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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-09

"sAY, this quarter you gimme has got q
mole In it, Wickwire-"It is n lucky thing
for you that IL hasn't string toit, also."-In
dianapolis Journal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-09

THE largest stock OF plush cases end shay
ing sets, Pc upwards. Christmas goods lower
than ever. Danf0rtn. druggist, Second aud
Market. Try McInall's syrup OF Tar fol
a cold. IL is unfailinR.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-09

NuRsE-"Oh, ma'am; sthe baby's sucked all
the paint off that new toy his uncle gave
himl" Mother-"How awfulln Bachelor Uncle
Mover mind; didn't pay much for it,
Life.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-09

DIR. DEHARDT's Pennyroyal Pills, are tn,
only genuine pennyroYal pills made A.
druggists ard by mail, 81. ONCE, 203 N
9th ST., Phila. Ladies beware Of limitations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08

S. ID. BURcH 4 Co.,
1908 7th street northwest,
arc selling all kinds dry goods at cost-Adrl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
STORY OF A GOVERNMENT BOND.
Left as Security for an Oyster Stew and
Reclaimed Four Months Later.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In the early part of September last Frank W.
Mangan of 405 Christian street dropped into
the restaurant of Henry F. Steinhardt at 10th
and SAMSON streets and ordered an oyster
stew. Upon coming to settle his bill he discov-
cred that his cash was short and rendered as
security four per cent government bond
worth $500. Shortly after the transaction
Special Officer John Dean heard of the case
and called on Mr.. Steinhardt He secured the
number of the bond, which was 81 325, and re-
ported the matter to Chief of Detectives Wood.
In the meantime Mr.. Steinhardt, who did not
know the full value of the collateral left with
him, put the bond away and forgot all aboutit
few weeks ago he accidentally ran across it
and found out its worth. A friend offered him
$500 for it. He jumped at the offer and with
the purchaser went to the Office of Drexel Il
Co. and had it converted into cash. receiving
its full value. His friend by the operation just
realized one hundred dollars profit The bond
was then entirely forgotten.
Last Saturday Mr.. Mangan put in an appear
ante at Steinhardts restaurant and almost par
alyzed the proprietor 10y request for the re-
turn of the bond, at the same time rendering
the change for the oyster stew. 1t an awk-
ward predicament for Mr.. Steinhard. Threats
were made of resorting to the law, and after
the lapse of two days MIR. Steinhardt finally on
Monday paid Mangan the full value of the
bond five hundred dollars, being Just one hun
bred dollars loser by the transaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
What the Tax Bills Should Contain.

To the Editor Of The EvTSISG STAR:
The article in The STAB of the 9th entitled
Referred to the Assessor" calls attention to
the fact that certificate Of taxes does not con-
tain notice Of any previous tax sale and leads
Permit me to suggest another reform that
should be inaugurated and that is Let the tax
bill for each year contain a statement of the
total amount due for taxes on tue property to
which II relates.
The propriety of following the suggestion
make was impressed upon me by the following
Instance which came to my notice: Eleven
years ago by the death of the father title to
certain house and lot in this city passed to the
children by descent. Each year the taxes
have been promptly paid. Last fall the prop
nicate OF taxes due, which showed that there
was due upon the property more than three
hundred dollars. being the principal and inter-
est upon taxes levied in the lifetime of the
ancestor. More than half of the amount was
accrued interest on the sum originally charged
The owners of the property did not know of
the existence OF any back taxes. They were
able and willing to pay all they owed and had
they been notified of the amount due would
have paid it. As II was they. of course. had to
settle ali claims before effecting d sale of the
property and received several hundred dollars
less than they expected to receive when they
made the sale. believing the property to be
free from all membranes. Possibly there are
many cases where back taxes are due OF which
the owner knows nothing and upon which in
terest IS accommodating ~ rapid rate
should the practice suggested be carried into
effect It would be in the line of good admins
trstion and | can think of no good objection to
II A similar practice, l am told, obtains in
Philadelphia. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
THE OLD-TIME FIREMEN.
They Want Hail in Which to Store
Mementoes of the Past.

Ameeting OF the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's
association was held at Meyers hall last even
ing. Mr.. James II. Richards presided, with
Mr.. J. j. Peabody as secretary. The applica-
ton Of George Kahl of the Franklin for men,
bership was received and he was elected. The
question OF celebrating the 22d Of February
was considered and Mr.. Pierce moved that the
association parade on that day. After some
discussion tho motion was lost. The president.
referring to the necessity of having some room
in which to place the pictures and relics of the
association, said he had recently seen room
in the second story of the old Union engine
house at 18th and Fl streets suitable for the
purpose. 1t had been suggested that they
might procure the use of it from the Commits
sioners. He presented letter to the Com
missioners on the subject and it was signed by
ali present.
Mr.. Turton moved that committee be ap-
pointed to prepare circular letter inviting
members of old companies to unite with the
associations; adopted, and Messrs. Turton and
Peabody were appointed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
THE COURTS.
EQUITY CoURT-Judqe Con,

Yesterday-In re-, Jos. j. Fowler Clara B.
Holman, John Lewis. Louisa ~ Brenninger,
Josephine Dunlop and Virginia Franklin, al
legged lunatics; inquisitions confirmed. Lewis
Newton, alleged lunatic; writ de iunatico or
dered to issue. Jackson agt Bradley; pro con-
fesso set aside and leave to answer granted.
Colbert agt. Colbert; testimony before Cohen,
examiner, ordered taken. Thorn agt Thorn
testimony before John Cruikshank, examiner,
ordered taken. Lee agt. Moscross; William A.
Gordon appointed trustee to convey. Brad
street agt. Bradstreet; rule on defendant re-
turnable January 10 granted. Parker agt.
Lewis; rule on George Y. Johnson returnable
January 10 granted. McKenna agt. McKenna
reference to auditor ordered. Harper agt.
Harper; trustee authorized to convey. Barlow
agt. Barlow; testimony before John Cruik-
shank, examiner, ordered taken.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Juage Montgomery
Yesterday-Cissell & Co. agt. Woods; judg-
ment by default. Cissell K Co. agt Burnley;
judgment by default. National Metropolitan
bank agt. Brady; leaSe to Mattingly to with
draw; appearance and plea and motion for
Judgment granted.
POLICE CoURT-Judge Miller.
Today-Alex. Lancaster dsorderly; S. John
Maloney, vagrancy; work house. S. blackburn,
trespassing on park; SO. John Burns, disor-
derby; So. Edward Foster, vagrancy; 60 days.
John AIaloney, loud and boisterous; IS. Maggie
Lee, yagrancy; so days. Henry Frazer, va
grancy; 80 days in the work house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
A JOLLY FOX HUNT.
The Fields Fox Hunting Club Bags
Reynard on Rock Creek.
ience Of THE EVENING SrAR.

correspondence OF THE EVENING STAR
ROCKVILLE, Nd, January Z.
Last Saturday morning at o'clock States
Attorney Peter, John w. Kelchnor, John Hall,
and Julian Waters left Rockville for the home
at Derwood OF VIM. Fields, president of the
Fields fox hunting club, to take fox hunt.
After splendid breakfast, prepared by Mrs.
Fields, they proceeded to Rock creek, a mile
distant, where they were joined by Capt Thos.
Griffith, Judge David Griffith, Major H. B.
Lowry, Judge Geo. Peter, Capt Kellogg. w.
II. Rabbit, Robt sherwood, Harry sherwood,
Everett Ricketts,, Waters Beckwith, Greenbury
Beckwith, Jacob Pass, Chandler Keys, Samuel
Vance, Chas. Bean, A. Prescott, S. Slennon,
Jas. Vlers, Chas. Claggett, Wash Day, and
ThOs. Weer. AS soon arriving upon the
grounds the hounds struck Reynard, and after
a lively chase for about two hours he was
denned, much to the disgust OF all present.
But not being discouraged they proceeded far
Their down the creek and was soon upon another
trail. After making several long rounds for
about three hours he was forced to go to his
den. The party concluded to dig him out and
borrowed a shovel and hoe from Farmer VIM.
Riggs. Under the supervision OF Civil Engineer
Chas. Ciaggett and through the pluck and skill
of Messrs. Waters and hall, tine fox was bagged.
MIR. Fields being taken SICK aud gone home In
the meantime the party concluded to go to his
place and turn Reynard loose. The Fox was
given about five minutes start of the dogs but
they soon caught him. The hide will be tanned
and presented to NJ. Fields. The weather was
cool and heavy, but the sport was greatly en-
joyed by all. States Attorney Edw. q. Peter
on his thoroughbred horse, Abingdon" W.
Fl. Rabbit on hls celebrated mare, Fannie Il, )"
that has won many heat better than 2:3O, and
John W. KeIchner on his splendid fox horse,
Tom Ochiltree," carried Off the honors for
splendid riding. The club intends to take
another hunt next Saturday. SAM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
The Late DIR. Mcmillan.

DIR. Charles Mcmillan the medical referee
of the pension office, who died yesterday at
his residence, 1877 n street from congestion Of
the lungs. as stated in THE STAR, had a distin-
guished war record. He entered the service as
surgeon of the seventy-fr regiment of New
York state and came to this city with that
command. He made brIgadier sur
geon and medical director on the
stats of Gems. Grant. Sherman and Logan.
At the close of the war he received the breyet
rank of lieutenant colonel. Upon his return to
civil life he was appointed medical officer of
the New York fire department. Gen. Grant
VIXEN President appointed him consul general
to Italy, and after has return to this country he
began the practice of his profession in this
city. He was appointed TO the place he held at
the time OF his death ON the LIST of last August
DIR. Mcmillan had a large circle of friends in
this city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
AnacOstia Notes.

The supper and Punch and Judy entertain
ment in the Sunday school room of st. Teresa
Catholic church last night was largely attended
the capacity of the hall being taxed to its ut
most.
Rev. George Bowan, who for two years has
been pastor of the Baptist church here, will
take final leave of the ministerial calling the
first of next month, being forced to take this
reluctant step by an obstinate throat trouble.
1t is probable that he will still remain here.
John DOwney, the young lad recently bitten
in the throat by Father Hughes dog, is get
ting along nicely and his wounds Will not prove
serious.
duty several days with grip, is at his desk to-
day.
Mr. ]. N. Mlnnix went to Virginia today to
visit friends.
The Baptist church is observing the week Of
PRAYER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
AmuseI3entS.

The Boston Ideals presented yerdi's Rigo-
letto at Music ball last night to u bad-weather
audience, but one entirely appreciative. The
principals were Pauline L'Allemand, Helen
Won Doenhotf, Mr.. Mertens. MIR. Bassett and
MIR. CLARK Tonight ''Trovatore" will be given
with Mr.. Scoyel as Maurice, Mr.. Mertens as Ui
Luna Signor Miranda as Fernando. Emma Ro-
meidi LeorOrd, Belle Tomlins as Azucer.a
Der Freischutz" tomorrow afternoon. No
opera at night
Sale of seats for Rice's Corsair Company
at Albaugh's next week begins tomorrow morn
ing.
Hoyt's ''Tin Soldier" will be on parade next
week at Harris Bijou.
Marshal z. Wilder the funniest Of all little
fellows, will lecture at the Church of Our
Father Friday evening next. He will be as
sisted musically by Messrs. Morsell, Brakeman,
Aander and Miersch.
The debut of Miss Letitia Aldrich at the Ma
tional Thursday afternoon at O'Clock in Miss
Seawels play, Maid Marian" promises to be
one of the most fashionable dramatic events of
the season.
The four concerts of the Boston symphony
orchestra at Music hall, under direction of Mr..
Arthur Nlkisch, are important musical events.
The first occurs January II.
Austin's Australian novelty company appears
at kernan's next week.
The Decca concert which will be given at
Music hall next Monday evening, includes i'll
the program Miss Decca, Miss Maud Powell,
uASS Amy AAaTe. nrs. L earsOu, III. CIfIke auu
MIR. Miersch.
Thursday evening at Music hail Washing
ton will hear for the first time Sarasate, the
famous violinist, and D'Albert. the pianist, in a
splendid program Ihey will be assisted by
Nine. Bertha Marx and by Otto Goldsmith, ac-
companist.
Jeannie Winston, the we'll known singer in
opera, assisted by n number OF professional
artists, will give three ballad concerts at the
UnIyersaiist church, 18th and l. streets, Janu.
AIRY 10, February q and March ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
ChEdren's Christmas Club, District III.

The chiidren's Christmas club and the ladies
who assisted them in their work desire to re-
turn their hearty thanks to all who aided in
the Christmas festival. In addition to the
money contributions already acknowledged
there were received the following: Mrs. Gen
Haupt, S5; Mr.. Richard Smith, 50; Cotton
Maynard; IL; Hal Maynard. 81; Miss Corson,
80; Mrs. Maulsby, IS; Mr.. j. A. Halford, 81;
Miss Helen Patten. So. DIR. Hoehling. So; Mrs
James Pawn. q: Mrs. Laughton, IS; Cash, So.
The metropolitan police are especially to be
commended for their distribution of the tickets
Of invitation among the poor children, and
Lieut.. Amlss and ms officers for efficient service
in handling SO large q number of children at
the dinner. The Secretary of the Navy and the
Marine band are thanked for the music which
eniIyened the feast To thank all by name
would require more space than can be claimed
here We can only express our gratitude to all
who helped US, not forgetting the press OF
Washington, always kind to us, especially The
EVENING STAR. our warMest friend from the be-
ginning, eight years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
Old Guard, Veteran COrps.

The Old Guard veteran corps last evening
elected II. S. Wickoff recording secretary
and j. jacobson financial secretary and A. F.
Dinsmore judge advocate. A resolution levy
ing an assessment on each member of $40 for
individual expenses to the Grand Army en-
campment at Boston in August next was unani-
mously adopted. Arrangements were perfected
for the purchase of additional arms and uniforms
to meet the increase in membership. 1t was
ordered that the color guard be armed with the
American light cavalry saber to represent the
cavalry arm of the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
A Four Round Prize Fight.

The local sports in this city are little put
out over a prize fight which is reported to
have taken place early yesterday morning in yir-
ginia short distance from the city of which they
lad no intimation. The fight, it is stated. was
between Sam Miller of Baltimore and Steve
Bailey of Pennsylvania, for a small purse.
Jimmy Keenan,, lightweight from Baltimore,
seconded Miller. while Edward Thompson
looked after Bailey. The fight is reported to
have been a brief but desperate one of four
rounds, when Bailey knocked out. The
fight was according to the London rules. and
but fifteen men, 1t is stated, witnessed the
mill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
Two Charges Against Him,

In the Police Court this morning James Ian
caster, young colored man, was charged with
carrying concealed weapons and stealing two
spittoons. A. L. Kendig testified to his steal
ing two spittoons from his store. 3l5 AZ street,
last week and that when he grabbed him Lam
caster drew revolver from his inside pocket
and threatened to blow his brains out. Charles
Bennett, colored man who works i'll the cigar
store next to Mr. kendigs testified to seeing
Lancaster steal the spittoons ard afterward
draw the revolver on Mr.. Kendig. The case
was continued until tomorrow morning to allow
Lancaster to produce his witnesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
The Gulf Stream is Not to Blame,

Capt. Henry F. Picking, tie photographer
of the Navy department, writing Of the remark
able change in the climate in reply to a COM
munication from resident of Wollaston says:
ave have no report of observations to show
that the course of the gulf stream has, for a
considerable length of time differed greatly
from its mean position, and we should have
received such reports had there been such a
change. This direct evidence that the mild
weather along the coast is not caused by a
change in the course of the gulf stream is sup
plemented by the fact that continuous mild
weather has prevailed far in the interior to the
westward of the Alleghenies, where the effect
on the weather OF even a considerable change
i'll the course Of the gulf stream must be inap-
preciabten
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
To EXPEDITE Court BUSINESS.

In the present arrangement of the courts.
owing TO the indisposition of Judge Bradley,
there are but two judges available for the
General Term and but few attorneys wish their
cases passed on by less than three judges.
Yesterday, IN order to dispose Of the equity
business, Judge Cox announced that for the
present January term. for which there are
htty-two cases, Judges Hagner and James
would assist. ten cases being set daily two o.
the judges taking three each and the other
fo,Ir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
"vIENNA" BREAD MUST BE OF LEGAL WEI

"vIENNA" BREAD MUST BE OF LEGAL WEIGHT
Attorney HaZelton, in pursuance to a request
from the Commissioners yesterday afternoon
submitted his opinion relative to short-woight
bread. 1t will be remembered that 1Ir. Frank
Aldrich, the sealer of weights and measures
called the Commissioners attention to the sub
ject of lightweight bread i'll the District and
alluded to the Vienna bread being nearly
always under weight This bread. he said, the
bakers claimed was pastry and did not come
within the meaning of the law. Attorney
Hazeiton decides differently, however, and all
bakers having lightweight bread will be prose-
cuted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
Condensed LOCALS.

Today is the anniversary of the battle of New
Orleans.
II. III. Terrell and F. l.. Lee were last even
ing elected by the Virginia Malone republican
association as delegates to the convention to
be held IN this city under the auspices of the
Central Bureau of relief. \. A. Hunnicut and
J. L. Fountain were elected alternates.
An cxempiilicd copy of the will of Roger
Johnson o. Frederick county, Nd, was re-
corded here yesterday.
John II. Rouway and wife have entered suit
against the Baltimore and Potomac railroad
company for $1,000 damages for injuries to
Mrs. RoRway IN a collision on September Is
last
Mr.. James Fl. MARI continues to improve and
his friends feel much encouraged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08

Mas. AND Ma. L. Moor. 421 18th street, have
lust returned 10 the city and Will open on next
Monday. January IS. their new stock OF season.
able novelties. consisting Of French bonnets
for street wear, reception and opera bonnets,
Paris made coats and jackets. silk nd cash
mere tea waists rich effects in new crepe de
chene and silk embroidered founces for even
ing dresses: lace and hand-painted fans, fine
lRces. real kid handmade party gloves IN new
shades. High-class goods at low prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
The ButIer-Strony Case.

In the case OF Gen. Butler agt Sam Strong
Mr.. o. d. Barrett, for tie complainant, has
fled an amendment to his notice TO take testi-
mony. lie s.sks that the testimony of seven
residents OF New York be taken aud says he ex-
poets to prove by tEem that Leoneri Huyck
(whoSe signature appears as "a witness to tine
alleged agreement between Butler and Strong)
was on the date named IN New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
W. and q. Railr ad Election,

The annual election By the stockholders Of
the Washington and q georgetown railroad COM
psny took place this morning and resulted in
the election Of the following board of directors:
Henry Hurt, Charles C. Glover, Vim. Il. Riley,
George \. McIllhenny. George 4. Dunlop,
Archibald Al. Lowery and John Il. PG-ke. The
following ofticers were elected: Henry Hurt,
president: Z. Vi. KOones, secretary; c. c. Sailor,
sQDerlQ,eudeut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08

A Man Who Built Many Famous Build
ings i'm England.

From the Baltimore sun.
MIR. George Clark, native OF Bristol, Eng
land died yesterday morning of old age at the
Church home, North Broadway, aged eighty
nine years. He was an architect and was for
forty-three years with Sir Gilbert Scott, the
most famous ecclesiastical architect of his day.
Mr.. Clark superintendent the decorations and
arrangements of st. James palace on the occa-
sion OF the first ball ever attended by Queen
Victoria. As superintendent of construction
for Sir Gilbert Scott he had charge of work on
the royal palaces at Windsor, Frogmore Buck
ingham and st. James. He built the cathedrals
at Chester, Lichfeld, Ripon and Abbey churches
in Yorkshire, at Croydon in Surry, New Castle
IN Staffordshre, St. Johns. Leicestershire and
over forty churches elsewhere. Among the
many private residences he built were those of
the duke OF BuccleiSh, the duke of Cadogan in
Pail Mall and of Sir Asheton Smith in Hyde
Park Gardens. The old gentleman took much
pride III speaking OF his architectural work and
of his contract with and rubbing against
royalty and the peerage. Among the pleasant
incidents he related was an occurrence at Frog
more, the royal residence of the queen and
prince consort in their early married life.
When work on the palace completed
rearing" flags were hoisted and displayed
from the tops of all the chimneys of the palace.
Prince Albert sent for Mr.. Clark and inquired
what it meant. He was informed that it was
signal that work on the palace had been COM
pieted and the workmen expected treat,
whereupon the prince instructed Mr.. Clark to
have the foreman to allow his men holiday
and gave all bountiful English dinner. He
leaves one daughter. the wife of Mr.. Crook,
late organist at st. Paul's Episcopal church in
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08

BE WoMASi Il think" says an eminent
writer. that true and perfect woman is the
browning act OF creation But TO be perfect
woman in these De generate days of social ex-
actions is indeed difficult. unless DIR. HESLEY's
CxLE8Y BEEF and IE0S, the great female regu-
lator be used Its effects are wonderful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-08
CITY ITEMS

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Best Sugar-cured Hams, I3c. ID. Patent Pro-
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