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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-06
Shepherd anh Philosophers.

Stan cys English publisher was walk
Ing on Beachy Head not long ago. when
he met poor, lone shepherd, who was
also geologist, gcographcr and philoso-
phcr. and whiIcd away the slow-footcd
hoAr5.with. books. lie ALSO was II col
-lccior of arrow heads OF ancient Britons
and an explorer Of British barrows. and
ne took Mr. Publisher Gncognito) to see
the museum. 1t turned out that the
shepherd, itWho, by the way, was one
armed) had ono wish ungratiiied; le
wanted to shake Stanley by the hand,
and he hankercd after a copy of stan
.Icy's book. We'll, happen to know
Mr. Stanley said the publisher, slylv
Then here's pund for him, and tell
him I'll send the balance for the book
some day ltismy hard-earncd savings.
sir" The shepherds money was re-
tHfndd hm|nnd it is SAID that he is to
receive copy Of the book with its
authors autograph within it. Christian
iUHiop
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-06

Tommy down in the strecO 20
pa, put. your head out of the window
2 minute" Pa Outing his head out of
THO Window What is it, Tommy"
Tommy Nothing. except | have got
bot with Johnny Jones that your bald
pace is bigger than his pas bald place. :"
ETexns Siftings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
THE PAN-AMERICAN CONGRESS.
The Delegates Will Make a Tour of tho
South When They Finish Work.

A great many inquiries are being made Of
the State department as to when the Interna-
tional American conference will start on its
pilgrimage through the southern states. To
these no positive replies can be made, because
it is not yet known when the conference will
adjourn.
1t has been decided, however, by Secretary
Blaine that the invitations for this tour, which
Will last about three weeks, will be issued ss
soon as it becomes evident that an adjourn
ment can be reached by a certain date. Until
this is known no program can be arranged.
None of the delegates want to 20
now, for they have q great deal OF
business on hand. Many of the committee re.
ports are being considered by the conference
and others are in the hands OF the translators.
As soon as the TRANSACTIONS are complete the
conference will hold daily sessions and by
strict attention to business the members believe
they will be ready for adjournment about the
first week in April. Then will come the south
ern trip, which no one wants to take Just now,
because it would interrupt the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
THE CENSUS OF ALASKA.
MIR. Ivan Petrof Has Charge OF the Col
lection of Statistics There.

From the working standpoint adopted by the
census office the neglected territory of Alaska
will be given position second only to that of
the United States. There are only two grand
divisions of territory in the census work; one is
Alaska and the other the United States. The
collection Of the statistics in Alaska will be en-
tirely distinct and separate from the census
work of the rest of the country. Alaska will be
divided into census districts, each of which will
be in charge of a special agent. Mr.. Ivan Pet
rolf will have the general superintendent of
the work and he intends soon to leave for Alaska,
where he will set in operation the census
machinery which has been devised after con-
sulta'ion with Superintendent Porter. Mr..
Petrof has the advantage Of being q native
Russian as well as long resident Of Alaska.
He had charge OF the census work in Alaska for
the last census and will have the benefit of
past experience. He was unable single handed
ten years ago to get an accurate enumeration
of the population, but since that time
ALASKA HAS GROWN IN IMPORTANCE
and that fact is recognized in the preparations
that are being made to collect information
about the inhabitants, the industries and pro-
ductions of the country. Mr.. Petroff will have
seven assistants to enumerate the population
Then he will SO arrange as to find out the
number OF churches and schools, the
commerce, manufacture. ship building,
lumber trade, the salmon industry and
other Industries. There has been large
increase In the population caused by the estab-
lishment Of these industries. The white popu-
lation has grown and now there are ouite a
number Of Cinnamon living in the territory
Mr.. Petroff expects to be able to collect a mass
OF information which will throw good deal of
light upon the condition Of life and upon the
population Of Alaska.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
The Little Boy Was Burned.

This morning about 9 O'Clock the members of
truck B were notified that there was a fire in
house 21i0 NJ street. As the house is but a few
doors from the truck house the members of the
company ran in. carrying the hand exiting uish-
ers with them. They found that the FIRE had been
extinguished. 1t seems that little Lee Shea.
three years OF age. was PLAYING near the cook.
ing range. when his clothes took afre. His
elder sister. who was upstrairs at the time.
heard her brothers cries and ran to his assist.
ance. Taking in the situation ut a glance she
seized large rug and wrapped the little fellow
up in il, but not before he had been badly
burned about the face and BODY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

! full yet given by this well-known German or
| ganization. The hall was tastefully decorated
and formed q brilliant spectacle with the gay
msskers as they fitted here and there arrayed
in dazzling costumes. 1t was early this morn
ing before the ball broke up.
Mrs Wilmerding and her daughter took rooms
at the Arno today. and thus Secretary Tracy's
| family il reunited. They have - guests Mr..
Marsh and sister Of Owego, NY.
Mrs. Col Buehler and Miss Dana of Gettyy-
burg, Pa, are visiting Mrs. ]. A. Swope, 2l4 A
| street southeast.
Mrs. W. E. Chandler has discontinued her re-
ceptions until April.
Mrs Sears, 16O6 10Th street, has discontinued
her Thursday receptions.
pleasant informal progressive sucher party
was given by Mrs. Neil Belt q few evenings
since. Inc prizes were won by Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. kirkus and Mr.. Wilson and Miss Pauld,ng.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. @.
Salter, Mr.. and Mrs. Adams the Misses Hem
shaw, Offutt, Fahnestock and Wilson and the
Messrs. Nelson, Belt, kirkus and Thompson.
Mrs. Senator Blackburn and the Misses
Blackburn will not receive tomorrow. but will
see their friends informally during Lent at the
Ebbitt house.
Mrs. Frank B. Noyes is visiting relatives in
Dayton, Ohio, and consequently will not be at
home Thursdays for several weeks.
Mrs. c. b. McNulty and the Misses McNuity
OF 1913 street will not receive tomorrow on
account OF the illness of Miss cNulty.
Mrs. Kate Scott Brooks is still Ill at the Lang
ham hotel.
The marriage Of Miss Corrine E. Martin to
Mr.: VIM. II. Walker took place last evening at
i;3V o clock at the residence of her brother jim
law, Mr. X. II. johnson. 1909 Maryland avenue
southwest. The bride is the daughter of Mr.
A. w. Martin. and the groom is the son of
Mr.. L. ID. Walker. The bride, who is a pretty
brunette, wore dress Of grey broad cloth,
with smilax, hyacinths and roses Rev. w. H.
Philips performed the ceremony. After the
ceremony an elaborate banquet was served
Mr. James N. Hilton gave delightful pro-
gressive angling party yesterday evening. Miss
Minnie Chapman and Mr.. WI. Stuard secured
the high prizes and Miss Minnie Arundel and
MI MI. ID. j. Barrett secured the BOBBY prizes.
those present were: Misses Fannie E. Moffett,
Carrie A. McGlue, Zula Walker, May Womer-
siey, Nellie Ross, Carrie Emmart, Evelyn b.
Hodge, Jessie Noerr, Bessie Taylor, Minnie E.
Hilton, Lucy Hilton, NJ. c. Hilton, Minnie
Chapman and Mrs. Geo. r. Leckron, the Misses
Clara Ashley, Nellie Brown of Ohio, Maude
PIKE, Lille Godfrey, Minnie Arundel, Cora
Hodge, Nettie Wescott, Ada Denham, Beulah
McGlue, Nellie Baxter of Knowles Md, Lille
v. Wltherow and Rose Fairfax and Messrs.
Frank Hunter, Manning w. Fernandez, w. L.
Stuard, John T. Meany, H. G. Hunter, H. C.
Fisher, W. Taylor, John Witherow, III. ].
Barrett, Frank Ward p. G. Hilton, j. Louis
krick, Y. D. Hilton, Prof. Jas. Webster Of Bal
more, Md, and Mr.. Geo. r, Leckroa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
THINKS IT WAS SET AFIRE.

Fire Marshal Drew yesterday made thorough
examination Of the fires at Freedman's hospital
last Monday, but was unable to discover their
origin. He says he has no doubt but that the
building was set afire. sH-'r
BUILDING PERMITS
have been issued as follows: Charles Gess.
ford, two brick dwellings,, $40 and 642 East
Capitol street northeast; $4,000 Patrick
O'Dea, one brick dwelling, 10l G street north.
east; Sl.4O0. John Tally, one brick stable,
1911 F street northwest; 81. 500. J. W. Hunter
one brick dwelling, 526 Oath street northwest
$4,000. Theo. Cali, one brick dwelling. $40 18th
street southeast; $500. J. W. Lougley. one
brick dwelling $40 10th street northeast; So. 200
h. A. Cronn ct al, one brick market house Oh
street between 9Th and It'll streets northeast;
$1,000.
MIsCELLANE0Us.
The residents of 18th street extended north
oflhoward avenue have petitiOned the Com
missioners for gas lamps. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

AANSIoN-NOW THE NEAREST ALARM BOX ID IN
THE TREASURY BUILDING.
It is not q pleasant thing to think about. but
1t is none the less true that the White House
would be an extremely uncomfortable abiding
place in case Of fire. 1t il old, the wood work
is dry, the rafters are not particularly
strong, the staircases are long and
there is frst-class opportunity for q
fire to get a sweep and strength before touched
by water. The recent terrible calamity at the
house OF the Secretary Of the Navy has
set all minds at work upon the
fire problem, among them being that OF
Col. o. H. Ernst, who, as commissioner OF
OF the executive mansion, and he has realized
that even with all the precautions against fire
that he can take
THERN Is STILL SOME DANGER,
from the fact that the building is not FIRE
proof and is very old. The house is
now provided with almost everything
that has been invented in the way
of fire checks-a stand pipe in the cellar, a
tank on the roof, several plugs in the yard, a
quite q collection Of hand grenades,
besides a corps Of vigilant watchmen, who
make frequent rounds during both
day and night, alert for the slightest indica-
ton Of fire. But there is one thing that is
unsatisfactory and that ia the fact that the
nearest city hre-alarm box il in the Treasury
building.
IN CASE OF FIRE AT MIGHT
it would be necessary for the Waterman to run
across the grounds, up the steps to the
Treasury door and there await the pleasure OF
Stunning several minutes of very valuable
time. while the flames would be making dis.
astrous Roadway. At such time minutes
seconds-are of infinite value and it might re-
suit in the destruction OF the mansion and its
precious relics and the sndangering of the
lives of its occupants.
Accordingly Col. Ernst has decided to take
some steps toward the establishment of an
alarm inside the house in order to save every
second in case Of a fire and to add one more
precaution to those already adopted.
PROPOSITION
To this end he has been for some weeks
in communication with several people con-
nected with this line Of business and has, at
last, found firm that agrees to establish in the
White House, free OF cost a system of alarms 10
be connected with the city FIRE alarm service.
The device is like that now used i'll several of
the public buildings Of the city. consisting OF
a small iron box with a glass front, the break
ing of which sets of the alarm. Several OF
these will be placed in the house in different
parts.
WAITING FOR THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
The proposition has not been finally adopted,
but Col. Ernst has communicated with the Dis
trict Commissioners, asking them il they will
consent to assume the care and maintenance OF
such system If it is introduced. He does not
care tOt take this duty upon himself.
since he has no means at his hand and no
trained experts to look after such plant. which
requires constant attention. He has not yet
received reply from the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
R91A Estate Matters.

George ". Cochran has bought for s27. $50
OF John Cassels lot l, square PIT. "a by 1856 feet
on the corner Of l4th and X streets northwest.
II. A. kohr has bought of r. Franklin Schnei-
der for $1,000 one Of the houses recently
erected on Westminster street between 9th and
10th.
j. t. Dyer. trustee. has bought for $4,000
OF g. W. Cochran subs IS to IS, square 274-lO0
by 100 feet on 18th street between T and U
streets northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
SUSAN b. ANTHONY,s DAY.
Today's Session OF the National Amer
Jean Woman Suffrage Association.

Today's Session Of the National Amer.
jean Woman Suffrage Association.
rHR ATTITUDE OF TIE ASSOCIATION TOWARD 20
LIT1cAL HARrIKs DIsoussED-REpoRn rnoH
VARIOUS sTATEs-PRoaRKss or TEE cAuss-
soNo o. PROPHECY, ETC.
>Thsre WAS mot very large audience al
the Lincoln Music hall this morning when Miss
susan B. Anthony called the meeting Of the
National American woman suffrage association
to order. The floor and first gallery we're but
half full, while in the second gallery there were
but two lonely mortals, one woman and one
man, who shared the seats with perfection of
equal rights that should have set good ex-
ample to the ladies on the platform and APP
peared as very encouraging omen. If any
thing the woman in the gallery had the better
OF it Soon after the opening exercises she
was reinforced by another Of the predominant
SEX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
A Suffering Wife" sends in this one:

A Suffering Wife" sends in this one:
Did you ever notice in a sleeping car
Filled full with the tumble aud jam aud jar,
How clear and distinct above the roar
Come the swelling notes of a grand old snore2
If you have, then think what must be that snore,
When there's nothing around to deaden the
roar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
DIR. Blackall's Lecture.

The second lecture Of the course arranged
by the Sunday school union of the District will
be delivered at Wesley chapel this evening by
DIR. C. r. Blackall on the subject, "How to in
duce study Of the Bible" An excursion party
of Sunday school teachers from Boston and
New England, who arrived in the city today.
have been invited to attend and at the con-
clusion Of the lecture will be given a reception
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
A dry study-the temperance question.

Cigarette Manufacturer: 1--WE are Just about
putting new brand of cigarettes on the mar
ket. What had we better call them2" e
Sensible Man: "In."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

How meekly now the gentle fair,
Bend lovely heads in lowly prayer.
And thank the Lord in divers ways
That Lent remains, but forty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
FOR CULINARY PURPOSES

Lady Of the House-calling down stairs &c
new cook: "Mary, can those tomatoes today.
Mary-failing to comprehend: ''Mum?"
Lady: ~ say can those tomatoes"
Mary-comprehending: "Can they what
mum?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

This is the season when society goes into its
shell and the egg comes out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

Prisoner-to prosecuting witness: Cant you
lend me S25, sir?"
P. W. "Why you thieving scoundrel you stole
els from me yesterday"
Prisoner: II know it, but needed hun
dred."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

"Meat me by moonlight" ia called in for
forty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

MIR. Temperance Cause-to seedy citizen:
"What are you going to vote for?"
Seedy Citizen: "Well, was goin' to vote for
dollar, but guess won't get more'n fifty
cents"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

'My, my" exclaimed Mrs Blinks, "just the
least bit of whisky makes me sick"
'.Me. too" responded her husband, who was
in the habit OF pouring it into himself out OF 9
jug.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

For forty days Well find that piety
WIN rhyme quite fairly with society.
After that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
LENT

pawn ticket isn't sign of the kind Of Lent
you are thinking about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

A reception was given TO James Whitcoub
Riley Monday evening BY the Indianapolis u.
srayy GaaA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
He Wants His Baby Bow.

Today Judge Montgomery granted a writ of
habeas corpus to Chas. c. Kimball command
ing him to produce Edgar Eckerson this after
noon at o'clock. This writ was granted on
the petition Of Rufus j. Eckerson, who states
that he is the father Of Edgar Eckerson, an in
FAINT fourteen mouths old, now under the sx-
elusive control OF c. C. Kimbail, AS7 street,
who denies his right TO the child. Eckerson
says that as he Is about to remove to Portland
Ore, he desires to take his child with him.
Ex-Congressman Walter L. Sessions was a.
sauited at jamestown, NY, yesterday by
Frank Griffith. Mr.. Sessions silk hat broke
the force OF the blows, but his scalp was badly
cut Several years ago Mr.. Sessions Lost A suit
at law for Griffish and the latter, whose mind
is not very strong, has borne him = erudoe
ever since.
In most Of the cities Of Pennsylvania yestar-
day republican mayors we're elected
MI. Homer y. Sprague. president Of North
Dakota university, delivered q lecture on John
Milton at the Peabody institute, baltimore, lat
night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
SHOOTING STARS.
AlR WInNEanAY

Adam-emphatically: II do not care"
Eve-varningly: "a damr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

WANTED-A YOUNG MAN TO ATTEND DAIRY
w Lunch Room; one who has had experience pre-
ferred. Address, stating particulars aud salary re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
WANTED-THE NEW NATIONAL EMPLOY
w nent ONCE, SIT 18th ct. n W., near St.

WANTFD-AT oNCE-A PORTER WITH GOOD
W Ieference. Apply At Drew's Drug Store.
fl9-2t Cor Conn ave and L At NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

WANTED-wE WANT MORE UNIMPRovED
w Property ia the northeast for sale large blocks
Preferred We have humber OF clients desiring prop
err IN that section. ACkER GADSBl,
ja22-lm IO0s n - W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

WANTED-TWO GIRLS ONE FOR GENERAL
w Homework aud Nurse must stay at night
and have reference. Apply in Store 100 st. NV.
WANTED-YOUNG STENOGRAPhER AND TYPE
wv Writer Apply 1875 Q st. between 10 and II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

Situations obtained and good positions furnished in
al kinds Of employ First-clsss reliable help
with city referencesa specially.
All orders will receive prompt attention.
fl9-4ts H. q Sinclair, MANAGER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

WANlED-A GOOD BUILDING LOT WEST OF
" 18th st. and north Of iennsylyanis ave. also
TO six lots together preferred. A. Z. PARDON 1926
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

MANIFESTATIONS PROPERTY IN ALI.
w parts Of the city for immediate Investment
Prompt Transaction if price suits. l. STAkGAkDTER
OLD loth 81. 1al3-.jm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
FOR RENT-STABLES

I,oR RENT-BRICK STABLE, CARRIAGE AND
Il CoachmAn's Rooms; three stalls gas and water
Apply Mt 1924 X st. NV m 1-tit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
FOR RENT-HALLS.

VOR RENT-FEssENDEN HALL FORMERLY
y known as the First Baptist Church, l3tb st. be-
tween V and sts n viii be rented Tor Concerts.
Lectures, Entertainments, etc. Apply ~ THO A
HARDING, 0O0 18th ST. NV l-Im
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

WANTED-AGENTS TO HANDLE OUR ADJUST
W able Door tlAtes-Enamel Plates-White Enamel
and Metal Letters, &C. Address TIILACK BROS,
1885, 4oy FORREST 81 Baltmore MI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

WANTED-LADY TO FILL VACANCY IN DUB
w Business; Que anxious work, with good refer
ences. need only apply; weekly salary $40. Apply
Thursday 10 AIN. 424 9TH st. nv 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
WANTED-HOUSES


WAMTED-MARCH IA GOOD sEvEN-RooM
noass within ten blocks Of the pension bureau.
Aoorss A. BIC, Star once fls-2s
WANTED-foR AN IMMEDIATE PURCHASER
improved or Cnimproved Property near the
SspisciSs send foll partculars
ns-3s DAVID D. STONE 500 9, NV
WANTEDI HAVE MORE APPLICATIONS FOR
Nv froiertI-Sl,0oo 70 e2.50o-snd cheap Ground
uah can MI owners will do we'll to me NJ once
hso. W. Z. BURFORD lI22 n y ave-
WANIED-BT FISH h MILLER. 1918 ST. n.
". o1ck house 81 about 4 rooms mod imps /,
located between 3D. and l6th and = IT and Boun[ary
pw., for customer Price not over al 500 fls-tl
WANIED-A HOUSE IN THE NORTHWEST
w section, containing about a rVsonls large hag
M ine nt kiehen and two bath rooms MI price not
Al.o Business Property on @ ST. uw between 9th
ny IN s@ 1hOS. q. HENSEl 4 Co.
I1o0. 1909 81. NV.
WANTED-REs1DENCE BET. E AND N AND
Address PRIVATE DWELLING. Star Office fi,-Iw
WANTED-BCslNESs PROPERTY ON 7rH BET
w Penna ave and q, Penn. ave bet 9th aud Ia III
pei yin and 18th 9Th bet. ID and q price IL OOo
TO s,Ooo BUSINESS PROPERTY. Star Office.
WANTEDoA DWELLING HOUSE FROM Il, 900
$4,000. A. p PARDON, 1926 I 81. fi4-t,t
WAN1ED-FOR IMMEDIATE 1NyFSTMFNT-
w Desirable Houses In all parts of the city Will
buy a. once II price Ia right L. srAkGAkDTER
oIS ION 81. jsl4-3m
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FOR RENT-OFFICES.

IQR REMIT HAVE CONVENIENT OFFICE
Rooms at low reut on d between 9th and III. Also
brtween Attn aud 18th and on 18th st between N
andG. IIl7-6l NJ. NJ PARKER. l4ls Fst
l,oR RENr-A FINE. LARGE FRONT ROOM
with smaller room ad jOinins, on first floor, tO1
9TH st. opposite Patent Once, Apply IHOs d
FISHER Co. 1924 st. NV fI5-2w
ItoR kENT-OFFICE ROOMS-TwO BEAUTIFII,
II Once Suites tre-proof building aud vaults. ali
other and especially adapted lawyers
Sfnces Mederate rent. Inquire Room 80, Adams
Building, 1888 and 1885 r 1T fi2-lot
IsoR RENT-DEsIRABLE OFFICE ROOMS WITH
u steam heat and elevator service, ia the Lehman
bnnains If2o \. L. ave- A. z CoUMBE,
oao1-im t425 y. a ave