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HIS REMEDY FOR FITS.
A South Washington 'Doctor," His
Patient and Her Father.

John Young, q South Washington negro, who
has occupied several cells in the District Jail,
was witness in the Police Court today. He
accused several persons Of having assaulted
him and one Of them he charged with intent to
kill.
The evidence was that he has been attending,
as a doctor" the daughter of an old man
named Slaughter and from the evidence the
judge said he thought the doctor" was too
attentive to his patients.
What did he do to you?" asked Mr.. Armes.
referring to the old man.
He snapped a pistol at me three times, ~
was Young's reply.
Did 1t 90 off?"
NO"
'.Oh, it was an April fool Joke"
The defendant admitted that he had been
attending the old mans daughter for fits and
said he had cured one person OF them.
What was your remedy" asked the Judge.
Peach tree leaves" responded witness.
"and something else that was made in the mix
terry"
Tell how you made the mixtery."
into q liquid" r
The old man then told his story OF "Dr
foung's' treatment and Of the difficulty they
had 0'
Can say something2" asked the prisoner.
mo, answered the court s'you can't say
anything in this court II you are caught fool.
ing these ignorant people again YOU will be
brought in and sent down to the work housa
Go on home. The cascs are dismissedn
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GEORGErOWN.

FIRST COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION
The ninsty-sixth annual meeting Of the First
Cooperative Building Association Was held last
night at the association hall on Sad street. The
following sales were made: Two thousand dol
lars OF first series bonds, whose par value was
S220 80, sold for &257.aa One thousand dol.
lars Of second series bonds, whose par value
vas e22l y, sold Tor e229.Sa Money TO the
cent
The POLICE GYxSAsIUM The officers of this
psecinct have not only made arrangements for
gymnssiuna. which viii be ready for use IN
procuring pool table, which viii no bubt
afford the men conaiderabls amussmsuk
TEAPERATuRR AND CONDITION. OF WArya At
7A.M.-0rsat Palls-tsmpsraturs, g; condi.
ton, 80. Receiving neutrality-suspicious. %;
condition Of north connection, IS; condition q
south connection, a. pissributins resegvoir-
temperature. 81. Condition at inhuent gate
house, n; condition ct sniusnt gate house, Il
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WARNING LAWYERS.
Fhe Dumont.Moss Unpieasantness In
the Police Court.


The differences between Prosecuting Attor-
ney Dumont and Lawyer Moss, which have
heretofore been mentioned in The STAR, have
not yet been settled ss the latter would like to
have them, although the former il perfectly
satisfied as FAR as the matter has been heard.
The first trouble between them occurred In
the Police Court, but passed over on Judge
Miller's rapping for order. Matters went along
all right for few days until Lawyer Moss and
Policeman Acton met in the court and had
some warm words. Then Mr.. Dumont filed
papers against Lawyer Moss and the Judge, as
published in The STAB at the time, fined the
latter IS. Then Moss made move to have
the prosecuting officer hauled up to the bar of
justice for contempt Of court The objection
able remark set forth in the paper as having
been made in open court by Mr. Dumont was
that he (DumonD would knock him (Moss)
through the door. Il is claimed, on Mr. Du-
monts side OF the case, that the language used
by Mr. Moss, which led to the alleged inAam-
matory remark, was more in contempt of
court than that remark was
THE AFFIDAVIT
was fled Saturday, and the matter was yester.
day called to Judge Miller's attention by Law
yer Moss, who asked that . rule to show csus
why be should not be punished for contem ut
be issued against Mr.. Dumont.
Mr.. Armes, who appeared for Mr.. Dumont,
had no idea that the court would issue any
such rule. for the reason that what was said was
in the presence Of the court and il was sup
posed that had the remark been deemed u
contempt the court would have disposed of it
then and there. Another reason he gave wa
that the mover (Moss) had nothing to do wit h
the matter and therefore had no standing n
court 80 far as the particular matter was con-
cerned. Mr.. Armes was not ready to argue the
matter and the case went over until the cour
has time to look over the affidavit.
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THE LAFAYETTE MONUMENT SITE.
What Secretary Proctor Says About Itl
Selection.

81 am very glad to see that folks are begin
ming to realize that the Lafayette monument
commission consists Of three members instead
Of one," said Secretary Proctor to STAB
reporter this morning. ~ observe that the
other two have been interviewed. am quite
willing to take my share Of the responsibility
for locating the monument, but at the same
time I'd like to say that was not altogether
favorable to the site at first, suggesting several
other places to them. But now that we have
decided to place the monument where We have
started the foundation I am more and more
convinced that 1t is the proper spot for it.
There is no doubt that having it on the edge of
the square rather than in the center will enable
it to be seen to much greater advantage. Why
wouldn't il be q good plan to make that
square Of ststuary OF q national character?
Jackson could be moved to the northern limit
facing up 18th street, and four other statues of
appropriate characters could be placed in the
square, one ut each corner. Then each OF the
six would have an individual front and could
be viewed without difficulty"
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Foreign Notes Of Interest.

Arrangements nave been made for an ex-
change Of visits between Emperor William and
King Humbert The emperor, accompanied by
the empress, will 90 70 Rome In september,
and King Hunibert aud Queen Margaret will
return the visit at Berlin IN October Chan
e si Won Caprivi will accompany Emperor
In consequepoe Of . hostile demonstrs ton
outside OF the Bulgarian agency at Belgrade
the government at Soda has ordered its agent
70 withdraw temporarily from the Servian cap
itaL Accordingly be will spend q fortnight In
The Right Hon. sir James Ferguson, parlia.
mentary secretary Of the British foreign Of
fhce, announces that the new extrsdition
treaty between Great Britain and the United
States would 60 into operation on April /.
A balloon containing an army captain, q
lieutenant and . private, Who we're making An
experimental ascension, collapsed while over
the forest Of echrimm. IN Posen. The private
vas Killed ana both Of the captains legs we're
broken. The lieutenant escaped with slisht
brpissA
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PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
The New Tax Law-Bank Organized at
Laurel-Traction Company.
Jurisprudence Of The EVENING sr,r

Correspondence Of The EVENING STAR
HYArrsyILLE, Nd, April q
An act passed the Maryland legislature, Just
closed. materially changing the method of col
Letting taxes in Prince Georges county and the
responsibility Of the collectors bond in cases of
default.
Under the old law taxes were due October
OF each year. II paid before July discount
offs per cent was allowed II paid before
August discount Of per cent, and if paid
by September a discount OF per cent. No
time was fixed in which the collector was re-
quired TO enforce payment Taxes bore inter-
est at o per cent after July till paid.
Under the recent enactment all taxes are due
and payable on the LIST Of July of each year:
If not paid by December l, per cent is added
II not then paid the personal property OF the
delinquent Is levied upon and sold. II the
delinquent has no personal property, or not
enough TO satisfy the tax claim, the treasurer
shall advertise ON the LIST day of February all
the property IL arrears once in the county
papers and for three months by notices at tine
court house door. which property
shall be sold at public auction. Two
years are allowed in which property
sold at tax sale can be redeemed; II not re-
deemed, title Is conveyed to purchaser Prop
eriy IN arrears on the LIST Of January and not
advertised according to law is TO be exempt
AANAu VI taAcb anu the DOnu
of the collector Is TO be made responsible for
kuch arrearage. Under the provisions OF an act
the county commissioners are to make an ap-
proximate estimate of the county expenses for
the next twelve months in March each year and
levy IN accordance Herewith, instead of. AS
heretofore, making the levy after the expenses
have been incurred
The Citizens National Bank OF Laurel has
been organized with Chas. III. Stanley presi-
dent A 1. Brooke, cashier, and the following
board Of directors: Chas III. STANLEY
Barnes Compton, Edward Phelps, Chas.
r. Schaffer. Thos. L. Farrall, Geo. W.
Waters, VIM II. German. VIM. Stanley. Judson
=. Gull and A. g. Thomas. 1t is understood
that bank building Is to be built at an early
date.
A bill has passed the Maryland legislature
Incorporating the Laurel Tracaon company,
with Hon. G. E. Coffin, Hon. r. V. Hail. Chas
White, Chas. ii. Stanley, Edward Phelps and
others as incorporators. The county commits
rioners OF Prince Georges county have awarded
the contract for county printing for the COM
ing year 20 the Marlboro Gdzette, i. s. Wilson,
editor. The same paper has secured the pub
LEGATION Of the county laws. +.
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Vice Admiral Rowau,s Eune 90,

The funeral Of Vice Admiral Stephen C.
Rowan took place this afternoon from st. Johns
p. E. Church and was largely attended by naval
officers and others. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Douglass, rector Of the
church, assisted by Rev. Drs. Hardin OF St.
Paul. Clark of St. James and Paine Of Mt CAL
vary Church of Baltimore The body was
borne by eight sailors from the navy yard and
Was attended by the following -named pail
bearers: Admiral Porter, Maj. Gen. SchoAeld
and Rear Admirals jenkins, Rodgers, Colhoun,
Temple, Roe, Worden, Stevens. Shufeldt. En-
giish and Franklin. The cooked hat worn by
the dead admiral was placed on the casket over
the dag OF the ship ''0ld Ironsidss, and beside il
United states sanitary comm;ss;on IN N .us
York May 10, 1864. The intermsnt was made
in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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CAPITOL 0LEANINGS.
Passage Of the Fertilization Bin In the
Houss-CepArmations, Etc.

housS-Con1tmatt0n Etc.
The House yesterday passed the fertilization
bill. spproprississ e4,52l.67s.
\ resolution was adopted providing that the
HOUSE shaii meet st ii o'clock today and 10
morrow, and Inst ths Idaho admissios blu
| shall be made . special order for those days,
sne previous question - be considered as or
dered at O'Clock tomorrow. An adjournment
vas then taken ON account OF ths death of Rep.
resentatlve WILDER. The Speaker appointed
Messrs. Belden, Delano, Sawyer. Wallace. By
mum, Tracy and Lee az the committee on the
part OF the House to attend the funeral
UNCLE SANS BAD DEBTS.
The Speaker yesterday laid before the House
letter from the Secretary Of the Treasury
transmitting 4 communication from the solicitor
general in regard to unpaid judgments due the
United States. Solicitor Hepburn says that
these unpaid judgments amount TO about
t35 0OO, 900. Many Of them he says are old and
but little attention has been paid to their COL
lection since 1867. The present residence and
solvency Of the judgment debtors in many
instances are not known TO his Office. Many
have removed from the residences they had at
the time the judgments were obtained. No
money 10 available for Q search or inquiry and
the marshals, clerks aud district attorneys, very
naturally, take but little interest In these old
matters. In conclusion he says that 1t is bis
oPiuaon saos WIN proper euott very conslu-
cradle sum could be realized ON these judg-
ments IL Congress will make an appropriation
Of eS0, 900 to be expended in the employment
OF agents charged with the duty Of ascertaining
the whereabouts of these debtors and their
soivency. Secretary Window concurs in the
views of Mr.. Hepburn in this matter and says
that the matter il Of sufficient importance 10
call for the early collection Of the large sums
due on these Judgments. He recommends the
appropriation suggested by Solicitor Hepburn.
PROPOSED OCEAN PATROL.
Mr.. Turner Of New York today introduced in
the House joint resolution requesting the
President to communicate, through the Secre-
tary Of State Cor other proper channels), with
the foreign powers interested in trans
Atlantic travel with view to securing their
cooperation in the establishment of an efficient
system OF ocean patrol, which shall include the
employment for such service of war vessels or
such suitable vessels a. may be available for
this purpose. The resolution is accompanied
by long prologue setting forth the necessity
for the better protection Of human life on the
Atlantic ocean.
FLORIDA NOMINATIONS coNYlRMED.
The Senate disposed Of the nominations of
Judge Swayne and United States Attorney
Stripping Of the northern district of Florida
yesterday after an executive session of five and
half hours. These cases were before the
Senate in five executive sessions and we're con-
tested as no other nominations have been for
years. They we're finally confirmed by
strict party vote. The nomination OF John B.
Mizeil to be marshal for the same district u
still before the judiciary committee.
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THE COURTS.

EourrI CouRr-Judges Con and Hdgner.
Yesterday-Seaman agt. Seaman; defendant
allowed to file answer. Hood agt: Hood ct al. /;
agt. Alexander; argued and submitted.
CRIMINAL CoURT-- CHEF Justice Bingham.
Yesterday-Michael Green. convicted of as
saulting an officer; motion in arrest Of judg-
ment; argued and submitted. Z. K. D. Wayne,
libel; plea not guilty; bail given In $500. Dem
mis- O'Donneli, convicted Of HOUSEKEEPING;
motion for new trial overruled.
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Notes from the Virginia Side.

N4"fS NHNENNHf VA, NAfCu oIt I5yU
Corr--pondenreO Of TIE EVENING srAn
Winter still fingers in the lap of spring"
This is the way the countrymen put il. There
10 still chance Tor grapes, apples, currants,
gooseoerrles, raspeerries and strawberries.
Peaches, pears, apricots and plums must bs
fail ures.
Those four citizens who have been spending
the winter IN your city art returning home Prof
y. y. Graham has returned. Messrs C. II.
Burton ana B. =. Cutter will be back soon. ]
Il. Reeves Of the War department, and brother
OF Gov. Reeves OF Tennessee, has rented and
occupies the residence Of the late Dr. Gardner.
The engineers Of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad are now running the third line to
your city.
nIents for q lumber yard in this place and Tor
keeping other materials used IN building
The prospect now for many sales of real e.
tate this season is very bright lisa
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He Made His Case Worse.

William Minor. colered boy who has been
siesping in wagons in An alley in East Wash
ington, was before the Police Court today a. a
vagrant Policeman Dyer's story was denied
by the boy. The court was inclined to accept
the boys personal bonds, but when he at
tempted TO prove that the officer had not told
the truth . sentence Of ninety days was I'M
posed
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stroyed by IRE at 3i5 am. sunday Ths
guests all escaped in their night clothes
except Vim. Alridge. young farmer, VINO VS.
sunOcated aud his body burned almost 70 :
cgIsp. Loss $4,000
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bad Boy'' Peck Elected Mayor.

The democrats at yesterday . election in Mil
yankee elected George W. Peck, the we'll
Known humoris,, mayor by 5000 majority.
They also elected the rest of their
ticket The issue Was the Bennett educational
bill, the repeal OF which 10 demanded by the
catholics and Luthersns, who worked hard for
Peck IL Is likely Peck will be q candidate for
governor and bid Tor the Catholic aud Lutheran
vote.
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A Chapter of Accidents.

Miss Ellen H. Rock, living on near 18th
street, was badly burned about the head, face
and arms last evening by the explosion Of a
gasoline stove. Her brother, James Rock, ex-
tinguished the flames and prevented fatal in
jury.
Harry Ellis. while riding his bicycle last
evening, by running into a pile Of stones was
thrown and injured about the face aud arms.
w. H. Randall fell into an excavation on N
street near ~ street southwest last night,
breaking his right arm and spraining his ankle.
He was taken to his home. G near 9Th south
west, and attended by DR.. F. Winters.
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Verdict for Defe ndant.

In the Criminal Court Judge Montgomery,
this morning In the case Of George Fields agk
the Washington and Georgetown Railroad Com
p:ny for damages by being thrown OF car, In
which the defense was that the accident was
due TO complainant's negligence, . verdict for
defendant was rendered today.
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THURSDAY. MARCH 81. 1890.
ELpHoNzo YouNas COMPANY
Are Offering
New Vermont Maple Sugar.
New Vermont Maple syrup-gal. cana
New Vermont Maple syrup-Quart cans
Stem Cut Florida Oranges direct from the grove
Wholesale and retail
Purity Java Conss. put up In elegant scrswtop tin
cana. Cans rsturuabls ct full cost
Our Big Bargain" Flour At s547 IL selling fast and
makes friends Of all who try it. We also offer other
Attractions In our Flour department.
Headquarters for the Cleveland Baking Powder
which We fully recommend
ELPHoNzo YoUNas COMPANY
MT 42S Ninth It
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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
VITAL STATISTICS.


The report Of Health Officer Townshend for
the last week shows: Number Of Deaths
ITO; white, 60; colored. so. Death rate per
1000 per annnm: White, 1874; colored, S25
Total population, 1913. Twenty-seven were IN
der five years of age, II were under one year old
and rs over sixty years. Twenty Of the deaths
occurred in hospitals and public institutions.
The deaths by classes were a. follows: ZymOtic,
IL; constitutional, IS; local, So; development tai
4; violence, s. The principal causes of death
we're: Diphtheria, 2; consumption. II; typhoid
fever, 4; malariai fever, 2; pneumonia, I5;
congestion OF the lungs. 8; bronchitis, Z. Births
reported: II white males. 10 white females; 20
colored males, 20 colored females. Marriages
reported: IL white, S colored.
MORE LIGHT.
The following additional public gas lamps
have been recommended by Capt. Lusk to be
erected at once: One on the west side of CO.
lumbia road between Florida avenue and Le-
Roy place; one on the northwest corner Of Le-
Roy place and Columbia road; one on the
southwest corner Of California avenue and
Columbia road; one on the northeast corner of
California avenue and Connecticut avenue ex-
tended; three on the south side Of Columbia
road between California avenue and 10th street
extended; one ON the northwest corner Of Co.
lumbia avenue and 18th street extended; three
on H street between 18th and 18th streets
northwest; one in alley OF square 1853.
A Concert for the Temperance Cause.
A most attractive program has been arranged
for the concert for the benefit Of the non-par-
tisan national VIC. 7. u. to be given next Mon
day evening at the Congregational Church.
The list Of those to take part includes the
names Of Miss Pierce Of Boston. whose fine
voice will speak for itself; Mrs. Oyster Of this
city, known by all the music-loving people OF
Washington; Mr.. Keyser, the basso; Mr.. Muller,
the tenor; Mr.. Carl Pierce of Chicago. a cor
netist Of unusual skill; Master Chas. W. Holiness
the violinist; Prof. Bischoff. the organist. and
Miss Matte Bartlett. who will be the accom-
PIANIST Mrs. Oyster has aot sang in public for
three years and her r~Appearance in concert
will be an event Of in tsrest
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NOT Mia prRpcTrD-

NOT MISC DIRECTED.
''she rejected me-" remarked Old Batch to
his friend last night
80 all your efforts were misdrected?'
'Oh no." he replied in sxplanation; .'she was
q widow
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SHOOTING STARS.

The Signal Service authorities sre not dis
posed to say to the New York Sergeant who
has been sending out alarming reports, "weii,
Dunn, thou good and faithful servant"
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The Signal Service authorities ere not dis
posed to say to the New York Sergeant Who
has been sending out alarming reports, "weii,
Dunn, thou good and faithful servant"
First Congressman-resigned swell, I
dropped about s4Oo on the races yesterday"
Second Do.-sympathstically "It leaves
you in the hole doesn't it?"
First Extraordinarily: "Oh, no, I'll get my
Silcott aTregags in . day Or two"
Agent-showing customer . sewing machine:
My dear, sir. You ought to buy . machine
with a reputation
Extraordinarily: "But haven't got any
reputation"
The Virginia legislature is making such to-
do over the dressed meat that 10 brought into
the state, that packers have concluded to I'M.
dress their beef hereafter before sending it to
Virginia
The Chicago girl walks on all fours except
when she is compelled to take fives or SKIES.
II General Greedy owned sheep what fright
full wethsr he would lead the Hock with.
AT THE RACE TRACK.
Oh, for the touch OF vanished hand,
The sound Of a voice that Is still,
The Doodle Of one in another land,
Who tapped the Congressional till.
Faith without works is . gun loaded with
wad.
soNo OF THE uSFoRruSArEs.
Walk, Walk, Walk, the boys are marching,
Cheer up comrades ws're sli right;
For We bet our piles Of tin
On the horse that didn't win,
And we've got to walk, or stay at Benning's
all the night.
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WANTED-BOARD.

WANTED two GENTLEMEN WOULD LIKE
w Board and Front Room In private fami in north
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minds?" injured a dude

The breaking Of the banks Of the Mississippi
results in an expansion Of the curreut-cy.