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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

What fools mortals are was never
more forcibly illustrated than in the
bloody nose. breakbone rush for town
lots at the opening for settlement Of the
new town Of Chandler. o. T Before
any more public lands are opened for
settlement the government should de-
wise some means by which the disgrace
full and dangerous scenes Of Oklahoma
can be avoided From the way the
fighting. clawing shooting human ami
mails rushed into Chandler 4 stranger
would conclude those palt q lots were
the last bits Of soil on thu arfh. and
there never WIS going 70 81 my niore
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

Undoubtedly. now. the White Star
steamer Teutonic is the fastest ship on
the Atlantic. holding both the eastern
and western records for speed It will
be remembered that she came from
Queenstown to Sandy Hook in days 10
hours and 81 minutes. The eastward
trip takes more time, but the Teutonic
has reduced the trip to days 81 hours
and % minutes. Next
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

VIM. H. Brotherton, who left San
Francisco April on $4,000 wager
to wheel barrow to New York city in
1873 days, was laid up with a long i'll
ness at Los Angeles, but resumed his
trip September %. He was at Flag
staff, Ariz., on Sunday, seven days
ahead Of time.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

Few people die Of the peril they most
fear, says a. student of casualties.
Ropewalker Dixon, who crossed $50
feet above the Whirlpool Rapids at
Niagara on three-quarter-inch cable
last July, has just drownedwhile bath
ing. So the man who fears the govt
may go untwinged all his days only to
ship ona banana peel.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

Secretary Noble. thinks there could
be no more interesting feature of the
Columbian Fair than delineation Of
the habits, domestic life, etc, Of the
Indians. and he has promised all the
aid within his authority to Mrs. Sickles,
of the Auxiliary Committee, who has
proposed Sioux exhibit. of this sort.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

Londoners get their house$ insured
against burglary; and this kind Of in
surance will eventually reach the Unit
ed States. With life insurance, Are in
surance, tornado insurance, earth
quake insurance, and burglar insurance
we shall be fully insured. Only very
wealthy people, however, will be able
to pay all the premiums.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Of Hagerstown has Hbegun the
publication Of q monthly paper de-
voted to the interests Of the body.
Volume !, MOL reachedsYHE WORLD
yesterday and it is very neat looking
issue. w
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

George Westinghouse issaid to have
invented an electric street-car motor
which will pull $4,000 pounds With
Edison already confident Of success in
the same direction, the surface transit
problem ought to be solved in the inn
mediate future.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

1t is commentary upon the changes
of the times that the death Of King
Karl Of Wurtemburg does not attract
the slightest attention, while the death
Of Parnell creates sensation through
out the English-speaking world.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

vsrsaunty or woman mind would
never nave been apparent only for the
modern agitation about her rights. A
lady writing 70 an agricultural paper be-
gins her letter with a devout exhorta-
ton 70 read the Bible and ends it with a
recipe for destroying cabbage worms
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14
WEDNESDAY, tyENIKe. CcTasEa u. 1891

The Martinsburg WORLD continues
to show positive Improvements every
day. It is sure 10 be Il success. Park
ersJ,Ug Sentinel.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

Natufeisaiwaysfurnis surprises.
An oil well near Pittsburg the other
day began flowing attheextraordinary
rate Of $4,000 barrels day, yield
never before heard fin the history Of
petroleum in America. But a still
more startling phenomenon is reported
from Bonhomme County, Minnesota,
where a well, drilled for water, has
been flowing an excellent quality Of
coal.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

In Milwaukee on Sunday the doors
of the Industrial and Art Exhibition
were opened for4the first time on \
Sunday, in spite OF the Pitritaiical
protests against SUCH sabbath desc
Grafton On thar day over 25,ooo
persons visited the Exhibition. which
was more than double the ATTENDANCE
on any previousday Notilyithstand-
ing the immense throng the greatest
order was maintained without the aid
Of the police
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

Two more rsvolts have broken out
among the Central American republics.
Spray them with Paris green
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

Balmacsds and Boulanssr-Darstsa
aictatorE
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-14

The HofGd rim 6tdeiSreyef bycaryiers 10 ~ pqfts
OF ne cifg Offet< fOr pagers uoy ~ gises 10 car.
vier. canrasser. or seBf 70 ne ofics ~ portal,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17
THE SCARLET FEVER.
Surgeon General Hamilton Says That There
Are Fewer Cases Now Than Last Year.

Surgeon General Hamilton Says That There
Are Fewer Cases Now Than Last Year.
"It would be a good thing" said Surgeon
General Hamilton OF the marine hospital service
to a STAR reporter this morning, "if you would
C all attention in your paper to the fact that
there is less scarlet fever in the city this winter
than there was last winter. An idea has gone
abroad that this disease:s now Of unusual prev
alence and there is good deal Of alarm among
certain people, who imagine that there is going
to be a regular epidemic. As matter Of fact
there are more cases reported now than there
were before. but this, am sure, is due to the
enforcement of the recently passed law on the
subject, which, in my opinion, is one OF the
best disease preventive measures ever devised.
The disease is being rapidly smoked out of the
city and it is not too much to say there is more
health here now than ever before. 1t can be
stated as a general proposition that there is no
more certain fact in all epidemicologJ than
that the publication of disease is one OF the
surest means of stamping il out of existence.
When there is secrecy about the matter the pa
tieDts are placed in contact with others almost
constantly. 1 myself have seen children with
the skin still peeling from their faces, that be-
ing one Of the most contagious stages Of the
disease, walking to school with other little ones,
and no notice seems to be taken of the fact.
Under the new law such a thing should be an
lmpossibility. When placard is put upon a
house there will be no danger that folks will
walk unwarned into the neighborhood of infec-
ton. The health officials will then go to work
to smoke out the germs and will not leave the
premises free from restraint until every sign of
danger has been wiped out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17
MONEY FOR THE DISTRICT.
The Appropriation Bill Defended by MI. Mo
CoInas and Attacked by Several.

The Appropriation Bill Defended by ME-. Nc
CoInas and Attacked by Several.
After TIE SrAR's report closed yesterday the
debate on the District appropriation bill was
continued with little appreciable result.
Mr.. McComas took the floor in support Of the
measure. He devoted some time &c a discus-
sion OF the street-cleaning appropriation,
which had been characterized as excessive.
This contract had been made under democratic
rule and had not expired as yet. In re-
gard to a deficiency he held that the
receipts would largely exceed the revenues
Between now and the LIST of next June only o
very little of the $3.50, 900 appropriation for the
Geological Park would be used; probably not
over $1,000 In regard to the bonded in
debtedness, the District was to find relief in q
measure that would come from another COM
mittee. Mr.. McComas then yielded the balance
OF the time-about fifty minutes-to Mr.. Lang
ston, and the latter gentleman addressed the
House on the question OF federal election bill.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Langstons remarks.
the time for general debate having expired, the
bill was taken up by sections. The reading.
however, did not proceed very far.
Mr.. Breckenridge moved to strike out the
appropriation of 1924 to make the Engineer
Commissioners salary equal to those Of the
other Commissioners. The amendment was
opposed by Mr.. McComas, Mr.. Adams and
others, and supported by Mr., Breckenridge and
Mr. Kerr. Before any action was taken the
committee arose and the House adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17
MR.. A. T. BRITToN's RESIDENCE.

and pleasing, and the furniture is upholstered
in shades that are in harmony with the color
motive OF the room. satin and satin brocade
of pale Nile green or light mahogany tints.
In the center of the tower win
dow is marble figure of "a young
girl-"'Sorpresa." One of the handsomest
pieces in the room il large bronze
stand lamp of japanese workmanship, pro-
fusely decorated with dragons and birds, and
there is another, a high umbrella lamp, in the
room. with the shade the same color as the
walls. The windows. which run almost to the
floor, are hung with white lace curtains, and
over the brass rods are draped heavy plush
hangings of a peculiar shade of terra Gotta
The fireplace is of buff stone, highly polished
and with delicate gilt tracery above it. The
fireplace is surmounted by massive mahogany
mantel supported by two large and chastely
carved pillars. Above the mantel four smaller
columns run mp on either side, supporting
a heavy cornice, the whole surrounding large
mirror. In front of the fireplace is a splendid
big white bearskin. The gas fixtures are of
silver, a center chandelier and several graceful
side lights. and on the wall are a number Of
choice paintings. The ceiling of this room, as
Of all the rooms the first floor. is ceiled with
hardwood cross beams. the intervening squares
being decorated with a dainty plastiqus mold
ing, which in the drawing room is lightly
pointed with gold. The decoration. which is q
striking feature Of the mansion, while reflect
ing the personal tastes of the owner was carried
ont under the direction Of Mr.. Franklin Lang
staff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17
Nerve of the Chicago Hotel Thieves.


From the Chicago Tribune.
The Chicago hotel thief is man of nerve.
One day last week when an Illinois politician
was sitting on his overcoat in one Of the plush
covered chairs at the Grand Pacific. discussing
the senatorial outlook with an acquaintance,
the polite thief stepped up to the guest and tap
ping him on the shoulder, said:
"You are sitting on my cvercoat, SIR"
''Oh, beg your pardon" replied the guest,
as he lifted himself from his garment, and,
continuing his discussion, let the fellow walk
off with $50 ulster. The guest told his ex.
perience to Mr.. Sam Parker, who extended this
consultations:
.'Oh. that's nothing. You go back to the same
chair and the thief will come back and steal
your shoes"
Last Monday the thief Of nerve entered the
writing room of the Palmer House. man
WAS sitting at the desk busily engaged in
writing. His new silk hat was on the table not
two inches from his elbow. The thief wore
black derby without lining or sweat-band.
When he departed he wore the guests So silk,
leaving the worn out derby behind. But the
man of nerve was not satisfied with that. He
paid Palmer House messenger boy Is cents to
carry this note to his victim:
Oh. where did you get that hats
This was the first intimation the guest had Of
his loss.
Not long ago guest was takinga nap in one
Of the easy chairs in the rotunda OF the fremont
House. The thief stepped up to him. removed
his new hat from his head and left an old slouch
in place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17

In the rear of the music room and at the end
OF the hall are two large rooms that run across
the entire house, the large dining room and the
breakfast room. These are usually two separate
rooms, but when desired they can be thrown
into one. and when this is done it max es mag
ni:icent room forty-fve feet in length, certainly
one OF the very largest dining rooms in any
private house In the city.
Between the two rooms is pendent fretwork
Of oak and on either side is a massive carved
screen supporting this fretwork, but having o
wide double doorway between them. These
screens. together with heavy portieres. separate
the two rooms. These screens. however are not
attached firmly either to the wall or to the fret
work above, and when desired they can be re-
moved and rolled out of the way. leaving this
immense room unobstructed. The dining room
Is one of the most delightful rooms
in the house. 1t is wainscoted and finished
in oak and the furniture is of heavy Cak uphol-
stored in tapestry. The walls are of light
green touched out with delicate tracing Of
Pompeiian red and the plaster work between
the crossbeams in the ceiling is painted with
bronze. The floor is covered with a single
large red rug and on the wall are several game
pieces and an excellent copy of the Charlotte
Corday in the Corcoran Gallery Of Art. The
great oak mantel, necessarily massive to be in
keeping with the room, 10 q splendid piece Of
work. solid, substantial and handsomely
carved. IL is supported on either side Of the
fireplace by huge pillar Of carved and pol
ished wood. On either side Of the center
mirror are three smaller pillars and above the
mirror is a splendid big cornice piece, running
almost TO the ceiling and completing what is
really the most notable feature OF the room.
AT the south end of the room il n bay window
looking out into the side yard and pouring in .
to the east and also facing the south is quite .
large conservatory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
THE MODERN REGIME fThe orir,n Of

THE MODERN REGIME 1.-THE Origin Of Con-
temporary Francel By HIPPoLYTR ADoLPH
TAME, del, OXon., author of "A History of
English Literature" Notes ON England" etc.
Translated by JoHN DrRAND. Vol I. New
York Henry Holt & Co. Washington: VIM.
Ballantyne 4 Son.
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMER.
ICA: During the Second Administration OF
James Madison BIZ HENRY ADAMS. Volumes
VII, VIII and TX. New York: Charles Serb
ner's Sons Washington: Brentano's
Life. BY GEORGE MANvfLLE FEM, author OF
1.-The hymns Mystery" etc, etc. Authorized
Edition. New York: United States Book Co.
BITTER BIRTHRIGHT. By Miss DORA Rrs-
SILL, author of "A Strange Marriage" ETC.,
etc. Authorized Edition. New York: United
States Book Co.
UNDER THE DEODARS. BY RupvARB KrPLrNa,
author Of 'Plsin Tales from the HILLS" etc,
etc. Authorized Edition. New York: United
States Book Co.
THE NUGENTs OF CARRICoNNA. An Irish
Story. BY TIGHE HOPKINS, author Of :" 'Twixt
Love and Duty" etc. New York: d. Appleton
4 Co.
MARCIA. A Novel, BY W. E. NORRIS, author of
1.-The Baffied Conspirat0rs," etc, etc. Author.
lied Edition. New York: United States Book
Co.
NAME AND FAME. BY ApkLNE sARGRANr and
EWING LESTER. Authorized Edition New
York: United States Book Co.
THE WAGES OF SIN. BY LUCAS MALT, author
of "Col Enderby's Wife," etc, etc. New York:
United States Book Co.
PAULINE. By JULIAN HAWTHORNE, author OF
"sinfre," etc, etc. New York: United States
Book Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17
STYLISHLY DRESSED.
But He Was Arrested on a Charge of

But He Was Arrested on a Charge Of Theft.
The fourth precinct patrol wagon was driven
through the rain this morning from the station
in South Washington to police headquarters
and among the passengers was a good-looking
and stylishly dressed young man. He wore q
silk hat of the latest pattern and protected 1t
from the rain with gold-headed umbrella. He
had been arrested by Policemen Murphy and
Espey on an old charge of violating the hack
law, but as Detectives Block and Carter wanted
him on charge of stealing gold watch, the
other case was dropped and he was measured
and photographed for the rogues' gallery. The
prisoners name is William, alias Brooky Moore,
and although he has been arrested a number
of times for theft he has never been sent any
further than the District Jail
The present charge against him is robbing
Mr.. J. Mclean Read of Cumberland of gold
watch on the 2sth of November. Mr.. Read was
in the city on a visit and he stopped at hotel
on Pennsylvania avenue. He had been drink
ing and it is charged that Moore stole the
watch. The watch was recovered by the Off
GERS. Moore could not be tried today because
of the absence of the witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17

To the rear of the drawing room, and OPEN
ing from it through large folding doors, is the
music room This is also fitted up in ma
hogany. with mahogany wainscoting, and the
walls above covered with q rich figured
damask of a light mahogany color. The door,
ways are hung with heavy portieres and the
furnishings are of darker tone than in the
front room. large easy chair by the window
is covered with a handsome piece of tapestry.
The stone fireplace ana mahogany mantef are in
the corner, and a curved chimney seat is an
especial feature of the room. Above this il q
reading light and mirror that runs at an
angle into the mirror in the mantelpiece. A
large leopard skin Is spread on the floor in front
of the open fireplace. The room is lighted by
silver fixtures in the center and around the
walls. one Of the latter being arranged to cast a
light above the upright piano that occupies the
corner opposite to the fireplace. The center
chandelier is particularly pleasing. being in the
form OF a eandelabrum with twining branches
and suspended from the ceiling by heavy sill
yer chain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17
He Got Jiin's Picture.

From the Detroit Free Press.
At one OF the tin type galleries the other day
gentleman who was in waiting noticed bow
about ten years old hanging around the door
and he beckoned him in and asked what
was wanted.
Gould get picture hsrs2' whispered the
lad.
why, yes"
''How much'll IL cost"
.'Only . quarter. You'll be next"
"But it isn't for me, sir it's picture Of my
brother jim"
''Oh. that won't make any difference. Bring
him any time"
.'I-f-ean't, sirw gasped the boy.
"Why9
Cause he's d-desd, sir; died this morning r.
Upon Investigation the boy was found to be
possessed Of only II cents and, after ascertain.
ing that his statements were true, the gentle.
man paid the expense Of sending the artast up
with his camera and securing two full dossn
TN types OF the p.ie s dead, lying in
almost - members Of the family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17
Maryland Matters,

Zebedee Harper, for a great many years
keeper Of the Hooper Straights light house Of
Cambridge, is dead. The assistant keeper
upon returning from trip ashore found him
in . dying condition.
First Lieut.. W. K. Richardson. company B,
fourth battalion, Maryland National Guard,
has resigned.
Mrs George n. Tatum. a well-known leader
Of temperance work in Howard county, was
thrown from her carriage while the team was
running away and had her arm broken and was
badly out about the face and otherwise bruised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17
Transfers Of Real Estate,

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: r.
Ross Perry to Leslie o. Billingsly, pit. 8, So
s54; sl,4So. T. E. wasgamen e, al. to C. E.
Banes, lot so, blk. Is, LIE Droit Park; 50. 600
A. d. Brooks to Mary A. Murphy. sub %, So
2o6; e. J. H. Smyth to Rebecca s. Barnes,
pit. IA. blk. 81, Meridian Hill; s.. s. Bensin.
ger to s. Bieber, undivided half Z, 90. 9O7; G.,
Mary Goodwin to A. ). Sanford, pit. /, 50. sol
g.. T. J: King to James Ford, sub 3S, 50. $50
u, 400. Wilhelmina Kicks to c. Sproesser, pt
90. 529; e. James Dallas to W. Dietz, ut. q
%. SIS: s.. T. q. Hensey. trustee TO Martha
A. Roosa, lot 4, blk. II, LIE Droit Park; e.. G.
n. Moore to Michael Kinslow, pit. II, 90. III:
1880. r. E. Bradley to Madison A. Ballinger'
lot IL, %. 70; a.. NJ. A. Baiiinger to the Saw.
ings Investment Company, same property; e..
II. C. Borden 20 Elizabeth Huntress. sub %. 40
GIG; e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17

With the three volumes noted above, Mr..
Henry Adams contribution to our national
history is completed. Although but frag-
ment, covering as it does only the administra-
tons Of Jefferson and Madison, or the period
of time from 1901 to 1917, it is regarded by both
reviewers and the public as perhaps the most
important addition to American historical lit
erature made during this generation, and from
each it has received the highest praise. The
Set is now complete in nine handsome volumes.
Those who have enjoyed the bright writings
of Mr.. Jerome X. Jerome hitherto published
will be pleased to learn that his new book.
Told After Supper" viii be issued at an early
day, by Henry Mtemus, in the same attractive
style as 1.-The Idle Thoughts Of an Idle Fellow. Z"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17
THE MENU IN FEMININE HANDS.
How Lovely Woman Flounders Through 9
Restaurant Bill of Fare.

How Lovely Woman F1ounders Through .
Restaurant Bill of Fare.
Did anybody ever observe withou. amuse-
ment q woman order luncheon in a restaurant
asks writer in the New York Herald There
is certainly nothing funnier unless il is two wo-
men ordering.
Some one has aptly said that ''were II no. 70.
the eyes of the sterner sex upon them it is more
than probable that women would begin with
ice cream and end with soup"
OF course there are exceptions, and many
ladies who are accustomed TO dine and lunch at
hotels, either alone or with their husbands, be-
come as fastidious as men. But take the or
binary fair and youthful creature; no matter
how hungry she may be, she either tries to get
out as cheaply as possible or else abe orders the
most incongruous dishes.
The latter class win 20 into fashionable
hotel restaurant, perhaps two together, and
order soup for one and then oil up on bread
and rolls, which, with the best butter, makes Q
very tolerable repast. At least 90 says lead
ing hotel man.
THUS" be continued. ''had we not been
obliged to charge extra for bread and butter
served with soup only, they would get OF for
10 cents apiece and yet have the advantage of
the best surroundings, as well as the most ex-
cellent table service.
''With others it is not matter Of money at
all, but simply OF queer tastes and ideas. and
frequently an ignorance OF the nature or amount
of the dish ordered. Some who intend to have
an extended luncheon will order soup for two
when there are only two ladies. although a a
. starter soup for one would be plenty.
"0thers will order lobster or chicken salad
with glass of milk, and this viii be followed
up with an order for ice cream or charlotte
russo with chocolate eclsires TO cap the climax.
MANY look at the menu without ito convey
ing any idea 10 them, and then order of random
from pure helplessness
However this may be, q woman seldom
orders q soup. then fish and winds up with q
well cooked entree with . small cup Of cafe
noir IL she cares for it.
"But after al, perhaps the feminine palate
differs from the masculine one. and in any case
II the ladies are satisfied no one should COM
plain"