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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
ALEXANDRIA.
Reported for The EVENING STAR.

Reported for THE EVENING STAR.
The SHOE FAcToRY.-Over $4,000 Of the
S25.0cO necessary to open the new shoe factory
has been raised and it is said that the residue
will be subscribed, although it is uphill work
FIRE IN CHURcH-In the Southern Methodist
church yesterday morning the organist stepped
on a parlor match which cracked and blazed
but no notice Of the incident was taken until
the curtains between the organ gallery and the
pulpit was found to be on fire. Some excite
ment was created. but the blaze was instantly
extinguished and quiet restored.
The SUIcIpE.-The police here have this
morning letter from the Philadelphia police
authorities saying that they think the man
found in guliey south of the town few weeks
ago Is +. ". Tabey, formerly an inmate Of the
soldiers home at Richmond, Va. Furth or in
quiries will be made.
NorEs.-Postmaster Agnew will enter upon
his ONCE Tuesday OF next week. He received
MS commission last Friday and is now arang-
ing with ex-Postmaster Herbert for the trans
fer OF the ofice.-Rev. r. r. s. Hough occu-
pied the pulpit Of the NJ. E. church south last
evening and Rev. ]. NJ Nourse that of the Sec
ond Iresbyterian church yesterday morning.
The local depots here were some years ago
the scene OF constant disorder, but since the
railway companies have maintained suecial
policemen excellent order has been maintained
at both the Midland and the Washington depots.
Last week several persons we're sent TO the
mayor charged with violating the depot rsgu-
lstions, but there had been no breach Of tha
peace.-Ihe agent Of the river and harbor
Improvement company 10 expected here TODAY
to arrange for the dredging of the hsh wharf
front, which V delayed by an injury to TIE
dredge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
CHARGE OF WIFE MURDER.
The Trial of Vim. Douglass Cross POST
poned Till Thursday.

In the Criminal Court, Chief Justice Bing-
ham, this morning the case of VIM. Douglass
Cross, indicted for the murder of his wife,
Hattie Cross, was called. 1t is alleged that the
defendant and his wife had quarrel on
October 10 last and while walking along 7th
street and Virginia avenue he drew pistol and
shot her.
Assistant District Attorney Lipscomb stated
that since the list of witnesses had been served
they had secured the name Of another, but
not in time to serve notice on the defendant.
and they had the name OF another eye witness,
but as yet had not found him. Being DESTROYS
of having their testimony he asked that the
case go over.
Mr.. c. Maurice Smith. who appears with Mr..
Joseph Shillington for the defendant. opposed
any postponement principally on the ground
that one OF the witnesses was expecting to
be sick and IL they could not have the trial
now the case would 20 over several weeks and
the defendant lie in Jail.
MIR. Lipscomb said he desired time to give
the requisite legal notice. lie only asked a
postponement to Thursday.
After some further discussion the trial was
fixed for Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
A Repudiated Contract.

In the case of John S. Belt against Walker
Lewis to enforce the performance of a contract
for the sale of lot IA, square 81, the defendant
has filed his answer. He acknowledges signing
an agreement when in a weak and enfeeb led
condition in mind and body and thereby was
unable TO transact business, and the complain
ant was fully aware of his condition and took
advantage of him. He says the price agreed
upon is not good and sufficient consideration
and no money having been paid for the execu-
ton of the contract it is not binding. He saws
that at the time Belt read over the contract to
HIM, not being able to do so himself on account
OF sickness. and after it was signed, the COM
plainant inserted a clause that the payment
was to be all cash or in lieu thereof he was to
convey Lewis two lots on between 18th and
18th streets at S2.25 per square foot, the amount
over 5000. to be paid by Lewis in cash. sud as
soon as he was aware of the insertion of this
clause he repudiated the alleged agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
A Youthful Negro Burglar.

Policemen Appleby and Sullivan spent all
day Saturday and Sunday investigating the
operations of James Thompson, the nineteen
ysar-old colored burglar who was arrested
Friday night at the house of Mr. Wells, and
they succeeded in obtaining evidence against
the prisoner in eleven cases of burglary and
have some goods which have not yet been iden-
titled He had stolen shoes on when the officers
arrested him.
The following is a list Of the houses il is al
legged he has burglarized with the value Of the
goods taken: L. y. Barnard, No. 9O7 street,
S25; Z s. Henry, 9is street, SIPS; j. E Wash
ington, No. 1903 street; A. Davis, ir., No IL %
9Th street, slU; Miss Mary sullivan. No. 1886
18th street, Sl2; Jos. Cunningham. No. $50 )
street, $500 L. ID. Stone. 60 10; ". s. Ridenour,
No. l406 street; q. ". Nichols, No. $50 S
street, sl2; J. W. Morgan, No. 1914 18th street,
S7.25.
This afternoon the prisoner was before the
Police Court, charged with HOUSEKEEPING. and
Judge Miller held him to await the action of
the grand Jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
A Shooter Fined.

Three years ago there was an ARRAY in the
first ward in which James johnson, colored,
shot another colored man named Price in the
mouth. The wound was not a dangerous one
and Price soon recovered. johnson left the
city at the time and remained away until last
summer, when he returned. Price refused
to prospecute him and he was not arrested
While in the city q short time afterward he
got into some trouble with Special Officer Jones
and drew a revolver on him. He also drew
the weapon on Policeman Green, who at
tempted to arrest him. johnson again avoided
arrest and remained away until last week. He
was in the first ward Saturday night and Police
man Green arrested him. He was tried in the
Police Court this afternoon aud fined $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
A Contested LEGACY.

A bill of interpleader was filed on Saturday
afternoon by John b. Larner for A. +. Fox and
NJ. d. Larner, executors, against Jennie H.
Scott and the board Of education Of the Pres
byterian church in the United States of Amer
lea. The bill states that Henry E. Scott died
September IL, 1885, and by will. left several
legacies and the residue to the board of educa-
ton: that they have paid certain legacies.
leaving in their hands S5.s71. 60, and when
prepared to pay this they received notice from
Jennie H. SCOTT, the widow. that she claims the
residue as sole heir and that the bequest to the
education board is void, as il is a religious and
charitable institution and the will was not
made thirty days anterior to the death. The
board claiming that 1t is not such an organiza-
ton the executors file the bill that the court
may determine the disposition Of the fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
A REFORM CONFERENCE.
A Convention to be Held in This City
in April.

Arrangements have been made to hold con-
ference in the new Lincoln music hall, April
Is, on the aforementioned subject. Among
the subjects to be discussed are Marriage and
divorce" ''The civil Sabbath law" "The school
question" Personal liberty 1.-THE secular
theory of government" .'The rum power" &c.
Among the speakers on the program are Judge
hagans of Cincinnati, Presiden. Scovel of
Wooster university, Justice Strong of WASH
ington and DIR. McAllister of Pittsburg. The
purpose of the conference is to discuss moral
issues now pressing to the front and to seek a
solution of them by the application OF the
principles of Christianity. The objects Of the
National reform association. under whose
auspices the conference will be held, are, as
stated to be, the maintenance Of the existing
Christian features of our national life. The
association is opposed to union of church and
state on the one hand and the secularized or
atheistic state on the other hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24

It cost Napoleon" Ives go 900 for himself
and partner to remain thirteen months in Lud-
low street Jail and he didn't get the Jail either.
Jones-behind his newspaper: "a Patti opera
party in fairly swell style at the Metropolitan
opera house, New York, this week will cost q
man $500 per night"
Brown-in mild surprise: "why is that?"
Jones: Il don't know, unless it is that all the
darn fools haven't left New York yet"
Tailor-looking over bills: s'That fellow
Shiny makes light of his obligations, doesn't
he?"
Collector-facetiously eyes. he Lit the gas
with the last one handed him"
81 have crossed the rubicund." exclaimed
the steady drinker when he could no longer
wipe the red from his blushing nose.
Won Caprivi-to Hohenzollern: ''yilliam, nv
poy, dot vurrults Fair Welt be belt mid Chicago
oud, NIGHT warp
William: yah, dink So"
Won Caprivi-with sorrowful significance:
Unit der peer comes from Mllwowkee, dond
id?"
The Mississippi is rising again. Possibly
New York could get the Mississippi and utilize
1t as Grant monument.
WASHINGTON BASE BAwI-
We've lost the League.
How sad our fS;
Nought can our woe
Ex Sous.
Our flesh is weak,
Our will is gr3
To buck against
This League Of Fs.
But all in vain,
Our future st8
Is outside Of
The League of Eight.
Kilrain struck Sullivan for 500, 900 and all he
got was a humping and sentence in Jail.
The Senators begin to believe in the YOU
know-versal law of journalism.
Younge Doodly. "Doctaw, wish you would
diagnose my case, don't you know. believe
am suffahing with bwain fevah"
Doctor-after brief examination: "Um-um
you have a great deal of fever"
A Georgetown man sends in this touching
and significant gem of poesy, which he calls:
MANS WAY.
DOUBT.
Does she love me, now, wonder,
Me that's old and ripe and mellow:
Guess, I'd better stand from under,
For some other fellow.
REALIZATION.
More see of girls wonder
Why the green grows with the yellow;
Guess I'd better stood from under,
For some other fellow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
FOR RENT-OFFICES.

EoR RENT - OFFICE IN FLEMING BUILDING
Il 1919 u st NV: ID floor; elevator, steam heat,
speaking tube; tine Office. Apply Room 1. nI2l-:It'
4, OR RENT-DESIRABLE OFFICE ROOMS, WITH
L steam heat aud elevator service. in the Lehman
Building, l42o y. 4. A L COUMBE.
ml3-lm l425 \ \. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
The Turnerbund Convention.

The annual convention Of the southeastern
district Of the American turnerbund was held
In this city yesterday, G. W. spier Of Washing
ton presiding and Henry Hoferbert Of Balti-
more, secretary. The election Of delegates to
the general convention resulted as follows: H.
H. Bergman, G. W. Spier, Henry Hoffsrbert
with Ewald Schmitt, Otto Heidemann and Fred
Hoffman, alternates. The petition to Con-
gress in regard to immigration and naturaliza-
ton, adopted by the German Americas confer
ence held in this city last week, was unsni-
mously indorsed and its proper circulation
provided for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
WANTED-OFFICES.

w Located Ufiice, or = rooms first floor, between
9th and 10th SITS. Pa. ave- and SITS, will buy
Real Estate Business. Also wanted q Reliable and
Live kea Estate Man well acquainted wi h the public
and city properly; good opportunity for the ght
man. Box I37, Star office. MO ct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24

In the Criminal Court, Chief Justice Bing-
ham, this morning George R Onutt alias Foots,
the coiorsd man convicted last week Of as
sault on an officer (Msddox), was sentenced to
sixty days in Jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
WANTED-COUNTRY BOARD.

WANTED-BOARD, BY APRIL /, ON LINE OF
w raj road country village, in quiet family AMI
no Other boarders, by four adults invalid Adj
dress REASONABLY, Star Office nl22-2t-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24

tSok skLE-Fwo GOOD ICE RoNEs ANu A
Il Llsht Delivery Wagon. zoo Nth 81 s.s. m3l-3f'
LYON SALE-A BARGAfS-NALUABLE ski OF
IL Genuine Diamonds. consisting OF breast pIn aud
ear rlnss, original cost 5000 SEPARATE or t,s-ther
sw n,ol-.ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
SHOOTING STARS.

1t cost Napoleon" Ives 10000 for himself
and partner to remain thirteen months in Lud-
low street Jail and he didn't get the Jail either
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24

I,oR sALE-FINE TONE CHICKERfNG SQUARE
II IiAno, stool and Cover only $3.50; SiO cash AID
90 per month lll raid tor.
square Pianos for Begluuers at AS, $50. $50 Pay
meuts 50 per month.
Zine square Piano. carved legs aud lyre; in nice
order. handsome case, rich tone only S2lO. El0
cash ana 10 per month. Big bargain.
- lhE PIANO EXCHANGE
MI 9l3 Pennsylvania ava
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24

I0k sALE-FINE SITS OF PLYMOUTH ROCK
Il Fowls n Cock and hens 10 . sett. lric., - pcr
set. sShMiDs bird Store. 81 18th ST. nv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24

Jones-behind his newspaper: ga Patti opera
party in fairly swell style at the Metropolitan
opera house, New York, this week will cost .
man $500 per night
Brown-in mild surprise: "Why is that?'
Jones: Il don't know, unless it is that all the
darn fools haven't left New York yet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24

81 have crossed the rubicund." exclaimed
the steady drinker when he could NO longer
wipe the red from his blushing nose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24

Tailor-looking over bills: "That fellow
Shiny makes light of his obligations, doesn't
l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24

I,oR sALE-JUsr ARRIVED-ONE CAR LOAD OF
Il Horses from Montgomery. Nd, suitable driV-
ing and bus ness purposes Can BE- seen at MASKING
ION SALE STABLE, O3l q IT. NV. mlp-Gt'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
FOR SALE-MISCENLANEoUs

lsoR SALE-TNo GOOD SOUND HORSES, SIX
years Old eaehi weishts l,2Oo and L.5oO, cut
lrlces % and 900. also arxe WORK mule.
lsice SO. ApYly Coal lard q between a. and ush
hts sN. s-2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24

There will be another special meeting of the
bakers assembly tomorrow morning, and local
assembly 1926, which is made up largely Of
men who have no regular trade and to which
many of the drivers belong, will hold a special
were about forty-ive journeymen ''out" today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24
WANTED--HOUSES &LOTs
WANTED-LOTS.

vNANTED = FUR INVESTMENTS DEsIRABIE
w Lots IN tbs northwest costing from $1,000 to
h 0ILBENT CO.
mh22- I'm 625 r Ct NV
WANTED.I0R Cash. GOOD BUILDING LoTa
Address J. q. DOx $40 3A1lr3m
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WANTED-ROOMS.

"ANTED-BY LADY, ROOM AND BOARl
w April |; north of and west of 9th SITS in SINAI
family. with owner Of house preferred state terms
references exchanged Address II. L O.. Star office.
m24-2ts "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24

TTAvE YOUR FURNITURE REPAIRED. REUp.
Il HOLSTERED and FINISHED at WALTERS An
tique Furniture Store and Storage Ware House g33
1T n ". Al work done hrstclass lowest cash prces
No extra charge for calling for or delivering WORK
m3-24ss
0PIUN AND MORPHINE HABIT a CURE
Oguarsnseed In twenty thirty dsyF. For psrtlcu-
lars addrsse ". + Z. HAMILTON. Lock Boz Ga Pc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-24

ssFJNHE WORLD DO MoyE."-REMEMFER THE
.Terresrrisl Clock" RAMSAY has cut the
prices watches cleaned Ell; frst-csss springs
warranted year. e1 ali closk ana jewery work at
l224 st. NV. sulS
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-12-12
They'll Try It Over Again


The small boy tackles tobacco first
In solitude back of the barn,
Until his head is ready to burst,
His brain like ball of yarn;
His stomach rolls and his eyes are RED
But spite of his woe and pain,
He's pretty certain, if not quite dead,
To try it over again.
A man will tackle John Barlevcorn
In every possible way.
His head may feel when he wakes at morn
AS big as load of hay;
His nerves may shake and his eyes lose
sight,
And fog surround his brain.
1.-THE hair of dog will cure its bite"
He says-and tries it again.
A girl will fasten her corset string
To the door-knob, and then brace
And pull till she gets the proper thing,
In form of slender grace;"
Her ribs may lap and her spine may snap.
And she may faint from the pain,
But just as sure as she lives it through,
That girl will try It again.
But If saving wood made that boy sick.
He'd never try it again;
1t churches filed mems hats with brick,
They'd never 60 there again;
1t fashion said a girl was a goose
To lace, she wouldn't again.
There's moral somewhere around here
loose,
Perhaps you'll find it again.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-12-12
Wicked Choirs.

Is it not about time for general up
rising and protest against the choir
members who talk during prayer in
church? asks the Pittsburgh Christian
Advocate. Some of them seem to be
SO thoroughly filed with the idea of
the Importance of their singing that
they violate every rule in the I'm written
law OF reverence. The preacher does
not produce his notes for study nor
keep mumbling over the outline of his
sermon in an audible tone of voice
while the anthem is being sung.
Neither should the choir be preparing
for voluntary or hymn while other
parts OF the service are being observed.
just as the preacher has his sermon
ready when he comes to church, so
should the singers be ready 18th their
parts when they come. If they can
not be prepared before the service is
commenced. let them keep quiet Bet
ter not have any choir singing than
to have it cause of irreverence in
the house of God. Let the crusade
against the sin begin At once.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-12-12
To Tell the Are of q Ho.sa


To tell the age of any horse,
Inspect the lower jaw, of course.
The six front teeth the tale will tell,
And every doubt and fear dispel.
The middle ''nippers" you behold
Before the colt is two week old;
Before eight weeks two more will come;
Eight months the corners" cut the gum
The outside grooves will disappear
From middle two in just one year.
In two years from the second pair;
In three, the corners" too, are bare.
At two, the middle ''nippers" drop;
At three, the second pair can't stop;
When four years old, the third pair goes
At five, full new set he shows.
The deep black spots will pass from view
At six years from the middle two;
The second pair at seven years;
At eight, the spot each corner clears.
From middle ''nippers," upper jaw,
At nine the black spots will withdraw.
The second pair at ten are white;
Eleven finds the corners light.
AS time goes on the horsemen know
The oval teeth three sided grow;
They longer get, project before
Till twenty, when we know no more.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-12-12

that he desired q sketch OF his life for
q work OF literary nature he was
preparing and asked the poet If he
could inform the writer where 3 relia-
bic sketch could be found. This, he
thought, would be sure to bring al
least q line or two from the famous
writer. Imagine his chagrin day
two later at receiving in sealed
envelope printed biography. unac-
companied by even the scratch of a
pen. To cap the climax, even the en-
velope was addressed by typewriter.
Argus.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-12-12
Glider in Politics,

R. w. Glider, the poet editor of the
Century. entered the lists against
Tammany. His appearance in politics
last fall is described by the World: The
appearances of Richard Watson Glider
in politics are rare, but not unfraught
with interest He is as intense as
most men OF strong poetical fancy. and
his manner on the stump would be
amusing if there were not something
rather pathetic in his earnestness. His
hair is long, his face is gaunt and his
figure is spare. He has the look of q
scholar and an enthusiast. He is, in
deed, both OF these things His
speeches on the Bowery have been
masterpieces of polite and brilliantly
scathing diction. The tough East
Siders listened to Mr.. Glider with
their cigars very far down in the.
corners OF their mouths and their
hands thrust deep in their poke. 8.
One of them voiced the general senti.
ment of the crowd a few nights ago,
when after listening carefully to the
rhetorical but to him inexplicable
periods of Mr.. Giider's discourse. he
turned on his heels slowly and said
with an air of judicial fairness: "Well.
OF course. nobody knows wot It's all
about. but that Teller don't mean no
harm"
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-12-12
BOTTLE BELLS.
4 Chime that Can Easily be Made-Sweet Melody
(r0ua Glass.

4 Chime that Can Easily De Made-Sweet Melody
from Glass.
To make a chime of metal bells, such
as are used by the Swiss bell ringers.
would be difficult task for any but an
expert mus ician. but chime of bottle
bells may be made by any clever boy
with a musical ear.
The apparatus consists of two chairs,
two sticks and eighteen bottles. The
bottles are each hung to the sticks by
an ordinary string, the strings having
double loops. If the bottles are all of
the same shape and size, they can be
tuned by pouring water into them-the
more the water the lower the note;
but If it is impossible to get the full
compass in this way, differently shaped
bottles can be used to fill the gaps. In
fact, if you will hang up all the empty
bottles you have in the house and hit
them with a drumstick, or any stick
with wooden knob, you will find that
every one has different note, which
can be modified by pouring in little
water; it is impossible to say how
much water should be used, as bottles
vary so much.
In the set illustrated all the sharps
and flats are present, so that the chro-
matte scale is complete; but it is not
always possible to get this, and you
must be content to have your instru-
ment in G or G, or D. or even F.
There is no limit to the number of
bottles. You can 60 an octave higher.
and work in medicine bottles if you
wish; but. as rule, the glass should
be fairly strong.
AS far as the hammer is concerned,
almost any stick is good enough to
beat with. We have used a hazel
walkingstick with satisfactory results,
but a stick with more spring in it
would not be amiss.
For quick tunes two sticks should be
used; for very quick tunes there should
be two players, one on one side of the
line and one on the other.
In our chime the lowest note is to
the left hand; Immediately below it is
the next note; on the upper line comes
the next. on the lower the next, and
so on, the object being to keep the
scale we'll within reach.
Bottles are not the only things that
will give musical note when suspend
ed in this way. Iron pipes, steel
pipes pieces of metal, Jumps of flint
and cups and saucers can all be made
fairly musical with a little care in
selection.-New York Morning Jour-
nal
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-12-12
The Troubles Of an 1ditor,

We must really request our friends
who are delivering US new potatoes in
payment OF their delinquent subscrip-
lions to select smaller varie ties, If
possible. They forget the only kettle
that We have to cook them in is the
same old tin dipper, suspended gypsy
fashion to q tripod on the tide fat
under our composing room. It VIM
mot hold anything over nine inches in
diameter. and this season these
Willapa Valley potatoes 20 far deliver.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-12-12
She Didn't Lie.

kim in YAH" shouted q woman, a
she came to the door of shanty in
Howard Town. ''Doan yoh know no
bettah'n ter be dancin' dataway. wah'n
out yoh shoes 'ginst the san'p"
.'Ain't wah'n out ma Shoes" was
the reply.
''G'way. chile. Doan' try ter 'ceive
yoh nanny. Did'n 1 saw yer?"
II reck' yoh saw me cla'h huff, but
/ ism wah'n out ma shoes"
'.Doan' lie."
II ain. Desc shoes is yoh'n. -
Washington Post.