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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
STEALING BY ELECTRICITY.
How Gold Coins Are sweated by Inecnlo.s
Thieves.

NV oos>A >os'sS <s'N '~e"scu ny AnkcnsDo9
Thieves.
Shortweight gold coins are becoming annoy
ingly common, says a writer in the Boston
Ecening Transcript. The discovery few days
since Of nearly $500 in light two-and-a-half gold
pieces rendered in payment of custom duties has
led to the detection of numerous pieces short in
weight, showing that there is in operation q
systematic scheme for robbing the government
by stealing metal from coins. Officers Of the
United States secret service are now at work
endeayoring to trace the coins through differ
ent hands and find the offenders. 1his pro-
cess of robbery. which is Familiarity known rs
sweating" coins was formerly practiced TO .
large extent, but Of late years few instances Of
il have come TO the attention Of the authorities.
From a careful examination of light pieces.
which are now being found. il is evident that
the thief is not doing his work by the old hand
method of shaking the coins IN a bag and then
gathering the dust by means Of quicksilver, but
that he has brought into requisition the agency
Of cleo tricity. The service of an ordinary gal
vanic battery and some cheap acic Is all that is
necessary to conduct the operation by the
electric process. The scheme is similar 70 that
employed in plating with gold by electricity.
The coin il placed in the fluid and attached 10
il are wires from the poles Of the battery lesd-
ing TO another piece Of metal prepared 70 10
removed from the coin. The battery being set
in motion, sufficient gold TO form plating ia
quickly transferred. and rs il is removed uni
formly from all parts o. the coin the liability
Of Disagreement IL reduced TO q minimum The
only effect is 20 blur the characters slightly.
An authority at the mint has estimated that
about fifty cents worth of gold can be removed
in this way from ten-dollar gold piece with
out exciting the suspicion Of the casual OBJ
server; To the skilled eve Of an expert how
ever, the effect is generally apparent at glance.
The electric process Of stealing from coins is
not altogether a new scheme. The government
officials q few years ago captured in northern
New York band Of Italians who were operating
extensively ON this plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16

A Lymph Patient Tells How 1t Feels.
From the Philadelphia Record.
A patient who has received three injections
Of Kochs lymph related his sensations when
under treatment to q representative Of the
Record yesterday. The patient. a middle-aged
man, came under the care Of DR.. William M.
Angney, at the Home for Consumptives, few
days ago.
'Not the least interesting part Of my expe-
rience," he said, has been the takint. Of the
injections. Approximations not unlike those
Of one on the way to the dentists
were mingled with the hopes of recovery that
l felt before receiving the first dose Of
lymph. But l had no reason for fear;
the operation was nothing to speak of.
A slight pricking sensation, q feeling Of
fullness beneath the akin at the site Of
the puncture, and l was put to bed to await
the action Of the remedy. A drowsiness came
over me, but did not sleep and o hot flush
spread over me. seemed for the time to be re-
moved from surrounding objects and to live
apart from the people about me. Still, I was con-
scious Of my whereabouts. The feeling was
similar to the delirium Of fever, and the attend
ants said my temperature was elevated. After
these sensations had lasted for . time becainie
slightly chilly and fell asleep. When awoke
was in u natural frame Of mind.
THE same experience followed the second
injection, but after the third dose of the rem
edy my temperature, to the surprise Of DR..
Angney, fell from 96l6 to 96.l, instead Of rising,
as u said to be usual"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
Interstate Commerce Amendments.

@"So1SsSs0 COAAAAHofc0 zAu1euuu10uWs
The Senate committee on interstate COM
merce today added some finishing touches to
the pending bill 70 amend the interstate COM
merce law and amended the language Of the
third section relative TO establishing through
routes over connecting railways by striking
out part Of the rather complicated provision
on that subject and substituting therefor the
following: 1.-THE facilities to Be so afforded
shall include the due and reasonable receiving.
forwarding and delivering by one common
carrier ut the request Of any other common
carrier or shipper or consignee Of through
traffic ct through rates of fare"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
JUNIOR O. q. A. II.
Bow the Funeral Benefit Association WIN Re
Entertained.


About thirty members of the Mount Vernon
Council, No. 10, Junior o. IA n, assembled last
night in parior d at the Randall for the pur-
pose Of perfecting arrangements for the en-
tertainment Of the visiting brethren of the
Funeral Benefit Association Of the Junior on.
AM, which meets in this city February Is.
The following is the entire program: Sunday
evening, February q, memorial services will
be held; Monday evening, commencing at 8
O'Clock, q complimentary concert viii be
given at Lincoln Hall; Tuesday, February "A,
the committee win form parade in conjunc-
with the pilgrimage to Mount Vernon, pro-
vidad the river is open, If not they will 60 by
conveyances; Tuesday evening, February "a,
an elaborate banquet and reception will be
given at Academy Hall: Wednesday will be
devoted exclusively to visiting points Of in
terest in and about the city. The executive
committee will be located at the Randall.
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THE SILVER POOL.

Meeting Of the House Investigating Com
mittee Today.
The silver pool investigating committee held
a preliminary session this morning for the pur-
pose Of arranging plan Of procedure. The
session today was secret, but future meetings
will be with open doors. The resolution under
which the committee is acting and the news
paper publications which were made the basis
Of the resolution were read over and discussed.
The committee adjourned after directing sub
pGnas to issue for Messrs. Stevens and Apper-
son, the two Washington correspondents OF the
st. Louis Globe Democrat, which paper made
the original charge.
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TO ROW ON THE POTOMAC.

The Movement to Have the Regatta of the
National Amateur Association Here.
good start has been made in the movement
to bring to Washington the next annual regatta
Of the National Amateur Rowing Association.
At the meeting Of the Columbia Athletic Club
Wednesday night it was announced that the
board of governors had, at their meeting
held the night before, decided to appoint a
committee to act jointly with committees from
the other clubs OF this city for the purpose of
inviting the association to come here next
summer. This action was ratified by the club
and a committee was appointed. with Mr..
Howard Gibson as chairman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
THE SILVER STORM CENTER.
No Action IL Expected by the House Cor
nittee Until Next Week.

NO Action II Expected by the House Com
mittee Until Next Week.
The silver storm center has veered now over
to the House end Of the Capitol The general
impression there, among the best-informed
members, is that the Senate free coinage bill,
or something like it, is almost certain to pass
the House in spite Of the opposition from all
the antagonistic interests, and also that the
chances are in favor Of its obtaining the Presi-
dents signature.
No action on the silver matter is expected
before the middle Of next week, as the coinage
committee will not get to work at it before
then, and considerable discussion in committee
is to be looked for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16

From the New York Sun.
Dashaway Ito hostess after the. evening
party)-'I want to ask you if I may have the
privilege Of escorting the two Curtis sisters
home? They are, by far, the prettiest girls in
the room"
Hostess-'Certainly, my dear Mr.. Dnshsway;
! wns Just about to ask You IL you would be 20
kind, Tor there Il such : scarcity Of gentlemen.
But (archly) is 10 rather awkward for you
that there are two Of them"
Dashaway--"Oh. that's al right" a moment
later, TO the elder Ain Curtis} my dear Mis-
Curtin am going TO escort your sister home;
i win be back for you in halt IN hour"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
A wOMAN's MEDICAL COLLEGE.
Meeting Of the Committee of Ladies' Havins
the Matter In Charge.

the Matter in Charge.
meeting was held at the White House this
morning Of the committee Of ladies having in
hand the raising Of fund for the establishment
of womans medical college in connection
witt, the Johns Hopkins University in Balti-
more. Mrs Harrison presided. There were
trenty-seven of the forty-seven members Of the
Committee present. This was the first meeting,
the reports showing total subscription of
money amounting to about 100000. Fully
s400. 900 more will be needed, and as it will be
necessary for the fund to be complete by the
LIST Of March. the committee proposes a very
active campaign. Mrs. B. H. Warder is treas
urer of the committee and Miss Tuckerman eec-
Rotary. The buildings required for the college
and hospital have been erected, but there is no
Iund from when 70 pay salaries 70 professors.
make an appeal TO the generosity Of citizens
through the public press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16

The training ships jamestown and Ports-
West Indies.
The United States, the Adams, the National
and the Merchants express companies have
began suits in New York to prevent the eity
from kvying taxes upon them as local corpora
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
MISS MARY sHREvE's DEATH.
1t 10 Attributed Indirectly to . Singular
Accident.

1t IL Attributed Indirectly to . Singular
Accident.
Miss Mary F. Shreve died at her home, 500
9TH street southwest, at o'clock yesterday
morning.. Miss Shreve was the young woman
who met with such peculiar accident in front
of an avenue jewelry store just before Thanks
giving, as reported in THE STAR. She was
standing on an iron and glass grating in
front of show window, when the glass broke
and one foot went through. She was caught so
firmly that she was obliged to remain seated on
the pavement until workmen were able to saw
and chisel away the heavy iron bar that held
her.
Her death is thought to have been, indirectly
at least, caused by this accident. She was at
once removed to her home, where she was con-
fined until the early part of this month suffer-
ing from nervous prostration, and she never
completely recovered from the shock. Early in
January she went to q religious meeting and
this, taken in connection with her condition,
unduly excited her, with the result that she
had relapse and sank steadily until the time
Of her death. The immediate cause of her
death was sudden heart failure, brought ON by
complete nervous prOstration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16

Joseph Harris was found dead near Morgan
town, NC, yesterday with knife sticking in
his heart. The murderer 10 supposed TO be
John Aiken, whom Harris had threatened 70
kill ON sight on account Of gossip connecting
Aiken's name With Mn. HaxTis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
He Attempted to Jump Overheard,

Information was received at police headqnar-
tiers from Alexandria today that Chris sian
Harpman, who resides at No. 7O8 7th street in
this city, made several attempts to jump over
board from the steamer Charles Manchester
between here and Alexandria, but was pre-
vented by the boat hands. According to the
information received the boat hands tied him
with q ropo and turned him over to Lieut..
Smith at Alexandria. Word was also received
that Harpman had friend in this city named
Carl Moonshine, who lives at No. 1904 Z street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16

II see you are disposed to run this business
into the ground" remarked the spade to the
gardener.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
The Po.s.l rele<r.ph Ball.

At the meeting Of the House committee ON
post Offices and post roads today . motion to
postpone indefinitely the further consideration
Of the postal Telegraph bill was defeated by
vote Of tot. The matter therefore goes over
until the next meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16

Lieut.. Jas. d. Mann, seventh cavalry, U.s.A.,
died at Fort Rilsy yesterday morning from the
effects Of . wound received at The battle Of
Wounded Xnso crook. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
BOB AND JoHN.

Jno. l.. Sullivan-haughtily: "Well, what are
you going to do about it?'
The Public: "Give you Fitz."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16

Col. De Witt c. Sprague received q telegram
yesterday evening Of the sudden death Of his
mother, Mrs. Statira Crandall, at Brookfield.
Mo. Mrs. Crandall's second husband was the
late Judge Crandau Of that state. She leaves
three children.
The will of the late Benz. Stewart bequeath-
ing his estate to his wife Juno and naming her
as executrix, was filed today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
SHOOTING STARS.
TALKING SHOP.

Funny Man: ''say, tell me something funny"
Horse Editor: "How would one Of your jokes
strike your
Funny Man-indignantly: '?So joking ON ~
rious subjects, please"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
For the Poor.

The following contributions have been re-
ceived at The STAR Office for the poor: p. A.,
90; r. E. p, 81; Mrs. Bell, IS for night lodg-
ing house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16

The Cincinnati Enquirer in glowing head
lines over its dispatches from the Kansas capt.
tai thus announces the meeting of the agri-
cultural legislature Of that state: They Have
Plenty of Sense But Not Many Dollars. They
Wear Black Ties and Lay-down Collars. In
the Hall of the House There is Nary Tile,
They Are There for Business and Not for
Style. "we're Fresh from the Country and
Somewhat Green, But Will Soon be Able to
Run the Machine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16

twenty-five, your honor"
$50! Well nov that you have given yo9
ase We win administer the oath "-Fzsyssds
Blaftr.
Small Man Gin whisper)-"would Il Be juss
the same II didn't Register nv namer'
Hotel Clerk (doubtfuily) -"Wel. II thsrs'e
sal Nan (nsrvously)- sTn ne usa ~
yesdie>sd M vin1ss."-Rs1k
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
Stopping the Foreign Bonds" Lottery.

Stopping the Foreign Bonds' Lottery.
Edward H. Horner, banker at No. 50 Wall
street, New York, was arrested yesterday after
noon under bench warrant issued on the
strength Of seven indictments which have been
found against him in Springfield. ILL.,. charging
him with violating the provisions Of the new
lottery law passed by Congress in September
last. The acts alleged upon which the indict-
ments we're found are the sending through the
mails of lottery circulars, &c. It is said that
Mr.. Horner is the chief agent in New York city
of the various indemnity bonds of Austria.
Hungary and other foreign countries, which
bonds are nothing more or less than lottery
policy certificates, the success Of the holders Of
them relying upon drawings from wheel. The
extent to which they are dealt in in this country
exceed the Louisiana lottery business in busiest
times and he pronounces it gigantic swinde.
Over hundred million of dollars are collected
yearly for these so-called bonds. it is said, and
the whole Of it is controlled by Horner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
ATIvE CANDoR.

"By Christopher, who is that terror over
there in green gown" asked q careless stranger
at a reception, pointing out q lady to the man
standing next to him.
THAT'S my wife" Indignantly answered the
man.
"Wel, my dear fellow" was the wholly I'M
expected rejoinder, "don't get mad about it.
I'm sure you have my heartfelt sympathy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
ToxAro FIG.

ToxAro FIG.
mud laxative for constipation. sovereign
remedy Tor DYSPEPSIA Tomato fis 10 . Fruit and
sexetAhte LAx~tive. superior to any remedy now
The harriet Can e relied fer its positive results
any emsrxcncy- IL eorrerts Q sluggish habit Of the
tovels without producing depressing or
TINS froxn buaness- lmproves the health u both
sexes. young and old
Tomato Fig gives tone and strength TO the liver
Kidney and bowels and the most DELIGHTFUL
And effective purgatives now before the pubiic- For
T. A. BUTTS CO.,
ou3n Baltimore. Nd
JOSEPH GAwLER.
Telephone call Iii" dB
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
AN EQUINE MOTTO.

Jones: "'Quid rides is rather funny motto
for horseman, isn't it."
Brown: ''Yes, sort of, bon motto, don't You
know"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
THE SAFEST KIND.

Jincklin-consolingly: ST you can't pay your
board bill, why don't you jump it9'
Bincklin: Jump nothing! My landlord
makes them 30 high you can't jump them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16

The style Of mental dalliance INDUCED in by
the witty and wise Of the Navy Department
over recent events in the Barrundia affair re-
suits in these three questions: ''Is Secretary
Tracy Reiter wrong?" ''Can Secretary Tracy
Reiter wrong?" ''Did Secretary Tracy Reiter
letterT'
II the end Of the Indian war is reached, sup
pose we scalp it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
FOR SALE-IOTS.

no NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY
~ BY purchasing lots in subdivisions that are not i'm
proved. or where no reason exists for
advancing values
LOCATE YOUR HOME,
PLACE YOUR INVESTMENTS,
DO YOUR SPECULATIVE
In the nev and beautiful subdivision Of
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS.
Barton walkers addition TO BrookIand where Won
can get favorable terms and city improvements.
VISIT THE HEIGHTS
GO UP THE TOWER AND EXAMINE The PROP
" EhI1.
CoMMUTATIoN TICKETS AT 90 PER QUARTER.
METROPOLITAN BRANCH b. o. R.R.
ELECTRIC CARS EVERY Il MINUTES,
AT city rates Of fare.
Unquanfedly the best for the money of any subdi.
GET IN NOW AT THE Low PRICES.
f1at9. information. SC, from BEDFORD W.
M VA SON. zoos ST.. of Il. BARTON.
ISl ST. A161m
YOU DID NOT KNOW YoU
GOULD BUY LOTS PROM
s:J15 To $500
And upward in sight Of the
- CAPITOL, ON
WASHINGTON CITY STREETS
EItended full width. and have
ALL The STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
bsfvxs and SHADE TREES TRES f1rnish:d i bS he
oonssnpIssssi By the District suihorities
STREET CARS
To pass the ylcperty in the spring.
MINNESOTA AVE AUD HARRISON ST.,
ANACOSTIA, ID G.
Terms: One-fourth cash balance easy. Title per-
ssst Abs,r.s, ises No trOn6le 70 shos pr9Psrty
McLACHLEN BATCHEIDfR
an Corner 10th and q sts 1 ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
GEo. T. KEEN.
TAILOR
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ANDREW M'cALLuM's FUNERAL.
A Very Large Attendance-Many Organisa-
lions Represented.

VERY Larxe Atteudance-Msny Orxnnis>-
lions Represented.
A large number of the friend. of the late
Andrew McCallum assembled at the residence
of Mrs. 8. E. Hannay, 5S2 Sd street, this after
noon to nav the last tribute of respect 20 the
,reu,orv =, nav - 80. .hs Ih,... :, ~
sy =. man VINO was INC oosec' Oh 20
much ~, esseem anu anecuon.
Inc remains rested In casket, which was
surrounded with beautiful flowers Delegates
we're present from the yarious organizations
with which the aece..ea ..s connac,.a IN.
crara - a.. D. ,..;..;.- -
bodies were renresented in th;s nav The aa-
ceased was a member Of the GlasOov XII
winning Masonic Iodoe No q,
Scotland and had Wv, ..v.-.a NJ.
Connection He Was menher - the
Eureka ROYAL Arcb Cbantar 81 This c;tr and
the members acted as an ascort ~ honor ~ The
funeral The services were Conducted Inv Rev,
Dr par,lott a. .'.s."- - ~, ~ -, @
tive nall bearers selected from, memhers from
81. Johns T,odoe ~ Masons and sror, Enrsra
Chapter boye The casIet 20 the hsarsa Tha
bonprary nall Laarars 80. .r;,h - a,I
ceptions' members Of the e,ecnt;xe of the
Eastern Railroad ASSOCIATION Of which the
deceased was the general counsel These pen.
tlemen and Others Came over from PbilaSai.
phia this morning in q snecisl car 10 attend III.
foiiows. WV "T IN s ps;S"ar., a.
Conn nyes;dent ~ The assoc;at; o,,
Albert A Eolvon, ~ pos,on tha ,roos'
urer: Theodore N Flv Of Altoona pa .
J. n On Rarrv vice nresident of the PennsvI'
yania road. Cias Pnob General mansaer q,
the same road. II Ke5n.s rena-ai sneer;U y.
tendent Pbila3eInbia W;im;nston and RAFT.
mora ana Nv n MoJ,.r-a - o., Ia,,ns
Bates of this CITY. Tbs services at Gienwood
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was, as usual, music and dancing in the ball
room.
Among the dinner-givers last night were
Minister Roustan, Mrs. Sidney Everett, Mrs
Richard Townsend, Mr.. and Mrs. Pellew and
DR.. and Mrs. yelling.
The ladies receiving tomorrow are Mrs. and
Miss Breckenridge, Mrs. James F. Barbour,
Mrs. Bernard johnson, Mrs. Z. s. Lacey and
the Misses Lacey, Mrs. and Miss Stoughton and
Mrs. Admiral Russell.
Mrs. George T. Stetson and Miss Stetson, 1441
Massachusetts, avenue, have issued cards for an
afternoon tea Friday, January %, from to Z.
Mrs. N. T. N. Robinson, 1918 Goth street, re-
ceives on Saturdays.
A pleasing diversion in the social line was
that of high tea given Wednesday evening by
two quite prominent and popular gentlemen Of
the northwest. 1t is the fond hope Of those
present that this deviation may become o GUS
tom and gentlemens teas not be infrequent in
social life.
The eighth meeting of the Comus Club was
held last evening at the residence of Mr..
August Getz, S04 d street northeast. The
Miss Katie schumacher of Baltimore. Il MT. and
Mrs. A. Hermann, Miss Emma Herman, Mr..
Fred Miller, Miss Emma Kottmann Messrs
Weber, Getz and Riecks and Misses Weber
s,nts.. Dart f.. Andrews Gstz, Ggnson and
interesting one. The club adjourned to meet
at 204 5th street southeast.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Merritt have issued cards
for q tea on Wednesday afternoon, january 81,
from to 2, at their home on II street, to intro
duce their second daughter, Lily, into society.
They viii be assisted by number Of young
ladies.
There was an enjoyable gathering ct the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Croft. No. 7l6 4th
street northeast, Tuesday night TO attend .
farewell party" held In honor of Mis- Lille
n. Taylor, who win leave the city Saturday for
her homo in Brooklyn, Pa. Among those
Lille II. Taylor Of Brooklyn, Pa, Miss virgie
Emory, Niss Hattie Chase, Mis- Jennie Spies,
Min Rally ssrivsnsr, Nh Jennie wasts, Ms