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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

During the war, when but little could be done
with the Capitol improvements, Mr.. Clark had
control Of the construction Of all army hos
pitfalls, barracks and other military structures
period the magnificent Capitol porticoes have
been put mp with their unrivaled columnar dis
play. The grounds have been enlarged, re-
graded. reconstructed and beautified and the
more than clever construction-the terrace on
the west front.
LOCAL MATTERS WITH WHICH HE HAS BEEN
CONNECTED.
Mr.. Clark has been identified with many
matters of local importance. He was a
member Of the commission to complete the
Washington monument-the only member put
on by law that was on the commission from
beginning to end. He was also a member of
the commission charged with the paving of
Pennsylvania avenue and Of other commits
sions for the location of statues, notably the
Lafayette statue, of which much has been
written and said. The extensions of the gov
eminent printing Office we're designed by Mr..
Clark. and he is now one of the commission
ers appointed by law to secure q site for a new
Office.
No one has more thorough knowledge of
the Capitol than Mr.. Clark. He knows its
every corner and the history Of each room.
clean-shaven, kindly hammered man, with
clear. laughing eyes beneath heavy overhang-
ing brows, is this Capitolian encyclopedias; the
abiding place Of a warm heart and a sunny dis
position.
HAS BEEN MOVED MANY TINES.
Circumstances have made the architect q
good deal of a wanderer, and although at pres
ent his Offices seem to be permanently located,
they may be taken possession Of tomorrow and
their occupants forced to depart This, how
ever, ID improbable. because Mr.. Clark and his
assistants now occupy rooms that no one else
would think Of living in. At one time the
architect was in frame building in the eastern
grounds. Then the structure was moved to the
corner Of C street and Delaware avenue and the
ONCE moved with it. Near as this location was
10 the Capitol. IL was too far away for all par
hes interested. for in 1878 Congress made law
TO the effect that the office Of the architect
should be in the Capitol building. Every de-
cent apartment in the structure and more than
one that was not decent. was occupied. Two
store rooms in the sub basement were cleared
OF TIER musty contents, and in these Mr. Clars
and MS force made themselves a. comfortable
- possible.
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Ind thoughtlessness Of national legislators. Peo-
pie whose knowledge Of the Capitol and its man.
seement is simply general cannot realize the
Importance Of the architects's work. Every
day there are problems to be solved that no
one but an expert thoroughly familiar with
the construction Of the building could success
fully wrestle with. Changes here and there
demand that kind of ability which has coupled
with il an intimate acquaintance with the sub
tect. Questions concerning the illumination.
decoration, heating and ventilation of every
other corner save that which he calls his own
hourly engage the attention of the architect of
the Capitol.
THE ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
Possessed of wide acquaintance among pub
He men and highly respected by his innumerable
friends and acquaintances is Edward Clark, who
was appointed to the responsible and honor
able position Of architect OF the Capitol in 1865
Mr.. Clark was born in PHILADELPHIA in the yea.
1873 and in the city of his birth received his
education. His father was one of the best
known architects in Pennsylvania, having de-
signed and built many of the principal struct-
ures in the Quaker city. In later years the
senior Mr.. Clark taught architectural drawing
both ut the Franklin Institute and in the hall
OF the Carpenters COMPANY. Prior to June,
1851, there was In Philadelphia an architect
named Walter, most skillful in his profession.
The elder Clark was an ardent admirer Of the
methods practiced by Mr.. Walter. and in the
ONCE Of the latter was Edward Clark placed as
student. Then came the competition be-
tween native artists on plans for the extern
non Of the then wingless Capitol, COMPETE
ton In which Mr.. Walter was adjudged the vic
tor, and as result became architect of the
Capitol Young Clark assisted in making the
plans and when. on June 90 1851. Mr.. Walter
came to this city to assume the duties of his
new position Clark accompanied him to make
the necessary detail plans. Immediately upon
their arrival here they we're loaded down with
work. program had been arranged, which
contemplated that on July 4-sixteen DAYS
tater-the corner stones Of the wings should be
laid with appropriate ceremonies. To Mr..
Clark was assigned the duty of seeing that the
nte was cleared and measured and the neces-
sary machinery put in place. The task was
accomplished, and on the great national holi-
day the program was fully carried out. Daniel
Webster being the orator of the occasion.
NEARLY FORTY YEARS AT THE WORK
When he had been engaged on the Capitol for
two years Mr.. Clark, without severing his con-
nection with that work, became MI Walters
assistant in the construction Of the extension
Of the patent Office building and later the ex-
tensions of the Post Office Department. Mr.
Walter resigned his position as architect in
1865 and the vacancy was at once filed by the
selection of Mr.. Clark, who has. therefore, had
m unbroken connection with the architectural
work Of the Capitol for nearly forty years.
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the Offices of the archi-
tect of the Capitol. 1t
would be quite natural
to suppose that such a
prominent official would
have all the Office room
he needed in the most
healthful and pleasant
portion Of the great
building. but the facts
in the case show most
clearly that the archi-
tect has been imposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
RAMBLINGs.
HE fambles In his walks,
And likewise In hiu talks."


In one way and another, the Lafayette
monumental group ordered from the dis
inguished French sculptors Falguiers and
Mercie by our government several years ago
seems "a be a well authenticated child Of mis-
fortune; and as 10 the matter Of location and
position hist chosen for Il, il looks now -
though nobody will be satisfied with that,-not
even, let il be hoped, the commission with
whom rests the duty Of making the decision.
The trouble on that point all comes from not
doing the right thing at the right time. Mani
testify that was to remove the equestrian Jack
son from the place where it now stands, and
put the Lafayette memorial In the center of
Lafayette Square; That is the one proper
place for the revolutionary group, while others
equally suitable could have been found for
sold Hickory" Partisan feeling was, how
ever, allowed to override aesthetic considera-
lions, and "chaos is come again" That the
group VIII be allowed to permanently remain
as it is now proposed to place II scarcely any
ono can believe.
Notwithstanding the rather inadequate no
tice given, the several rooms Of the Corcoran
Gallery were comfortably filed last evening,
the occasion being its first night exhibition for
this season. Nearly one thousand persons were
present. This is In marked contrast to the ex-
perience Of the Metropolitan Museum Of Art in
New York. With much greater variety in the
attractions that institution has to offer, and
with more than six times the population TO
draw from, the number of visitors at its night
exhibitions has been 90 insignificant that its
management has about decided to suspend
them until more appreciative interest IL mani
Tested by the public.
4 \ 4
A notable literary curiosity il the following
bit OF rhyme, each stanza Of which contains
every letter in the alphabet except the letter e,
the one used in ordinary composition much
more frequently than any other:
THE FATE OF NASSAU.
Bold Nassau quits his caravan,
haZy mountain grot TO scan:
Climbs Jaggy rocks to spy his w8y,
Doth tax his sight, but far doth stray.
Not work of man nor sport OF child.
Finds Nassau In that may wild;
Lax grow his JOINTS limbs toll in vain
Poor wight! Why didst thou quit that piainS
vainly for euccor Nassau calls.
Know Zillah that thy Nassau fails7
But proving wolf and fox may Joy
To quarry on thy Arab boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

THERE ARE APARTMENTS even in the
Il magnificent Capitol which are far from
beautiful and decidedly undesirable az places
Of residence, but none of the unattractive, in
sufficiently lighted and lily ventilated rooms
haYA In them lesS of fitnesa and copnforf Than
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

From the franklin Evening News
An item in the papers says: Mrs. John d.
Rockefeller, wife Of the standard oil millionaire
h one Of the most modest and unpretentious
Of women. She b her own hoasskeepsr, and
she keeps set Of books in which abe accounts
for every cent spent ON The housheld." This
reminds ~ that old man BenninghoA, the oil
malifonafre, wss also very exact in his accounts.
But why shcuid thsa peCulinxftf0 - paraded
n this bzagging way2 II 10 were lndy. and
Oar oldman ND On inosgns Il e16,AoO : day,
wed hire so0s poor ri - keep on. hOuSe.
hsl1 acoUunts, ind would Ply hf ~ . vosA
md board. hut thon. ~ ~ built 6&6weu&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
ART OF BEING A DUDE,
SOME Hints A to How One May Attain the
Ambition Easily.

DUDE MUST BE born
such.
Al all events, obser-
walton would seem to
point 10 that conclu-
sion To constitute .
dude . number OF quail
titles must combine
which are matters of
equipment rather than
ofacquisition. The true
specimen appears never
really TO be initiate
successfully even as TO
the details Of dress,
which ought 10 be easy
enough to copy.
A dude, in the first
place, must be q gentle
man, though obvious
ly IL does not follow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

He Has Been On the Same Duty for
Nearly Forty Years.
HE CAME WITH MIR. WALTER.

Whea the First Extension Of the Capitol was
Planned In 1s51-He Has Performed Other
Faithful service-His Once 10 . Dismal
Den, Filled With Cast-O6 Furniture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
HE STRUCK SULLIVAN.
But the "Big Fellow" Merely Grinned ,
Walked On.

But the "Big Fellow" Merely Grinned and
Walked On.
Tho only man who ever struck John L. SuIli-
van in anger, and then added to the indignity
by kicking his shins, and still escaped without
even q remonstrance from the big fellow, is the
gate tender at the Fairfield avenue crossing Of
the Consolidated railroad in Bridgeport, Conn.
Sullivan and his company came down the
Naugatuck road one night recently. While the
others went into the waiting room, where it
was warm, John L. strolled to the west end Of
the building, where he posed for the benefit Of
an sdmiring public, who had quickly recog-
nized him. He was sober and unusually good
natured, and when the gate tender told him to
move ON, rs he was in the way and it was
against the rules, Sullivan paid no attention 70
him. A rather forcible blow in the face was
administered by the railroad man, with little
emphatic English concerning loafers, but Sulli-
van only looked at him and grinned.
Then the irate gate tender, whose feet were
clad in hob-nailed shoes, let one of them ny.
II struck Sullivan on the leg, and drew his A.
tention for u minute; then he smiled agnin,
turned around and walked OF. The gate ten
der Is now hero. When spoken with concern
ing the incident and told whom the man ws
whom he had kicked, he remarked:
An John L. Sullivan, II II? Begorra, divil
do care. He obeys the rules and regulations
Of the Consolidated Railroad Company or IN
iure him livery time. II he wants TO thry II
over again he'll find me here ready for him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

Myron Van Auken. Q defested candidate fcs
district attorney tn Oneida county, N.Y., has
brought suit for 112,o00 for Hbel agains6 the
Utica Observer.
Dr.. Z. L. shurisy q Desroat, vAo chaus "a
b the disc0veger u . NV cure for coasunp-
ton, explains ths& ~ baais u NJ tros1mssll
consise IN .pernitttne ths patfsus 10 brs1shs
only ossaxly sass1sa q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

:. H. R,aa. +: SssF.s e. ssa,s s.....s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

THE PROPOSED NEW rosr OFFICE BUILDING soc
GEsTs SOME THOUGHTS ON GOVERNMENT ARcHI
LECTURE IN THIS CITY-A FINE NEW oFTrcl
BurLDINa-oTHER MATTERS or INTEREST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

Says New York paper Of some pretension 70
literary style: western people have habit oi
saying Broadway, which indicates the section
of the country which they hail from" Well,
why shouldn't they say II that way, no matter
what section OF the country they hail from? d
1t the New York habit to say WsL-street, Broad
st,sa etc, placing the emphasis on the second
syllable? II not, why NOT a. well Broadway
ne Wda-street, Broad-street, and 30 ON for guam
tity?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

Aportfolio Of water colors by De Lancy Gill,
shown at Fischer's art store, will give the ad-
mirers Of that gentleman's exquisite work a
new idea Of his powers, or, rather, an illustra-
ton Of his capabilities in field wherein he
has heretofore done very little, if anything.
All are well worthy the attention of connois-
seurs, and Of collectors, as we'll, but some of
the close views of wood interiors; rock studies.
ETC., show an intimacy with nature and skill in
work of professionals Of the very highest repu-
tation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

Mr.. Moser has fitted up ''gray ROOM" e.
pecially for water colors in his new place of
residence, 1922 @ street, where the results Of
his last summers work, at Cape May and among
the hills Of Connecticut, are shown to great ad-
vantage. Those who were able to attend his
opening reception yesterday and today enjoyed
rare treat in looking over the contents of his
portfolios. Those not so fortunate will be
pleased to learn that the room will be open to
visitors on Thursdays during the winter and
spring, and that the second annual exhibition Of
Mr.. Moser's work viii be given at Fischer's art
store In February
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

the State War and Navy departments extends
All feet from north to south and 253 feet from
east to west and cost some S12, 600, 600
It is, however, only FIVE stories in
story in the mansard roof. The next great
public building erected was the pension Office
building, brick structure extending 200 fee,
from north to south and 400 feet from east tc
west. II il three stories in height and Co.'S
about 81, 600 900. Other comparatively receu,
additions to the public buildings of this city i.
| the National Museum building, which is q one
story structure Of brick, covering about two
and one-half acres Of ground, and the bricl
building in the same vicinity for the great med
teal library OF the surgeon generals Office.
PROFESSIONAL cRTTIcfsN
These buildings represent government archi
| lecture in this city for the past twenty years
| prominent architect in discussing this matter
the other day mid that he did not think Their,
was anything TO be proud Of in this record
The buildings mentioned - compared witl
those of earlier date, as the Treasury building
the Post Once Department building. the In
terror Department building, the Whit,
House and the Capitol, show . decided
departure IN the style Of architec
| the departure had not been in the direction o
An improved and advanced artistic taste. Il,
spoke Of the new building which IL beins
erected beyond the limits Of the city for tn,
naval observatory - coming nearer to th,
classic forms which prevailed in the saxlis
public buildings.
THE new Observatory building" he said
| might have been designed by the architect 0
| the White House. I regard this latter structur,
a. one Of the best buildings in this countr,
! from m artistic and architectural standpoint
II In simple and in plain lines give 1t 8 quie
dignity. which II 1t once elective and artistic
While am not welded to the classic In archi
lecture, yea trust thst those who have charg
not allow themselves TO make anofhe
| addition to The number u architectural stroci
taes In the way Of public baildinp vhicI
now dishgurs Oh 6ssutifal city. lns4sa1
g digaayinS sskesssaiUa IN aztis
~ - - tsaSt up 70 ~ lsvsl yeaehsd b,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

The authorities Of New York are about taking
steps-so it is said-to suppress the sale and
circulation of indecent literature in that city,
special reference being had to lascivious stories
and novels. They are getting to work a little
late, must be the popular verdict. The cess
pools of French flth--to say nothing of the
lewd thoughts of few crude American
writers-have been drained through the book
stores and news-stands of the country for
several years past, and pretty much every body
who wants any thing Of that sort Is now fully
supplied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-10
WHAT CAUSED THE 'SCUsSION.
Trouble at a Meeting Of the Irrational
Sons of Abraham"

Judge Miller was called upon in the Police
Court yesterday afternoon to settle trouble
that recently occurred in the temple of the
Rational Sons OF Abraham" According to tn
case presented Brother Cornelius Burnley was
on trial charged with violating one of the rules
of the order. In that trial Ed. Motion was pros
ecuting attorney on one side and another
brother was represented as holding the same
position on the other. Special Policeman
Luke Smith, colored was called in to settle the
affair and he appeared as the defendant in the
case presented to Judge Miller.
Brother Notion" as he styled himself, said
that his opponent wanted witnesses sworn on
steel while he wanted them sworn on the Bible
That caused the "'scussion" and raised all the
trouble.
What is the name Of the order?" asked the
court.
National Sons Of Abraham" he replied.
What did the other prosecuting attorney
mean by being sworn on steel?" asked the Judge
did he mean a raZory
Il dunno"
but jedge," said the old man, "the other
attorney only got one eye and he can't see
good
If you are the sons of Abraham" said the
court. what were the women doing in the
meetinS?"
Oh ives de sisters" interrupted one of the
females
Judge Miller acquitted the attorney gen.
erals and told them they had better adopt new
rules in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-10
Condensed LOCALS.

In the case of the Ulman Goldsborough
Company against R. o. Edmonston ct al yes
terday answer was made by defendants and
Judge Hagner, after hearing argument, dis
solved the restraining order to enjoin the pay
ing over of the proceeds of sale of the effects
of NaylOr Il Co. 10 EdmOnston.
The one hundred and twenty-ffth and one
hundred and sixty-fifth regimental bands of
participate in the emancipation parade on the
18th instant.
The stock holders of the Maryland Agricul-
tural College in Baltimore yesterday elected
the following trustees: John Carroll Walsh,
WllmOt Johnson. Chas. u. Calvert, Il obi. ~
DObbin and Allen Dodge.
Mrs. Braden, who resides on the Columbia
road. was thrown out of her buggy yesterday
evening at the corner of 10th street and Penn
sylvania avenue, had her shoulder broken and
received other injuries. Another lady who was
In the vehicle, also slightly injured.
A lecture was delivered last night at the
Fourth Baptist Church on The Impotency of
the Federal Government" by Mr.. William L.
Robinson.
Past Grand Masters Council No. A. Grand
United Order of Odd Fellows. celebrated its
tenth anniversary last night with a reception
and literary entertainment, which was largely
attended. Addresses were delivered by Messrs
Henry L. Holmes, Robert II. q. Dyson and
Daniel b. Webster.
The complimentary entertainment rendered
for the benefit of the letter carriers relief
fund by the Bohemian Dramatic Association
at Lincoln Hall last night was largely attended
and proved to be financial success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-10
Transfers. of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows. NJ. /.
Weller to A. NJ. Bliss, lot Z, Chichester; s. L.
Gaddis to same, lot s, do; $. w. X. Frisbie
to Harriet E. Henry, lots and 2, block -.
Brookland; $. E. j. Harmon to o. V. Nc
Carthy, sub SO, So. SO; 1850. F. G. Aukam to
A. Shlomberg. subs and 80. res. 10; $. c.
Counselman to Elenora c. Counselman, prop
errty on line of Montgomery county: s. Mary
T.. Wilson to q. III. Townsend, lot Z. Prospect
$4,000. Elizabeth H. Schenck to w. C. Duvall
sub l29, So. 1908; $. A. Baldwin to Jennie X.
Shay, parts II and 49, block IT, Meridian Hill
:. Jere. Tickling to II. Nelson, sub 3, so.
49, q go. A. Garden ct al. to Catherine
Minnix. lot 3, Danford's estate; 8. Same to
X. l.. White, lot 6. do. 8. Same to Weller
a Repetti, lot Z, do; =. Same to L. Gaddis
lot 8, do; 8. Carrie ]. Mcclure to Mary f..
Colburn, subs and ). So. liz; e ]. A. Baker
to W. E. Clarke, n. Z 81. SO. 1863; g. G.. II.
Gather to j. q. Berret, part 8, SO. 29O: 6.
Julia l.. Fitzgerald to j. NJ. Henderson, sub 49,
So. l76: $
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DANGER AT THE CROSSING.
Narrow Escape From Horrible Death
at 9th Street and Virginia Avenue.

Two colored men and two horses narrowly
escaped meeting violent deaths this morning
on account OF an unprotected grade crossing
at Virginia avenue and 9th street southwest,
on the Baltimore and Potomac railroad. Ninth
street IS much travelled thoroughfare and
early in the morning, before o'clock, there
are many bread. beer and freight wagons pass
ing over the unguarded tracks at that point.
Several accidents have occurred there even
later In the day, when there is gateman on
duty. The company do not seem to deem it
necessary to have gateman on duty early in
the morning or late at night.
This morning a beer wagon drawn by two
horses and in which two colored men were
seated was going along 9Th street when the
Alexandria local train due here at 6:25 came
around the bridge and up Virginia avenue.
Inc heavy beer wagon was rafting over
the cobblestone pavement and the noise
1t made was louder than that made
by the approaching train. The driver was
watching the gates at the time and as they
were not lowered his horses continued at a slow
gait to cross the tracks. Fortunately for the
colOred men and horses the engineer was at
tending to his business and he saw the danger
and blew his whistle and reversed his engine.
The wagon was nearly half way across The track
and would have been struck full in the side
had not the engineer succeeded in bringing the
train to a stop within ten or fifteen feet of the
crossing
Several persons residing on Virginia avenue
saw the occurrence and all were of the same
opinion-that the tracks should be guarded by
watchmen all the time, as trains are continually
passing and the lives of citizens are endangered
thereby