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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-14
ROBERT. THE RoBBER.

The very inconsiderate and impolite men
who were the authors of all this ridicule now
fatter themselves that they gave the burlesque
actress a deserved lesson in manners They
are joyful in the thought that they succeeded
in making her one of the most angry women in
existence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-14
WAITING AT nm cHUnCH Porch.

There il another Lsntsn custom that should
b spoken Of cautiously, yet Il Il the plssssntsst
custom Of an Nost Of Tn srAa's rsaders re-
member Thacksrays charming little poem to
Tho Church Porch" Although you do NOT
enter the church, yet, You understand, you
sometimes hover around the church porch, ex-
comes forth she il NOT apt TO be in ill-humor and
vhsn you Join hsr and propose walk in TIE
balny pEing sanshins II = highly probable
thaa ne Win 60 With yea Co Ssi' 1Asrs ars
pleasures in he bsyGad daneine. LAsa aftsg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-14

'Yes'n, speck So" said William Henry. "De
teacher wuz a chunky little Niger, an eve'y
an den when he d turn 'roun' dey'd be alook-
ing in der books. Dat de way done. Bimeby
de teacher call me up an AK me kin read, an
l say, No, sub, cause it make my head ache.
Den he az me to read some, an say got de
say she's upperside down. / say, 'Yasser, I
speck she is He say, How you gwine read dat
away, an I say want gwine read dat away.
He Ak me what gwine do, an l say dunno
what gwine do He AZ me eft kin read wild
books upperside down, an / say not at de time
when got de headache. Den no tell me to
turn de book roun. an 60 set down."
you hear dat, Miss Sally" excl. exclaimed Uncle
town niggers call teachin' school,
'Yes'n," said William Henry, growing moro
confident dat man toll me ter 60 set down,
an went an sot down. Bimeby he come
long an say my book il upperside down an he
AZ me how come she upperside down 1 say
dunno 'ceppin' sh6 one or dem kinder books
lam me side de head"
II wish ter dc Lord I'd bin dar," said Uncle
Remus-
= had rock in my pocket" continued
l upped Wild il an hit i'm clip right pom top
de head Dem I made break fer de do an
"whar you bin since dsn2' asked Uncle Re-
mus.
boy.
"How come you amt dar now"
"'Cause dey had batter cakes for brskkus dis
mornin', an de lady say dat tvo I'M nm was
missin', an soon's dey got to talkin'
dat away say gvins 70 see daddy, scsuss
I know'd dey wus gwins to lay Il ON ne. II
| cakss."
Look yer, boy" exclaimed Uncls Rsmus,
- his Mis- sally went into The house laughing.
s.you 20 on tor ny houss On tan 20 ersnuy
sent You, On Of Luciudy como dAr altar you,
you tall 'er Tn gwins tsr larn 'sr some ssnss..
Go on nowr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-14

gave final and hattening blow to the practice
by inviting the freaks" from the three big
dime museums to q reception and supper.
Dwarfs and giants, living skeletons and fat
wonders, besides u wild man of Borneo and o
bearded woman Tin trousers) were among the
guests. So the ridicule of scandal and the
satire Of merriment have combined to abolish
the club booming of actors.
But the actresses suffer, 1t seems, by the
fraudulent self-advertising of some other
women. well-known actress went to Police
Inspector Byrnes yesterday to complain that
an outright adventures had boldly and sue
cessfully impersonated her as an object of a
scheme of blackmail. Tho truth Of the case.
as repeated by the actress, Il indicated by the
fact that she positively prohibited the dis
closure Of her name in the matter, and when
pcrienced detectives, it was learned that
the impostor had presumed upon some-
what striking resemblance between herself
and the stage celebrity. Her plan
OF action had been to get up q Irritation with a
lieve that she was the actress, and to lead
him 30 far into the trap that he could not
escape without q heavy loss of both dollars
and self-respect. He had submitted to his
punishment without any public murmur But
matter. was not inclined to let the woman 20
unpunished. But 1t viii probably be impos-
sible to obtain evidence for court use, how
ever, and the confidence operator win be free
to repeat her imposturs.
WHERE cARMENcIrA WOULD NOT PLRAsR
The rage for odd dancers has reached the
variety Snowman. Let the reader imagine him
self in the largest Of the Bowery variety
theaters. Tonight there's noticeable in the
audience an unusual reatlessness and instabil-
ity, and 1t 10 plain that some novelty has been
promised. glance Ut the program explains
all A new dancer il billed to make her flrst
appearance and the strange name Of Tear
kansas 10 given 10 her. without any waits or
intermissfons the evenings entertainment il
set before the patrons Of the place. Some l.
really good, much only commonplace; the
most, however, Is but . hotch-potch Of decaved
grace, worn voices and faded beauty furbished
up with reckless MSS Of powder aud paint The
show Il veil deserving Of it name Of variety,
for tableau vivanf follows negro song
snd dance, and pathetic ballad steps
aside for Wild aud tumultuous farce.
II b veil toward 10 o'clock before TIE new
dancer makes her appearance. he bsil has
struck and IsxAxkAnsas turn has come at last
Quietly, almost tiuidly, the gixl sosps upon
the stage. She has not yetlearned the art of the
forced smils. Her child fhcs = athu serious;
her lips are not parted altar The manner of TIE
public dancer, Who springs With simulated
eestsey and delight .npon tie boards. A.
shs pausss 70 sarsw sons White sand
on the stAgs you ~ saahaed 70 -
. good look ct ~ fass. II = not
bea1tffal net svsa handssnA, althoagh III
eonss meinly from he lAet 1T = ieo1u't
| mev ~ - exset - Vic q ~ sox upoa,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
FOURTEEN KILLED.
a BROOKLYN EXCURSION PARTY
MEETS WITH a SAD ACCIDENT.
The Deck of Roat Blown I'm orr the
Passengers, killing Fourteen and
rnjuring Many Others.
The Deck Fell In.

A terrible disaster occurred at Cold
Springs Harbor, Il. l., Wednesday, by
which II persons eight women, foui
children and two men-lost their lives.
The steamer Crystal Stream with the
barge Republic in tow, and having about
500 adults and as many children on the eX-
cursion Of the employees of Theodore kai-
ser, Brooklyn dry goods dealer, arrived
at the Cold Spring Grove dock. An hour
later the last whistles for all 10 set aboard
were blown by the steamer and everybody
was ready so start. The larger portion of the
cXcursionists were on the barge, while the
younger people were dancing. Just then
some heavy clouds covered the sky, then
came a squat, the wind driving every thing
before il. The boat hands anticipating a
shower, had let down the canvas curtains
which are attached TO the hurricane deck
of the barge and fastened them down 10
the port side This prevented the wind
from blowing through, and as one strong
gust struck the barge it lifted the star
board side Of the hurricane deck clear
from its fasteniugs and supports, and
forced il and the posts and partitions in
the center over the port side. AS it pushed
over, the end of the deck nearest the dock,
to which the barge was fastened. dropped
upon the hundreds Of women and children
who had crowded over to that side of the
barge in an effort to escape When the
deck was raised, fifteen minutes later, II
dead bodies were found.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
LIFE FOR A LIFE.
A wife Murderer Pays the Penni'y Oh
His Crime AT -. Louis, No.

Henry Henson, has cxpiated his crime
ON the scaffold. Considerable apprehen-
sion was felt OF a scene which at one tifhe
threatened 10 become tragedy. About
half an hour before the death walk began
the entire crowd present 10 witness the
execution were admitted into tho exercise
hall of the Jail into which the doors OF the
prisoners cell open. This rendered Hen
son stubborn. for he has refused TO see
anyone except the officials, ana ~ was
found necessary for the crowd, newspaper
men included, 10 retire. Even then the
hanging was delayed half an hour The
other factor that threatened scene was
the fact that the murderer weighed over
800 pounds and had large neck and
small head. In spite OF these Facts, the
drop was FIVE feet. However, no untoward
accident occurred. The crime for which
Henson suffered the death penalty was
wife murder, the dead having been COM
mitted Feb. ., 1889.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
SHE SWALLOWED IT.
Novel Way OF Keeping VIII From
being Executed.

Victor Antoine Berge has been sentenced
at the Gironde assizes TO life Imprisonment
at hard labor for the murder of his mis-
tress, Marie Bouden. The circumstances
surrounding the case are of the strangest
and most peculiar character, and are large
ly responsible for the saving of Berge from
the guillotine. Berge. whose father is a
small land owner at Cahoes, department OF
the Lot, was medical student in the city,
He met Marie who was a dressmaker, and
shortly afterwards the couple lived togeth-
err BY the death of the maiden aunt "A
short time ago, Berge came into possession
of 10, 900 francs. The Will naming him as
heir he had had in his possession, and
showed il to Marie, whcreupon she de-
manded that, as "A recompense TO her. he
give her one-half OF the legacy. This
Berge refused and the woman snatched it
from his hand. A terrific struggle en-
sued, which was finally ended by his
throwing the woman heavily 10 the floor,
but not, however, before she had by a final
effort swallowed the will. In few hours
the woman was dead. Bcrgc, in order to
regain possession of his inheritance, cut
the body open and removed the will. II
was in this condition that the body was
discovered.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21

Mrs. Leila Robinson Sawtelle. an author
ess and a member Of Massachusetts bar,
died Monday from, it is supposed, an over
dose of medicine, taken inadvertently.
John Wildanger. of Flint. while going
home Tuesday night, was sandbagged and
robbed of quite sum of money. The
crime was committed on one of the prin-
cpal streets of the town. There is no clue
TO the robber.
The Manistee Hoop company's mill at
Copemish, valued at $50, 0O0 was burned
Tuesday and is a total loss. Insurance
Sl4.0O There was -, 600 worth Of man
ufactured stock in the yard, on which
there was no insurance
Three men were arrested in Adrian
Tuesday charged with the burglary of u
store at Delta, o., on Sunday. They had
much Of the iewelry and clothing with
them, and go back to Ohio with the sher-
III, who ca ne for them.
Mrs. George Casey, of West Bay City,
says she took two ounces of laudanum and
persists in lying with rigid muscles in a
condition which she ignorantly imagines is
the proper thing in a candidate for the
angel degree The doctors say that she Is
shamming and that she didn't swallow a
bit OF tue poison.
Frederick Douglass says his resignation
as minister to Hayti was on purely per-
sonal grounds. The argument that a
white man would accomplish more in the
black republic than he had was answered
by the statement that more had been done
during Mr.. Douglass ministry than foI
many years before.
Job Hass. coal dealer, corner Of Cor
gas lane and the Philadelphia & Reading
railway. Philadelphia was found murdered
at his desk Thursday morning. He haC
left his home but short time before. HI,
head was crushed in, and it is supposed L
have been done by a colored man who wa
seen about the place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
The Same Old Carnc.

Chief Detective Hazen. of Omaha, Neb.,
received "A telegram from Denver asking
him 10 look out for Marie Bcbes, wanted
on a charge of stealing -. 500 worth Of
diamonds from a Denver iewelry firm.
The woman is reported by the police TO be
conspicuous, and reputed wealthy in Den
yer. Last week she sent to the iewelry
store asking that lot of diamond breast
pins and diamond rings be sent to her for
selection. The firm sent by an employee Of
the store two trays OF diamonds valued at
s., 800. The woman invited the clerk into
the front parlor. He went in and drank
wine with her. The diamonds were brought
out and the woman laid them on the piano.
As She was doing this the young man
reeled and fell on the floor. The wine had
been drugged. When lie recovered his
senses he looked for the woman, but she
had disappeared. She was traced TO Omaha
in company with a man with whom che
had become acquainted on the train. The
last seen Of the couple they left on the
train for Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
An INSTRUMENTATION.

The posto0ice Authorities have been inves-
tigating the National capital saving, build
ing and loan association of America, with
head Office at Chicago, and say that it is a
huge swIndle. President Downing and Vice
President Tollman have been arrested.
Thousands of people throughout the entire
country have been made victims of the cor
poration. II is estimated that the swim
dlers have taken in from 800. 600 to $3.50,
600. The concern was capitalized al $50,
600, 600, and HAD agents in every state in
the Union. The evidence of prosperity
were SO great that two commercial agencies
Endorsed the association. The method of
the swindle was TO sell shares at 80 cents
each. with monthly payment of sll.50.
At the end OF 80 months the shareholder
was TO draw so, 900. Nlcc-president Toll
man is believed to have reaped the richest
harvest from the swiudle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
OUR SOLDIER BOYS.
CAPTAIN GARDNER'S REPORT TO
UNCLE SAM.
ne Approves Many Of the Methods OF
the State Encampment and Sug-
gests Several improvements.
The state Encampment.

Capt. Cornelius Gardner, of the Nine
teenth United States infantry. was inspect
or for Uncle Sam at the last encampment
of the state militia, and his report is now
prepared. OF the 2,492 enlisted men,
j. 5S5 were at the Whitmore Lake encamp-
ment, and $50 of the 1913 officers. He
thinks that the officers and men were too
familiar with each other for good military
discipline; that the drinking water was
not very good. and the drainage of the
camp might have been improved. 1t would
loo better, he thinks, to give the soldiers
only simple food. for the desserts and
fruits served at Whitmore Lake could not
be maintained in actual service. He found
much to praise, and concluded as follows:
'',rhe feature Of practice marches, i con-
slider to have been of great benefit to all
concerned. l DO not believe the men
could have been worked much harder than
they were and that moro could have been
done in the way of drill than was done.
The discipline preserved in the camp was
very good. The company discipline could
be improved. IL is TO be regretted that
the period of the encampmcnt is so short.
i am of the opinion that much expense
could be saved and many permanent i'm
prevements made if "a suitable piece of
ground with a good sod were purchased
for encampments hereafter aid for target
practice. The canteons were well con-
Quoted and perfect order prevailed there.
The officers and enlisted men of this bril-
gade were generally intelligent, Jealous
and enthusiastic. l have no confidential
report TO make in connection with the en-
campment."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
Wore Troubie with the indians.

There promises to be considerable kick
ing when the government begins TO pay
the Sioux Indians for the lands coded 10
the United States ~ years ago. In all
there were about II, 100000 acres that the
Sioux relinquished to the government, aud
in pay therefor the Indians are 10 receive
various goods. such as plows, harrows,
cows. horses and wagons. The Indians
are not pleased at the prospect of recev-
ing this sort of pay for their lands, and
there is certain TO be protest made
against paying them in goods that viii DO
OF no earthly use 10 the majority OF the
red men. They want their pay in cash.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
YanIseeIand 7Iu.t Feed Germany

Dispatches from Berlin say that it was
at first believed that the Russian ukase
was directed against Germany. but the gov
eminent now appears convinced that the
ukase was prompted chiefly by economic
motives. Germany's imports of rye in
the last decade have amounted TO only
about one-siXth Of her own produce, but
the failure Of the German crops this year
makes the situation more serious. The
latest statistics, however. leave ground
for hope that the harvest viii be much
better than was expected. The eXactness
Of her military arrangement and prepared
ness TO meet all emergencies Characteristic
Of Germany viii prevent difficulty with
the army. Reports of rise OF rye in
Holland caused further rise Of one mark
in Berlin, but toward the close a calmer
spirit prevailed and the price receded two
marks. Wheat advanced 81 marks on
unfayorable reports from New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
Changes ON the +. a. NJ. Railroad

The first official circular Of w. H. Bald
win. ir., the new general manager of The
Flint X Pere Marquette railroad, abol-
ishes the Office Of assistant general mana
ger gives p. Patriarche, traffic manager
charge of all freight and passenger bust
ness, and names w. +. Potter general
superintendent. vice Sanford Keller. re-
signed. f.. NJ. Wratten is appointed
superintendent of water lines, with charge
of steamers and lake terminals. with head
quarters at Ludington. ~. j. Hatswell is
the new master mechanic and George NJ.
Brown superintendent Of railways and
structures. The changes go into effect
today
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
The Cattle Cam Pass.

Acting Secretary Nettleton has instruct
the collector of customs at Burlington, VI,
in accordance with the recommendation OF
the secretary Of agriculture, 10 allow the
transit To Montreal, Canada, Of cattle by
rail in the Burlington collection district
without requiring the quarantine inspec-
ton provided by the regulations of Oct -.
1880, PROV ed the cars shall be under
bond and sealed, it appearing that. as the
cattle will not be taken from the cars
while in the United States, the lack OF
inspection will not endanger the health Of
live stock in the United States.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
An old Mans Awful Crime.

\. w. Wilcox. aged 20. who resided two
miles east Of Waters, Wednesday afternoon
split open the head of Mrs. West his
granddaughter, with an AK and then shot
himself in the head and near the heart.
He is dead and she will die. Mrs. West
has been keeping house for him and it is
supposed that he was angered because she
was about to 20 aid live with her husband.
from whom she had been separated for
awhile. The only witness OF the crime
was Mrs. Vests l4year-old sister, who
ran screaming to inform the neighbors.
She says the old man tried first to kill
Mrs. West with a revolver with which he
later took his own life. and failing used
the ak. He took u big dose Of paris green
before shooting himself
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
Did The Woman DO Its

Richard NJ. Juvenars residence in
Kansas City. Kas. was wrecked by an
explosion of dynamite Monday night.
There were in the bouse at the time Juven-
al. his wife and her sister Mrs. Ricketts,
and her three children. Mrs Ricketts, was
struck by falling picture and received a
severe scalp wound The other occupants
were shaken up, but fortunately escaped
any serious injury. The explosion was a
loud one and its force was felt fully ten
blocks away, many windows being broken.
From all accounts the deliberate attempt
10 blow up the residence was made by a
woman, as she was seen 10 enter and leave
by the front gate few minutes before the
explosion occurred. Mr.. Juvenal who has
been twice married. says while he was get
ting divorce from his first wife he kept
company with Miss Pfafman. aud that
when she learned he had married again,
sent him letters threatening TO blow UP his
residence. Miss Pfaffman. who is sus-
pected, has not yet been located by the
police.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21

May Criston, Of South Charleston, o.,
Is sneezing herself to death.
Joseph Scharping, of Ccnterville, had
his pocket picked of $500 at jackson.
L'Anse people have decided that they
need water works and have sent commit
tee to Marquette to view the works there,
ana get some suggestions as to the best
means 10 pursue.
The shipment of peaches from the lake
shore in southern Michigan are now about
20. 600 baskets daily. The quality is good
and the prices range from twenty-five to
thirty cents per basket. Saugatuck, Doug
las, Ganges Fenville and South Haven
piers receive the most of the stock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
Mrs. lame. II. Polk Dead.

Mrs. Sarah Polk widow Of ex-Prcsident
James X. Polk, died Friday morning at
Nashville. Tenn. She was IS years Of
age. Her death was that of Christian;
she sank gently TO rest without a struggle.
She was surrounded by the members Of
the immediate family, and just before her
death she called them up, and, placing her
hand upon their heads offered a prayer
and blessing. Her remains viii be laid in
the vault beside those of her distinguished
husband.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
Another Railroad Accident.

Nine Italian laborers were seriously in
jurcd two fatally, in railroad collision
near Branford, on the Suore Line brach of
the New York, New Haven ~ Hartford
railroad Monday morning a gravel train
left New Haven about $3.50 "a. III. In the
caboose, on the end of the train, were so
Italians. While crossing the main track
near the Branford station. a freight train
bound for New London struck the caboose
and threw it off the track. All were taken
10 the New Haven hospital.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
THE MACCABEES.
THE MICHIGAN HIVE BuZZiNG AT
JACKSON THIS WEEK.
Kansas Woman Accused Of Attempts
ing 10 Blow up "a Hesidence.--Gcr-
many's Crops Almost "A Failure.


The eleventh annual review of the
knights of the Maccabees of Michigan
began in jackson Tuesday. Great Com
mander w. ;. Linton delivered his annual
address in which he showed that the order
in Michigan had increased from total Of
200 in 1881 TO 26, 1873 in 1891. The
widows and orphans of deceased knights
had received S144. $50 and disabled sir
knights had received 1880. Great
Record Keeper y. :. Boynton presented
his report after which the standing COM
mittees were announced. The Great Hive
of Lady Maccabees also met during the
day and were presided over by Great Lady
Commander May r.. Harrington, OF Reese.
A parade of the sir knights through the
principal streets. an address of welcome
by Mayor WeatherwaX. presentation of
past great commanders badge 10 Sir
knight Linton, the band contest. and the
reception at Guard hall were the events Of
day and evening. On Wednesday the Of
hcers did routine business; the Jackson
Guards gave battalion drill: two bicycle
races; Devlin's cadet drill double balloon
ascension and parachute drops; fire depart
ment display: election and installation OF
officers as follows filed the day: Great
commander. w. :. Linton. OF Saginaw;
lieutenant commander, l.. y. Case, of De-
troit; great record keeper, n. :. Boynton,
of Port Huron; finance keeper X. j.
Nhalen. OF Flint; medical examiner, +. i.
Tibbals. Of Port Huron: prclate, r. y.
Wachtel Of Petoskey. sergeant, w. II.
Clark, of Marc uette master-at-arms. a.
f. Stewart. of Jackson; first master Of
guard. Thomas Watson, Of Roscommon;
second master of guard, w. d. Catchcart,
of Muskegon Levi Anchambaeugh,
of Adrian; picket, Robert Ellsworth. of Al
pena. The next meeting Will be held at
Detroit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-21
SUnol Seriously Injured.

II is understood that Robert Bonner's
marvellous mare Suuol is TO be retired from
the turf. The mare recently sustained
a serious injury in the thigh, and horse
men think she will never be able 10 lower
her own record, or that of Maud :
Charles :. Marvin, the trainer. says: III
Sunol should be driven it would probably
ruin her for life. 1t is doubtful when she
can be driven again.