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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-09
JUSTICE EASILY MISTAKE !.
An Innocent Man Permits Himself to he
Convicted Of "a BROTHERS. Crime.


"Years ago" said one of The well
Known members of the Louisville bar,
II was called ON to defend a man of
nearly middle age, who was accused
of having stabbed a man in a quarrel
on the street. Imagine my astonish.
ment when az tie first consultation he
told NE these facts; Yesterday after
noon said be, about dusk, my
brother, who resembles me somewhat,
was crossing the street. when he met
"a stranger coming the other way. The
crossing WAS muddy, the stranger jos
tied hipl, and a quarrel ensucd that
developed into fight, in which my
brother, who had his penknifc in lis
hand, stabbed his opponent several
times, and ths ran away as a police
man and several citizens came up.
After we were all in bed last night. the
officers came to the house after the as
~sailant, and much 10 my surprise tie
warrant was made out against me.
Ny brother is a man Of dissipatod
habits, who has several times been in
trouble, and if this cast il pressed
against him am afraid he will be
sent 10 the ~penitentiary. On the other
hand. | am a law abiding citizen. and
can prove an excellent character.
Now, what / propose 10 do is Ia stand
trial on this charge, plead not guilty,
prove an alibi, as ! can, prove my
character, and take the consequences.
II / am convicted, | may &c, oil with a
fine, and AIN willing 10 pay that to
keep nay brother out of prison
Il tried 10 persuade my client out of
such rol-anuc proceeding, continued
the lawyer. but he was determined,
and Ia order 20 do him justice in the
defense | obtained the assistance of an.
other lawyer, who did not know the
facts, and would act IN the defense as
if our client was guilty. Well. the
case came up. My client was identi.
fled by the man who had been stabbed
and by the policeman and other dis
interested parties who had Witnessed
the tight in the Semi.darkness and
We're sure Of their man, as they
thought My client swore that he did
not commit the assault, but that lac
was at home at the time when il &C.
CURED, and his amily swore to that
act. Then several leading members
If the church testified rs 10 his good
larac,er. Bu the jury found him
guilty and liuel linn $50. He paid il
withoS a murmur. and the record Of
his conviction stands in the orders Of
the court. I'll through tie trial my
clients guilty brother sat by his side
in the court and heard the testimony
without lin ohing, asked him what
he would hive done if his self sacriiic-
ing brother had been sentenced 10 the
penitentiaIr. i intended, in that
event, said he, 10 get up ia court and
acknowledge my Own guilt. The
other lawyer was thundcrstruck after
the trial when / told him the facts.
He refused to believe it, and said the
evidence was sufficient TO convict any
man who lived. Only the proof Of
good character saved the accused from
a erere sentence To the state prison ="
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-09
Mothers Interested In Their Daughter.

i was in a book store the other day
when a lady came in and asked for a
line of juvenile literature. After she
had gone out, the salesman said: IF
the daughters Of Chicago do not
amount 10 anything il will not he the
fault Of their mothers. There is a course
of lectures being delivered in u quiet
way in various parts Of the city which
are for the benefit Of these children.
Their mothers support the movement.
When a lecture is delivered, the mo-
theirs attend with their daughters.
Sometimes these lectures are given at
the homes. The children do not know
their mothers are interested in the
movement. II they did, they wouldn't
want 10 go, in all probability. II seems
TO be a part Of a child's nature not TO
appreciate what the mother does for
it. In this ago of the world, when
croakers are going up and down pre-
dieting that the next generation won't
know enough to get in out Of the rain,
it is some consolation 10 know that
there are a few women who are striv-
ing industriously 10 cultivate the
minds OF their little ones. Chicago
Tribune.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-09
A Nu, Ial Exchange.

On Smitnield street. the other
morning, a strapping, travel stained
farmer leading a little girl accosted "a
shoeblacS thus:
Here boy, len us yer brUsh min
uter
The hoy, a sharp faced, cute little
fellow, handed over the brush. though
he looked Il little aSkance at the dusty
clothes Of tie farmer. The latter took
the brush and swept oN the layer of
yellow dust from lis shoes. Then he
babe the girl pUt her feet upon IA store
step and proceeded Ia brush the dust
off her shoes. That done hc gave the
brush lack To the boy, and saying
THANK yer began 10 walk away.
The shoublack's face grew very dark.
and he planted ais small self in front
of the Iurly farmer,
See yvic, boss" he said. "ain't you
goin' ter pay me!'
The farmer laughed and said: Pay
yer fer what! Hrushin' me own
Shoes and TIE gals
BIT yer !ilc yer WILL" replied the
hoeblucE. s,-rniy,
The farmer put one of his big bony
hands into his Uvercoat pocket. II re-
appeared with a large. red checked ap.
pie in it, embrace. lie gave il to the
boy. and while ihc latter Was staring
at this odd payment lac hurried away
md "a 500 lost IN the crowd.
IoriU,ly No minutes the hOothlack
stood staring It tAcruddy apple. Then
he SAID 'n.raciDu>,' and sank his
teeth into tha juicy fruit. -rittsburg
Ui,putCll
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-09
Complimentary to the O. u. II.

The following is an authentic story
Of the late Justice M~auleon a question
Of costs: This seems 10 me quite "A
novel application" said the learned
Judge; II am asked 10 declare what
amounts TO this, shat in All action by
A against j., G, who seems 10 have less
10 do with the cove than even / have,
ought 10 pay the costs. do not be.
lieve that any such absurd law has
ever been laid down, although, it is
true, ] have not yet seen the last num-
Der Of the Queens Bench Reports. ~
San Francisco Argonaut.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-09
Ipi'ume Of Human Life.

There j. no better way Of getting al
n clever cpitcme OF human life in this
epoch than by taking possession of a
window opposite the middle Of the
front If some big city building III
which a variety ufuccUlatioms are car.
ried nu-sumowhCS downtown. say
in TgsmOut street, anywhere where
there s.u stones al 'ltc bottom. Offices
highas ". aud lLeI small industries
in the lofts at the tOE Ii is ~astonish.
ing. If oi.u can take = few hours ~
spldy the windows Of sL..l a Building,
To- observe what n micrOIo>m of the
world. its aspirations and passions, its
vices and virtues, one has before him.
OF course, any half hundred of people
that We may take at random afford
Just such q n.icTocuSm, If we come 10
that; hut The classification OF grades
and varieties of tie human sort tllai
the windows Of this building make is
much better for purposes Of lllustIa,
ton, than any meru random grouping
of humanity. Ii stretches our micro.
cosm Out, Us it were, on a sort of IN.
t1lll-iJiC Ncrcatdrs projection. The
social and trade divisions are oil nicely
laid out and properly bounded, and
ones eye can circumnavigaic the
whole without going aslray much on
its way around the little wurld.-Bos
ion Transcript.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-09
A Thing of the Past,

Mrs. Frank Leslie wrote something
the other day in which she advised q
man who couldn't afford to wear a
clean collar every day to wear cellu
loid. She could have written nothing
more absurd. Ceiluloid collars and
cuffs have practically been off he
market !Dr years. and a 81. Louis adj
mirer Of Mr>. leslie who wanted 10
take her nd ice would have a long
tramp ruu au.oIg the stores before
he gOl what hc waited. j man wear
ing cellplO.d collars and cuffs Oh the
street Nop.d bu g G.arscl economist
The stuliL.rg'u" & popular for a very
good =, o. II MS ~unclranly, didn't
look we'll ~ - a day ur uwo's wear,
and a mnn w.o .cpt hiulsalf neat with
cellulOIa fu.d TIA. II cost him Just
as much a igE and 4 lauA4ry. The
best linen rU. 1853 ard cuffs are very
cheap nug uu.b - ,Npcr than they
were WHOM clIl ia was first used,
and n ma a.. ~ fay, a cent by
wearing c0N .. ] Gr'v. -intcryiew in
st. Louis O. % a,grt
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-09
A Matter of Habit.

"Oh-ow-e-e," screamed the young
wife as her husband started TO sit
down in the chair where the baby had
been laid. why, you came near
killing that poor child"
ut all comes from being in the rail-
road business" said the husband, who
had fully recovered himself.
"How do you meant"
81 got into the habit Of stopping by
means of compressed heir. Merchant
Traveller.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-09

II is a delicate preceding to tell q
woman TINT ypI { not Ike the MI
sic she ~, so,. 4 in ease Of necessity
the thin can L. uoi
A geuhrmaU wit n sensitive and
cultivatnu ear v.sg atty annoyed by
the pC'g,-tont nd Nletched piano
playine Oh a " o. All occupied the
room oyiI Is I'D One day he met
her in lie al. act gnpanied by her
three-yo'r-oli dlugh,er
"Youri title g;rl pi ysquite well fort
child OF her age," lie remarked in q
most friendly laanicr. u hear her
practising every day youths Goa.
Sauion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-25
CAPT. DUBLE MAKES CHARGES.
He Says He Has Been Engaged In Pre-.
venting Immoral Practices.

Capt John A Duble today sent 10 the District
Commissioners letter respecting the announce
ment that Dol. Ernst the commissioner OF pubiis
buildings and grounds, had requested the revo-
cation OF bis appointment a. special policeman
Tor duty in the mall and vicinity, on the ground
that the appointment did not have the sscit ap-
prevail OF his predecessor, and that he hsd
come into collision with his (CoL E.'s) en-
ployes and had violated some Of the rulss of
his (Col Esq Office.
I'm reply" says Capt Duble, Il beg leave 10
state that Col Ernst is mistaken when be says
that was appointed without the approval a
his predecessor. a. the papers recommsndine
my appointment on fle in your once Will show.
was appointed over three years ago on ne
recommendation Of Col John NJ Wilson, then
in charge Of public buildings and grounds and
of several weli-known citizens residing in the
vicinity Of the mall, who wished 70 see thoss
grounds relieved from certain uunspsble Ina
moral practices that have been carried on there
for years, as well AZ from being made Che rem
devious Of thieves, the camping ground Of
tranps, and the vilest prostitutes Of all coiorI
and nationalities
at may be that, In iaboring without compen-
sation TO relieve these beautiful grounds of
such pests and make them 50 that respectable
people can pass through them without molesta-
ton or having their eyes greeted with revolt
ing scenes OF immortality, have come into
collision with some Of Col Ernst's employee
l might cite one instance in which such seemed
to have been the case. Learning that little
girls were being enticed into the most secluded
parts of these grounds TO accomplish their ruin
by certain human monsters claiming 70 be re-
spectacle, the undersigned with the aid Of one
OF Col. Ernst's officers, arranged 20 arrest the
parties and bring them TO justice, when, 90 am
informed, one Of Col Ernsts employees 70
whom we had confided our plans, betrayed n
by notifying the implicated parties 10 be On
their guard and thus prevented an important
arrest 1 certainly have not, in the interests OF
good order and public morality, come into coli
lIsion with any OF Col. Ernsts employers, 40 I
think all good citizens residing in the vicinity
OF the mall will bear testimony. I respecrfuliy
ask, in the interests Of good government, that
you grant me a hearing before taking action In
this matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-25

orites, and they are e1quisitely rendered.
any kind of noise, melodiors
or otherwise, after taps have sounded, but the
general and his stat never fail to applaud the
musician. Last year "Annie Laurie" was the
prime fsvorite, but that Rooney girl has tenn.
porarily displaced the Scotch lassie.
An ulxBELLLA II CAMP.
The soldier with an umbrella 10 in camp
The coming Of the rain brought that fact right
before the public case, and in spite Of that
discipline which controls most militiamen there
was . good deal Of quiet ''guying'' At the ex-
pense Of the over-careful guardsman. OF
course he was right in endeavoring to keep
himself dry, but the average eye cannot regard
without an inclination 10 twinkle, soldier or
policeman under An umbrella
The torrents that poured down last night and
this morning brought out the value of the side
walk. Up to this rainy spell the sidewalk was
pedestrian. On top Of the concrete there was
. liberal layer of gravel, and to this exceptions
were taken while the weather was dry The
wisdom Of covering the broken pieces of asphalt
is evident today, and the walk L q success
THE wILL-FED THIRD BATTALION.
A paper referring to statements made con-
corning the commissary department was
handed to Gen. Ordway last evening by MAJ
Bracket on behalf of the officers and men Of
the third battalion. Nal. Bracket said: $50
far as has come within my observation as camp
officer OF the third battalion the meals fur
nished the troops up to the present
time have been excellent The fare has been
properly and abundantly supplied On the
frat two evenings few Of my command re-
ceived no coffee, but outside Of this oversight
there has been absolutely no complaint in
reference to the food served, nor any reason
for such complaint"
THE srHAMKl WOULD not STOP.
There was considerable complaint last night
and departure Of steamers was not carried out
One of those who was inconvenienced writes
to The STAR:
Last evening was at the wharf with at
least zoo others intending to go down on the
$50 boat. Fancy our establishment when we
chartered TO 60 further down the river, and
although he might make arrangements to send
US down he could not undertake that the boat
would call OF Fort Washington to bring us
back. The steamboat company may be indif-
ferent to the opinion Of the public, but know
We did not like it, and do not think our sol
der boys will be over-pleased to find how their
friends are kept away from the camp"
The change in the schedule caused consider
able trouble to some Of the guardsmen. Thirty
or forty soldiers whose purses had expired and
for whom return 10 camp was a necessity
got on the Corcoran to 60 to camp. When the
fort was reached, however. the Manchester
was lying at tho wharf and. instead of waiting
five minutes until she pulled ont, the Corcoran
calmly continued her trip. her captain paying
no attention to the indignant protests OF
the soldier boys. who were unable
to reach camp until about II: 80, after ..taps''
had been sounded. Nearly an hour was then
spent by the belated men in keeping them
selves out of the general guard house, where
they were at once carried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-25
CAPITOL ODDS AND ENDS.
The Clayton Breckinridge Case-1Irs.
McClellan's Pension, Etc.

The Clayton Breckenridge (Arkansas) cleo
ton case vas under discussion for come time
today by the House committee on elections.
Mr.. Lacey, chairman OF the subcommittee
which examined the matter, made statement
of the results OF the election in the different
counties as shown by the testimony taken,
which statement was ordered to be printed for
the use of the committee. Probably the case
will be disposed Of at the next meeting.
TO RELIEVE THE sHAwSEEs.
The House committee on Indian affairs has
taken favorable action ON the Perkins bill to
secure tine Shawnee Indians their proportion
ate share Of the $500, 900 received by the Cher
okee nation for the use of grazing lands in the
Indian territory.
MRS. McLELLANs PENSION.
The House committee on invalid pensions to-
day ordered a favorable report upon a bill
granting pension OF 1000 per annum TO the
widow Of the late Gen. Geo. b. Mcclellan.
THE PORT HUDSON ''FoRLoRs HOPE sToRMISa
PARTY"
The House committee on military affairs has
agreed upon the following substitute for the
Senate bill authorizing the SecI etary OF War
to present medals to the survivors of the '.for-
lorn hope storming party" of Port Hudson:
THAT the Secretary of War be and he is
hereby authorized and directed to procure
suitable bronze medals and to present one of
said medals to each OF the volunteers for the
'storming column against the works OF
Port Hudson. organized pursuant to the
provisions of general order numbered
forty-nine, issued by command Of Mai. Gen.
Banks, commanding the department Of the
gulf, June Is. 1861, provided that the inscrip-
ton upon such medals shall state that the per-
son to whom the same is presented volunteered
for said stOrming column, but shall state in sub
stance in suitable language, to be designated
by the Secretary Of War. the fact that the con-
templated charge was never ordered or made,
by reason of the surrender of ne garrison
AGAINST LOTTERIES.
The House post Office committee today agreed
upon substitute bill in lieu of number OF
it to be reported to the House.
The substitute prohibits lottery circulars and
tickets, lists of drawing, money or drafts for
purchase Of lottery tickets or newspapers con-
tanning lottery advertisements or drawings
from being carried in the mails or delivered BY
carriers.
FARMERS FOR THE RECIPROCITY AMENDMENT.
Senator Pierce is advised BY representatives
Of several states, notably the northwestern and
on the Pacific slope. that they have received
numerous letters from constituents, chiefly of.
feials of farmers alliances. urging them to
support the amendment recently proposed by
him to the tariff bill The letters generally
they write favor free sugar, they desire
to secure In return q market for
their products. The Senator expresses
his confidence that the amendment. in substance
at least, will become part Of the legislation OF
the session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-25
LOCAL LEGISLATION.
Bills Approved by the House District
Committee.

The House District committee today ap-
proved the following bills: Senate bin author
izing the Commissioners to use certain prop
erty on G street for a truck house: SEN
ate bill 4072, for the relief Of
Anacostia lodge of Masons; House
bill Il,o43 with amendments, extending
the trsns-Anacostia railroad into the
District; House joint resolution authoris-
ing survey for South Capitol street
bridge across Eastern Branch; HOUSE
bill to prohibit advertising lotteries in the Dis
trict and House bill 1912 to amend the act re-
lating to junk dealers in the District
Next Tuesday at 10 o'clock a special meeting
for a hearing viii be held on the liquor Incense
bill.
The trans-Anacostia bridge bill and the
South Capitol street bridge bill are underst God
to be urged by Mr.. Mudd in the interests Of
the other side of the river.
TO RENEW A CHARTER.
Mr.. Morrill, today introduced into the Senate
bill to continue the charter of the Nationai
Metropolitan Fire Insurance Company Of the
District OF Columbia. which wa incorporstsd
for a period OF twenty years under act OF Con-
gress dated August /, 1870
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-25

ordinary days meals and glancing 1t the
things used in getting them up. Take, for in
stance, breakfast consisting Of Brunswick
stew. coffee, bread and butter. This simple
meat, 50 dozen carrots, 4 barrels potatoes, 10
dozen Of thyme. 10 dozen Of parsley
and 2 bushels onions; 225 gallons
Of coffee to make and 500 loaves Of Havenner's
best bread and 100 pounds of butter used.
Say the same day for dinner the menu was veg
etable soup, ham and cabbage, potatoes and
bread and butter. These are the things that
would be used 600 pounds soup meat, tx bar
rels potatoes, 81 head Of cabbage, S dozen
cans of corn, Is gallons Of tomatoes,
rs dozen carrots, 10 dozen thyme, 10 dozen
parsley, 800 pounds ham, $50 head cabbage, 4
barrels potatoes. 800 loaves Of bread. 60 pounds
of butter and 600 pounds rice. A supper con-
sisting of roast beef sandwiches and coffee re-
auires $40 pounds Of beef, 600 loaves of bread.
60 pounds of butter and $50 gallons of coffee.
The tremendous number Of dishes and uten-
sils necessary in the preparation and service Of
such an immense amount Of food is necessarily
a big item, and it may be said for the commits
sary department that SO thorough had been the
preparation and SO able the foresight displayed
that it has not been necessary TO send
for single thing in this department. In fact
one of the chief reasons for the success In the
eating arrangements this year has been the
able generalship which has been shown. Il 10
imperatively necessary that everything should
be planned ahead with the greatest exactitude.
GETTING SUPPLIES.
Fort Washington, in point Of distance, is not q
great ways from Washington, but from the point
Of getting things from there suddenly it ID a
good ways Every boat brings its quota OF fresh
provisions to the camp and in this way the
supply is kept up.
Returning to the utensils there are in the
kitchen six large 90-gallon caldrons used in
making soups, stews, coffee and in boiling
water, there are then three 8-foot ranges,
with six large ovens. Coming down TO smaller
things there are in use 200 l-gallon
coffee pots, fifty 5-gallon coffee pots,
] 1000 dinner plates, 1000 coffee mugs, 1,600
each OF knives, forks and spoons, 400 bread
trays, 200 vegetable dishes. 200 water pitchers,
200 meat platters, 200 stew platters, 200 sugar
bowls. 200 butter plates, 200 pickle dishes, 200
each of salt and pepper cruets, 200 mustard
pots, 200 vinegar cruets, 200 ladies.
SERVING SUPPER.
The service Of the supper is one Of the most
picturesque sights of the camp. There
are two sandwich wagons and two coffee
carts for the first and second regi-
ments, while for the seventh and
eighth battalion a separate wagon does the
serving. Through the kindness Of the cavalry
troop their spring wagon carries the
provisions for the artillery and
cavalry As soon as the wagons
appear in the camp there is one grand rush
for the provisions which are usually dealt out
BY some non-commssioned officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-25
JAPAN's FIRST ELECTION.
The New Constitution Does Not Weaken
the Governmeut.

VANCOUVER, Be, July 25-Advices from
Japan received per steamer Bavaria state great
interest was manifested in Japan at the first
election under the new constitution, which &C.
Cured July l. Returns were not fully re-
ceived when the mail left, but sufficient were
in to show large percentage Of the electors.
Incomplete returns show 80 government, SO
opposition, IS independent and 2 doubtful can
didates elected.
The queen dowager OF Corea died on the 4th
OF July, aged eighty-three years, having re-
signed during the minority of the present king.
There is royal mourning ordered, which means
that the whole nation is obliged to don mourn
ing for three years. Heavy taxation is imposed
to pay the funeral expenses.
The Official Gazette states that twenty-three
new cases and five deaths occurred from
cholera at the town of Nagask on July 2 and g.
Altogether there have been seventeen deaths
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-25
I'd EDITION.
--latest qeleglans 10 The Star.
FRUIT STEAMER WRECKED.
The Signe Of Port Antonio Lost With q
Cargo Of Bananas.

PHILADELPHIA, July 25.-A dispatch received
at the maritime exchange here says that the
Norwegian steamer Signe from Port Antonio
for this port has been wrecked off Abaco,
Bahama Islands. No particulars of the dis
aster have been received
The Signe left Port Antonio on July 10, hav-
ing on board $4,000 punches OF bananas and
600 bags of cocoanuts. consigned to the Balti-
more Fruit Company. She carried crew OF
% men