .oopm.,
Church Train Leaves wsshinssoS on sunday q 10
For Frederick, 10 As. II 20 an, IS 10. ~ 90
II. Sundays, :lO pm.
For hEgerstown, TN 20 am and IS 30 pm
Trans arrive from Chicago daily IL as q. IN. and
90 m: Cincinnati and Louis daily 3 As
AIN. and I. So PM, FROM httsbaTg 7;lV am $50
Pm. daily.
AkN YORK AND PHILADELPHIA DIVISION.
tor New ioIk, Trenton. Newark aud Elizabeth. n
D. 700. 1890, 'y2O, 'l2 :OU IA, - 30, a 20 and
100 pm. Buffet parlor cars on all day Fsina
S4eellns car on the 10 so pm. open ~ " :OU IN.
or Phlladelphia Newark, Wilmington and ChestsE
and 10: 80 pm
For ,nteree,ate points between Baltimore and phil
adelpha, 10 90 and 81 20 a. m, co. rs 1 pm
lrhlns leave New York Tor Washington. ~ 80
night.
Trains leave Philadelphia for Washington 40
. 10. 10 am, II 55. Il 40. Is .O5, q 40 o. nj
For Atlanuc Clty - 90 am aud 1880 m. Sun
days 90 a. m. and IL 20 NOON
fkxcept sunday. 'DaIy ssunday only.
Baegage called and check from hotels and rSs-
idences by Union Transfer oruers left
offices, % . and 1851 In. ave- aud 81 Depot.
). l. ODELl. CHAS. u. SCUII.
dSO Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass Art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
Ready When the Proclamation Comes,

Hundreds Of people who intend to 90 on the
Sioux reserve when the proclamation open
ing it is issued are steadily arriving at Cham
berlain, SD, and as the proclamation is hourly
expected they have purchased supplies and
crowd is orderly. Agent Anderson of the Grow
Creek and Lower Brule agencies has requested
the department. to send him troops for an
emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
Pinned in by an Engine Until Dead.


Tuesday night as the Ohio. Indiana and West
ern freight train No. 1l6 started over the bridge
spanning the river at Bridge Junction. near
Peoria, ILL.,, the first span of the iron bridge
suddenly sunk, precipitating the engine, ten
der and three cars into the river. Three men
were IN the cab, Engineer William Neville, Fire.
man C. O'Brien, and Head Brakeman r. NJ.
Lewis, all OF Urbana. The fireman and the
brakeman were buried under the engine in
eight feet of water, and the engineer was pinned
IN the cab with his head just above the water.
AS soon as the wreck was noticed the banks of
the river were lined with people anxious to rem.
der assistance. The engineer was dicovered
standing on the dead body of the fireman, but
fastened1n such a way that he could not be
extricated. The passengers and others worked
all night trying to get him ont, applying hot
water to keep him from chilling to death and
pouring brandy down his throat, but he finally
died OF cold and exposure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
Around the World in Thirty Eight Days.

railroad thinks that journey around the world
will be made In thirty-eight days within . few
ysarA This will be when the great trans
Asiatie railroad across Russia 10 complete, with
ships crossing the Pacific in Ave days, and the
Journey made from Atlantic 10 Pacific In four
days, which can Be done today. All that viii
be needed VIII be close connections between
boat and rail at every point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05

GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING
AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC NEW ORLEANS
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY IL. 1890
CAPITAL PRIZE. 100000
100000 Tickets ct ego each: Halves $40; Quarters
So: Tenths. *: Twentietrs 81.
LIST OF PRIZES.
1pRIZE OF s3O0O0O is.............. $500 600
iklLk OF 100000 is..-............. 100000
1ffkkIIz zk 81 oF sgg.9o9 ,,:.......... 10000
PIXIES OF lnOOu e............. 10000
% fhIzEs oE 5,VOO are............-. $4,000
ItC fRizEs on 800 sre. ..... 5000
petZtlS O ~, ~: BY e----....--..- oo.Ooo
sNSNAA[Io Oh ~OV ATe.-....-......'. 1UUsUUV
APPROXIMATION PRIZEa
3S 99 plIes o. 500 are................-. 10000
1OU Prize. " 200 are.................... 10000
TERMINAL PRIZES.
ese fr1Ies o. siOO Are..-..-......-.....-. $4,000
sss Prizes OF lOo are.-................... $4,000
Sl34 Prizes. amounting to- 81 .O64. 500
NoTE-Tickets drawing Capital Prizes are not emit
lied ~ Terminal PriZeS
AGENTS WANTED.
q foR CLcB RAIKA any further information
slsins your rssdence with state County Street and
Sunaosr Aors rapio return mail delivery VIII be
servd " yV ilelosins Al Enveiops bearing your fuu
Address NJ pAUPHrN,
New Oriesus Ia
BY ordinary letter. containing Money Order issued
b all EIYrsss CouI xnis-. New York ExchsnSs DRAFT
81 fostsi Mote.
Address Registered Letters con tanning Currency :,
hEw ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK.
New Orleans. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
OCEAN STEAMERS.

y NokDpEUT cHkR ILstYD SIS 90.
Fast Express Steamer.
To Southampton uondon. hsyreD. Bremaa.
Tra,e. nsa.. tep; 30 an fuidA sat. f.h. 4
sat. feb. 10. nm. AIier. We'd, feb ~. An;
Nerra. sat-, tv1l -. > am.
Comfortable state rooms excellent table luxur,oos
ssloon nppointliselts- Prices: LIST cAbua. a15 ~
upward BERTH according % location; "a calm 80
soaIt. steerase ~ los Apiay " 4 ~ DkOOR
S.5 fenn. ave- n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

uALLET = DAVIS. UPRIGHT PIANOS. THE
~ Perfect Piano Of the age: superb tone touch
and action. elegant new spring styles Instullment
il-tr II. l. SUMNER, 81 1 ath 81 M W.
ssK RAKAUER" PIANOS ARE OF SUPERIOR
~ Tone, Workmanship and Durability" Please
call and see them At kUHS'S TEMPLE or MUSIC
120s q St Finest Tuning and Regulating. ja2l I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
AN IMMENSE ICEBERG.
Captain BocQuet Reports One Q Mile
and q Half In Length.

Captain Boquet, commanding the Atlantic
transport steamship Maine, which arrived here
yesterday from London and Swansea, reported
having passed huge iceberg one and one-half
miles long and $50 feet high. The sight Of
such An unusually large berg was at once re-
ported to the photographic Office and practical
seamen refused TO believe that such monster
existed In these ATTITUDES.
Captain Boquet says that It was seen Just Eve
days ago in latitude 4So 49,, Longitude 49, 81.
The atmosphere was rendered almost unbear-
ably cold in the vicinity, although the Gun was
very high and warm, it being nearly noon
when it was sighted. "A man might go to sea
for hundreds Of years and never behold such a
sight as this was, said Captain Boquet When
first seen the steam was rising from 1t in such
volumes as to make it look like ship on fire.
The Maine had the usual experience of west
ern-bound steamships, hurricane after hurri-
cane retarding her speed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
Over a Million Stolen.

The steamer La Plata, from Buenos Ayres,
has arrived at Antwerp. Specie and bonds to
the value of sl,25O, 600 are missing. It is sup
posed they were stolen during the voyage. The
money was part of large shipment from the
Argentine capital to Antwerp banks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
THE STEVENS HISTORICAL PAPERS

In a letter sent to the Senate yesterday Score
tary Blaine recommends that Congress appropri
ate $4,000 for the purchase of 10000 page
OF valuable historical manuscript caused b.
Mr.. b. i. Stevens OF London to be Transcribed
from important documents in the archives O
European governments, bearing upon the revo
lutionary war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
Notes From the Congressional Commit
tee Rooms.

Senator Stockbridge has introduced bill
$4,000 for the establishment
and maintenance of an Indian industrial school
In Michigan. Senator Washburn introduced q
similar bill for Minnesota.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-05
CONTESTED ELECTION CASES.

The arguments in the Indiana contested
election case Of Posey against Parrtt were heard
by the House committee on elections yester-
day. The committee has not yet undertaken
to dispose of the pending case of Atkinson
against Pendleton from West Virginia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
PLAYS TO COME.

THE Biiou announces Annie Pixley, the
charming comedienne, as its Thanksgiving at
traction. Miss Pixley has strong hold on the
affection of local theater-goers. During her
coming engagement at the Bijou, which begins
Monday, Miss Pixley will appear in four of the
most interesting plays in her repertoire. which
is announced as follows: Monday "22. Second
Floor;p Tuesday. ''22 Second Floor;" Wednes-
day matinee. ''M'liss;" Wednesday, THE Dea-
cons Daughter" Thanksgiving matinee, I'D,
Second FIoor;" Thanksgiving highland Friday
Kate, A Romance of the War;; Saturday
matinee, .'The Deacon's Daughter Saturday
night "M'liss" All the plays are embellished
with new and catchy songs and medleys.
STUART ROBSON is the next attraction at the
Grand Opera House. Mr.. Robson will present
a three-act American comedy by Archibald d.
Gordon and Ad Corbett. entitled us Marriage
Failure?' for the first half of the week. in
Guiding Wednesday and Thursday (Thanks-
giving) matinees. The last half Of the week.
commencing Thanksgiving evening. Bronson
Howard's greatest comedy success, THE Hen
rietta," will be given. Seats on sale this morn
ing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
STREET AND ROAD REFORM.

The suggestion of the Mayor of Boston to
the Secretary of State, that consuls of the
United States should be instructed to report
on the methods of making roads and streets
in foreign countries, and the adoption of the
suggestion by Mr.. Blaine, is an indication
of the general awakening to the fact that
our streets and roads require improvement
Doubtless the consular reports can add
something to the stock of information on
this subject; but i: is an open question if
the net result will not be to add o great deal
of waste matter to the already somewhat re-
markable consular literature of this coun-
try.
1t is to be doubted whether a rowing CON-
mission on the subject of streets and roads
will enable the majority of our consuls to
teach the American people. Except at such
cities as Liverpool, London, Paris, Lyons
or Marseilles, it may be questioned whether
there is anything to be learned concerning
street paving that this country does not
know already. Throughout the rural dis
tricts OF the more advanced European coun-
tries the roads are far better than ours; but
that is not the result of any especial process
to be discovered by our consuls as much as
the steady maintenance of the policy OF
keeping up good roads, by process that