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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
INFANT PRODIGIEs.
People Who Develop Remarkable Powers
at an Early Age.

People Who Develop Remarkable Powers
at an Early Age.
There have been many persons whom, il
we are to place full eredenee in their biog.
raphers, Dame Nature has given an extraor-
dinary share of precocity and cleverness.
OF these human marvels few have been more
renowned than Anne Maria Schurman, the
little German girl who, at the age of
II, perfectly understood the German, Low
Dutch, French, English, Latin, Greek,
italian, Hebrew, SyEiae, Chaldean, Arabic
and Ethiopian languages, besides having
hundreds of other accomplishments too
numerous to mention. at the age of o,
without previous instruction, she cut
paper into remarkably delicate figures
in strange and curious patternsI
at 8 she learned to paint
flowers as true to natnre as art could paint
them, after only nine hours practice, even
exceeding her tutor in elegance of design
before the end of the third lesson. Her
talents for higher attainments did not
develop until after she had entered her
teens, when thev were discov-
cred in tie following manner: Her
brothers were studying in an apartment
where she sat at her work, and it was no
ticed that whenever their memories failed
she prompted them, this, too, without any
previous knowledge of their tasks except
that which she had gained in hearing the
boys crone them over. At the age of Is she
had made startling progress In her studiesj
especially was this true in regard to her
knowledge of the sciences, and her skill
in music, painting and sculpture
was also extraordinary. As an illustration
of her talent for modelling, we may mention
the fact that she once made an excellent
wax portrait of herself, taking the features
from a mirror which worked on revolving
tripod. Almost every European potentate
has copies of her letters in their cabinets,
which are kept, not alone for the clearness
of their diction, but on account Of the ele-
gance of her style and the beauty Of their
written character.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
THE DANCE IN JAPAN.
Orisntals B eginning to Take Kindly to an
Occidental Custom.


Occidental Custom.
Japan MALL
Toxic was unusually quiet on Monday
for an Emperor's birthday. The review Of
the troops in garrison, which generally con-
stitutes the principal event Of the day, had
to be postponed on account of His
Majesty's indisposition, and thus the
city remained undisturbed until noon,
when the boom of big guns rolled out from
the saluting battery and the ships lying off
Shinsgawa. In the evening the Minister of
State for Foreign Affairs and Viscountess
Aoki gave a reception at the Rokumeikan.
A vast number were present, probably
1900, including Princes of the blood, Min
listers of State, mobiles, members of the corps
diplomatique, and other notables, official
and private, foreign and Japanese.
The building was beautifully decorated,
and though the crowd seemed denser than
ever, it was observed that, either owing to
special arrangements, or because considera-
ton is becoming more widely-practiced
virtue, a reasonable space was left for the
dancers. The Japanese have evidently lost
much of the enthusiasm which for a time
threatened to reconcile them to round dances
in Occidental style. The disposition to
take part in these was rarely evinced last
evening. but the square dances always en-
listed strong contingent of japanese ladies
and gentlemen, who went through every
figure and step with precision.
There was, we regret to say, total sb-
sence of Japanese costumes, but it could
not be inferred that this was due to sny re-
vival of the fancy for foreign fashions on
the ladies' part Rather must it be attrib-
uted to the fact that what may be called the
foreign-frock-wearing section of the Toxic
fair sex alone were present. Doubtless the
novelty of these huge balls has to
great extent worn of, and Japan
ese ladies no longer emerge
from their quiet homes to assist
as interested and slightly surprised OBJ
servers at entertainments not altogether con-
genial to the national taste. Judging from
the demeanor OF some of the guests, how
ever, it was conjectured that ball in west
ern style still presents novel features to GER
tain japanese, for q numerous knot of gen.
tlemen, probably provincial members of the
Diet, watched the proceedings with sedate
but palpable curiosity.
The Yokohama community was not yery
largely represented, the long railway Jour
ney and the unreasonable cold Of the even
ing doubtless acting as deterrents It need
scarcely be said that all the arrangements
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
KAsoEIc INSURANCE In CANADA
/ Chicago Association Ordered to Quit It's
nominion Rusfness

A Chicago Association Ordered to Quit It's
Dominion Business.
CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-The report tele-
graphed from Toronto, that the Northwestern
Masonic Aid Association, with headquarters
in Chicago, and having over 81 200, 900
of insurance among the Masons in
Canada, had been ordered to quit
bu siness in the Dominion, does not appear
to alarm the officials of that organization
in this city.
President Daniel J. Avery, of the associa-
tion, says: 1--WE accept only Masons in
Canada, and they cannot compel us to put
up the statutory deposit, which, by the way,
Should we be compelled, however, to with
draw from Canada, our patrons there will
not be defrauded Of the money they have
paid in"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

WAS spe n din g
Christmas at Dos
Hermanos' sheep
rancho in South
ern Texas. 1t was
a big and beauti-
full rancho in q
beautiful country.
The boys had
worked hard all
DAY long on the
23d, when we ar
rived, rig n g
rings, making
lances and arrang.
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the same may be sold, distilled or stored, nor AZ
any place provided by such seller, distiller on
dealer for that purpose.
Judge White will go upon the bench In
the License Court in Allegheny county in
the March term, unaided oy any of his assoc
ciates. This is the third time the Judge
has been upon the License Court bench.
The work of the License Court is expected
to be more extensive than formerly. as many
Of the old applicants, refused in former
years, have taken heart at the recent decis-
ions of the Judges of the Supreme Court and
the remarks and actions Of the Judges Of
the License Court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
An Awful Punishment

Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.l
Philanthropic Old Gentlemsn-Why are
you crying, my little lad?
Little Lad-I bought a stogie and was
smoking it when father came in, and he
P. o. G.-Whipped you, eh2 But don't
cry.
L. L.-N-n-o, he didn't whip me, but he
said I'D have to smoke it all, and-boo
hoohi
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were perfect, that the refreshments and sup
per were excellent, that the music was good,
end that brilliant display of fireworks de-
lighted not only the guests. but also con-
course Of thousands of sightseers covering
the Hibiya parade ground and the adjacent
ofra
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
THE RIVAL LOVERS.
One of Alice MacGowan's Stories of
Rancho Life in Texas.
A PERSECUTION AND A MURDER.
Description of Fine Riding at the Christ.
mas Tournament.
A MEETING THAT ENDED TWO LIVES

rcoRREsPoNDENcK OF THE D1sPAToB.I
BUENA VENTURA RANCHE, }
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tex,
nanennher % \
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

HOLIDAY goods in shape of diamonds,
watches, jewelry and musical instruments
arriving daily. Largest line of music
boxes GALLINGER's,
Mwsu 1900 Penn avenue, 1000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

WITH fine well-stocked warerooms COM
prising a complete assortment of foreign
and domestic wines and liquors of the best
brands known to the trade, the house of T.
D. Casey 8 Co. offers to its holiday patrons
an opportunity of purchasing genuine pure
liquors at moderate price. Call at 971
Liberty street and examine the stock. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

LADIES long wraps at an unprecedented
reduction. Garments that were SIS and $40
now S., IS and $40. HUGUs B. HACKA.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

Solid Gold spsctaoles and Eye Glasses
At $3 80 per pair, regular price $5, st
Hauch's. No. 295 Fifth avenue Tusu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

CALL up 1926 and have Haugh 8 Keenan,
send for your furniture needing upholster-
ing. 81
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
LIKE A THUNDERBoLT

going at full gallop, but there are not SO
many, even among thorough-going COW men,
who can perform these feats, as is supposed.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1890-12-11
VINUN RUBIDUN PASTEURIENSE.
Sanit6t8zWe

tlnfere in GIafden pa teurifrtem
@Otbpeine, ipel@e bon Defenders ebIer
@ attuns unb sutem Sabrsans Bis u
Glaf9enreife fo~r9faIttgt &c.
, { al un6 inter ausi9Iub Der atmospbdri.
iGen 2uft tn ber Ulaf6e Bis su Der bon 9as
feur borsefdriebenen 9emperatur unb unter
senauer 8efpIguns Der bon bemielben gesebe>
men 8efimmunsen bebanbelt Inb. eignen ii9
au6ercroentlid sum Gebraud fur 8rante unb
&etonboIeseenten unb bel @pibemien unb fnb
In Serf6iebenen sr0beren Sospitdlera, aranren'
bduiern, Qaaaretben &C, bereits nit sutem Ct.
folg einsefibrt. 9tdt 9enug f0nneu
10 IT aber biefe bortugIi6en obi.
gepfegten @eiue and sum tGsIi-
den @ebrau@ emPfebIen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-31
BELT LINES ASPIRATIONS.
The Route Of the Proposed Extension
Defined In Mr.. ketcham's Bill.

The bin introduced in the House last week
by Mr.. ketcham amending the charter Of the
Capitol. North . Street and South Washington
Railway Company differ materially in the route
proposed from the bill introduced some time
ago in the Senate by Mr.. Ingalls,, which has
met with considerable opposition. The road
now proposes to extend its lines along the fol-
lowing named streets:
Commencing at the intersection of s street
north with llth street west and intersecting al
that point the present line Of the COMPANY;
thence wes.wardly along street and street
north extended to oath street west; thence north
wardly along 2ith street west to Prescott place
thence around circle at present unnamed TO
Belmont road; thence easiwardly along Bel
mont road TO Woodley road; and from the in
tersection OF L street north and 18th street
west and intersecting at that point the present
line OF said company westwardly along L street
north to Boundary; thence southwestwardly
along Boundary to street north; and to cou-
struct aud lay down single-track railway
along street north from llth street west TO
Boundary, along boundary from street north
10 street north, and along L street north,
from Boundary to llth street west, and to con-
struct and lay down a double-track railway
along street north extended from the Boun-
Diary to 2ith street west, and along oath street
ives; from street north extended to Prescott
place, and around the circle at Prescott place
10 Belmon. road, and along Belmont road to
WoodIey road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-31
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
Proposed Amendments of the District
Appropriation Bill.

In the current appropriation bill for street
improvements there is an item Of $24. 900 for
the improvement of Canal street southwest
This work was included in the appropriation
bill last year, but it was thought when the new
schedule was made up that it could not be
done, SO it was included in this years appro-
Priation. 1t was found, however, that there
was money enough left to pave Canal street
after the other streets were improved, and il
was accordingly done. The item of $4,000
for the Improvement OF this street still remains
IN the appropriation bill for this year, and
Capt Rossell today recommended that that
item be stricken out and ID street between
Maryland avenue and L stree. and Sd between
and be substituted and an appropriation of
$4,000 be allowed for the eonpletiou of the
work on each street
The appropriation bill for the current year
also contains an item FOR the Improvement of
Sd street between G and F and the improve
Iaept OF 5th street between c and ID northeast
at an aggregate cost Of Sl2.S1j. 1t has been
found, however, that the appropriation for
this year will not admit o! the i'm
proyement Of these streets during the
current fiscal year. So Captain RosseIl
today in conjunction with his above recon-
mendatlon Invited the attention OF the Conn
mlssioners TO the facts as stated and recum-
mended that these two streets be included in
tue appropriation bill for next year. Col. Rob-
ert has approved the recommendation and the
matter is now before the civil Commissioners
Tor their action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-31
CAPITOL GLEANINGS.
PROHIBITION AT MILITARY POSTS.

PROHIBITION AT MILITARY POSTS.
An amendment to the army appropriation
bill was adopted Saturday in the committee of
the whole House prohibiting the sale of liquors
at the canteens OF the military posts.
INV NAVAL VESSELS.
The naval appropriation bill provides for the
construction of three Iine-of-battle ships Of
about $500 tons, to cost. exclusive of arm
ament, not over $4,000, 900 each, and one
cruiser of about $500 tons displacement which
Is 10 have minimum speed of twenty knots an
hour and must not exceed in cost ~, $50. 900.
One OF the four must be built on the Pacific
coast and one on the Gulf of Mexico or waters
tributary if they can be built there a. fair
cost. General permission Is also given to the
Secretary Of the Navy to build in the navy
yards.
THE wISDRIM INVESTIGATION.
The Senate committee On public buildings
and grounds continued its investigation Of the
charges brought against the supervising archi-
tect OF the Treasury department in the selec-
ton of a site for the public building at Spring
field. Mo. saturday, after The STAE's report
closed. A. j. Minard OF Springfield testified
that improper influence had been brought to
bear upon the Treasury officials in the selection
of the second or North End site.
PROHIBITION AT LARGE.
The select committee of the House on the
alcoholc Ilquor Tafnc mas authorized q favora-
Bile report on the bill intro duced in the House
by Mr.. Struble of Iowa, prohibiting the trans
portation OF intoxicating liquors from any
state Or territory of the United States or the
District of Columbia into any other state or
territory CONTRARY To and i'll violation Of the
laws thereof. The bill provides fines for viola
tions OF this act.
COMBINATIONS.
The Senate in secret session Saturday con-
firmed the following nominations: Francis
MacNutt Of the District of Columbia, secretary
of legation at Constantnople; Daniel Lake.
marshal eastern district of New York; Robert
Waugh of Iowa, agent for Indians of the Uin-
! tab and Ouray agency, Utah; Qninby Vance.
receiver OF public moneys. Las Cruces, Nm.
J. E. Russell, register land Office. Ceur d Alene
Idaho; l.. L. 7. Dennis. collector of customs
eastern district Maryland; i. \. Maynard. sur.
veyor of customs. Grand Rapids. Mich: j. L.
bravo, surveyor OF customs, Pittsburg Pa
Also a number of postmasters.
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latest and best from domestic manufacturers.
The regular spring opening of Kings Palace
VIII begin tomorrow. but this year it will be
| far more important than usual II win mark
an epoch in the history of the house. The i'll
crease in business of late has been SO great
that Mr.. King has found it necessary to take the
adjoining store. No. SI2 It'll street. and add it to
ms FORMER quarters. force OF workmen
have been busy throwing the two buildings into
one and tomorrow the crowds of shoppers Who
are In search Of Easter novelties will enjoy to
the fun the luxury OF dealing in this handsome
establishment. The store as it now stands COW
ers more than 10000 feet IN the ground floor.
and all this is under one roof and with scarcely
wall or pillar to break the broad sweep of the
flooring. The rooms are beautifully lighted
by great plate glass windows in front and in the
rear on Sth street, and by large number of
overhead skylishts that make it bright and
cheerful even on the darkest days and render
the use of any artificial light quite unneces-
sary. With the increased accommo-
datiOns and facilities Kings Palace will branch
out In various new directions For long time
they have carried all unequaled stock of goods
IN the millinery line, while in cloakings and
sultlnSs Mr.. King has always been an importer
of full lines OF the famous Berlin makes in new
cloths and fancy fabrics. and has gotten them
up in the most attractive manner. He has now
added five new departments-dry goods ladies'
furnishings fancy goods. notions and gentle
mems furnishings. Mr.. Kings nephew, Mr..
Nat King, has charge Of the gentlemens de-
partment. He is young man of remarkable
business ability and is sure to make success
OF his branch. The dry goods department is
IN charge Of Mr.. Sol Lice. formerly of Lans-
burgh Brothers. Mr.. Harry King, son of the
head Of the firm. has been given a share in the
business and will devote all his energies to it.
He has charge of the financial department and
does the buying for the house, while NJ. j..
King has been placed in charge of the floor
MIR. Kings principle has always been TO have
a nd hot Ion. Il
then to adhere rigidly to it. In this mammoth
double store a lady can fit out large and ele-
CANT wardrobe in all its various branches at the
shortest notice. for everything that the female
mind can desire or the taste demand can be
found in this one great establishment.
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ALL UNDER ONE ROOF.
Another Step Forward by a Successful
Business Establishment.

Nothing succeeds like success" ia an adage
that is eminently true In business life In this
city 1t might almost be said that nothing SIC
ceeds like Kings Palace. for the success that
has attended this business enterprise since its
foundation thirty five years ago has been some
thing phenomenal. Onward and upward has
been the wstchword of it's proprietor, and he
has remained true to the business principles he
laid down in the beginning. Mr.. II. King, jr.,
III the management Of his palstial store-Sl2
and sli 9Th street-has always shown business
ability and foresight of the highest quality, and
he is today one of the best known and most
popular business men OF Washington. The field
nc covers is large one. for under his broad
roof he handles a tremendous line of dry goods,
fancy goods, ladies' and gentlemen's furnishing
goods. and he has, besides. the largest millinery
and cloak and suit house in town.
Mr.. KING, JB.
The history of this house has always been
one of steady and rapid progress. In 1864 Mr..
King, jr.. opened frst-class millinery estab-
lishment and soon developed so great and rap
idly growing trade that he was compelled. in
1878, to remove TO his present stand on 18th
street. Here, by his enterprise and genius and
the aid OF judicious advertising, for he has
been constant patron of The STAR. he has
built up business of which any merchant
might well be proud. MIR. Kings openings
at the beginning of each season are
always attended by crowds of fash
ionable people. who know that they are able
here to get all the latest novelties by di-
rect importation from Europe we'll rs the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-31
THE BENNINGs CALAMITY.
Arguing the Case of the Waterman In.
dicted for MaHslaushter.

In the Criminal Court before Chief Justice
Bingham today the motion TO quash the indict-
ment in the case of John A. Richardson, in
dicted for manslaughter in causing the death
of i. A. Godfrey on December Ii last. was
argued by Mr.. II. Wise Garrett for the accused
and Mr.. Lipscomb for the government 1t
is alleged that Richardson was the Waterman
in charge of the gates OF the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad Company at the Bennings
road crossing and failed to put the gates down on
the approach of train, and that a wagon drove
on the track and was struck and the deceased
and others were killed. The pom. made is
that there was no legal obligation requiring
Richardson to lower the gates; that his obliga-
ton TO the company was to signal the trims
that the track was clear or otherwise, and that
il Is not required Of the railroad company to
have a Waterman or gates there.
Mr. Lipscomb claimed that the railroad COM
pany had taken the obligation on itself to pro-
tect that point 1t was true that there was no
law requiring gates or watchmen at that point,
for railroads were superior to all law except
the criminal Law, one thing they could not
override.
He then argued that the railroad having
placed the gate and Waterman at the point,
announced TO the public that when the gates
were up ii was safe TO pass over and its agent,
who in this case was asleep in his box, was re-
sponsible.
The court took the case under advisement y
At Marquette, Mich, five Finn miners were
caught by a CAVERN at the Prince of Wales
mine. Two crawled out and escaped. A large
force is digging for, the Others, who are prob
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-31

HON. II. c. HANsBRoUGH NC. FROM NORTH DAKoT
The Member from Dakota, now,
Devotes his time to thinking how
The dickens Hansbrough will appear,
When he goes home some time this year.
1t seems the Member, with wish
To boom Dakota, got some fish
From Uncle Sam, who keeps in spawn
All kinds OF fish to draw upon,
And sent them out there + o b,
Marked simply III. C. ii. u. c.
So far so good; II. c. was right;
But now there comes the real plight,
The hole wherein H. c. has got
And finds it slightly hot;
For things are not quite what they seem,
And Hansbrough's boom is but q dream,
Because, forsooth, for tail and fin
There's nothing there to wiggle in;
No drop of water. high nor low,
To which the little fish may go,
And battle themselves, as is their way
In other sections where they stay;
The fish are kicking too, at him.
Because they are not in the SWIM
So Hansbrough with his might and main
Is trying to get fixed again,
BY working like beaver to
Get Irrigation bills put through,
Which on their face are only means
OF wetness for Dakota's greens,
Bat which, in fact. are known to be
Intended but TO help II. c.,
Whose little fish now wait in pain
For legislation or for rain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-31

1t is well known that some of the ballet girls
that Barnum brought over from England with
him, originally came over in the May1ower.
The Idle rumor that they had come over first
with Columbus is controyerted by the fact that
there is not a Spanish girl in the lot.
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DESTROYED by Elecfricitv

In 81 Louis Saturday an electric light wire
set IRE to the five-story elevator Of the John
W. Kaufman Milling Company, on 2ist street
and Missouri Pacific railroad track. The flames
were soon beyond the control OF the 6remen
and spread from the elevator to the mills adj
joining. There were 60, 900 bushels of wheat
IN the elevator, all OF which was DESTROYED
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Jail Delivery at Snow Hill, Md.

Eugene s. Marchant, Ishsr wilker and JOSEF
Reed escaped from the county Jail at Snow
hiii, Nd, early Saturday. Marchant was re-
captured He was put in Jail only on Thurs
day last upon requisition from Wilmington
DEL, charged with stealing about 81 900 worth
OF jewelry from Edgar FOntaine of Pocomoke
City; He admits that he is wanted to answer
similar charges in Pennsylvania and New